Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in New South Wales

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Updated 05 December 2024

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No Bones Byron Bay

4.9

4.9 (1243)

$A41 to $A100

Vegan

Byron Bay

About the restaurant

No Bones is the brainchild of Tahlia, Yasmina and Laurie. In an attempt to change the way we think about what we put in our mouths, we opened our doors in April 2018 with a vision of bringing meat eaters and vegans together over good plant-based food. With each passing year, No Bones has evolved, driven by the determination to do better for both our community and the environment.

We are part of a plant-based movement and invite you to join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels sprout at a time.

#brusselsnotbeef

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Top review

Emily

Dined 1 day ago

Food was delicious and the place lovely, service friendly and efficient

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Experience

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT NO BONES - 3 - 5:30pm

Experience

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT NO BONES - 12 - 2:30pm

Amalfi Restaurant and Bar Pearl Beach

4.6

4.6 (91)

$A40 and under

Italian

Pearl Beach

About the restaurant

Stroll from the pearly white sands of Pearl Beach to Amalfi. We are the Central Coast’s newest absolute beach front lunch and dinner destination, bringing together delicious modern Italian food and drinks to be shared in great company. Nestled on the beach front of famous Pearl Beach, we aim to give you the ultimate “la dolce vita“ experience.

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DeniseVIP

Dined today

Great restaurant on beautiful Pearl Beach. Food is outstanding and service and ambiance are both great.

Glasshouse

4.7

4.7 (1637)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Timbumburi

About the restaurant

Led by Head Chef Jarrod Smith, Glasshouse is proud to serve a variety of expertly prepared, locally sourced dishes, in a phenomenal venue.
Goonoo Goonoo Station is undoubtedly the New England regions finest destination for accommodation, dining, and events.

Please note:
At Glasshouse, we have seatings options for groups from 2 - 50 people.
If your desired time is does not show, unfortunately that time is not available.

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Tony

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent Christmas dinner for our small group. Great food and service.

Il Toscano Long Jetty

4.8

4.8 (404)

$A40 and under

Italian

Shelly Beach

About the restaurant

Il Toscano means “The Tuscan”, and is a perfect representation of everything I am, and all that I love about my home land in Italy.

My name’s Matteo – head pasta maker, chef and owner of il Toscano. I was born and raised in the countryside of Tuscany, and although I’ve now lived in Australia for over 9 years, my passion for all things Italian has never been stronger.

Nor has my passion for sharing it with Australia and the Central Coast. I noticed that while there are a lot of outlets serving Italian food up here, they’re largely not hitting the mark when it comes to quality, authenticity and traditional local Tuscan food.

Our mission is to bring people together for an amazing Italian experience with good food, wine and good times and share with you my strong passion and our local traditional cuisine as if you were in Tuscany.

Top review

George

Dined 6 days ago

Food,service and accomodating. Definitely worth going.

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Popular dish

Rigatoni Amatriciana

The Mez Club

4.6

4.6 (829)

$A41 to $A100

Mediterranean

Byron Bay

About the restaurant

Inspired by Moroccan architecture and the Greek Islands, The Mez Club opened its doors in September 2016 and is renowned for its beautiful styling and feel good vibe. The Mez Club was designed to offer locals and tourists alike a beautiful and feel good meeting place which has a flexible menu, that works for both grazing and dining. The upstairs space known as The Souk has been designed specifically to care for parties and group events. We welcome you and your friends to join us in enjoying our restaurant and of course, beautiful Byron Bay.

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Dianne

Dined 1 day ago

Brilliant night, thank you 🙏 service and food was exceptional! Will be back when we are in Byron xo 💋

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4.9

4.9 (40)

$A40 and under

Australian

Orange

About the restaurant

We are delighted to announce that Byng Street Nights are back. We’re setting the perfect mood and it’s your invitation to unwind and embrace the good vibes.

We are open Wednesday to Saturday, featuring a fresh menu each week to tantalise your taste buds. Don’t miss out—secure your reservation from 5:30pm onwards.

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Minty

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely food and polite, helpful waiters. My friend and I had dinner here, the setting was relaxing and quiet (we arrived before 6, after 6 it became a bit louder and more cheerful). Would definitely recommend Byng St Nights to anyone.

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Experience

Valentine’s Dinner @ BYNG

Mimosa Wines

4.9

4.9 (423)

$A101 and over

Modern Australian

Bermagui

About the restaurant

A boutique family owned gastronomic restaurant on the South Coast of NSW. We operate 3 course lunch menu ($99pp) and a 6 course set menu dinner ($130pp).

Head chef Jan Semmelhack is a unique creator, focused on the superb local produce of the South Coast which results in a unique dining experience. Originally from Germany, Jan was the head pastry chef in two Michelin star restaurant in Berlin. Be sure to try his exceptional desserts to complete your Mimosa sensory adventure!

Our wine list has been curated to highlight snippets of the best of Australian & New Zealand wines. We showcase small, up and coming producers, as well as some of the more established winemakers. Due to our continued commitment to sustainability, we favour growers who embrace organic & biodynamic farming practices.

Top review

Cath

Dined 7 days ago

We really enjoyed this wonderful flavourful meal. Beautiful location, splendid room. All just perfect for an unusual pre-Christmas treat. Local ingredients were showcased, couldn’t really ask for a more delightful lunch.

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Experience

6 Course set menu

Whalebone Wharf

4.6

4.6 (3151)

$A41 to $A100

Seafood

Port Macquarie

About the restaurant

THE WHALEBONE WHARF IS A NO FUSS, CASUAL AUSTRALIAN FISH EATERY

Our mission is to source the region’s best seafood and seasonal produce by partnering with like-minded suppliers.

Our commitment to locality and our selection of produce flows into everything we offer; from Hastings River Oysters to Urban Grain bread and pastries.

We aim to showcase these ingredients by preparing them carefully and serving them simply.

The Whalebone is a place for friends and family to enjoy local, honest food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere, with a world class view.

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John

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service and the food was sensational. There was a problem with one serving (barramundi undercooked) which when brought to their attention resulted in a complete replacement of the meal and sides and a complimentary dessert! That's the way to handle problems. It is a little on the pricy side but that's to be expected.

Larrys's Pizzeria and Cocktail Bar

4.8

4.8 (81)

$A40 and under

Italian

Broadway

About the restaurant

LARRY’S PIZZERIA
home of the Happy as Larry Pizza Truck
A new pizzeria/ cocktail bar coming to Botany

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anna

Dined 2 days ago

What a great place ! Fanatstic food, drinks and ambience ! Love having this place so close.

Stick

4.8

4.8 (123)

$A41 to $A100

Global, International

Port Macquarie

About the restaurant

Over 18 only. Stick is a restaurant focusing on food that can be cooked over a wood fire and has a selection for all diets. Most global cuisines have a specialty food served on a stick and that is the predominant menu theme, amongst another delicious tapas ideal for group sharing. The bar team at “Stick” will also be serving high quality cocktails that are now one of the latest revival beverage/bar trends. The cocktail recipes will follow the Codex system that simplifies the concept behind complex recipes. Stick also has a selection of craft and non-craft beer, as well as a selection of sommelier chosen wines. Nestled down a secret alley, it's a suave space dimly lit by antique lights and flickering candles, perfect for groups, couples, or individuals.

Top review

Richard

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

Great food, great atmosphere, the staff were amazing. Loved it, and I'll be back!

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