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Restaurants With Water Views

T42 Hobart

T42 Hobart

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

Hobart CBD

Happy Hour Every Friday4pm-7pmJoin us for an end of week bevvy every Friday afternoon from 4 pm-7 pm for $10 pints - beers and cider on tap and $10 selected wines. To book your table, call 0459 230 047.
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
Event and Function VenueCelebrate with Us!With our classic yet modern Italian cuisine and breathtaking Sydney Harbour views, our versatile function space is perfect for making your event unforgettable. Whether it's an intimate gathering or...
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 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...
My Place

My Place

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

Coolum Beach

Private FunctionsPrivate bar & Ocean ViewsWhat ever your function is, wedding, birthday or work, our professional team will look after you. From private standup cocktails to sit down dinners, enjoy the Ocean breeze with your friends. Funct...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
"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...
Blues & BoozeBack at La CameraWe’re singing the blues again at La Camera restaurant. You’ve heard of Jazz and Shiraz, well on Wednesday, July 26 from 6.30 pm it will be Blues and Booze. Gather your friends and family and book a...
Truffle Dinner 26th July5 Course DegustationIndulge in an exquisite culinary experience at our upcoming Truffle Dinner. Savour a five course degustation highlighting the unparalleled flavours of this luxurious ingredient. From savoury appeti...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
The Spirit House Restaurant

The Spirit House Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Yandina

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Lush palm fronds and tinkling wind chimes take you from the Hinterland haven of Yandina into the wondrous world of The Spirit House Restaurant. New dishes from Head Chef Tom Hitchcock await guests ...
"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
Harbourfront Restaurant

Harbourfront Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award
Boasting sweeping views across Wollongong Harbour, tri-level Harbourfront Restaurant on Endeavour Drive is stunning both night and day. Breezy outdoor decks and floor-to-ceiling windows make the mo...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford with exquisite water views from any vantage point, the Boathouse Restaurant on Leggatt Street offers a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner. Take ...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
Surrounded by private parkland overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House is the ideal place to relax and enjoy award-winning dining. Escape from the city life of Canberra and enjoy stunning l...
Scratchleys On The Wharf

Scratchleys On The Wharf

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Newcastle City

Restaurant & Catering Association
Scratchleys 35th Anniversary DinnerBook NowHelp celebrate our 35 years in business with delicious food and matched wines
Celebrate your birthday with a waterfront dining experience at Cottage Point InnBook Online Today!Offering a seasonal degustation menu that focuses on fresh Australian produce and wines handpicked to match by our Head Sommelier, birthday celebrations at Cottage Point Inn combine stunning surrou...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Christmas In July at The Cowrie! Sunday 28th of July
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
For award-winning dining in paradise, head to Harrisons Restaurant on Port Douglas Road. The signature restaurant at Port Douglas’ Sheraton Grand Mirage, chill out in opulent surrounds of chandelie...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern farm-to-table Thai cuisine is what you’ll find on the plate at Jungle Fowl on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. This locally loved dining destination exudes a fun and funky vibe with stylised wa...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

12 Chef Hat Award
Exclusive Use Private Dining Room Experience Enquire Now Bella Venezia’s Exclusive Private Dining Experience A Symphony of Privacy and Exquisite Italian Cuisine Welcome to an unparalleled dining experience at Bella Venezia. Introducing our exclusive Pr...
Waters Edge

Waters Edge

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

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Dining Domes 3-course Dinner Enjoy an exclusive Dining Dome Experience at Water’s Edge Restaurant, Dine in style and comfort in your private, exclusive and warm Dining Dome or book a table of two in sharing dome where you shar...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

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...