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Restaurants With Water Views

Beach Byron Bay
Winter Happy HourDaily, 4–6pmJoin us daily from 4–6pm throughout August for Winter Happy Hour. Enjoy $16 cocktails, $12 wine by the glass and $10 tap beers overlooking Clarkes Beach. Perfect for post-beach drinks, a long lunch...
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...
"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   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
Test Kitchen at The CowrieFive courses!Join us for Test Kitchen, held on the last Tuesday of every month, where we explore new dishes, ideas, and seasonal produce before they make it to the final menu. This is your chance to experience ...
Marmor

Marmor

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Terasu

Terasu

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Set in idyllic beachside Lennox Heads, Shelter on Pacific Parade beckons as a home away from home for locals and visitors alike. Whether passing through or part of the community, seek shelter at th...
Hearth Restaurant
Father's Day LunchCelebrate Dad at Hearth Enjoy a refined three-course menu cooked over the open fire accompanied by live music, creating the perfect setting to gather with family and honour the occasion.
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).
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...
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 — ...
"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...
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"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...