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NSW Restaurants With Water Views

Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 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...
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 at 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...
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...
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

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

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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.
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...
"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...
Meribella

Meribella

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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.
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Mother's Day at The Cowrie Restaurant $140ppCelebrate Mum in style at The Cowrie this Mother's Day! Enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival, followed by a refined 3-course menu featuring ocean trout, Murray cod with braised leeks ...
"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...
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
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...
Steamers Bar and Grill

Steamers Bar and Grill

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

Wollongong

Restaurant & Catering Association
Mother’s Day Beachfront Dining At Steamers Bar & GrillSunday May 10 | Book NowCelebrate Mum in style on Sunday May 10 with a beautiful three-course set menu at Steamers Bar & Grill, including a complimentary drink just for her. Enjoy dishes like yellowfin tuna crudo, chilli ...
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...
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