Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Forest Lodge

92 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(74)

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(989)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 32 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

3. MuMian Dining

4.3

Awesome(123)

Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Darling Quarter

Booked 7 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.

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4. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.3

Awesome(94)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 44 times today

A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

5. Margaret

4.8

Exceptional(644)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Booked 53 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

6. The Potting Shed

4.3

Awesome(3763)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 105 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!

7. Auvers Dining

4.0

Excellent(46)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Haymarket

Booked 7 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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8. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

4.5

Awesome(3031)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Darling Quarter

Booked 100 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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9. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.1

Excellent(2700)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 169 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.

10. Teddy

4.6

Exceptional(42)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Potts Point

Booked 11 times today

Teddy offers a fresh and approachable take on the modern Aussie bistro, filled with familiar favourites seen through fresh eyes. The menu is curated by widely acclaimed Chef Ben Sears (Melbourne), and the kitchen is overseen by Head Chef Nicole Coelho who brings her culinary flair to strike the right balance between old and new school favs.Teddy is the perfect space for all season and all reasons. Gather the crew for the next big event or just drop in for a weeknight-wine on the way home from the daily grind. Double Daily Happy Hour is from 4pm-6pm, 7 days a week (and it's well worth sneaking out of work early for!)The Teddy courtyard offers a killer private event space and is the perfect area to book out for you up to 25 of your favourite peope. Pour yourself into a bar stool, order some freshly shucked Sydney rocks with a glass of Aussie bubbles, tap your feet along with the back2back 80s bangers and settle in for some of the best people watching in the hood.

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Jerry
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined today
The food and overall was amazing, my friends and I were having good time today. Unfortunately the sound can be quite loud from the customer. Over all will definitely come back another time
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Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.7
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Sean
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always fabulous. The wood fire grill and their passion and expertise is consistently good.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Adam
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
What a fantastic dinning experience for my sons 23rd Birthday. Food was ontime and wonderful. Service was exceptional and could not complain about the staff. A totally salubrious experience for the whole family. I have to confess it wasn't cheap, but if you want a cheap meal with little service go to KFC. Will be back again at some point in time. Highly recommended as a memorable high end dining experience.
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MargaretPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Double Bay
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4.8
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Brian
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Unique venue with loads of ambience and good food.
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The Grounds Coffee FactoryPrice: Moderate• Australian• Eveleigh
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4.3
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Hawaii •1 review
4.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
We enjoyed the food, drink, service and atmosphere there. The staff are all welcoming us warmly. We loved deep fried white fish, fried rice, dim sum.
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MuMian DiningPrice: Expensive• Cantonese• Darling Quarter
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4.3

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92 restaurants available nearby

1. Pony Dining The Rocks

2. Pellegrino 2000

3. MuMian Dining

4. The Grounds Coffee Factory

5. Margaret

6. The Potting Shed

7. Auvers Dining

8. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

9. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

10. Teddy

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