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NSW Restaurants With Bush Views

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...
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.
Perched above the vines on McDonalds Road in Pokolbin, Amanda’s on the Edge offers a dining experience defined by breathtaking views and relaxed Hunter Valley charm. Set atop Windsor’s Edge Vineyar...
AMARA

AMARA

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

Bowen Mountain

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
Take in sweeping views over the rolling hills of Goonoo Goonoo Station and the distant Liverpool Range from the contemporary surrounds of Glasshouse Restaurant on New England Highway in Tamworth. C...
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT HQValentines DayValentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year — which means twice the opportunity to turn romance into a truly memorable weekend in the Hunter Valley. Celebrate love with our 5-course Valentine’s D...
The Wintergarden

The Wintergarden

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Medlow Bath

13 Chef Hat Award
High Tea in the WintergardenAvailable DailyStep into the Wintergarden at The Hydro Majestic for a refined high tea experience. Savour delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, handcrafted pastries, and premium teas, all served with ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

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

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Experience Potager’s New Summer Menu – vibrant flavours, local ingredients, and summer-inspired creativityFresh for SummerPotager’s new Summer Menu has arrived, celebrating the best of the season with fresh, locally sourced produce. Enjoy vibrant flavours, creative dishes, and beautifully crafted plates designed to sh...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

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

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

Bermagui

15 Chef Hat Award
Sip an estate wine on the outdoor deck overlooking the vines and mountains at Mimosa Wines, a family-owned and operated vineyard, restaurant and cellar door on Bermagui Road in Bermagui. Nestled in...
Estancia Adina

Estancia Adina

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

Lovedale

Family Pasta Night Thursday $45per Person Banquet Enjoy pasta, we have a weekly changing menu available every Thursday evening. FAMILY PASTA NIGHT HOUSE BREADS FIG BALSAMIC, EVOO ARANCINI, NDUJA, SAFFRON AIOLI 3 CHEESE...
With views across the historic formal English gardens and the Jamison Valley escarpment in the background, Darleys Restaurant on Lilianfels Avenue in Katoomba is a signature fine dining Blue Mounta...
Private Dining at Strangers’ RestaurantPrivate Dining Made EasyHost your next event with us at Strangers’ Restaurant. Our private dining is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Room hire starts at $150/hr, with after-hours hire from $700/hr. Catering pac...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Modern Australian Dining in Hunter ValleyBreakfast, Lunch & DinnerJoin us at The Mill in Pokolbin’s Hunter Valley for seasonal modern Australian dining with vineyard views. Set on the grounds of Estate Tuscany, our menu features fresh local produce, refined dishe...
The Pass Cafe

The Pass Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Byron Bay

Fresh Ingredients, Every Single DayYour Local Beachside CaféAt The Pass Café in Byron Bay, we serve fresh, simple meals all day using quality ingredients. We offer breakfast and lunch favourites including acai bowls, pancakes, eggs, burgers, and nourish bow...
Summer Menu LaunchBring on the sunshine!Our Summer Menu is here Dec 5 – Feb 28, loaded with fresh snapper, summer salads, scampi, wings, oysters, lamb, and all your Bushman's favourites. Perfect for long lunches & warm nights. Book now v...
Elms Restaurant

Elms Restaurant

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

Tumbarumba

Plates Inspired by the MountainsModern Country DiningJoin us at Elms Restaurant for seasonal modern Australian cuisine crafted from the finest local produce. Our menu showcases thoughtfully prepared dishes, from perfectly cooked premium meats to fres...
Berowra Waters Inn

Berowra Waters Inn

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

Berowra Waters

17 Chef Hat Award
Imagine a fine dining restaurant that is only accessible by water, has been redesigned several times and still maintains a Chef Hat 43 years after it was first awarded. Welcome to the Berowra Water...
Situated on Lexington Drive, Bella Vista, Kebabiya Bella Vista reimagines Indian cuisine with a bold, modern edge. This welcoming neighbourhood restaurant is a haven for kebab lovers, where culinar...