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Restaurants With Water Views

Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day LunchTreat her to Jonah'sMake this Mother’s Day truly special with a long, indulgent lunch overlooking the ocean. Treat the mother figures in your life to a beautifully curated three-course à la carte menu, complete with a...
Hearth Restaurant

Hearth Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Perth CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Minuty Mother's Day Afternoon TeaIndulge in a thoughtfully curated selection of sweet and savoury delights, enhanced to celebrate mothers.
Basalt Tasmania

Basalt Tasmania

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Don

12 Chef Hat Award
A-La-CarteFrom May 5th 2026Basalt Restaurant will now offer A-La-Carte Dining and will open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 3:30 PM

Port Douglas

14 Chef Hat Award
Award-Winning Dining At Harrisons Port DouglasJoin Us TodayJoin us at Harrisons Restaurant, Port Douglas’ most nationally awarded restaurant, for an unforgettable dining experience. Open Tuesday to Saturday, enjoy Social Hour from 3:30pm–5:30pm before dinn...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day DinnerCelebrate herCelebrate Mother’s Day at Atria, where seasonal Australian produce and refined culinary craft come together high above the city. Indulge her with an elevated, five-course menu by Head Chef, David G...
Mosman Rowers

Mosman Rowers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Mosman

Trivia Night @TheRowersEvery Thursday, from 7pm Thursday nights at The Rowers bring big laughs, brain-teasing questions and a buzzing crowd, with trivia from 7pm, great prizes up for grabs, and monthly music-themed nights that always fill fast. ...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills, Quoi Dining is an intimate lakeside restaurant where modern French and Australian cuisine come together in a refined, elegant setting. Hidden near th...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Midday Flavours at Sum Yung GuysModern Asian StyleAt Sum Yung Guys, we serve lunch with bold, modern Asian flavours designed for sharing. From crispy Mooloolaba prawn toast to fresh salads and small plates, our midday menu pairs perfectly with our...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Sunshine Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Course Tasting Menu$76 per personTake the guesswork out of dinner and let the chefs at Embassy XO guide your evening with their five-course tasting menu. Available Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm for $76pp, this curated experience show...
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Sharing MenuSharing Menu for Two This menu design to share. We need minimum 2 people up to any even numbers.
Mother's DayTreat your lovely mummaDine with us on Mother's Day delighting in our a la carte 3 course menu or for a treat try our set 5 or 7 course menus
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Set along the waterfront at Marlin Parade in Cairns City, Ollie’s Italian is a vibrant dining destination where Italian tradition meets the flavours of tropical North Queensland. The menu brings to...
Overlooking the stunning Balmoral Beach, the Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant in Mosman offers a unique dining experience that captures the essence of modern Australian cuisine. Guests are enveloped in...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Offering up a taste of some of Daylesford’s freshest produce combined with smooth sophistication and elegant style is Chef Hat-awarded Sault on Ballan Daylesford Road. Views are abundant and inspir...
"essence of fine dining"
Pebble Beach at qualia
12 Chef Hat Award
Perfectly positioned on Hamilton Island’s northern-most point, qualia’s Pebble Beach restaurant presents lunchtime dining at its relaxed best. The food is contemporary Australian, featuring seasona...
Take in magnificent views out over the Whitsundays and Passage Peak at Hamilton Island Golf Clubhouse on Dent Island. One of the best places to see humpback whales during their migratory season, th...
Josef Chromy Restaurant

Josef Chromy Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Relbia

13 Chef Hat Award
Mother’s Day Dining At Josef Chromy11:45am & 2pm SittingsJoin us this Mother’s Day for a special dining experience with two exclusive sittings at 11:45am and 2pm. Celebrate with a beautifully curated meal and enjoy a complimentary glass of Brut Finesse R...
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Memorial Avenue, Penrith, Sinclair’s offers a refined Modern Australian dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of the Nepean River surrounds. Fresh, local produce sits at the ...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Located on Gympie Terrace, Noosa, Lanai Noosa sits gracefully along the Noosa River, capturing the relaxed elegance the region is known for. With sweeping waterfront views, the venue is designed fo...
The Cape Lodge Restaurant

The Cape Lodge Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Yallingup

14 Chef Hat Award
Set among the tranquil landscapes of Yallingup, The Cape Lodge Restaurant on Caves Road delivers a dining experience shaped by season, place and produce. The kitchen’s ingredient-driven philosophy ...