Views just make dining out all the more exciting and luxurious and there’s no doubt about it. In an attempt to find the best dining spots in Sydney that offer views as perfect as their food, we have collated a list for all the foodies out there. And here it goes!
Sydney Harbour Cruises
The most famous destination with spectacular waterfront restaurants, cafes and hotels, Sydney Harbour is truly one amazing spot where both visitors and locals come to dine. The place is popularly known for its rich history and spectacular attractions including the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. There are amazing lunch cruise experiences in the area that offer a stunning experience of the harbour and its surrounds. These cruises offer splendid perspectives of the major landmarks and a scrumptious lunch that is freshly prepared aboard. If we were to recommend you one of our top picks, it has to be a Sydney Showboat harbour cruise lunch. This famous vintage paddlewheeler has a ubiquitous charm that will make you fall in love with the city all over again. It serves a delicious contemporary buffet menu and you can enjoy the dishes while you take in the beautiful views through its cathedral windows. The vessel has a theatre-style layout with priority seating. It also has wrap-around verandahs where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the surroundings. A cruise dining option should definitely be on your list if you’re looking for a perfect dine-out spot in the city with waterfront views. Book your tickets today.
Bondi Beach
The most popular beach in Sydney, Bondi, is also popularly known for its spectacular restaurants and seaside cafes. Over the years, people have associated this beach with amazing seafood places more than its golden sands and waves. The famous ocean pool at Icebergs Restaurant is one of the most Instagrammable places in the city that also serves amazing seafood. There are some more elegant and must-visit options here including Lola’s Level 1, Totti’s, Sean’s Panorama, A Tavola Bondi, The Pacific Club, Macelleria Bondi, and Ode and many more. Head over to Bondi Beach if you’re craving some sun, surf and sand and a delicious plate of seafood.
The Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains is a spectacular haven for adventurers and nature lovers. The breathtaking views don’t have to end when it’s time for lunch, does it? The area is home to a spectacular range of staggering sandstone cliffs, and cascading waterfalls canopied by lush green vegetation. And for every escarpment, clifftop or lookout in the area, there are restaurants and bars located nearby to deliver scintillating views. Some of the most charming eateries in the area include Wintergarden at Medlow Bath, Echoes Restaurant & Bar at Katoomba, Embers at the Leura Golf Club and AMbermere Inn at Little Hartley. These restaurants are known for their locally inspired menus that celebrate the local growers. The bars in the area are specialised in craft beers and Australian wines.
Paramatta Restaurants
From local farmers and unusual dishes for adventurous foodies to different kinds of dining experiences, Paramatta is one of the most celebrated dining destinations in the city. The fine-dining scene here is definitely worth checking out as it also offers amazing dine-with-a-view experiences. The Old Government House, for example, is one of the best places offering a wonderful ambience surrounded by the leafy Parramatta Park. Another restaurant worth the mention is Alex & Co., a newly renovated food joint that has an irresistible riverside setting and distinctive Parramatta vibes—playful, cosmopolitan and individualistic.
With an enormous capacity to impress its food lovers, Sydney sure boasts killer views all around. We hope you find the chance to check out all the above-mentioned places. You’re welcome!
