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Sydney 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...
"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...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
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"
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...
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...
Spiced by Billus

Spiced by Billus

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Barangaroo

Royal Indian Feast$88.90 pp Spiced by Billus invites you to enjoy our Royal Indian Feast, a 4-course celebration of bold, authentic flavours. Begin with a welcome snack before diving into entrées like paneer tikka tacos, chic...
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...
Quay

Quay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

The Rocks

18 Chef Hat Award
Located at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal, with sweeping views from the Opera House to the Harbour Bridge, Quay Restaurant is found in what many consider to be Sydney's finest dining location...
Seachange Cafe

Seachange Cafe

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

Dee Why

Beachside Benedicts at Seachange CaféTry us today!Start your morning by the beach at Seachange Café with our lineup of vibrant benedict creations. Enjoy favourites like the Dee Why Sunrise with smoked bacon, the Sea Change with grilled salmon, the...
Bennelong

Bennelong

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

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...
Heritage Valley Cafe

Heritage Valley Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Wisemans Ferry

With magnificent views of the surrounding countryside from the verandah, head to Heritage Valley Café on Old Northern Road in Wisemans Ferry for a slice of rustic charm. Step into a warm and inviti...
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...
Azul

Azul

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Mosman

Christmas Lunch at Azul 11:30am - 5:00pm Celebrate Christmas by the water at Azul, where Moroccan warmth meets Mediterranean elegance. On 25 December, savour a festive feast of mezze, oysters, prawns, scallops, lamb rack, short ribs or lo...
Cocktail ClassesEvery Friday NightMaster the art of mixology with our Friday night Cocktail Experience Class at Harvest Restaurant. Learn to craft 3 classic cocktails with our expert bartender Tetaawhi Patena, enjoy a cheese and an...
"Each meal is a culinary journey."
Ormeggio at The Spit

Ormeggio at The Spit

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mosman

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
New Year's Eve at Ormeggio31st December 2025Join the Ormeggio team for the final sunset of 2025 and enjoy our Tribute to Australian Produce Plus Snacks menu for $225 per person.
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

THE BTWN CHRISTMAS TABLE25th December Celebrate Christmas at BTWN with a festive dining experience starting with Champagne and an immersive seafood Cold/Raw Pod. Enjoy iconic mains like steak and turkey with seasonal sides, followed by...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

New Year’s Eve 2025 at Manjits Wharf, Sydney HarbourOnce in a Lifetime!Celebrate NYE 2025 at Manjits Wharf, Darling Harbour. Choose family dining or a DJ party with indoor fireworks, banquet menu & waterfront views. Click on more info to book:
Garfish Manly

Garfish Manly

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Manly

Restaurant & Catering Association
Manly Wharf and Harbour serve as a breathtaking backdrop to Garfish Manly’s refined yet easy-going waterfront dining on East Esplanade. Inside, the sophisticated décor and gracious service foster a...