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NSW Restaurants With Water Views

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...
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"
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...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

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...
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.
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
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...
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 ...
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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 ...