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NSW Restaurants With City Views

Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Haute CroissanterieDaily from 8.30am Executive Pastry Chef Ian Burch and his team have reinvented the delicious French icon with exciting flavours both sweet and savoury. Serving every day from 10 am in Lobby Bar of Sofitel Darling Ha...
Monday Lunch SpecialsTwo Courses for $65 ppJoin us for lunch every Monday from 12 pm to 3 pm with the last seating about 1 pm. Two courses – main and dessert – with tea and coffee for just $65 pp – minimum 2 persons and maximum of 24. Selec...
Bar Ombre Rooftop

Bar Ombre Rooftop

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

$29 Lunch SpecialsMon - WedBecause life's too short for boring lunch breaks, join us up above weekly from Monday – Wednesday for our $29 Lunch Specials! Your choice of a main course and either a vino, birra or soft drink PLU...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Embark on a new culinary era with Parramatta’s first Japanese fine dining experience at Oribu on Church Street. Nestled on the rooftop of the Heritage Lounge, food artistry meets Japanese perfectio...
Drawing on Mediterranean flair and inspiration, drop by Willo Parramatta restaurant and bar on Smith Street to experience a fresh, unique and seasonally driven menu using Australian ingredients. Fi...
Thursday $25 MusselsAvailable All DayCome in on Thursdays for 1 kg mussels and fries served with your choice of white wine, Provençale tomato and garlic or blue cheese sauce. Available all day call 0432 168 779 to order yours.
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Bowen Mountain

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
Scratchleys On The Wharf

Scratchleys On The Wharf

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Newcastle City

Restaurant & Catering Association
One of Newcastle Harbour's most iconic and loved seafood restaurants, Scratchleys on the Wharf offers sunsets, cocktails and stunning water views. Overlooking the busy port, this restaurant on Whar...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...
Seamlessly blending old-world charm with modern sophistication, head to Alpha Restaurant on Castlereagh Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD for exceptional Greek cuisine and unparalleled service. B...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Situated in the bustling heart of Sydney with magical views of Darling Harbour, Manjits Wharf is the latest dining sensation offering a culinary journey to reimagined Indian cuisine. Immerse yourse...
Quay

Quay

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

The Rocks

18 Chef Hat Award
Located at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal, with sweeping views from the Opera House to the Harbour Bridge, Quay Restaurant is found in what many consider to be Sydney's finest dining location...
Sisters Rock Restaurant

Sisters Rock Restaurant

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

Orange

Seated high above the bustling city and overlooking lush countryside, enjoy mouth-watering food and wine in an exquisite venue at Sisters Rock Restaurant on Lake Canobolas Road in Orange. Located a...
Spiced by Billus

Spiced by Billus

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Barangaroo

When sightseeing at picturesque Sydney Harbour, jump straight off the ferry and head to Spiced by Billus on Barangaroo Avenue to experience modern Indian cuisine at Barangaroo. Step inside an extra...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

17 Chef Hat Award
In what has been described as Sydney’s prime position you’ll find ARIA Restaurant in East Circular Quay. The classy spacious setting bestows diners with maximum views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge a...
Why wait in line?Order now!Paying by card? Why not skip the queue and order from your phone. Relax and enjoy the views while you wait for your for your name to be called. Order via the link below!
Bennelong

Bennelong

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

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
Rolly's Bistro @ Warringah Bowls

Rolly's Bistro @ Warringah Bowls

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Mosman

Dine with views over the bowling green and beyond, capturing the best Mosman has to offer, at Rolly’s Bistro @ Warringah Bowls on Bradleys Head Road. Find a light-filled and stylish dining room, or...
Escape the chaotic CBD and venture to Rockpool Bar & Grill in the 1936 Emil Sodersteen American style art-deco skyscraper and be awed by the towering ceilings & marble columns. The pairing of the t...