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NSW Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Bastille Day at PotagerDegustation DinnerCelebrate Bastille Day at Potager with an elegant French-inspired degustation dinner and matched wine pairing. Gather around the long table for an evening of seasonal food, thoughtfully selected wi...
Hunters Quarter Oct Long WeekendSpring Flavours SpecialCelebrate the October Long Weekend at Hunters Quarter with Chef Brian Duncan's seasonal menu of fresh Hunter Valley spring produce. Enjoy à la carte or the Degustation featuring five popular dishes...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle Dinner5 courses + canapesDiscover the depth and richness of truffle season with an indulgent evening at Jonah's. This specially curated experience features five courses plus canapés, with every dish designed to highlig...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

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

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Set among rolling vineyards, Restaurant Botanica celebrates the best of the Hunter Valley with dishes crafted from local, seasonal produce and inspired by the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean....
éRemo is a contemporary dining experience inspired by the warmth and generosity of Italian cuisine. Nestled in the heart of the Hunter, the restaurant blends modern flair with timeless Italian trad...
Tuesday Night SpecialThree courses for $58ppStarting with our house made breads, our own EV live oil and dukkah accompanied by a salad of seasonal garden pickings. Guests choose a main course from our seasonal menu followed by a dessert spec...
DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunch DiningMonday - Thursday Our menu offers two and three course options, with selections featuring entrée’s, mains and desserts as well as additional sides, house baked bread and artisanal cheese. DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunc...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Locals Do Lunch$45 Lunch Special Enjoy your choice of a delicate poached trout salad, succulent wagyu beef burger or kumura & whipped Meredith goat's curd mafaldine pasta, as you relax by the shores of Balmoral Beach. Only $45 inc...
L'Heritage

L'Heritage

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Mosman

13 Chef Hat Award
Perched on the wharf at Chowder Bay Road in Mosman, L'Heritage is a stunning French restaurant housed in a historic ex-Navy drill hall, surrounded by national park and breathtaking harbour views — ...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Tucked down a charming laneway on Albion Street, Surry Hills, Shaffa is a vibrant Middle Eastern restaurant and bar where heritage meets contemporary flavour. Framed by two heritage-listed sandston...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
2-Course Dinner $65ppJuly Only A celebration of Italy’s land and sea brought together in a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $65pp through June Tuesday-Friday. Available for up to 16 peop...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Nestled on Campbell Street in the heart of Surry Hills, Toei is a captivating dining destination where beloved Australian and Asian dishes are taken on a transformative culinary journey — reimagine...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Grand Vino & TrufflesFive Courses & Ten WinesAnnata presents Grand Vino & Truffles — two evenings of extraordinary Italian wines paired with the season’s finest truffles, on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th July 2026 at 7:00pm. Executive Chef...
"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 - Indian"
Urban Tadka

Urban Tadka

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

Terrey Hills

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Hosting an event?Enquire today!Whether you're planning a wedding, engagement, birthday or corporate affair, Urban Tadka offers a vibrant private event space perfect for 150–200 guests. Impress your guests with the theatre of cha...
Henrys Neutral Bay

Henrys Neutral Bay

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Neutral Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
Free Corkage TuesdayBYO Bottles - On Us!Enjoy BYO wines with no corkage fee every Tuesday to enjoy with Henrys' delicious food. The perfect pairing! Click on more info to book your table:
Ates Blackheath

Ates Blackheath

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Blackheath

12 Chef Hat Award
Wood-fired warmth and mountain air set the tone on Govetts Leap Road in Blackheath at Ates Blackheath. This intimate restaurant and wine bar centres around a 150-year-old ironbark-fuelled oven, del...
Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:45 AM

Bermagui

15 Chef Hat Award
Tathra–Bermagui Road in Bermagui is home to Mimosa Wines Restaurant, a boutique family-owned dining destination set among the natural beauty of the NSW South Coast. Here, refined cuisine meets a de...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked into Globe Lane in Wollongong, Restaurant Santino brings a bold yet refined take on modern Italian dining to the heart of the city. This intimate neighbourhood bistro blends old-world inspir...