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Restaurants With Water Views

The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Let’s Do Lunch at The CowrieLunch with wine included!Join us at The Cowrie from Wednesday to Friday for “Let’s Do Lunch,” a refined midweek dining experience designed to linger over. Enjoy a two- or three-course choice menu paired with a complimentar...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle Dinner5 courses + canapesDiscover the depth and richness of truffle season with an indulgent evening at Jonah's. This specially curated experience features five courses plus canapés, with every dish designed to highlig...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
BTWN HOURSTuesday to Sunday 5-6PMUnwind at BTWN Bar with BTWN Hours, running Monday to Saturday from 5 pm to 6 pm. Enjoy special offers on selected beverages paired with bite-sized shared snacks – the perfect pre-dinner indulgence...
Meribella

Meribella

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:30 PM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Golden HourBetween 5pm - 6pm The Golden Hour menu presents, a handcrafted selection of Martinis and Margaritas, reimagined the Meribella way. Thoughtfully balanced, beautifully presented, and for just $19 (usually $24).
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $79 per person, enjoy shared antipasto entree, a choice of mains & one-hour bottomless Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, house wine & tap beer. What's not to love! Bookings...
Award-Winning Dining At Harrisons Port DouglasJoin Us TodayJoin us at Harrisons Restaurant, Port Douglas’ most nationally awarded restaurant, for an unforgettable dining experience. Open Tuesday to Saturday, enjoy Social Hour from 3:30pm–5:30pm before dinn...
A-La-CarteFrom May 5th 2026Basalt Restaurant will now offer A-La-Carte Dining and will open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.
L'Heritage

L'Heritage

French   $$$$$   Opens Sun 11:30 AM

Mosman

13 Chef Hat Award
Perched on the wharf at Chowder Bay Road in Mosman, L'Heritage is a stunning French restaurant housed in a historic ex-Navy drill hall, surrounded by national park and breathtaking harbour views — ...
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 6:00 PM

Coles Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
Set within a breathtaking 1,200-acre private sanctuary on Coles Bay Road, Mount Paul Lounge is a small, boutique dining destination of rare and extraordinary distinction — an unapologetically premi...
Happy Hour - Drinks & BitesMon & Sat 3pm to 7pmLet’s MEAT after work. Enjoy drinks specials, Italian bites and Sydney Harbour views from 3pm-7pm.
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Tropicale Italiano – The Long LunchTastiest New Event!Get ready for an unforgettable Italian long lunch at Ollie’s Italian. From Cichetti, four course menu, flowing Italian wines, Aperol Spritz on arrival, limoncello to finish, and live music straight...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Brunch in the SkyElevate Every SaturdayIndulge in an iconic Champagne brunch. From 12.30pm - 3.00pm A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level 80.
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens Sun 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills, Quoi Dining is an intimate lakeside restaurant where modern French and Australian cuisine come together in a refined, elegant setting. Hidden near th...
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

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

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle Menu 2026 — 3 Courses $130ppDates: 11 June-20 July Water's Edge Canberra presents its 3-course Truffle Menu for winter 2026—$130 per person, available 11 June to 20 July. Executive Chef Avtar Singh's menu showcases fresh Australian black Périgord ...
Hearth Restaurant
Hearth's Wagin Duck Elegance in Ember Hearth’s Wagin duck is a true signature, a dish that distills the restaurant’s philosophy: cooking with fire, native ingredients and a deep connection to the land. The duck is dry aged for depth of...
Mosman Rowers

Mosman Rowers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 7:30 AM

Mosman

Trivia Night @TheRowersEvery Thursday, from 7pm Thursday nights at The Rowers bring big laughs, brain-teasing questions and a buzzing crowd, with trivia from 7pm, great prizes up for grabs, and monthly music-themed nights that always fill fast. ...
Weekday Lunch SpecialsChef’s Selection OfferEnjoy a hearty bowl of Minestrone Soup made with slow-cooked seasonal vegetables, cannellini beans, pasta and tomato broth, or indulge in our rich Rigatoni with Wagin slow-cooked lamb, napolitana a...
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...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 11:00 AM

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Offering up a taste of some of Daylesford’s freshest produce combined with smooth sophistication and elegant style is Chef Hat-awarded Sault on Ballan Daylesford Road. Views are abundant and inspir...
"essence of fine dining"
Perfectly positioned on Hamilton Island’s northern-most point, qualia’s Pebble Beach restaurant presents lunchtime dining at its relaxed best. The food is contemporary Australian, featuring seasona...