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NSW Restaurants With Water Views

Offering stunning views from every table, Jonah’s on Bynya Road in Whale Beach is one of Australia’s most spectacular ocean retreats. Located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this Chef-hatted venue ha...
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. ...
"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...
High TeaEvery SaturdayEscape the busy pace of life and delight in a sumptuous High Tea served in the elegant colonial style Dining Room. High Tea menu $90 pp for 5 savoury & 5 desserts per person (from lobster rolls to ...
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...
Situated on Memorial Avenue, Penrith, Sinclair’s offers a refined Modern Australian dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of the Nepean River surrounds. Fresh, local produce sits at the ...
"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...
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...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Vivid | Waterfront DiningThe Best Seats for VividBook a window seat at BTWN for a front-row view of Vivid’s Darling Harbour light and drone shows, paired with a set menu made for the moment. Available across select show times, this is waterfr...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
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...
Golden HourBetween 5pm - 6pm The Golden Hour menu presents, a handcrafted selection of Martinis and Margaritas, reimagined the Meribella way. Thoughtfully balanced, beautifully presented, and for just $19 (usually $24).
"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...
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...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
Loaded Schnitzel TuesdaysGet Loaded By The RiverTuesdays just got tastier at Riverside Bar and Dining! Join us by the stunning Nepean River and enjoy our famous LOADED Schnitzels for only $25. Each plate is piled high with flavour, from golden-c...
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...
Feed Me Fridays 15.5.2026Seven Course Degustation
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 Tue 8:00 AM

Warners Bay

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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...