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NSW Restaurants With Water Views

Christmas Day on the BayTraditional Festive FeastCelebrate Christmas in style on the waterfront with a long, luxurious family-style feast. Our three-course shared menu brings everyone together over bountiful platters of fresh seafood, festive mai...
"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...
Dine Above Terrigal’s Ocean ViewsBook Your Table TodayPerched high above Terrigal with sweeping ocean and bay views, The Cowrie delivers an unforgettable dining experience on the Scenic Highway. Celebrate any occasion with refined dishes crafted from ...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
NYE UNDER THE STARSNYE 2025Countdown with cocktails, music, and Italian flair. Cucinetta will be alive with bubbles, 4 course menu, and that Cucinetta energy you love. Expect: Signature cocktails & fine wines - Midnight toas...
Baraka

Baraka

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Lennox Head

12 Chef Hat Award
Located in the heart of Lennox Head, Baraka offers a refined dining experience inspired by the land, people, and produce of the Northern Rivers. Each menu is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the rhy...
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...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Whale Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
New Year's Eve Dinner5 Course DegustationCelebrate bringing in the New Year with a 5 course degustation, crafted by our team of exceptional chefs. Enjoy a glass of Champagne Bollinger on arrival to toast the special occasion. $295 per per...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
A Fresh Season, A Fresh MenuComing this Friday!
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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"
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 5:00 PM

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...
Christmas Eve Jazz CarolsJazz DinnerWednesday 24 December 6pm Dine this festive season enjoying Jazz carols performed by Caroline Agostini on Christmas Eve Dine from our jazz dinner menu 3 , 5 or 7 course $10pp cover fee Caroli...
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
Loft Byron Bay

Loft Byron Bay

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

Byron Bay

Tuesday Night Steak Night$25Every Tuesday ~ From 5:30pm 100 Day Aged Black Angus Sirloin + Fries. Pairs perfectly with our wine list. Book now!
Celebrate NYE Dinner 2025-26 at 8 at TrinityJames Morrison LiveIndulge in an Unforgettable NYE Dinner Experience with Spectacular Fireworks & Live Entertainment! Welcome 2026 in grandeur, and usher in the new year with live entertainment including James Morri...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
Austi Beach Cafe

Austi Beach Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Austinmer

Beachside Breakfast FavouritesBook Now!Austi Beach Café brings fresh, vibrant breakfast favourites to the coast, from fluffy ricotta pancakes and classic big breakfasts to chilli prawn scrambled eggs, smashed avo, smoked salmon toast an...
The Roadhouse

The Roadhouse

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Byron Bay

Roady Summer SessionsTwo sessions. One Day.The Roadhouse is ringing in summer with an all-day celebration featuring live DJ recordings in the morning followed by an afternoon BBQ over coals, beer and tequila pop-ups, and Piccante DJs throug...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
Banquet Dining at Harbour ThaiOnly $39 ppIndulge in authentic Thai flavours with At Harbour Thai Restaurant’s Banquet 1 — a two-course feast for just $39 per person. Begin with appetisers like crispy spring rolls, curry puffs and grilled ...