The Best Restaurants with a View in Sydney

The OpenTable Team

One of the best reasons to live in Sydney is the great views all around both the interior blocks and the waterfront. Locals practically can’t get away from stunning water views in this city — even if they tried. Luckily, there are plenty of restaurants that take advantage of the beautiful architecture and stunning harbors. These 14 best restaurants with views in Sydney are some of the best spots to see the sunset.

14 Restaurants

Updated December 18, 2019

Restaurants:	Cafe Sydney, Gowings Bar & Grill, Alpha Restaurant…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Seafood, Contemporary European, Greek…
Neighborhoods:	Sydney CBD…

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Cafe Sydney

$$$$·Seafood·

Sydney CBD

2,452 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

This sprawling restaurant offers sweeping views of the harbor. The décor is modern yet warm and allows the scenery to be the star of the show. Obviously, sunset is the best time to…Read more

93% recommended

Seafood in Sydney / New South Wales

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Gowings Bar & Grill

$$$$·Contemporary European·

Sydney CBD

647 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Vibrant Bar Scene

Gowings interior is warm, cozy and sophisticated. The sleek bar is bookended by two dining rooms; bottles of top-shelf liquor hang overhead. Just because this restaurant is upscale…Read more

87% recommended

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Alpha Restaurant

$$$$·Greek·

Sydney CBD

758 reviews

Special Occasions
Group Bookings
Good for a Date

Situated on the western edge of Hyde Park, Alpha Restaurant is full of style and old-world charm. This Greek restaurant has the vibe of a classic taverna complete with fishnets and…Read more

90% recommended

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Porteno

$$$$·Argentinean·

Surry Hills

616 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Notable Wine List

Porteno’s ambiance is classic, casual and refined. Large windows frame the dining room on one side, offering plenty of light and illustrations of food decorate the walls of the ope…Read more

91% recommended

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Sydney Cove Oyster Bar - Circular Quay

$$$$·Seafood·

Sydney CBD

760 reviews

Waterfront
Outdoor Eating
Scenic View

Sydney Cove Oyster Bar has possibly one of the best views in Sydney. Diners can sit right on the waterfront. The restaurant sits on the Eastern edge of Circular Quay surrounded by …Read more

92% recommended

Hot Spot in Sydney / New South Wales

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Momofuku Seiōbo - The Star

$$$$·Caribbean·

Sydney CBD

674 reviews

Tasting Menu
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

David Chang’s Australian outpost lives up to its siblings in other famous food cities. Just as in Chang’s other restaurants, the menu is edgy and the kitchen sits center stage. The…Read more

91% recommended

Best Overall in Sydney / New South Wales

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acre eatery

$$$$·Australian·

Camperdown

855 reviews

Group Bookings
Lunch
Sunday Lunch

Though the dining room at Acre Eatery is large and airy with plenty of hanging plants, yet it still manages to have a cozy feel. Large windows encase the dining room, offering gues…Read more

91% recommended

Child Friendly in Sydney / New South Wales

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Bea at Barangaroo House

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Barangaroo

98 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Notable Wine List

Situated on the right on Darling Harbour Warf, Bea Restaurant offers plenty of waterfront views in an intimate setting. The interior looks like that of a retro yacht with a low, wo…Read more

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Glass Brasserie - Hilton Sydney

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Sydney CBD

976 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

This upscale wine bar features modern décor such as floor to ceiling glass windows and open dining and kitchen areas that allow customers to feel and see Sydney while eating or enj…Read more

91% recommended

Business Meals in Sydney / New South Wales

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Hurricane's Grill - Darling Harbour

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Darling Harbour

1,015 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Group Bookings

The Sydney Hurricane’s location is right on the Circular Quay and harbour area. The perfect waterfront view is a complement to the rustic steakhouse décor on the inside which inclu…Read more

Most Booked in Sydney / New South Wales

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CHISWICK - Woollahra

$$$$·Farm-to-table·

Woollahra

1,073 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Lunch

Because this restaurant is a little outside of the main drag of Sydney, it has some unique features not found elsewhere on the list. Dining in this venue is centered around a patio…Read more

94% recommended

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Doyles on the Beach

$$$$·Seafood·

Watsons Bay

998 reviews

Waterfront
Scenic View
Special Occasions

As the name implies, this restaurant offers a great view because it is literally right on the beach. Outdoor seating is available to put you right on Watsons Bay with an oceanfront…Read more

90% recommended

Outdoor Eating in Sydney / New South Wales

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CHISWICK at the Gallery

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Sydney CBD

500 reviews

Scenic View
Lunch
Fit for Foodies

Chiswick is located between the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the open air fields of Cook and Phillip Park. High ceilings and large open dining areas contribute to a panoramic…Read more

89% recommended

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Aria Sydney

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Sydney CBD

1,551 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Romance

This is another waterfront restaurant right on the Circular Quay Wharf that utilises a glass walled dining area to highlight the beautiful sights nearby. The waterfront is directly…Read more

91% recommended

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