Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in New South Wales

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in New South Wales? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Byng Street Nights

4.9

4.9 (41)

$40 and under

Australian

Orange

About the restaurant

We are delighted to announce that Byng Street Nights are back. We’re setting the perfect mood and it’s your invitation to unwind and embrace the good vibes.

We are open Wednesday to Saturday, featuring a fresh menu each week to tantalise your taste buds. Don’t miss out—secure your reservation from 5:30pm onwards.

Top review

Matt

Dined 1 day ago

Byng St Cafe's menu (now changed monthly!) is absolutely to die for. Recommend buying a lot of things to share, definitely recommend the risotto and the short ribs currently! The wait staff were really attentive and knowledgeable, always being there to field questions or quickly take our order. Would recommend!

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Experience

Valentine’s Dinner @ BYNG

No Bones Byron Bay

4.9

4.9 (1243)

$41 to $100

Vegan

Byron Bay

About the restaurant

No Bones is the brainchild of Tahlia, Yasmina and Laurie. In an attempt to change the way we think about what we put in our mouths, we opened our doors in April 2018 with a vision of bringing meat eaters and vegans together over good plant-based food. With each passing year, No Bones has evolved, driven by the determination to do better for both our community and the environment.

We are part of a plant-based movement and invite you to join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels sprout at a time.

#brusselsnotbeef

Spread the word

@nobonesrestaurants

Top review

Emily

Dined 2 days ago

Food was delicious and the place lovely, service friendly and efficient

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Experience

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT NO BONES - 3 - 5:30pm

Experience

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT NO BONES - 12 - 2:30pm

Mimosa Wines

4.9

4.9 (424)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

Bermagui

About the restaurant

A boutique family owned gastronomic restaurant on the South Coast of NSW. We offer a 3 course lunch & dinner menu ($110pp) with optional wine pairing ($50pp).

Head chef Jan Semmelhack is a unique creator, focused on the superb local produce of the South Coast which results in a unique dining experience. Originally from Germany, Jan was the head pastry chef in two Michelin star restaurant in Berlin. Be sure to try his exceptional desserts to complete your Mimosa sensory adventure!

Our wine list has been curated to highlight snippets of the best of Australian & New Zealand wines. We showcase small, up and coming producers, as well as some of the more established winemakers. Due to our continued commitment to sustainability, we favour growers who embrace organic & biodynamic farming practices.

Top review

Kelli

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing family lunch. Beautiful winery with sensational food and wine. A prefect place for an important family celebration.

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Experience

6 Course set menu

Stick

4.8

4.8 (123)

$41 to $100

Global, International

Port Macquarie

About the restaurant

Over 18 only. Stick is a restaurant focusing on food that can be cooked over a wood fire and has a selection for all diets. Most global cuisines have a specialty food served on a stick and that is the predominant menu theme, amongst another delicious tapas ideal for group sharing. The bar team at “Stick” will also be serving high quality cocktails that are now one of the latest revival beverage/bar trends. The cocktail recipes will follow the Codex system that simplifies the concept behind complex recipes. Stick also has a selection of craft and non-craft beer, as well as a selection of sommelier chosen wines. Nestled down a secret alley, it's a suave space dimly lit by antique lights and flickering candles, perfect for groups, couples, or individuals.

Top review

Richard

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

Great food, great atmosphere, the staff were amazing. Loved it, and I'll be back!

Valentina

4.7

4.7 (845)

$41 to $100

Australian

Merimbula

About the restaurant

Valentina serves up a one of a kind dining experience of over the picturesque surrounds of Merimbula lake.
Now more than ever, Valentina values the feeling of being transported. The space has been curated to satisfy all of your Mediterranean beach holiday cravings.
Floor to ceiling glass takes you outside, and the coastal produce of the lake comes inside onto your plate.
Valentina’s dishes are designed to be shared with friends and family, served one after the other from the kitchen while diners lounge comfortably on abundant soft furnishings.
Everything about Valentina’s lulls you into a sweet long lunch holiday vibe.

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AntheaC

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

OMG it was so good. The food was amazing, the cocktails were a 10/10 (the jalapeño margarita-esque cocktail was the real star). We ended up going twice even though we only had two nights in town. Absolutely loved it.

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Experience

$90pp Set Menu (7+guests Large group booking)

Table by Canberra Gourmet

4.6

4.6 (55)

$100 and over

Australian

Sutton

About the restaurant

At Table, our ethos is
simple yet profound: to prioritise the training and development of young
people, apprentices, and front-of-house staff, reintroducing genuine
hospitality to our guests. In a world where fast-paced service often
overshadows personal connection, we believe in fostering an environment where
both our clients and our staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Chef Thomas Heinrich's
culinary philosophy revolves around simplicity and authenticity. In our humble space, devoid of fancy bells and whistles, we focus on what truly matters: the quality of our food and the growth and learning of our team. Each dish is a culmination of Chef Thomas's lifetime of experience in the restaurant and dining scene, crafted with precision, passion, and a dash of creativity.

Top review

Anne

Dined 1 day ago

It was AMAZING, the staff were very friendly and helpful accommodating our dietary requirements. The food was exceptional, well thought out, presented beautifully and the taste was just WOW.

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Husk Distillers Cellar Door

4.5

4.5 (1183)

$41 to $100

Australian

Tweed Heads South

About the restaurant

We are farmers and distillers, making Husk Rum and Ink Gin on our beautiful 150acre family farm.

Husk Rum is a rare style made from farm to bottle using the finest quality freshly crushed cane juice grown and bottled at Husk Farm.

Ink Gin is boldly unconventional, sparking conversation & making people take note. A true original, Ink brings colour & art to people through gin.

Visit Husk Farm Distillery to learn & discover our spirits, enjoy good drinks and food and relax and connect to this ancient land.

The Husk Distillery Bar & Planter’s Kitchen is open Wednesday-Sunday from 11am with a full cocktail and lunch menu available until 3pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends (subject to change), and an all day menu available until the kitchen closes.

We are open Mondays & Tuesdays from 11am. Join us and enjoy small plates and grazing boards off our all day menu and have a full choice of tasting flights and cocktails.

Top review

Tadeusz

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic place ,good drings nice food ,friendly service,fantastic location Go Ink I would say👍 Would recomend to anyone

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Experience

Husk Rum and Chocolate Flight

4.5

4.5 (117)

$41 to $100

Australian

Dungowan

About the restaurant

Dungowan Brewery is located in the Woolshed of Dungowan Station which is a working sheep and cattle farm, in the beautiful Dungowan Valley. Established in 1834, it exudes historic charm while offering modern casual dining. Nestled amongst whistling trees, water holes and the sounds of singing wildlife, the beauty and serenity are truly unique.

Top review

Peter

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent venue great food great service very friendly staff highly recommend!!!!

Maew Maew

4.5

4.5 (138)

$40 and under

Thai

Terrigal

About the restaurant

MAEW MAEW! Terrigal's coolest Thai restaurant! 90 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260

Top review

Amber

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent wait staff, so helpful, fast service, great cocktails

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Wharf St. Distillery Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (555)

$41 to $100

Australian

Forster

About the restaurant

Wharf St. Distillery is a two-level distillery and casual dining venue. We serve fresh, seasonal and modern classics for lunch and dinner. Open from midday to late seven days a week, you can also come along for dink in our bar or try one of our gin-tasting paddles. We distil our own spirits on-premise and have the best wine and cocktail list on the coast.

Top review

Caroline

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

The food is amazing, the timing was perfect and they kept the drinks coming all night. The ambiance was great.

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