Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in New South Wales

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in New South Wales? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Riverbank Moama

4.8

4.8 (64)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Moama

About the restaurant

Riverbank Moama is located on the Echuca Moama border region. Our beautiful homestead venue providing a dining experience by the great Murray River.

We are a premier and authentic Restaurant that has been proudly serving the Moama area since 2020. Our mission has been to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience.

Welcome to RB.

Top review

Jenny

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food, cocktails, ambiance and wonderful staff. Couldn’t find better

Ulmarra Hotel

4.7

4.7 (314)

$40 and under

Australian

Coffs Harbour

About the restaurant

We are a country hotel on located on the banks of the Clarence River in Ulmarra, NSW. We have a Bar, Dining room and extensive Bear Garden overlooking the Clarence river, ideal for casual dining or just refreshments.

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Belle

Dined 2 days ago

We absolutely love this place. Fabulous food and great service! Always! Thank you. :-)

Paterson Tavern & Bistro

4.7

4.7 (27)

$40 and under

Australian

Paterson

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, the Paterson Tavern & Bistro is a charming country pub and bistro that offers a delightful dining experience. With a focus on serving delicious and contemporary Australian pub food, the Paterson Tavern & Bistro is the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. The menu features a wide variety of dishes to suit all tastes, from classic pub fare to more modern and innovative creations. The chefs use fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that are both flavorful and satisfying. The Paterson Tavern & Bistro also has a great selection of wines, beers, and spirits. The friendly staff is always happy to help you choose the perfect drink to complement your meal. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a special occasion dinner, the Paterson Tavern & Bistro is the perfect place to go. With its warm and inviting atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly service, you're sure to have a memorable experience.

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Sharon

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Paterson Tavern has the best steak, cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. Compliments to the chef 👏

The River Deck Cafe

4.6

4.6 (1058)

$40 and under

Australian

Albury

About the restaurant

Located at one of Albury’s most idyllic and picturesque locations, our award-winning restaurant hopes to offer you an unparalleled location on the banks of the famous Murray River whilst indulging your senses in modern Australian cuisine. Our menus are driven by the natural, native, and local ingredients that we source from incredible regional farmers and producers across Albury, Wodonga, and our surroundings.

After dining with us, we hope you can see the vibrant and creative food scene that our region has to offer.

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brendan

Dined today

food and service was great !! could not ask for more !!

il Passaggio

4.6

4.6 (346)

$41 to $100

Italian

Bermagui

About the restaurant

il Passaggio is a licenced modern Italian Restaurant at the Fishermen's Wharf in the Far South Coast NSW sea-side town of Bermagui. You can come and have a quick glass of wine with an antipasti or pizza, or you can sit on the banquette and look at the boats in the harbour while you enjoy a three course lunch or dinner. We have a simple menu that uses as much local produce as we can find. The South Coast of NSW offers up many wonderful ingredients and our simple Italian menu aims to keep the integrity of each one.

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Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

Loved the zucchini flowers with fetta, the ricotta gnochi was amazing, and hubbie loved the baked rigatoni with beef shin ragu. Every time we're on holidays we visit il Passaggio, and we're never disappointed. Great food, great service, & great location overlooking the wharf. They even put on a lightening show for us ! You can't go wrong if you visit here.

Dulcie's Cottage

4.5

4.5 (693)

$40 and under

Australian

Merimbula

About the restaurant

Dulcie's is a reimagined family cottage turned restaurant bar. The menu consists of a small selection of tasty burgers, oysters, seasonal cocktails, delicious wine, and friendly chat. Dulcie’s has a long bar to sit at, a beer garden to hang in, a fireplace to warm up next to. All of our menus consider local produce and the atmosphere we aim to create is cosy, fun and comfortable. Think cool grandma crossed with cheeky grandpa vibes.

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Zackary

Dined 1 day ago

Really nice burger, had the dulcie one which was juicy and fresh. Wouldn’t mind more sauce but that’s it. $4 for side of fries is good value too

Mr Tipsy's

4.5

4.5 (380)

$41 to $100

Asian

Lennox Head

About the restaurant

Mr Tipsy's is the love child of Industry professionals Peter Walker & Ben Taylor.
Bursting onto the scene in the beautiful coastal town of Lennox Head in November 2021 you can expect to experience a burst of flavours from across Asia. The menu is designed with love and dedication assuring that there is something for everyone.
Enjoy indoor or outdoor alfresco dining complimented by a casual atmosphere and energetic funky beats.
Signature favourites are Tipsy's special fried rice, Taiwanese fried chicken bao buns, Rendang beef curry & Char Kway Teow Malaysian noodles. For the sweet tooth you can't go past the crispy mars bar wontons.
The locals favourite cocktails include our grilled pineapple and chilli margarita, nashi pear sour, wasabi bloody mary and pink samurai.
Kick the sand off your feet and let us take you on a culinary adventure across Asia.
Who knows. Mr Tipsy himself might even grace you with his presence and spin a yarn or two.
We look forward to seeing you very soon.

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Donna

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

So tasty & lovely service. Would recommend anyone to try.

Andie's

4.5

4.5 (14)

$41 to $100

Mediterranean

Thirroul

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Thirroul and just steps from the beach, Andie's features a stunning outdoor courtyard that offers a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for casual dining or special gatherings.

Enjoy your meal surrounded by lush cabbage tree palms and the sounds of the sea.

Inside, our beautifully designed space invites a cosy vibe with warm lighting and Mediterranean-inspired decor. Join us for a delightful dining experience that captures the charm of this coastal gem!

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Rebekah

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic food, great ambience and friendly staff. Loved it.

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Argyle Hotel

4.4

4.4 (38)

$40 and under

Australian

Townsend

About the restaurant

The Argyle Hotel in Maclean, NSW, is a historic establishment offering a charming experience along the scenic Clarence River. Originally opened in 1894 and recently renovated, the hotel exudes a blend of rustic appeal and modern touches. Guests can enjoy the cozy CaneCutters Bar and Grill, which serves up classic Australian pub fare, and take advantage of nearby riverside views and local attractions within walking distance. Conveniently located at 205 River Street, it’s a great spot for travelers looking to explore Maclean's vibrant community and its nearby shops

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Roberta

Dined 5 days ago

Loved our dinner here in this beautifullyrenovated pub. The staff were very attentive and polite. The menu isnt too big and full of local produce. We sat outside in the back garden which was very spacious, can't wait to return.

Husk Distillers Cellar Door

4.3

4.3 (1201)

$41 to $100

Australian

Tweed Heads South

About the restaurant

Husk Farm Distillery is home to Husk Rum and Ink Gin.

Husk Rum is a rare style made from farm to bottle using the finest quality freshly crushed cane juice grown and bottled at Husk Farm.

Ink Gin is boldly unconventional, sparking conversation & making people take note. A true original, Ink brings colour & art to people through gin.

We are Australia's first farm to bottle rum distillery set on 150 acres of beautiful cattle & cane farm - making spirits which reflect the land where we live.

A day at Husk Farm Distillery is a must-do when visiting the Northern Rivers. Husk is a short 20min drive from the Gold Coast, and 1.5hrs from Brisbane.

We recommend all first time guests book onto one of our 5 star distillery tours or experiences. Alternatively, make a reservation to enjoy cocktails, tasting flights and lunch.

Open 7 days a week from 11am | Daily distillery tours available Wednesday – Sunday | Planter’s Kitchen lunch menu available everyday

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Cecile

Dined 4 days ago

The food was very good and the experience awesome. We enjoyed the rum and gin testing and the scallops. The quantity is not huge, just right. All staff were very young. Some were knowledgeable. We asked the bill twice but the very young girl never brought it to us. We had to move and asked for it. The service can be improved.

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Experience

Husk Rum and Chocolate Flight

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