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NSW Restaurants With Water Views

Bottomless Lunch by the RiverBrunch and Bubbles Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
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...
Mother's DayTreat your lovely mummaDine with us on Mother's Day delighting in our a la carte 3 course menu or for a treat try our set 5 or 7 course menus
Overlooking the stunning Balmoral Beach, the Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant in Mosman offers a unique dining experience that captures the essence of modern Australian cuisine. Guests are enveloped in...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunch & Floral MasterclassWith Poppy GallowayThis Mother’s Day, you’re invited to a long lunch built around food, florals and fragrance, with Poppy Galloway bringing her signature sculptural style to BTWN.
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Autumn Menu Now AvailableNew Seasonal MenuOur new Autumn menu has arrived, celebrating the best seasonal produce from our kitchen garden and local growers. Expect rich flavours, comforting dishes and thoughtful combinations inspired by the...
Meribella

Meribella

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day High Tea A High Tea to rememberThis Mother’s Day, celebrate the nurturing, supportive and incredible women in your life with an elevated shared high tea, designed to be truly memorable.
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day LunchTreat her to Jonah'sMake this Mother’s Day truly special with a long, indulgent lunch overlooking the ocean. Treat the mother figures in your life to a beautifully curated three-course à la carte menu, complete with a...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Feed Me Fridays 15.5.2026Seven Course Degustation
Uniquely located high above Terrigal with stunning panoramic ocean and bay views, The Cowrie Restaurant is a must-visit dining destination on the Scenic Highway. Providing an iconic and memorable s...
Mosman Rowers

Mosman Rowers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mosman

Trivia Night @TheRowersEvery Thursday, from 7pm Thursday nights at The Rowers bring big laughs, brain-teasing questions and a buzzing crowd, with trivia from 7pm, great prizes up for grabs, and monthly music-themed nights that always fill fast. ...
Ocean Views From Every SeatCasual Dining by the SeaCome on down to DONOVANS Surf Club, where every seat comes with guaranteed ocean views! Enjoy casual dining, fresh seafood, and drinks while soaking in the stunning coastline. Perfect for family me...
Seafood, Sun & Bottomless BrunchCelebrate Weekends Join us at Coral for a coastal Bottomless Brunch, perfect for long, sun-soaked afternoons with great company. Enjoy 2 hours of flowing drinks paired with a generous, seasonal menu designed to share...
ARIA Sydney
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...
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Taste the Flavours of Our ToastiesAvailable All-DaySavour our All-Day Toasties at Donovan’s! Artisan bread filled with delicious options: Mushroom with buttered thyme mushrooms, caramelised onion, goat’s feta, mozzarella, and spinach; Pulled Beef w...
Bottomless Lunch Wednesday to SundayBottomless Lunch has arrived at Bass & Flinders Pavilion. From 11:30am, Wednesday to Sunday, join us on the water for the ultimate long lunch. Think shared crafted dishes for the table, additional ...
Cafe Napoleon

Cafe Napoleon

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 8:00 AM

Warners Bay

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