Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in New South Wales

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!

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 5 days 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

Riverbank Moama

4.8

4.8 (58)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Moama

About the restaurant

Riverbank Moama is located on the Echuca Moama border region. Our beautiful homestead venue providing a dining experience by the great Murray River.

We are a premier and authentic Restaurant that has been proudly serving the Moama area since 2020. Our mission has been to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience.

Welcome to RB.

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Christine

Dined 4 days ago

Beautiful ambience attentive great service. Good selection of wine and food highly recommend, nice place to celebrate a special occasion.

Glasshouse

4.7

4.7 (1638)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Timbumburi

About the restaurant

Led by Head Chef Jarrod Smith, Glasshouse is proud to serve a variety of expertly prepared, locally sourced dishes, in a phenomenal venue.
Goonoo Goonoo Station is undoubtedly the New England regions finest destination for accommodation, dining, and events.

Please note:
At Glasshouse, we have seatings options for groups from 2 - 50 people.
If your desired time is does not show, unfortunately that time is not available.

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KenH

Dined 3 days ago

Very accommodating staff. Excellent meal with no waiting time. always a good night.

Valentina

4.7

4.7 (847)

$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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Ron

Dined 2 days ago

A great place for lunch and dinner with loved ones. Beautiful food presentation, locally sourced produce and the restaurant environment is relaxed yet vibrant. Best restaurant in town for those seeking a fine dining quality experience. Have been here a few times and the seafood and oysters are always exceptional. 🥂

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Experience

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

99 On Park

4.7

4.7 (204)

$41 to $100

Contemporary French

Coffs Harbour

About the restaurant

A casual elegant dining experience located in the picturesque Coffs Harbour. The beautifully crafted dishes are created with a focus on local, fresh, seasonal ingredients, carefully prepared by our talented head chef Loic and his team.
99 on Park offers an intimate contemporary dining experience with an old-style feel. With some lovely alfresco areas including a small courtyard to enjoy the warmer nights.

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Shirley

Dined 5 days ago

Lunch. 3 of us. Aperitifs, then Pinot noir Entrees: Oysters were perfect! Turkey Caesar salad with a twist ✅ Mains: pork belly with gnocchi and apple cider sauce ✅ Herb crusted venison , pomme duchesse & pumpkin purée ✅ beef eye fillet (rare), mash, onion jam & thyme jus✅ Desserts: Pistachio crème brûlée ✅ Passionfruit & mango crème ‘bavaroise’✅ The strawberry one ✅ Coffees✅✅✅ All this, and we felt pleasantly satisfied. Excellent combination of tastes, textures and serving sizes. Perfectly timed service. Not rushed. Love this place!!!

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Experience

Wednesday Set Menu Special

The Wild Flower Bar & Dining at Bells at Killcare

4.6

4.6 (727)

$41 to $100

Mediterranean

Killcare Heights

About the restaurant

The Wild Flower Bar & Dining is renowned for its Mediterranean cuisine offering world class hospitality with a strong focus on sustainability and seasonality. The menus are a celebration of "Food of the Sun" and feature produce from many local suppliers from up and down the coast and surrounding hinterland, including fresh daily seafood from local waterways, all within a lively, sophisticated bistro-style space.

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john

Dined 6 days ago

The Friday Plat du Jour remains outstanding value-as evidenced by the busy room every Friday. We thought the weekly single choice pasta might become a bit ho hum—but the chefs keep coming up with very tasty, flavourful options every week. The staff are friendly and efficient, the feeling is of eating in a private dining room-and the manicured garden view remains a unique feature on this, or any other. ‘Coast’ in Australia. We’re regulars!

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New Year's Eve Dinner

Whalebone Wharf

4.6

4.6 (3153)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Port Macquarie

About the restaurant

THE WHALEBONE WHARF IS A NO FUSS, CASUAL AUSTRALIAN FISH EATERY

Our mission is to source the region’s best seafood and seasonal produce by partnering with like-minded suppliers.

Our commitment to locality and our selection of produce flows into everything we offer; from Hastings River Oysters to Urban Grain bread and pastries.

We aim to showcase these ingredients by preparing them carefully and serving them simply.

The Whalebone is a place for friends and family to enjoy local, honest food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere, with a world class view.

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evan

Dined 3 days ago

Terrific ambience with uninterrupted views over the river. The service was good with friendly helpful staff ... maybe a little slow at times but we were not in a rush. Great food with nice variety and some happy surprises. They really know how to make a sauce! Absolute stand out for the area.

Debutant

4.6

4.6 (578)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Wollongong

About the restaurant

Showcasing Australia's best and rarest cuts of beef dry aged in house and butchered daily.
We are very proud to cook our steaks exclusively over iron bark the best and only way in our opinion.
Soak up the feeling of opulence in our dining room or enjoy a drink in our upstairs lounge, dark and moody inspired a New York loft sit back and relax, enjoy a snack or burger.
Indulge in the finest cuts and luxurious atmosphere, and savour the flavours that define this unparalleled steakhouse experience.
Established relationships with our esteemed suppliers, nurtured since 2019, grant us access to the finest selection of wagyu beef.
In our journey, we invite our guests to discover the diversity and profound taste profiles of the different breeds, cuts, and regions. Our extensive menu tells the story of our hard working farmers, offering an insight into the careful breeding, meticulous feeding, and dedicated care behind each variety.

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Mathew

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food every time, great staff and perfect atmosphere for lunch dinners for business or pleasure.

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.

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Anne

Dined 5 days 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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4.6

4.6 (92)

$41 to $100

Italian

Orange

About the restaurant

An intimate setting located in the city centre of Orange, allowing you to enjoy the best food and wine that our regional Central West NSW town has to offer.
Head chef, Francesco Zarrella, and team of local talented chefs prepare authentic Italian dishes, with locally sourced produce and ingredients - all paired with exceptional wine.
Located in the city centre of Orange, Lucetta Dining is walking distance from many of the towns hotels and local attractions including the Civic Theatre and Orange Regional Gallery.

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Jane

Dined 5 days ago

Ver loud acoustics so maybe some carpet on walks ? Amazing food and service 5 stars

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Experience

Il Pranzo - 3 Hr Italian Summer Dining Experience

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