Clarence River baby octopus skewers.
Critics'Pick

St Siandra

Sun,seafood and spritzes on the eastern shores of the Spit.

Ormeggio snacks.
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Ormeggio at The Spit

Uncompromisingly excellent dining with dolce vita views.

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New chef,new reason to visit Balmoral Beach’s majestic Bathers’ Pavilion restaurant

Two- and three-course set menus deliver surprisingly good value at Mosman’s luxurious seaside fine-diner.

  • Terry Durack
Me-Gal in the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Zoo,Sydney.
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Mosman’s Me-Gal restaurant is a room with a zoo (and a view)

It’s feeding time at Taronga Zoo,and you’re invited.

  • Terry Durack
St Siandra at The Spit.
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Soak up the endless summer at St Siandra at The Spit

With knock-out views,a private stretch of sand and boats bobbing on blue waters,this new waterfront spot makes the most of Sydney’s endless summer.

  • Terry Durack
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Go-to dish:a reimagined bouillabaisse.
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Could this revamped beachside icon be Sydney's summer hot spot?

It's the biggest facelift the Bathers' Pavilion has had for a couple of decades.

  • Terry Durack
Diners at Ormeggio at The Spit.
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Ormeggio at The Spit

At Ormeggio at The Spit,you can travel through Italy without leaving the north shore. With a seat by the sea,it's quite a trip.

  • Terry Durack
The big beef burger and chocolate milkshake.

Harryfields

A keen new ferry wharf cafe serves edible architectural marvels with inspiring views.

  • Jacqui Taffel
Chiosco

Chiosco by Ormeggio

The vibe's kinda "holiday on the Cinque Terre",only with (relatively) fewer Lamborghinis and Ferraris.

  • Myffy Rigby
Colossal:Chocolate,banana,whipped cream,grilled almonds and vanilla ice cream crepe at Four Frogs Creperie.

Four Frogs Creperie

Four French men have solved their search for the perfect pancake in Australia.

  • Lenny Ann Low