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NSW Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Beach Byron Bay

Beach Byron Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 AM

Byron Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
Winter Happy HourDaily, 4–6pmJoin us daily from 4–6pm throughout August for Winter Happy Hour. Enjoy $16 cocktails, $12 wine by the glass and $10 tap beers overlooking Clarkes Beach. Perfect for post-beach drinks, a long lunch...
Candlelight Concert ExperienceCurated Dining Set MenuCandlelight Concerts arrive in Western Sydney for the first time at The William Inglis Hotel, presenting two extraordinary performances. Indulge in a specially curated dining menu to accompany the...
Champagne Bollinger Wine Dinner Sunday September 20Join us on Sunday 20 September for an exclusive Champagne Bollinger Dinner, celebrating one of France's most prestigious Champagne houses. Enjoy four courses with canapés, expertly matched to excep...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
Father's Day Sunday Lunch 6th September 2026THE GENTLEMAN’S HOUR OR THREE Some dads like flowers. Some prefer a good glass of whisky. Some prefer a vintage wine. This Father’s Day, we are keeping things decidedly more gentlemanly at HQ. Start with our Sunday Lunch Experi...
"tantalising Indian cuisine"
Shravan Special - Our Seasonal Favourites Are Making A Comeback13th August - 11th SeptemberShravan is here, and so are your seasonal favourites. Enjoy a specially curated Shravan menu. Available from 13 August to 11 September Visit Chatkazz Harris Park and make sure to try all the...
Shravan Special - Our Seasonal Favourites Are Making A Comeback13th August - 11th SeptemberShravan is here, and so are your seasonal favourites. Enjoy a specially curated Shravan menu. Available from 13 August to 11 September Visit Chatkazz Bella Vista and make sure to try all the...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 AM

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Set in idyllic beachside Lennox Heads, Shelter on Pacific Parade beckons as a home away from home for locals and visitors alike. Whether passing through or part of the community, seek shelter at th...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Winemakers Dinner | Bringing the Mosel to Darlinghurst 27 August | The Claret ClubOn August 27, I'll be at The Claret Club in Darlinghurst for an evening built around wine and a story that began during a Hunter Valley vintage more than 30 years ago. Over three courses, we'll ...
Shaffa

Shaffa

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

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
NEW LEVANTINE LUNCHEvery Sat & Sun from 12-2.30pmSettle in for a new season-led Weekend Long Lunch inspired by the bustling markets of the Middle East and the Levant’s rich tradition of baking—made for tearing, dipping and sharing. Bottomless dri...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
All You Can Eat LasagneEvery TuesdayIntroducing our $35 All You Can Eat Lasagne Nights, served tableside every Tuesday. Expect a traditional pork and veal lasagne, alongside a seasonal vegetarian option, both made with fresh pasta...
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 — ...
"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...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
2-Course Dinner $65ppJuly & August A celebration of Italy’s land and sea brought together in a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $65pp throughout July & August Tuesday-Friday. Available for u...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Fur-Friends Welcome at TavernaBook NowWhy not let your fur-friends enjoy the coastal breeze with you in our elegant outoor dining space? The Taverna Team always love welcoming your four legged friends and will be sure to smother them i...
Magpies Nest

Magpies Nest

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

Wagga Wagga

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Terrey Hills

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Nestled on Mona Vale Road in Terrey Hills, Urban Tadka is a refined Indian restaurant set within a peaceful, resort-style environment. Designed for both relaxed dining and memorable celebrations, t...
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: