Harbourside Fine Dining — Bennelong or Quay
Sydney, Australia
About This Activity
Sydney's Circular Quay precinct hosts some of Australia's finest restaurants with unmatched harbour views. Bennelong, inside the Opera House sails, serves a refined 3-course prix-fixe menu (from AUD 225 pp) and holds Two Hats in the 2026 Good Food Guide. Quay, at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, is a three-hat destination showcasing Peter Gilmore's botanical cuisine. Book well ahead for dinner — sunset sittings are the most coveted. Opera Bar offers a more casual alternative with cocktails and harbour views.
Seasonal note: Year-round; best Oct-Mar for warm sunset dining on the harbour
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