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NSW Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Sonora

Sonora

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Potts Point

12 Chef Hat Award
Late night Happy hour + Latin BeetsLive MusicThis November, Sonora Potts Point comes alive with Live Latin Nights! Join us Saturday, Nov 8 & 22 from 8:30–10 pm for Latin beats, tacos, and cocktails featuring Modelo and Estrella. Come for the ...
Christmas Day on the BayTraditional Festive FeastCelebrate Christmas in style on the waterfront with a long, luxurious family-style feast. Our three-course shared menu brings everyone together over bountiful platters of fresh seafood, festive mai...
Group Italian Feast at FigoContact Us Today!Gather your group and experience the best of Italian hospitality at Figo Restaurant & Bar with our function menu, perfect for parties of 8 or more at just $89 pp. Enjoy a shared feast of artisan an...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in ParramattaDress, dine and sipCelebrate Melbourne Cup 2025 at The Heritage Precinct and Oribu, Parramatta’s most glamorous race-day destination. From 12pm till late, experience the race that stops the nation in true style—compl...
New Spring MenuAl fresco diningSpring has arrived at Shell House, bringing with it a vibrant new menu, crafted by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, that celebrates the season's finest produce.
Melbourne Cup LuncheonUnlimited Sparkling Wine!Find your favourite Spring attire and join us in celebrating the race that stops the nation. Indulge in a gourmet dining experience, featuring premium seafood, handcrafted dishes, and a decadent...
L'isle de France Terrigal

L'isle de France Terrigal

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Dégustation Dining at TerrigalBook Your Degustation NowIndulge in the elegance of French dining with our $145 pp degustation menu, offered at dinner only. Begin with optional Sydney rock oysters, then savour dishes like bonito sashimi with local honey,...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Sparkling and Scallops$30pp 3-6pm dailyJoin us for Sparkling & Scallops — two perfectly seared scallops paired with a glass of House of Arras Sparkling, the most awarded sparkling wine in Australia, for just $30 per person. Relax on ou...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Seafood"
Primely positioned in Port Macquarie’s Clarence House, Bills Fishhouse + Bar dons a casual urbanity, which echoes throughout the well-designed space. Modern simplicity best describes this eatery an...
No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glebe

12 Chef Hat Award
Saturday Bottomless Come and EnjoySharing food and bottomless booze $95 pp (1.5 hours). Bellinis, sparkling, red, white and rose. Vegetarian options available. Call (02) 9571 9292 to book now!
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
MELBOURNE CUP4th November 2025WHAT TO EXPECT Cup Day menu with local seasonal highlights, premium wines & champagne, live race coverage, a bespoke display of fascinators for your enjoyment. PLUS - Best-dressed prizes & floral ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

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

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
A Fresh Season, A Fresh MenuTry Our Spring MenuCelebrating spring with vibrant flavours from our garden and local growers.
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
In the heart of Chippendale on Kensington Street, Chez Beckett’s is where heritage industrial character meets modern French elegance. Headed by Chef Frédéric Plat, this Sydney dining destination se...
The Hut Byron Bay

The Hut Byron Bay

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

Possum Creek

13 Chef Hat Award
Expect an authentic Mediterranean experience served with a smile at Byron Bay dining destination, The Hut on Friday Hut Road in Possum Creek. This beach-chic venue calls the Old O’Possum Creek Publ...
Wonderful dining experiences underpinned by beautiful cuisine and perfectly matched wine are what await at Annata on Willoughby Road in Crows Nest. Expect an urban chic look and feel – stylish but ...
The Strawberry

The Strawberry

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Surry Hills

Monday Steak Night$20 Rump Steak Mondays are made better at The Strawberry with our unbeatable $20 Rump Steak special! Enjoy a perfectly grilled rump steak cooked to your liking, served with crispy chips, a fresh side salad, and y...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Long Lunches at Osteria CoogeeSaturday & Sundays 12-3pmWeekends are made for long lunches with friends! Join us at Osteria Coogee and enjoy an Italian Feast for $60pp (minimum 4 guests) with optional two hours of bottomless drinks. Choose the Beverage ...
When pondering a Hinterland escape, head to Restaurant Botanica at Spicers Vineyard Estate along Hermitage Road in Pokolbin. A contemporary dining room awaits, with timber tables, cane wicker chair...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$49 pp Hummus FridaysFriday Lunch | Aug – OctEase into the weekend with Shaffa's Hummus Fridays - our Middle Eastern-style Friday lunch, $49 pp. A spread of pita, your choice of hummus, chicken shawarma, pickles and housemade spiced chips. Sc...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
Host Your Dream Event at CucinettaEnquire Today!Imagine your next event at Cucinetta, where sweeping Sydney Harbour views meet authentic Italian hospitality. Our open, versatile space is perfect for everything from elegant soirées to intimate ce...