6 Venues Where the Views Are As Good As the Food!

For a memorable dining experience that transcends more than just the cuisine, there are a plethora of restaurants around the country where the views are as good as the food.

Sweeping views of the Adelaide city skyline await at Japanese restaurant Koomo on Frome Street in the heart of the CBD. With a name meaning ‘cloud’ in Japanese, this stylish dining destination nestles on the 10th floor of the Crowne Plaza hotel and welcomes guests into an ambience of wooden splendour, while overhead cylindrical pendents softly glow, setting the scene for memorable meals.

 

Stop in for a hot buffet breakfast seven days a week or meet friends for lunch and delve into char-grilled pork ribs, Asian BBQ sauce, radicchio, tendril and edamame salad; dinner guests opt for dishes such as pan-fried barramundi, light ginger soy, barley, tendril, pea and edamame.

Uniquely located high above Terrigal with stunning panoramic ocean and bay views, The Cowrie Restaurant is a must-visit dining destination on the Scenic Highway. Providing an iconic and memorable setting for any occasion, private dining, casual lunch or romantic dinner; expect an elegant dining experience utilising produce from local growers and suppliers.

 

For something to graze over, try hibachi-roasted pork belly, kimchi and nam jim; before prawn ravioli with torched prawn and octopus in white soy, with nduja and shallots. For a main to remember, enjoy duck breast, grilled radicchio, mustard and pickled cherry.

Situated in the heart of Docklands, Renzo’s Bar Café Italiano puts a smart spin on your usual café dining experience. Step into a stylish and modern setting, where round red shaded lighting, dark wooden furnishings and red leather banquettes create a romantic, yet casual ambience to unwind and relax.

 

Savour the waterfront charm of Docklands as you choose from rustic Italian pasta dishes like linguine with mixed seafood, white wine and garlic; or char-grilled lamb backstrap, chickpea purée, rosemary jus, roasted carrot and beetroot.

Overlooking the rolling waves of Terrigal, enjoy a drink on the terrace at Swells restaurant and bar on Terrigal Esplanade for an unforgettable coastal dining experience. This is as oceanfront as you get across the road from golden sands and balmy breezes; while indoors is light and bright with blond wood furniture, potted greenery and a well-stocked bar promising a cheeky cocktail or two.

 

Dive right in with grilled King prawns, lemon, chilli and garlic butter, baby cos, fennel and cucumber; then cast out a line to hook a main of crispy skin barramundi fillet with smoked garlic potato, gai lan, anchovy, soybeans, caper and lemon butter.

A waterfront destination for good food and great times, Acqua Restaurant & Bar in the Grand Pacific Resort at Bulcock Beach is one of Caloundra’s best culinary offerings. With stunning vistas over the Pumicestone Passage and a down-to-earth menu, settle in and select from mouth-watering entrées, juicy steaks, authentic Italian pasta dishes and an extensive selection of wine and cocktails.

 

Kickstart a memorable meal with slow-cooked pork belly cubes, pan-seared scallops, fennel purée, fried leek and spiced caramel sauce; moving on to pan-seared duck breast, caramelised beetroot purée, lemon herb potatoes, blanched asparagus and burnt mandarin beurre blanc.

Set among the lush, thriving grounds of rolling vineyards and a panorama of the Brokenback Ranges, The Mill Restaurant in Pokolbin plates up a refined Mod Oz menu, using seasonal Hunter Valley produce. A smart, casual interior blends with a touch of opulence to complement the breathtaking setting, creating a versatile vibe for all occasions.

Delight your palate with some of the finest food in the Hunter, put together in a spectacular modern menu, starting with charred octopus, chorizo oil, saffron and chimichurri; braised beef short ribs, carrot, mustard seeds and black garlic kasundi awaits as a main.