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NSW Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Sinclair's

Sinclair's

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

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch by the RiverBrunch and Bubbles Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Seasonal Farm-to-table Dining at Margan RestaurantFrom $90ppEnjoy a seasonal dining experience at Margan Restaurant, where estate-grown produce and thoughtful pairings take centre stage. Choose a two- or three-course menu showcasing dishes like dry-aged sna...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern Italian diningAuthentic FlavoursJoin us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro...
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
Bar Heather: Guest Chef SeriesCollab with Lennox HastieThe first guest star of our dinner series is Ollie Wong from Byron Bay favourite, Bar Heather. Head Chef Ollie Wong takes over the Gildas kitchen for a one-off collaboration with Lennox Hastie (...
Expert team of sommeliers Book Now!We're very proud of award-winning wine list and our passionate team loves to craft unforgettable food and wine experiences. Book a table today!
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
One Vision - Two Hemispheres - Five Course Dinner Burgundy & Otago WinesJoin us for a rare and intimate wine dinner celebrating Domaine Thomson, an extraordinary family estate spanning Central Otago, New Zealand and Burgundy, France. Hosted by owner PM (Pui Mun) Chan,...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Chinese New Year at Oribu ParramattaLunar New Year DiningWelcome the Lunar New Year at Oribu with a celebratory dining experience in the heart of Parramatta. Featuring premium seafood, Wagyu, and vibrant seasonal dishes symbolising prosperity and abundan...
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
Local Ingredients, Bold FlavoursFood, wine, hospitalityExperience immersive, ingredient-driven dining at EXP, in the Hunter Valley. Our 28-seat restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus crafted from local produce, native ingredients, and house-made ferm...
Tuesday Night Special$58 per pesonTurn your Tuesday into something special at Magpie’s Nest. Enjoy a beautifully curated three-course midweek dining experience featuring house-made breads with our own extra virgin olive oil, garden...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate 2026 with 25% off your food billFebruary OnlyDine with us for dinner every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday in February and receive 25% off your food bill! T&C's apply. Online bookings only.
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Gather, Share, and Dine TogetherPerfect group exerciseWhether you're getting together with family celebrating the end of a season, or having a fun night out with friends, our restaurant offers the perfect group dining experience at just $89 per person...
Jazz Dinner A Night of SongEnjoy the legendary Caroline Agostini as she sings jazz classics as you dine in the elegant dining room, delighting in our à la carte 3-course, or the 5 & 7-course set menu. Nobody does a jazz dinn...
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
International Margarita DayThis weekend onlyInternational Mararita Day? We're making it a weekend! Join us for $18 Margaritas this Saturday and Sunday (21 & 22 Feb 2026) and while your here, indulge in some of the finest Greek flavours you e...
Bull & Bell Steakhouse Restaurant

Bull & Bell Steakhouse Restaurant

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Griffith

12 Chef Hat Award
Dry-Aged Steak Perfection at Bull & Bell SteakhouseBook today!Indulge in premium dry-aged beef at Bull & Bell Steakhouse Restaurant, where selected Black Angus cuts are aged for a minimum of 45 days in the in-house meat cellar to deliver exceptional depth and...
Established in 1857, The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room on Cameron Street in Balmain has been a much-loved community cornerstone for more than 166 years. This timeless neighbourhood local we...
Ates Blackheath

Ates Blackheath

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Bar Infinita

Bar Infinita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Gordon

13 Chef Hat Award
Situated on St Johns Avenue in Gordon, Bar Infinita is a heartfelt celebration of Italian heritage, family and flavour. Drawing on traditional recipes passed down through generations, the menu deli...
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

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

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
Discover a quaint cottage complete with original floorboards, open fireplaces and memorabilia of a time gone by at Ruby’s on Harry Graham Drive in Mount Kembla. With three private dining rooms, a m...
The Hut Byron Bay

The Hut Byron Bay

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Possum Creek

13 Chef Hat Award
Mediterranean Share PlateSeasonal LunchJoin us at The Hut Byron Bay, and enjoy our seasonal Mediterranean-inspired lunch prepared weekly by the chef using local produce and fresh seafood. Expect flavourful dishes designed for sharing f...