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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in North Sydney

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A photo of BarLume restaurant
1. BarLume
4.3
Awesome(87)
$$$$
• Italian • North Sydney
Booked 3 times today
We are an elegant, casual and contemporary restaurant & bar lounge in the heart of North Sydney's CBD. Inspired by Italian flavours with a modern Australian twist. Serving you from sunup to sun down. We are located within the premium 1 Denison building, with comfortable high-top dining, outdoor terrace and bright inviting dining room.
A photo of The Dining Room & Terrace at Shell House restaurant
2. The Dining Room & Terrace at Shell House
4.5
Awesome(23)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 10 times today
The Dining Room is classic in theory, yet modern and forward-thinking in practice.It is elegant, grand, and approachable at the same time.The menu by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, focuses on carefully sourced produce, presenting simple, refined dishes that are infused with Australian provenance yet bear the mark of the Mediterranean way of life.“This Dining Room holds a very special place for me as I hope it will for many others – it’s the beating heart of Shell House.”– Brett Robinson“Two Hats” – Good Food Awards 2023, 2024“Wine List of the Year” – Good Food Awards 2023
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3. Balcon by Tapavino
4.6
Exceptional(195)
$$$$
• Spanish • Sydney CBD
Booked 8 times today
Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.
A photo of Tapavino - Circular Quay restaurant
4. Tapavino - Circular Quay
4.6
Exceptional(440)
$$$$
• Spanish • Circular Quay
Booked 22 times today
A celebration of Sherry, Wine, Tapas, & Friends. Influenced by the culture of sip-a-little-bit-of-this-and-eat-a-little-bit-of-that, Tapavino began in August 2012 as Australia’s first Sherry Bar in Sydney, in a little lane-way not unlike something you would find in the cobblestoned alleyways of Spain. Helped by the beautiful warm vibe that greets you as you step inside and take a seat among floor-to-ceiling wine bottles, Tapavino was named runner-up in Sydney Morning Herald's 'Best New Bar' Awards within 4-months of opening. 12-months later we were named 'Best Bar with Food'.
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5. The East Chinese Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(142)
$$$$
• Chinese • Circular Quay
Booked 4 times today
The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
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6. Georges Mediterranean
4.5
Awesome(443)
$$$$
• Greek • Barangaroo
Booked 11 times today
Step into Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill, where a taste of the Med meets Sydney’s sparkling waterfront. Here, food is about connection: plates made for sharing, long conversations, and the joy of eating together.Our kitchen celebrates the Mediterranean way of life. Simple, honest cooking with the freshest local seafood, premium meats, and vibrant seasonal produce. Crispy squid fried to perfection, souvlaki fresh from the grill and the freshest Market fish. Gather around a table laden with mezze nd let the abundance, colour, and warmth of the Mediterranean transport you.
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7. Fratelli Paradiso
4.8
Exceptional(348)
$$$$
• Italian • Potts Point
Booked 37 times today
WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.
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8. Giuls
4.4
Awesome(108)
$$$$
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 12 times today
Giuls is your neighbourhood casual restaurant that is offering a selection of italian classics with a twist that can be complemented by a delicious cocktail or a glass of wine.
A photo of Zushi - Surry Hills restaurant
9. Zushi - Surry Hills
4.7
Exceptional(864)
$$$$
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 40 times today
We’re a Modern Japanese restaurant located in Surry Hills. We pride ourselves on serving the best Japanese cuisine in Sydney, prepared by our expert chefs using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients where possible. Our signature rolls are a must!We’re your fun neighbourhood Japanese restaurant located on Crown Street in the heart of bustling Surry Hills, Sydney. At Zushi we love our customers and our customers love our relaxed approach, coupled with delicious food, friendly service and dining options in our buzzy restaurant, upstairs mezzanine and open air courtyard. We offer dine in, takeaway, catering and mobile zushi where we send our Chefs to you!Zushi is fully licensed and offers an exciting list of cocktails for those who have worked up a thirst. We also love sharing our passion for sake, beer and wines to match your meal.
A photo of The Grill at The International restaurant
10. The Grill at The International
4.6
Exceptional(33)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 15 times today
From the finest grade produce and culinary techniques guided by the expertise of Culinary Director Joel Bickford, The Grill at The International celebrates classic traditions and global standard fine dining with a simple and unwavering commitment to the finest ingredients cooked to order perfectly over live fire and delivered with warm, generous and skilled service. The Grill is designed as the ultimate place to celebrate life’s great occasions or enjoy the everyday pleasure of exceptional food and wine in a luxurious indoor outdoor dining room keyed to the rhythm of the city.Expect technicolour seasonality and obsessional provenance aimed to set a new standard in big city dining in Sydney.

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  • Sanjoy
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We were traveling to Visit Sydney from Melbourne and meet up with friends for dinner on 22nd May 26. We booked a table for 4 in The East Chinese restaurant at circular Quay Sydney Opera facing harbour bridge ( and on RHS Sydney Opera house) It was a fantastic location and food was excellent. Service was very fast and serving was good.Overall very satisfactory and w shall definitely Visit AGAIN!
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    The East Chinese Restaurant$$$$• Chinese• Circular Quay
    •
    4.5
  • Annette
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Fabulous restaurant. Thank you for a enjoyable evening.
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    Balcon by Tapavino$$$$• Spanish• Sydney CBD
    •
    4.6
  • Eric
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    i had great experience with my friends there. with great view and delicious food. fabilous drinks. nice.
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    Georges Mediterranean$$$$• Greek• Barangaroo
    •
    4.5
  • Maggie
    Gold Coast •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 12, 2026
    Great food..fish always fresh, cooked well and appetising. Wine a little expensive, but the Tuesday BYO offer is a good option.
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    Garfish Crows Nest$$$$• Seafood• Crows Nest
    •
    4.8
  • Paula
    Sydney •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 5, 2025
    For lunch we had gnocchi, a mezze plate and the mex chicken salad. It was delicious. The Poached chicken in the mex salad was exceptional. But it would have been even better with a little more salad on the plate… seemed like a very small portion for the price. Staff were polite and attentive.
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    BarLume$$$$• Italian• North Sydney
    •
    4.3

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