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NSW Restaurants With City Views

Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Try our Summer menu Available Until March 2Come and try our new Summer menu with French-inspired cuisine at its finest at Atelier Sofitel. Click on more info to book:
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Whispers of Summer at Oribu ParramattaNew Summer Japanese MenuDiscover Oribu’s summer menu: a celebration of elegance and creativity. From refined mains and vibrant sashimi to playful tacos and tempura, three master chefs unite to honour the flavours of summe...
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...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Woolwich

When only the best will do, head to Cucinetta on Woolwich Road, overlooking Lane Cove River, where guests embark on a culinary adventure like no other. Offering an abundance of natural light, retre...
2026 Lunch SpecialLimited time only!Indulge in a stylish lunch at Strangers’ Restaurant, NSW Parliament House. Enjoy 2 courses—your choice of main & dessert—followed by tea & coffee for $65 per person. Savour a fresh, seasonal à la c...
Spiced by Billus

Spiced by Billus

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Barangaroo

Royal Indian Feast$88.90 pp Spiced by Billus invites you to enjoy our Royal Indian Feast, a 4-course celebration of bold, authentic flavours. Begin with a welcome snack before diving into entrées like paneer tikka tacos, chic...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

18 Chef Hat Award
In what has been described as Sydney’s prime position you’ll find ARIA Restaurant in East Circular Quay. The classy spacious setting bestows diners with maximum views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge a...
Quay

Quay

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

The Rocks

Located at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal, with sweeping views from the Opera House to the Harbour Bridge, Quay Restaurant is found in what many consider to be Sydney's finest dining location...
Bennelong

Bennelong

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

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
The Royal Oak Hotel

The Royal Oak Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Balmain

The Royal Oak Hotel, located in the vibrant suburb of Balmain, Sydney, offers a delightful dining experience with its modern Australian cuisine. This inviting establishment features an elegant blen...
Daily Happy Hour$6 house beer & wine? Happy Hour, Every Day at Song Kitchen! ? Unwind with us daily from 4–6pm with: ?? $6 house beers & wines ?? $15 handcrafted specialty cocktails Whether you're clocking off, catching up, or ju...
Drawing on Mediterranean flair and inspiration, drop by Willo Parramatta restaurant and bar on Smith Street to experience a fresh, unique and seasonally driven menu using Australian ingredients. Fi...
Situated on Art Gallery Road in Sydney, Crafted by Matt Moran brings the renowned chef’s signature passion for fresh, seasonal Australian produce to the Art Gallery of NSW Restaurant. This thoughtf...
Midden by Mark Olive
At the Sydney Opera House, Midden by Mark Olive offers a deeply rooted culinary experience shaped by Indigenous Australian heritage. The menu celebrates native ingredients — from wattle seed and bu...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Situated in the bustling heart of Sydney with magical views of Darling Harbour, Manjits Wharf is the latest dining sensation offering a culinary journey to reimagined Indian cuisine. Immerse yourse...
Discover restaurant-quality meals at your convenience from Bare Chefs on Honeysuckle Drive in Newcastle City. These Chef-made meals look and taste exactly as they are supposed to and can be deliver...
Henry Deane

Henry Deane

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Millers Point

Boasting many spaces, bars and balconies to get lost in, head to Henry Deane on Bettington Street in Millers Point for rooftop brews and bites. The zenith of Hotel Palisade, this dining destination...
Since 1977, La Botte D'Oro Restaurant on Marion Street in Leichhardt has combined the best of modern and traditional cooking and service into a tantalising dining experience. This simple and stylis...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
GELATO & WINETuesday-Sunday from 5PMUnexpected flavours. Unlikely pairings. We’re serving up a monthly rotation of house-made gelato—crafted by our pastry chefs and paired with wines that know how to play. It’s a little savoury, a...