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Best Sydney Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Sydney.


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Bistro Moncur French
16/20
Dining Room at Bistro Moncur, Sydney, NSW The Woollahra Hotel
116 Queen St., Woollahra
Sydney, NSW 2015
02 9327 9713
A classic bistro on a leafy street which could have been cut and pasted from Paris. More...

Glebe Point Diner Contemporary
15/20
407 Glebe Point Rd., Glebe
Sydney, NSW 2037
02 9660 2646
Oh that every city, every suburb, had a diner like this. More...

Jonah’s Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Jonah’s, Sydney, NSW Jonah's
69 Bynya Rd., Whale Beach
Sydney, NSW 2107
02 9974 5599
A striking location, high above one of Sydney’s wealthiest beachside suburbs, with cuisine to match the views. More...

Pier Seafood
17/20
Dining Room at Pier, Sydney, NSW 594 New South Head Rd., Rose Bay
Sydney, NSW 2029
02 9327 6561
One of Sydney’s premier dining experiences, featuring seafood prepared by the hands of a master chef. More...

Pilu at Freshwater Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Pilu at Freshwater, Sydney, NSW On the beach, Moore Rd., Harbord
Sydney, NSW 2096
02 9938 3331
With such a striking view, only one thing can make you look away: the Sardinian food from Giovanni Pilu. More...

Quay Contemporary
17/20
Dining Room at Quay, Sydney, NSW Upper Level
Overseas Passenger Terminal, West Circular Quay, The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
02 9251 5600
Jutting out over the harbor like another mighty ship, Quay has one of the best views in Sydney. More...

Sailors Thai Restaurant Thai
14/20
106 George St., The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
02 9251 2466
Top Thai restaurant that’s a good place for a dip into Sydney’s history and its food scene. More...

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