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NSW Restaurants With Water Views

The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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 ...
L'isle de France Terrigal

L'isle de France Terrigal

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Dégustation Dining at TerrigalBook Your Degustation NowIndulge in the elegance of French dining with our $145 pp degustation menu, offered at dinner only. Begin with optional Sydney rock oysters, then savour dishes like bonito sashimi with local honey,...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

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

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Tip to tail, marble to marrow: culinary walk through speckle parkWith paired drinksJoin us at Potager – A Kitchen Garden for an intimate degustation that honours the whole beast. In collaboration with Bellingdale Beef, this tasting journey pays tribute to the craft and care behi...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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 12:30 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...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Sparkling and Scallops$30pp 3-6pm dailyJoin us for Sparkling & Scallops — two perfectly seared scallops paired with a glass of House of Arras Sparkling, the most awarded sparkling wine in Australia, for just $30 per person. Relax on ou...
"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...
The Bar at CATALINAIntroducing Pelican Hour CATALINA’s Pelican Hour, is a delicious new way to while away lazy, sunny afternoons at the Catalina Bar. Available Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. $20 oysters: enjoy a half dozen f...
"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...
"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...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Community & Parent Group Midweek Dinners$80 ppAttention all school parents and community groups! Leave the kids at home and enjoy a delicious group set menu for dinner. Enjoy shared small plates, a choice main course, petit fours, tea and coff...
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...
Loft Byron Bay

Loft Byron Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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!
8 at Trinity

8 at Trinity

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

Morisset

Restaurant & Catering Association
8 at Trinity on Trinity Point Drive in Morisset transports you to a setting inspired by luxurious Mediterranean seaside destinations while exceptionally matching sophisticated food and drinks with ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
At Harbour Thai Restaurant

At Harbour Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Shellharbour

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 ...
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...
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
Awards for Excellence Seafood National WinWe’re thrilled to announce our win in the Seafood category at the 2025 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence – National Bronze As a small, family-run business, this achievement means...