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NSW Restaurants With City Views

Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Mothers Day High Tea at Parliament House SydneyFriday 9 May 2025Treat your mother, grandmother, expecting mother or a loved-one to a quintessential experience at one of Australia’s oldest buildings. Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history with a glass o...
Oysters Thursday$1.50 Oysters Join us every Thursday from 6-7 PM for a special one-hour oyster frenzy – freshly shucked oysters for just $1.50 each!
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
RNB Fridays From 6 pmOn Fridays we RNB! Meet us at the rooftop for an RNB soirée every Friday, where spritzes flow and beats drop. We’re mixing up a night of hip-hop, soul and sips. Ready to shake it like a Polaroid pi...
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
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...
Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Drawing inspiration from South African heritage, Meat & Grain Steakhouse on Crown Street in Wollongong offers a refined and lively dining setting. Grounded in timeless tradition, expect an elegant ...
Alpha Dining

Alpha Dining

Greek   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Easter Sunday Lunch Set Menu AvailableJoin us at Alpha on Sunday, April 20 for a special lunch service to celebrate Greek Easter. With a carefully curated four-course set menu, designed to pay homage to traditional Greek culture, with ...
Scratchleys On The Wharf

Scratchleys On The Wharf

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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   $$$$$   Open Now

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
When only the best will do, head to Cucinetta on Woolwich Road, overlooking Lane Cove River, where guests embark on a culinary adventure like no other. Offering an abundance of natural light, retre...
Quay

Quay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
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...
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...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 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...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Rushi

Rushi

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 AM

Cronulla

A Japanese-inspired café uniquely located inside a bike shop, Rushi on Kingsway in Cronulla is the perfect little spot to grab a coffee and bite to eat. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating whe...
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Bennelong

Bennelong

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