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Restaurants With Water Views

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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu$129 per personIndulge in an exquisite culinary journey with our Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu! Elevate your dining experience for just $129 pp; elevate further with matching wine for $199, or opt for premium matchi...
"Amazing Menu in a Stunning Location"
Bommie

Bommie

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Hamilton Island

14 Chef Hat Award
Race Week 2026 - In Conversation at Bommie Restaurant$300 per personThree course menu with paired Oatley wines. From Olympic campaigns to the America's Cup, Olivia Price and Cole Tapper take guests behind the scenes of elite sailing, sharing the moments, rivalries ...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Parmi Night | $34Every ThursdayCrispy. Saucy. Loaded. This isn’t your local parmi. Parmi Night puts a sharp spin on a familiar favourite. Only available on Thursdays at BTWN, try the Loaded Spatchcock Parmi - Parmesan and herb ...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Champagne Bollinger Wine Dinner Sunday September 20Join us on Sunday 20 September for an exclusive Champagne Bollinger Dinner, celebrating one of France's most prestigious Champagne houses. Enjoy four courses with canapés, expertly matched to excep...
Marmor

Marmor

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
A union of land and sea, where ocean meets pasture in elevated Australian dining, is what awaits guests at Marmor on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the top floor of the Ardo Hote...
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford with exquisite water views from any vantage point, the Boathouse Restaurant on Leggatt Street is a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner. Take in s...
Terasu

Terasu

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover illuminated Japanese cuisine and get lost in flavour at Terasu on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the ground floor of the Ardo Hotel and with the bright lights of Tokyo a...
Beach Byron Bay
Located in the vibrant heart of Byron Bay, Beach Byron Bay offers an inviting atmosphere that reflects the laid-back coastal lifestyle of Northern New South Wales. With its modern Australian cuisin...
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...
Meribella

Meribella

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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).
"Showcasing North Qld Produce"
5-course Degustation Menu Food & Wine Pairing Bridgewater's degustation menu is one of the most popular ways to experience our cuisine. Carefully crafted food paired with a beautiful collection of wines. Botaniq Wine-Gin-Cocktail Bar is perfec...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Locals Do Lunch$45 Lunch Special Enjoy your choice of a delicate poached trout salad, succulent wagyu beef burger or kumura & whipped Meredith goat's curd mafaldine pasta, as you relax by the shores of Balmoral Beach. Only $45 inc...
L'Heritage

L'Heritage

French   $$$$$   Open Now

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 — ...
A Taste of Truffles130pp for three courseCelebrate truffle season with a three-course Italian menu featuring premium seasonal ingredients and the rich aroma of black truffle. Open from today for bookings 01/08/26-31/08/26.
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Every Occasion at Ollie's ItalianGood times start here!Celebrate life's special moments at Ollie's Italian, where authentic Italian cuisine meets stunning waterfront views. Whether it's a birthday, corporate event, wedding, or family gathering, our tai...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 3:30 PM

Port Douglas

14 Chef Hat Award
Social Hour 3.30 pm-5.30 pm Daily Join us at Harrisons for the ultimate afternoon escape during our 'Social Hour,' held daily from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Sip on beers and wines for just $8 or treat yourself to expertly crafted cocktai...
Basalt Tasmania

Basalt Tasmania

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Don

12 Chef Hat Award
Stunning Winter SunsetsOpen now from 3 p.m.Enjoy a bar snack and pre-dinner drink watching the sun set over Bass Strait.