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A photo of Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant restaurant
1. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1500)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 17 times today
The Squire's Landing Restaurant in Sydney is a waterfront spot, as quoted from multiple reviews. The restaurant offers stunning views of the harbour, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge, creating a unique dining experience. The reviews highlight the beautiful location and the fantastic views as a standout feature of the restaurant.
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2. Babylon RESTAURANT
4.3
Awesome(1104)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Sydney CBD
Booked 27 times today
Table reservations are only accepted for the restaurant, not the rooftop. A set menu applies to groups of 8 or more. If you have a party of 8+, please make an enquiry at bookings@babylonrooftop.com.au. A customary 10% gratuity fee for groups of 8+ applies in the restaurant. The Rooftop is our bar area and is available on a walk-in basis for groups of 1 – 14. We do not accept online bookings for this area. A full a la carte bar menu is available to order all day. Groups of 15+ must enquire at bookings@babylonrooftop.com.au. Minimum spends apply. Please note, if you book the restaurant, and on arrival decide to move to the rooftop, a cancellation fee of $50pp will apply. Please view the restaurant and bar menus on our website as they differ.On public holidays a 15% surcharge applies. On Sundays a 10% surcharge applies. We hope to host you soon!
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3. Babylon Rooftop Bar
4.2
Awesome(140)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Sydney CBD
Babylon Rooftop accepts reservations all year round with seasonal minimum spends. Please refer to the booking widget and your specific date for the minimum spend. We take groups of 15-30 guests. For all smaller groups and parties that do not wish to prepay a minimum spend, the venue is available on a walk-in basis. Share style group menus may apply over peak periods. The rooftop offers our meze menu only, if you wish to dine on the restaurant menus, they are only available in our Restaurant. Reservations for the Restaurant inside can be made through the "Babylon RESTAURANT" open table.Additionally, we take bookings of all party sizes for our Limoncello Brunch every Saturday and Sunday with arrival times of 12pm, 1pm or 2pm. Our Brunch reservations are $79pp for 2 hours of bottomless Limoncello and chefs meze. 10% surcharge applies on Sundays. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. All Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent at all times across the whole venue.
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4. Squire’s Brewhouse and Eatery
4.5
Awesome(2)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • The Rocks
Booked 2 times today
Our in-house microbrewery is another iconic addition to everything that The Squire’s Landing is. From James Squire’s iconic crafts, to our limited release small batch brews, you’re bound to come across something unique in our Brewhouse. Our Brewhouse menu boasts hearty pub classics with a twist.The Ground Floor Brewhouse accepts reservations all year round with seasonal minimum spends. Please refer to the booking widget and your specific date for the minimum spend. We take groups of 15-30 guests. For all smaller groups and parties that do not wish to prepay a minimum spend, the venue is available on a walk-in basis. Reservations for the Restaurant on the 1st floor can be made through the "Squire's Waterfront Restaurant" on open table.10% surcharge applies on Sundays. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. All Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent at all times across the whole venue.We look forward to hosting you!
A photo of love.fish - Barangaroo restaurant
5. love.fish - Barangaroo
4.5
Awesome(1841)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Barangaroo
Booked 18 times today
How many restaurants offer premium Australian seafood and waterfront dining at an everyday price point? love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in harbour-side Sydney. Now in its thirteenth year, the love.fish Barangaroo restaurant takes Sydney seafood and our founders passion for authentic, accessible seafood dining to the next level. With a 17 metre harbour frontage and 175 seats, we offer a wider selection of Australia’s best locally-sourced oysters, raw fish, whole fish, platters, and crustaceans. All in a world-class waterfront location with the soul and values of a family owned restaurant. Our Barangaroo restaurant offers the provenance and quality of Australian seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting. We’re all about sustainable, local seafood that doesn’t cost the earth, because it doesn’t need to!
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6. Zushi - Barangaroo
4.6
Exceptional(1593)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Barangaroo
Booked 71 times today
At the edge of the CBD, in the spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct where an old container terminal once stood, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Established in 2016, the newest addition to the Zushi restaurant empire is in Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground. Zushi Barangaroo is both stylish and comfortable, capturing the relaxed style of a typical Japanese bar or izakaya designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, and Japanese sake and whisky.Zushi prides itself on using only carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible and most of the menu is gluten-free. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving delectable sushi, sashimi and share plates. And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.
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7. Pony Dining The Rocks
4.6
Exceptional(118)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • The Rocks
Booked 16 times today
Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.
A photo of Elements Bar and Grill Pyrmont restaurant
8. Elements Bar and Grill Pyrmont
4.4
Awesome(107)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Pyrmont
Booked 42 times today
Elements Bar and Grill has become a dream destination among connoisseurs who appreciate taste of fine food over anything else. No matter what the weather is like around you, you will find it right at home with our cozy seating arrangement and homey ambience. You will be surrounded with smell of freshly cooked steaks, close glimpse of elegant wine and vibe of euphoria coming from our staffs who don’t bother to go extra miles to bring the best food you truly deserve.Whenever you are waiting for your food to come to your table, you may as well take a sneak peak at our meat fridge which is nothing but a teaser of what’s cooking inside. Our customers have fallen in love with this place, its people and what we offer.
A photo of Elements Bar and Grill Walsh Bay restaurant
9. Elements Bar and Grill Walsh Bay
4.4
Awesome(107)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • The Rocks
Booked 36 times today
Elements Bar and Grill has become a dream destination among connoisseurs who appreciate taste of fine food over anything else. No matter what the weather is like around you, you will find it right at home with our cozy seating arrangement and homey ambience. You will be surrounded with smell of freshly cooked steaks, close glimpse of elegant wine and vibe of euphoria coming from our staffs who don’t bother to go extra miles to bring the best food you truly deserve. Whenever you are waiting for your food to come to your table, you may as well take a sneak peak at our meat fridge which is nothing but a teaser of what’s cooking inside. Our customers have fallen in love with this place, its people and what we offer.
A photo of BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo restaurant
10. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo
4.5
Awesome(1334)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Barangaroo
Booked 29 times today
BóRN is the 3rd venue in the Tapavino stable and takes its cue from the tapas bars & restaurants in & around El Born, Barcelona. Located on the waterfront in Barangaroo, We take inspiration from the Spanish classics but with a modern twist.

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Discover best waterfront restaurants in Sydney CBD

Experience the charm of Sydney's waterfront dining in the heart of Sydney CBD. Our curated selection of waterfront restaurants offers unparalleled views of iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, enhancing your dining experience with breathtaking scenery. Each restaurant provides a unique blend of exquisite culinary offerings, from fresh seafood to gourmet international cuisines, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere where each meal is complemented by the serene backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Sydney CBD's waterfront dining scene is renowned for its exceptional service and quality, ensuring every meal is a memorable event. Whether you're planning a romantic evening, a business meeting, or a leisurely lunch, these waterfront locations promise an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Discover the perfect spot for any occasion, where every restaurant is committed to delivering both spectacular views and outstanding dishes.

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