Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Balmain

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1. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(95)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 18 times today

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

2. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1021)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 67 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

3. MuMian Dining

4.2

Awesome(132)

Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Darling Quarter

Booked 10 times today

Enjoy a modern take on authentic flavours and dishes, where we blend eastern and western cooking techniques with a modern, sophisticated flair that will give you a fresh taste of traditional Cantonese cuisine. Our menu showcases our uncompromising focus on creating an exciting culinary experience by serving locally sourced produce, meats and live seafood. Enjoy all the classics – like In-house-roasted barbecued ducks and Pork, live seafood including Lobster, XO Pipis, Live Fishes, and wok-fried favourites – alongside a few unexpected dishes. Better still, our convenient location in Darling Quarter, Right next to all the action from Daring Harbour, ICC Sydney and Darling Parkland, means your pre and post-meal plans are as good as sorted.

4. Margaret

4.7

Exceptional(707)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Booked 90 times today

Margaret is a neighbourhood restaurant at its core, but it’s also evolved into something more than that. It’s about comfort, generosity, and cosiness.At Margaret, we work with the best quality produce that Australia has to offer. Chef Neil Perry AM has spent years developing relationships with some of the best suppliers in the country. We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and are very fortunate to receive our seafood direct from our fishermen, caught sustainably and dry filleted here onsite at Margaret, so we can ensure that all that love and care our wonderful fisherman have taken is seen all the way through. The menu at Margaret is diverse and inspired by all the flavours that Neil has been collecting over his 45+ years in the industry. Margaret

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5. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.6

Exceptional(1572)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 80 times today

At the edge of the CBD, in the spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct where an old container terminal once stood, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Established in 2016, the newest addition to the Zushi restaurant empire is in Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground. Zushi Barangaroo is both stylish and comfortable, capturing the relaxed style of a typical Japanese bar or izakaya designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, and Japanese sake and whisky.Zushi prides itself on using only carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible and most of the menu is gluten-free. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving delectable sushi, sashimi and share plates. And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.

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6. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1825)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 30 times today

How many restaurants offer premium Australian seafood and waterfront dining at an everyday price point? love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in harbour-side Sydney. Now in its thirteenth year, the love.fish Barangaroo restaurant takes Sydney seafood and our founders passion for authentic, accessible seafood dining to the next level. With a 17 metre harbour frontage and 175 seats, we offer a wider selection of Australia’s best locally-sourced oysters, raw fish, whole fish, platters, and crustaceans. All in a world-class waterfront location with the soul and values of a family owned restaurant. Our Barangaroo restaurant offers the provenance and quality of Australian seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting. We’re all about sustainable, local seafood that doesn’t cost the earth, because it doesn’t need to!

7. The Potting Shed

4.3

Awesome(3821)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 71 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!

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8. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(2777)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 90 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.

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9. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

4.5

Awesome(3067)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Darling Quarter

Booked 67 times today

Braza Churrascaria is an authentic Brazilian Barbeque house that serves world-renowned Australia meats. We are an “all you can eat” restaurant, with typical Brazilian service style known as “Rodizio” where Passadores (meat carvers) rotate from table to table serving more than 20 different types of skewers. “Braza" means the sizzling charcoals of the fire and "Churrascaria" is the restaurant specialised in Barbeque or Brazilian style steakhouse restaurant.Our purpose is to provide you with an Authentic Brazilian experience where you can explore the many mouth-watering flavours of our Barbeque.

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10. Auvers Dining Darling Square

4.3

Awesome(52)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Haymarket

Booked 9 times today

Located in the vibrant precinct of Darling Square, Auvers Dining is a cherished gem of Sydney's culinary scene. Named after Vincent van Gosh's last home in Auvers-sur-Oise, the restaurant encapsulates artistry in every dish. The talent of Chef Kim Bong and his team is undeniable, as seen in the signature dish - a picturesque Auvers pancake stack that's as delicious as it looks.The restaurant has received numerous accolades, including the esteemed "Sydney Cafe of the year" in 2019. Patrons can take a short stroll to nearby landmarks like the Darling Harbour and the Chinese Garden of Friendship, making it a perfect pitstop during a day of exploration.Inside, Auvers Dining boasts an ambiance that is both chic and inviting. Modern design elements juxtapose with homely touches, creating a warm atmosphere.From dedicated foodies to casual diners, everyone finds a reason to return to Auvers Dining Darling Square.

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Diana
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined today
I recently had the pleasure of dining at a local restaurant that truly impressed me. The food was not only delicious but also reasonably priced, making it accessible without sacrificing quality. The standout aspect of my experience was the outstanding customer service; the staff were attentive and friendly, ensuring that every need was met promptly. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for tasty food and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Zushi - BarangarooPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Barangaroo
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4.6
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Tegan
Sydney •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great lunch at Margaret today. The food was beautiful - we tried a number of items on the menu and everything was lovely. The flavours were really on point and not overpowering. The seafood was amazing and cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend as a date location. We loved it and will definitely be back!
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MargaretPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Double Bay
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4.7
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Row-Yi
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wow, what a special meal. Every dish was delicious, and the pasta sauces really wowed me. I loved the sashimi starter, the rigatoni carbonara and the pappardelle we had. Best tiramisu we’ve tried thus far! Not a banana fan but still loved the banana caramel dessert. Super great ambience watching all the action in the kitchen from the bar too 🥰
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Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.7
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Simon
Canberra •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is an outstanding restaurant. We dine regularly at Ponys ,and are NEVER disappointed . A huge THANK YOU for making our dining experience an utter pleasure
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Natalie
Las Vegas •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Love this place. The food, the atmosphere and the service. Can’t fault this place. I highly recommend them.
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MuMian DiningPrice: Expensive• Cantonese• Darling Quarter
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4.2

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96 restaurants available nearby

1. Pony Dining The Rocks

2. Pellegrino 2000

3. MuMian Dining

4. Margaret

5. Zushi - Barangaroo

6. love.fish - Barangaroo

7. The Potting Shed

8. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

9. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

10. Auvers Dining Darling Square

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