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NSW Restaurants With Water Views

"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...
L'isle de France Terrigal

L'isle de France Terrigal

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Embark on a gastronomic journey of fine French food at its best at L’isle de France Terrigal on Ena Street. Soak up expansive ocean views from inside and out at this classically chic venue, where a...
Discover a harmony of tradition and modernity at Angelo’s Cabarita on Phillips Street. Nestled in Prince Edward Park, this iconic Sydney waterfront dining destination offers a contemporary vibe fea...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Test Kitchen TuesdaysTuesday NightsOur aim with Test kitchen menus is to bring the design of dishes to the table. With the kitchen team exploring our gardens, local producers and new cookery techniques it gives the team an opportuni...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Weddings At ShelterEnquire Today!Shelter offers the perfect beachside setting for weddings and special celebrations, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces in a beautifully relaxed style. Whether you're drawn by the warm at...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
Expert team of sommeliers Book Now!We're very proud of award-winning wine list and our passionate team loves to craft unforgettable food and wine experiences. Book a table today!
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Sydneysiders experience gastronomical delights at Quoi Dining on Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills. Located in the rapidly expanding Bella Vista restaurant precinct overlooking Norwest Lake, Quoi i...
"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
Harbourfront Restaurant

Harbourfront Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Boasting sweeping views across Wollongong Harbour, tri-level Harbourfront Restaurant on Endeavour Drive is stunning both night and day. Breezy outdoor decks and floor-to-ceiling windows make the mo...
Jazz Dinner A Night of SongEnjoy the legendary Caroline Agostini as she sings jazz classics as you dine in the elegant dining room, delighting in our à la carte 3-course, or the 5 & 7-course set menu. Nobody does a jazz dinn...
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

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

Barangaroo

19 Chef Hat Award
Oncore by Clare Smyth on Barangaroo Avenue in Sydney champions exceptional dining using sustainable ingredients. The first and only British female Chef to hold three Michelin stars in the UK, exper...
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 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...
Loft Byron Bay

Loft Byron Bay

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

Byron Bay

Bottomless LunchFri, Sat & Sunday LunchEnjoy our Bottomless Lunch with 3-course Set Menu from $99pp (Includes Loft Beer, Wine & Sparkling)
Quay

Quay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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...
Jindabyne Emporium

Jindabyne Emporium

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

Jindabyne

Daily Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm$8 Schooners and Wines!Choose from 6 Taps of rotating craft beer or 1 of our Natural/Lo-Fi Wines
Seachange Cafe

Seachange Cafe

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Dee Why

Beachside Benedicts at Seachange CaféTry us today!Start your morning by the beach at Seachange Café with our lineup of vibrant benedict creations. Enjoy favourites like the Dee Why Sunrise with smoked bacon, the Sea Change with grilled salmon, the...