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20 of Sydney’s best places to eat and drink on the waterfront

Make the most of the warmer weather with a sunny perch overlooking the city’s sparkling water views, whether it’s on the harbour, bay, beach or river.

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Go-to dish: Spanakopita-filled manti with dill, yoghurt and burnt butter.
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Greek restaurant Ploos’ quiet cobblestoned terrace boasts views of Sydney Cove

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The dining room backdropped by the Sydney Opera House.
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Dining by James Viles at Park Hyatt Sydney has top harbour views (at a price)

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Take in some of Sydney’s sexiest water views at Bondi’s renovated icon Icebergs

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St Siandra at The Spit.
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Soak up the endless summer along your own private beach at St Siandra at The Spit

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Another smart Italian seafood restaurant by the sea? Go on, then.
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Eat seafood by the sea at Pyrmont’s smart Italian restaurant Sala

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Toothfish skewers with prawn and lemongrass sambal.
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Lunch right on the beach on the sprawling terrace at Promenade Bondi Beach

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Must-order toasty: Mozzarella in carrozza.
14/20

Take the ferry to The Fenwick and enjoy bridge views a chip’s throw from the water

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Lauren Eldridge's rhubarb, yoghurt and Davidson plum dessert was the NSW Good Food Guide magazine cover star.
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Make the pilgrimage to beautiful Berowra Waters Inn via boat or seaplane

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Lobster thermidor with pommes allumettes.
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Snag a sunny al fresco spot at Whalebridge right on the waterfront at Circular Quay

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Makeover magic works its charm at Manly Pavilion.
13.5/20

Manly Pavilion’s terrace has postcard-perfect sea views

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Go-to dish: the Diner Burger is a spectacular, straight-up example of the craft.
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Enjoy a burger by the beach at Collaroy’s laidback beach-shack The Surf Deck

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The Pines in Cronulla
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The Pines whitewashed dining room opens to beach views in the heart of Cronulla

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Go-to dish: Murray cod with Jerusalem artichoke and samphire.
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Hitch a ride on a seaplane to the magical waterfront setting at Cottage Point Inn

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The plush dining room at Nobu Sydney has back harbour views and rich textures.
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Book a seat overlooking the bay in Nobu Sydney’s luxurious main dining room

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Go-to dish: Smoked pig jowl, fan shell razor clams, shiitake, sea cucumber crackling.
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Book the private dining room at fine diner Quay for the best views in town (when there’s no ship in port)

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Silks at Barangaroo is completely over the top in its opulence, luxury ingredients and expense.
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Expect plush carpet and dazzling harbour views at Crown Sydney’s Canton palace Silks

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Caviar and scallop mousseline pie with citrus butter.
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Arched windows frame stunning views at luxurious lunch spot Mimi’s

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Me-Gal in the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
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Linger for longer over the mesmerising view at Taronga Zoo’s Me-Gal restaurant in Mosman

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Bright new executive chef Thomas Gorringe is taking over from Joel Bickford at Aria.
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Take in the sweeping harbour views from Aria’s glass-walled dining room

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Oncore at Barangaroo. Potato and roe. 16th Dec 2021. Photo: Edwina Pickles / SMH Good Food
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Book a window seat for stunning water views at three-hatted Oncore by Clare Smyth

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