Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Sydney

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Sydney? 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!

Newmarket Hotel

4.9

4.9 (354)

$40 and under

Australian

Mascot

About the restaurant

Centrally located on the Corner of Gardeners Rd & Botany Rd

Newmarket Hotel offers a unique, exciting, drinking and dining atmosphere.

Comprising of a Sports Bar, Bistro, Private Function spaces, TAB facilities and Beer garden our friendly team ensure an enjoyable experience.

Top review

OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful as usual food great service excellent such a friendly atmosphere

Jounieh

4.7

4.7 (188)

$41 to $100

Middle Eastern

Dawes Point / Walsh Bay

About the restaurant

Jounieh is a contemporary approach to the Middle Eastern culinary tradition.
Perfectly positioned on the Walsh Bay harbour foreshore, this waterside venue takes you on a journey through the distinctive flavours and tastes of its famed namesake – the coastal town of Jounieh in Lebanon.

From the pickles and spices of the bustling ‘Souk’, the grandeur of its luxurious oceanfront resorts, bustling nightlife and numerous promenade eateries, Jounieh is an all-encompassing slice of Lebanese culture.

So grab another round of dips and pile up the pita; time moves slowly when you’re eating this well.

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Rachel

Dined 7 days ago

We came from interstate for a theatre show and wanted to eat nearby, so Jounieh was the perfect location, I was expecting the food to be good, but we were absolutely blown away. The food was impeccable, absolutely flawless, the flavours, textures and presentation were all 10/10. My partner and I both agreed it was the best meal either of us have ever had (we had the banquet with meat). The service was outstanding, so professional, attentive, but not over bearing or in your face, the decor is modern and sleek, gorgeous location, amazing food and brilliant service. 5 stars. We’re already looking at coming back early in the new year just to eat here again!

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Experience

NYE LATE SESSION - 915PM-1230AM

Experience

NYE - EARLY SESSION TIME: 5PM-845PM

Kebab Factory

4.7

4.7 (29)

$40 and under

Australian

Woolloomooloo

About the restaurant

Our New Concept Menu is trialing at Elements Brasserie Belmore.
From tender skewers to build-your-own rolls, our menu is designed to offer fresh, flavorful meals made just the way you like it—right inside Elements Brasserie Belmore. Come and join us for the best kebabs in the Canterbury-Bankstown area.

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Nazmul

Dined on Oct 31, 2024

The atmosphere was warm and inviting! incredible staff who were attentive and helped select the perfect wine pairing for our meal. will surely visit again!

Zushi - Barangaroo

4.6

4.6 (1550)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Barangaroo

About the restaurant

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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Gavan

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food Great service Great atmosphere Highly recommend

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The East Chinese Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (44)

$41 to $100

Chinese

Circular Quay

About the restaurant

The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.

Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

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Belinda

Dined 7 days ago

Great service, unbeatable location, delicious food . Highly recommended .

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Experience

30% OFF DISCOUNT IN DECEMBER

H2O Cafe Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (42)

$40 and under

Café

Narrabeen

About the restaurant

Welcome to our restaurant! The regular menu is filled with delicious options that are sure to satisfy. Don't forget our constantly changing "Specials" for some exciting new dishes. And if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to try our homemade cakes and almond croissants - they're to die for!

Located on the tranquil shores of Narrabeen Lake- the perfect location for breakfast & lunch, a relaxing morning / afternoon tea or your SPECIAL CELEBRATION.

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David

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

H20 is a regular destination for myself and my old school friends. The location is excellent - especially today on a warm, sunny, blue-skied day - but even on a cold winter's day it is great. The staff are friendly and helpful and the food is always good. Very good value for money! We will undoubtedly continue to come back.

BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo

4.5

4.5 (1320)

$40 and under

Spanish

Barangaroo

About the restaurant

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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Daniela

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Born by Tapavino is fabulous for a group wanting to share lots of yummy food. I highly recommend the jamon croquettas (sorry about spelling) and the burrata and beef cheeks, but ALL the food is wonderful and the staff are lovely

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch $99

Abattoir Blues

4.5

4.5 (272)

$40 and under

Australian

Homebush

About the restaurant

Abattoir Blues is Sydney Olympic Park’s notorious, fully-licensed, boutique diner hidden away in a historic 1900s abattoir building. Capturing the heart and soul of the Park, Abattoir Blues is a restaurant, café and bar experience worth discovering.

We are open for all events in the park, and extend our trading hours to accommodate patrons and punters before a concert, sporting event or whatever reason you are in the park. We are the local's choice dining spot and a hotspot for those visiting the park.

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Lucy

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Service was great and the food was fantastic. I would definitely recommend.

Audley Dance Hall

4.5

4.5 (197)

$40 and under

Australian

Grays Point

About the restaurant

Audley Dance, a cafe & restaurant overlooking the beautiful lawn of the historic Audley Picnic Flats and the gentle meandering Hacking River. 10 minutes South of Sutherland in the Royal National Park. Above the cafe & restaurant is the Dance Hall, perfectly set for beautiful views, seclusion and a hall for all occasions from weddings, birthdays and memorials to conferences and exhibitions. Step into nature, walk the paths, ride the trails, paddle boats, eat wholesome food, listen to the birds, breathe fresh air, sense the history, relax and unwind with us at Audley.
10 minutes from Sutherland, 45 minutes from Sydney & 40 minutes from Wollongong, in the Park you will feel a world away. Open 7 days 8:30am-4pm (8am-4:30pm on weekends). Audley Dance Hall is open every public holiday except for Christmas day.

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Maria

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Lovely open air dining experience with gorgeous views. Food service was quick and food was generally good.

Doyles Garden Bar

4.2

4.2 (183)

$40 and under

Australian

Watsons Bay

About the restaurant

Doyles open -air Garden Bar is located right on the beach in Watsons Bay. Try one of our refreshing cocktails, a draught beer or a glass of wine & order from the new garden bar menu. A great place to chill out & watch the sunset !!

The bar is located at our restaurant Doyles on the Beach, Watsons Bay.

On this, The restaurants original site, Doyles on the Beach opened Australia first seafood restaurant in 1885. We have been family owned and operated for over 5 generations.

The restaurant internationally famous and a mecca for Sydneysiders and tourists alike, offering a stunning range of fresh seafood.

Outdoor relaxed dining located right next to the beach. Live music on Saturdays 4pm - 7pm & Sunday's 3pm - 6pm weekly.

Open from 11.30am until late.

For restaurant bookings please book at Doyles on the Beach - not Doyles Garden Bar.

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Rose

Dined 2 days ago

No better spot for a relaxed lunch on a beautiful summer day. Despite being packed the service was great and food was fantastic. Highly recommend

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