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NSW Restaurants With City Views

Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
A World First - Oribu's Matcha KnafehTradition, ReimaginedAt Oribu, dessert is memory - an echo of tradition reimagined. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and the spirit of the tea ceremony, each detail speaks with intention. Introducing the world’s first ...
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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 Sun 11:30 AM

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens Sun 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the Festive Season with Sofitel Lunch and Dinner optionsGather your loved ones and indulge in the joy of holidays with our Festive Lunch Buffet or our thoughtfully curated Christmas Day Dinner. Whether you’re bringing the whole family or planning a cosy...
Stylish Function Spaces At WilloPlan Your Event With UsAt Willo, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable events in a stylish, contemporary setting overlooking Parramatta’s Powerhouse precinct. With private and semi-private options across our main ...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

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...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

17 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 Sun 6:00 PM

The Rocks

18 Chef Hat Award
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...
Sunday Sips and SoundsEvery SundaySoak up golden-hour vibes at Henry Deane’s Sunday Sips and Sounds, every Sunday from 3PM to 8PM. Enjoy curated cocktails, skyline views, and live music from rotating artists in the stunning Henry D...
"Superlative views and food to match"
New Year’s Eve 2025 at Manjits Wharf, Sydney HarbourOnce in a Lifetime!Celebrate NYE 2025 at Manjits Wharf, Darling Harbour. Choose family dining or a DJ party with indoor fireworks, banquet menu & waterfront views. Click on more info to book:
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 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...
Dust the sand from your feet and wrap a towel around your body as you head straight from Newcastle Main Beach to The Kiosk Newcastle Beach on Shortland Esplanade. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy a co...
Located on Church Street in Parramatta, The Zungle Korean Marinade BBQ offers a vibrant dining experience where flame, flavour and fun come together. Premium meats are marinated, sous-vide cooked a...
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...
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...
The Butler

The Butler

Mexican   $$$$$   Open Now

Potts Point

Restaurant & Catering Association
Modern Mexican With A Sydney ViewDine Above The SkylineTucked in Potts Point’s leafy backstreets, The Butler blends heritage charm with the bold spirit of modern Mexico. From the vibrant flavours of Polanco and Roma Norte to the sweeping city views fro...
Cocktails with a Funky TwistSip the Funky WayAt The Funky Indian Restaurant, our cocktails are crafted to bring colour, flavour and fun to your night. Sip on classics like Mojitos, Negronis and Long Island iced teas, or go bold with our bubbl...
Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 PM

Wollongong

Express Lunch (Newcastle & Wollongong)Your upgraded lunch breakMeat & Grain Steakhouse introduces a brand-new Express Lunch, available Wednesday to Friday, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, at both our Newcastle and Wollongong venues. Designed for busy days and quick bre...
Bringing the essence of Southern Italy to your palate and glass, head to Bourke & Ward on Pitt Street in East Sydney for an unforgettable dining experience with a modern twist. With handcrafted coc...