Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Strathfield

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Inner SouthInner South WestInner WestRyde and surroundsSydney City

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AlexandriaBarangarooDrummoyneEnmoreHomebushNewtown

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1. Crossways Hotel

4.5

Awesome(2)

$$$$

• Australian • Strathfield

Sitting on the corner of Liverpool and Homebush road, our hotel is the place for anyone and everyone.Enjoy your bistro meal in our outdoor dining area, warming up to our fire pit. Hang out in our main bar for drinks with a few friends or relax in our stylish Banksia room.Whether it be for a casual meal or a function with friends, join us at the Crossways and let us handle the rest!

A photo of Georges Mediterranean restaurant

2. 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.

3. The Potting Shed

4.4

Awesome(4140)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 54 times today

The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

A photo of The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe restaurant

4. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.3

Awesome(3190)

$$$$

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 160 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

5. Abattoir Blues

4.7

Exceptional(338)

$$$$

• Australian • Homebush

Booked 6 times today

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.

6. Ecco Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(550)

$$$$

• Italian • Drummoyne

Booked 6 times today

Ecco Ristorante is a spectacular waterfront venue in Drummoyne specialising in a la carte dining, weddings, cocktail functions, corporate and group events. Come in and enjoy our top class italian dishes, range of local/Italian wines & desserts served in beautiful surroundings with a stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

7. Little Turtle

4.9

Exceptional(395)

$$$$

• Thai • Enmore

Booked 7 times today

Little Turtle is a vegan Thai restaurant born from a dream to share fresh, health-conscious Thai food inspired by travels across Thailand. Each dish reimagines Thai classics with a playful twist, crafted to nourish both body and spirit.Every detail at Little Turtle has been thoughtfully designed with the guest experience in mind. From warm, attentive service where the team remembers your name and your favorites, to the vintage-industrial interiors that blend character with comfort, the restaurant offers more than just a meal — it’s a place to feel truly at home.Located in the heart of Enmore, Little Turtle delights the senses, offering bold, flavor-forward Thai cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit memorable.

8. Spiced

4.0

Excellent(74)

$$$$

• Indian • Barangaroo

Booked 15 times today

A long history in fine Indian cuisine. For over 25 years, we have catered for well travelled internationals and local foodies alike. A restaurant designed to provide healthy and tasty Indian food in a homemade style. Now, at the Barangaroo, Spiced brings classical North Indian cuisine to the Sydney CBD.Our curated team of chefs excel at highlighting the complexity and depth of flavours associated with fine Indian food. We showcase inventive Indian dishes by complementing powerful flavours and traditions from India with local ingredients and techniques.

9. Bare Witness

4.2

Awesome(48)

$$$$

• Café • Rhodes

Booked 1 time today

Bare Witness, where seasonal ingredients shine in our thoughtfully designed menus, paired with award-winning coffee, freshly baked bread, and handmade pasta, all enjoyed with a stunning water view.

10. La Favola

4.6

Exceptional(615)

$$$$

• Italian • Newtown

Whether you like to play it safe with spaghetti or go crazy with casarecce, you'll find all your favourite pastas, fresh and homemade, at new Italian diner La Favola. Let the carb-loading begin.So who's the master of pasta at La Favola? That would be Italian chef Fabio Stefanelli. Stefanelli's recipe for success is simple — six pastas and six sauces, and patrons can mix and match as they please.So La Favola's Family is committed to producing top quality Italian gastronomy, to the use of authentic ingredients, and to keeping the tradition of Italian culture and hospitality vibrant and passionate.We look forward to serving you!

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From verified diners like you

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Lexi
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A great venue for our pre game catch ups! Fun and friendly environment with a great vibe.
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Abattoir Blues$$$$• Australian• Homebush
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4.7
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Blayne
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing with dealing with a garlic allergy which often excludes me from most of the menu. Attentive and courteous service, amazing cocktails and food was delicious.
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The Potting Shed$$$$• Modern Australian• Alexandria
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4.4
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Eric
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
i had great experience with my friends there. with great view and delicious food. fabilous drinks. nice.
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Georges Mediterranean$$$$• Greek• Barangaroo
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4.5
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Nicole
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2026
The food, the staff, the cocktails, the views, the fun - ECCO has it all. Was feeling a bit flat and the warmth, humour and friendly staff completely changed my mood, and of course the vongole pasta, the figs and tuna carpaccio being divine as usual, also helped!
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Ecco Ristorante$$$$• Italian• Drummoyne
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4.8
M
MELINA
Sydney •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
We enjoyed Crossways Hotel, the food was very fresh and cooked well, the staff accommodated our table when we asked to sit inside and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. we definitely intend to go back
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Crossways Hotel$$$$• Australian• Strathfield
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4.5

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