Australia's best restaurants with water views
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Australia’s best restaurants with water views

12/13/2022
3 minutes
Alison

Beautiful views not only make a meal more memorable, they somehow make it taste better too! Lucky for us, Australia has some of the best views in the world and some of the best restaurants to see them from.

We’ve scoped out some of the best restaurants around Australia serving up spectacular waterside views. 

The Boatshed Restaurant, South Perth (WA)

The river and city skyline view from The Boatshed Restaurant in Perth

Perched by South Perth’s Coode Street Jetty you’ll find The Boatshed, a Modern Australian restaurant known for its spectacular 180 degree views of the Swan River and the Perth city skyline. BOOK NOW >

Gods of the Sea, Main Beach (QLD)

The dining room with sweeping water views at Gods of the Sea

With water views across the Gold Coast and Broadbeach from every table, Gods of the Sea offers a 100% uniquely Australian dining experience, specialising in Australian ingredients and beverages that support local growers and producers, with a big emphasis on seafood. BOOK NOW >

Ormeggio at The Spit, Mosman (NSW)

A Harbourside table at Ormeggio at The Spit

Nestled into Mosman's gorgeous Spit marina is Ormeggio, a buzzy Italian seafood restaurant and cocktail bar that is making waves in the Sydney foodie scene. Hatted since opening, Ormeggio is known for its innovative menu that aims to reinvent Italian cuisine. BOOK NOW >

Pilu at Freshwater, Freshwater (NSW)

The dining room with ocean views at Pilu at Freshwater

This award-winning Italian restaurant set on the beautiful Freshwater Beach combines vibrant flavours of Chef Giovanni Pilu’s Sardinian homeland with quintessential Australian relaxed, coastal atmosphere. BOOK NOW >

Mures Upper Deck, Hobart (TAS)

The harbourside restaurant Mures Upper Deck in Hobart

Run by the Mure family - who, for more than four decades, has worked tirelessly to deliver an unparalleled ‘hook to plate’ dining experience - Mures Upper Deck is Mures Tasmania’s premium, multi-award winning venue, boasting sweeping views over the Hobart Docks. BOOK NOW >

Sammy’s on the Marina, Glenelg (SA)

The dining room with sweeping ocean and marina views at Sammy's on the Marina

With spectacular 270 degree views overlooking Holdfast Marina and the nearby Glenelg Beach, Sammy’s on the Marina is an award-winning seafood restaurant specialising in premium seafood platters. BOOK NOW >

Ripples at Chowder Bay. Mosman (NSW)

Ripples Chowder Bay al fresco dining over the harbour

For an unforgettable fine dining experience, take in stunning vistas of the famous Clifton’s Gardens Bay at this iconic North Shore establishment that serves up a Modern Australian menu with an Italian twist. BOOK NOW >

Il Piatto, Darwin (NT)

The restaurant deck with views of the ocean at Il Piato in Darwin

Inside the Mindil Beach Casino Resort, you’ll find Il Piatto, a popular Italian restaurant serving up authentic Italian flavours and inspired new classics in a sophisticated and relaxed setting overlooking the Arafura Sea. BOOK NOW >

NOAH’S on the Beach, Newcastle East (NSW)

The dining room overlooking Newcastle Beach at NOAH'S Restaurant

This beautiful beachside restaurant just a few hours north of Sydney offers a spectacular view of Newcastle Beach and the Harbour foreshore, paired with Modern Australian fare that moves with the seasons. BOOK NOW >

Icebergs, Bondi (NSW)

The iconic Icebergs Dining Room overlooking Bondi Beach

Icebergs is a Bondi institution that is almost as iconic as the beach itself. With stunning views overlooking ocean and famous Bondi Beach, expect an ever-evolving modern Italian menu that celebrates seasonal flavours. BOOK NOW >

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