Best Romantic Restaurants in Willoughby

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Bondi AreaEastern SuburbsInner SouthInner WestNorth Sydney AreaNorthern Beaches

Neighborhoods

AlexandriaBalmainBarangarooBondiBondi BeachCabarita

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

146 restaurants available nearby

1. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(562)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 57 times today

A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.

A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant

2. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(131)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 17 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.

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3. Garfish Crows Nest

4.6

Exceptional(1006)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Crows Nest

Booked 15 times today

Situated in the heart of Crows Nest, our lower north shore restaurant has a distinct cafe feel. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a place to escape the office or somewhere to meet up with friends, relax, sit back and enjoy the buzz of surrounding Crows Nest while you enjoy Australian seafood at its best. BYO Tuesday (lunch & dinner) and Saturday (lunch only)$8 corkage per person.

4. Jihomakase

4.8

Exceptional(40)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Naremburn

Booked 4 times today

Embark on an exquisite culinary journey at Jihomakase, nestled in the heart of Northbridge. Our skilled sushi chefs meticulously prepare each dish, showcasing the freshest ingredients and traditional Japanese techniques. Indulge in a symphony of flavors as you savor our omakase menu, tailored to your preferences.

A photo of Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant restaurant

5. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(1505)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 12 times today

Squires Waterfront Restaurant is THE spot for a night out, a special occasion, or a casual hang with mates. Our share style menus marry unique modern Australian flavours, with inspiration from the legend himself, James Squire. Nestled on the Sydney Harbour, the waterfront views certainly enhance the ambiance of Squire's Waterfront Restaurant. Please note all of our Restaurant menus are now share style.Bookings are available for the Restaurant. If you have 8 or more guests, a set menu and 10% gratuity apply. For non-exclusive parties of 8+ please enquire through our website. for our Brewhouse and Forecourt areas please contact our events team on 8014 5663 10% surcharge applies on Sundays. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.All Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent at all times across the whole venue.

A photo of Zushi - Barangaroo restaurant

6. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.6

Exceptional(1609)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 58 times today

Zushi Barangaroo is a cozy spot with a relaxing ambiance, as praised in many reviews. It's a perfect place for a romantic dinner, with its stylish design, harbour views, and quality food. The service is polite and friendly, adding to the warm, inviting atmosphere.

7. Fratelli Paradiso

4.8

Exceptional(194)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

Booked 34 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.

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8. Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(77)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Mosman

Booked 14 times today

Executive chef Aaron Ward (ex-Sixpenny and Shell House), recently awarded 2 two hats in the SMH Good Food, works closely with producers, farmers and fisherman that all have a great ethos on producing quality product for the guest.For Ward, cooking is all about the guest experience and breaking down the barrier between the kitchen and the guests.

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9. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1854)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 40 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!

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10. Tapavino - Circular Quay

4.6

Exceptional(299)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Circular Quay

Booked 33 times today

Tapavino - Circular Quay is an ideal spot for a romantic evening. With its warm vibe, floor-to-ceiling wine bottles, and intimate atmosphere, it's described as a 'great intimate venue' and a 'perfect place for a date night'. The exceptional service, quality food and wine, and relaxed yet buzzing atmosphere further enhance the romantic ambiance. One reviewer said, 'What a wonderful evening! Such a quaint place with warm hosts/managers/owners. They greeted us warmly upon our arrival and showed us to a lovely table.'

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GarnerA
Sydney •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
NY Bistro vibe, excellent service. Pasta with clams was insanely good. Best sauce ever. Wine list has some outstanding white burgundy by the glass.
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Clam BarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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LorraineR
Gold Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
For this calibre of restaurant I would have thought they would use fresh hand cut chips not frozen, it puts the quality of the dish down. Everything else was really good. We will return.
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Garfish Crows NestPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Crows Nest
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4.6
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BobVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Arguably the best steakhouse in all of Sydney, let alone NSW.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Neil
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best sushi that I have had in Sydney. Had a great lunch there and tried a couple of different sake/Nihonshu to go with it. Chef Jiho’s “omakase” choice of sushi, each piece is carefully crafted. He is passionate about what he creates. Will go back for sure; want to try the dinner course too.
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JihomakasePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Naremburn
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4.8
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John
Toronto / Ontario •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
Great meal with good view even though we didn't pay for a window seat.
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Squire’s Waterfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.1

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