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NSW Restaurants With Water Views

Sinclair's

Sinclair's

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

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Gather, Share, and Dine TogetherPerfect group exerciseWhether you're getting together with family celebrating the end of a season, or having a fun night out with friends, our restaurant offers the perfect group dining experience at just $89 per person...
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...
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...
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...
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"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 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...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
WRAPPED AND LOADED$65 Per PersonGet wrapped up in flavour every Wednesday at BTWN with the ultimate beef Wellington experience for $65 per person. Featuring 180g of Grainge Black beef tenderloin MB2+, rich mushroom and Madeira du...
Meribella

Meribella

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Just a short stroll from Terrigal Beach and renowned for dramatic ocean views, find Meribella on Pine Tree Lane. Tourists exploring the Central Coast, along with peckish locals, take in crashing wa...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Rick Stein at Mollymook

Rick Stein at Mollymook

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Mollymook

Long Table Lunch with Bestselling Author Rebecca ArmitageLimited Seats AvailableRebecca Armitage will be joining us for a long table lunch at Rick Stein at Bannisters on Friday the 27th of February to talk about her best selling debut novel The Heir Apparent – named as Reese W...
Donovans Long Lunch Bottomless Long Lunch Join us on the 21st of February for two hours of great food and live music at Donovans link. Your ticket includes shared menu designed for long, lazy lunches, paired with spritz, wine and beer.
Chico's Mexican Bar and Grill

Chico's Mexican Bar and Grill

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kirribilli

Celebrate World Margarita Day$10 margs all day SundayCelebrate World Margarita Day this Sunday at Chico’s. Classic, Tommy’s, frozen — salty, spicy, or straight up. $10 | 12pm - 8pm.
Burger Challenge 6 weeks 6 burgers 6 chefs2nd of February - 15th March Our skilled chefs are going head-to-head in a burger challenge! Each chef creating their own custom burger to win against the others. Each chef will have the whole week...
"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
Harbourfront Restaurant

Harbourfront Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

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...