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Sydney Restaurants With City Views

Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Discerning Sydney diners find a place where creativity is king, culinary inspiration flows, ideas are born and fresh ingredients are transformed at Atelier by Sofitel on Darling Drive. This elegant...
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
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...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Warmth of Winter at Oribu ParramattaNew Winter Japanese MenuThis winter, Oribu presents Fuyu no Nukumori - Warmth of Winter, a seasonal expression shaped by depth, stillness, and quite refinement. The menu unfolds as a composition of contrasts - delicate, r...
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...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
Bringing the essence of Southern Italy to your palate and glass, head to Bourke & Ward on Pitt Street in East Sydney for an unforgettable dining experience with a modern twist. With handcrafted coc...
Golden Hour7 Days a Week Experience the magnificent sunset and sip on Happy Hour drinks while enjoying the scenic city skyline. Our bartenders will be pouring special $8 wines and beers, and shaking up $14 Margaritas. Whe...
Archie Exhibition + Dine PackageWhere Art Meets DiningIndulge in a shared three-course dining experience at Crafted, paired with entry to the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales — where seasonal cuisine ...
Stranger's Three Course Lunch$95ppSavour an elevated 3-course dining experience at Strangers’ Restaurant. Choose your favourite entrée, main and dessert from the seasonal a la carte menu, with the option to enhance each course with...
When sightseeing at picturesque Sydney Harbour, jump straight off the ferry and head to Spiced by Billus on Barangaroo Avenue to experience modern Indian cuisine at Barangaroo. Step inside an extra...
Nestled next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and just steps from the city’s historic Rocks district is where you’ll find the Harbour View Hotel on Lower Fort Street. Rich in history, this hotel boasts...
Drawing on Mediterranean flair and inspiration, drop by Willo Parramatta restaurant and bar on Smith Street to experience a fresh, unique and seasonally driven menu using Australian ingredients. Fi...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Situated in the bustling heart of Sydney with magical views of Darling Harbour, Manjits Wharf is the latest dining sensation offering a culinary journey to reimagined Indian cuisine. Immerse yourse...
Henry Deane
Boasting many spaces, bars and balconies to get lost in, head to Henry Deane on Bettington Street in Millers Point for rooftop brews and bites. The zenith of Hotel Palisade, this dining destination...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Woolwich

When only the best will do, head to Cucinetta on Woolwich Road, overlooking Lane Cove River, where guests embark on a culinary adventure like no other. Offering an abundance of natural light, retre...
Steeped in history and local character, The Royal Oak Hotel has long been a cornerstone of Balmain life on College Street. This much-loved family-run pub blends classic charm with a welcoming, live...