We have been researching New Year’s Eve Sydney restaurant packages to help you find the best restaurants to see the Sydney fireworks or celebrate the new year.

We have listed as many NYE dining packages as we can, because we think seeing them on one page will help make your choice a little faster.

Last updated 6/12/23 – we will continue to update this page as more details are released.

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Avoid the crowds and bring in the New Year, sharing a meal

Choosing a waterfront restaurant for the 2023 NYE Fireworks event is a great way to ensure you are front and centre for the show.

In the past it was pretty safe to leave your NYE restaurant booking until just before Christmas, but this year I would suggest this may change. The increase in free areas may see many who do not want to spend all day waiting for the show to start turn to restaurants.

You may find you are required to pay a cash deposit or complete payment at the time of booking. If this will be your first joining the celebrations, check out of first timer’s guide to NYE in Sydney.

If you are looking for fireworks events please check our NYE Megalist.
If you would like to book a NYE Cruise, check out our tips.

NYE Dining at Circular Quay and The Rocks

As you would expect, the Harbour Bridge and Opera House are the focal point of the New Year’s Eve fireworks, so booking your dinner in this area gives you the best chance of having a front-row seat.  

Bar Ombre Rooftop

Rise above the crowd in the heart of Circular Quay amid all the NYE action and join us for an unforgettable evening on the rooftop.

Picture this – a table overflowing with Italian-inspired grazing delights and delectable canapés, complemented by a 3-hour beverage package and a signature cocktail upon arrival.

As the night unfolds, groove to the beats of DJ Def Rok while we steal glimpses of Sydney’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks from our sky-high perch!

The drinks packages will be offered from 7pm-10pm. Choose from a selection of house white, red, rosé, prosecco, & sparkling wines, tap beers & soft drinks.

Cost: First Release Ticket Price: $399
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Salt Meats Cheese

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your famiglia and amici at Salt Meats Cheese Circular Quay with a magnifico Italian dining experience right in the heart of all the New Year’s Eve Sydney Harbour festivities.

Indulge in a sumptuous 4-course Italian menu as the sun sets, or choose to enjoy our evening with two available sittings, both offering 3-hour bottomless beverage packages. Families will appreciate the 6-9pm session while if you are ready to party all night the 9pm sitting will be perfect!

When: From 6-9pm (kids welcome) or 9pm till midnight (adults only)
Cost: First seating $149 / $99 and kids $35 Later seating $169/$119
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Botanic House

See in the new year with a 6-course degustation dining experience designed by Luke Nguyen and served with matching wines. Champagne on a lawn for 9:00pm and midnight fireworks. The evening runs from 7.00pm-12.30am.

Cost: Early bird tickets have sold out.
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 1300 558 980

Cafe Sydney

One of the very best NYE Views in the city from right above Circular Quay at Cafe Sydney. I have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed; the food is as good as the view.

A six-course dinner for $1,320 and includes wine to match each course.

View the menu and make a booking | Phone: 02 8298 0322 or [email protected]

Aria New Year’s Eve

This celebratory experience is curated for those wanting to wander off and explore the celebrations that the evening has to offer in Circular Quay.

Experience the fireworks in the heart of Sydney Harbour. And toast to the new year with the most magical occasion of the year.

View the menu and reserve your place here | Phone: (02) 9240 2255

The Dining Room Park Hyatt Hotel

Ring out the old and bring in the new at the Hyatt’s New Year’s Eve cocktail party on their rooftop terrace. 2023 is on sale now.

There are four options at the Park Hyatt Circular Quay:

• Rooftop Cocktail Party – free flow Taittinger Champagne, cocktails & canapés, including pork katsu sandwiches, blackmore wagyu cheeseburgers, southern lobster po’ boys, sydney fish and chips and spanner crab doughnutand lots more throughout the evening. This is an over 18yrs only event. 8.30pm -1.30am $1200pp
• Early dinner in the Dining Room – This will include a 4-course set menu featuring mud crab and beef tenderloin with a glass of Taittinger Champagne on arrival. $450pp
• NYE dinner in the Dining Room – Alternatively, a 6-course set menu featuring mud crab, coral trout and beef tenderloin, with a glass of Taittinger Champagne on arrival will be offered from 8:30pm-12:30am. $1100pp
• NYE dinner in the Living Room – 3-course set dinner featuring an Australia seafood tower, with a glass of Taittinger Champagne on arrival 5pm-10pm

View the menus | Make a booking online or Phone: (02) 9256 1661

Bennelong in Sydney Opera House

Take in the fun of NYE from beneath the sails of the Opera House. Enjoy Champagne and canapés on arrival, a four-course menu by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore with paired wines, live entertainment, and a glass of Champagne at midnight to ring in 2023.

• Main Dining Room – Glass of Champagne on arrival and at midnight Canapés and four-course menu by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore Premium wine pairing Live entertainment $1,950 per person
• The Counter (bar style seating) – Glass of Champagne on arrival and at midnight Canapés and four-course menu by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore Premium wine pairing Live entertainment $1,600 per person
• The Table (semi-private) – Glass of Champagne on arrival and on at midnight Canapés and four-course menu by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore Premium wine pairing Live entertainment Available for 10 to 12 guests $1,600 per person
• The Dress Circle – Uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour First access to the balcony for the midnight fireworks Glass of Champagne on arrival and on at midnight Canapés and four-course menu by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore Premium beverage selection Live entertainment Available for groups of four to six guests $2,200 per person

Cost: $1600-$2200
View the menu | Make a booking | Email: [email protected]

O Bar and Dining

Dine high in the sky with views of the harbour while you enjoy the NYE Fireworks. For 2023, O Bar and Dining offer an eight-course degustation dinner with wine or non-alcoholic pairing and a complimentary glass of NV Louis Roederer Champagne upon arrival. There are three pricing options (guaranteed window table, non alcohol drinks or regular package).

Confirmed window seating cost: Adult $865-$895pp 
Regular seating: Adult $750
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 9247 9777

City Extra

City Extra will offer a 4-course dinner plus an open bar with an enormous range of drinks, including cocktails, and DJ entertainment from 7pm-1am. Dining options – upstairs, downstairs and alfresco. All tables have magnificent views. Great Harbour Bridge view and easy transport.

Cost: Adult $650, under 18yrs, $350
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 02 9241 1422

The Glenmore Hotel

One sale now, NYE at the Glenmore gets you exclusive access to our Glenmore lounge and rooftop cocktail party, deluxe roaming canapes, live entertainment, and a 4-hour deluxe beverage package to help you ring in the New Year.

Cost: Adult $449
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 2 9247 4794

Restaurants on the North Side of the Harbour

View Hotel – Dine

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with our Dine Event. Enjoy a lavish buffet-style dinner at LB’s Restaurant.

Package Includes:

• A buffet with fresh seafood, hot dishes, salads, carvery meats, and a dessert station.
• Special kids’ menu with entertainment packs.
• A beverage package with Australian wines, French sparkling wine, beers, soft drinks, and juices.
• Exclusive viewing area for the 9 pm and midnight fireworks.
• Live acoustic entertainment, followed by a DJ set in Wylde Bar.

A fun family friendly event.

Cost: Adult $585, Kids $266
Make a booking | Phone: 1800 206020

Bathers Pavilion – Balmoral

Each of the three venues at the Bathers Pavilion is offering dinner and a show with the fireworks topping off the night.

• Bistro – 3 courses, $200 per adult $180 for kids under 12 years
• Betel Leaf – 3-course banquet, $180 per adult $120 for kids under 12 years
• Restaurant – 5 courses, $320 per adult $220 for kids under 12 years

Make a booking | Phone: (02) 9969 5050

Ripples at Chowder Bay

Enjoy a five course degustation menu with wines, beers & non-alcoholic beverages that are served for the duration of the evening. Ripples has a great view of the harbour and the fireworks but not of the icons.

Cost: Adult $295, Kids 12-18 years $175 Children under 12 years $75
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 2 9960 3000

Q Station

Make your way to North Head for a 3 course menu and a 2-hour beverage package. Good views over the harbour – quite distant but still very nice.

There will be two seatings 5.30pm or 7.30pm.

Cost: Adult ticket $220, Teenagers (11-17 years) $165
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: (02) 9466 1511

Chirosco by Ormeggio

Chirosco will offer two seatings of their bespoke sharing feast. An early bird sunset menu is available at 5pm, perfect for those heading out to watch the fireworks or happy for an early night. The second seating starts at 8pm, and guests are welcome to stay until after midnight.

Cost: $159 adults
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: (02) 9046 7333

NYE Restaurants on the Southside of the Harbour

There are a number of restaurants on this side of the bridge with views of the fireworks spectacular.

Infinity at Sydney Tower

Head sky high for a 6-course degustation menu designed by Head Chef Guillaume Gritteret. You meal will be served with matching wines chosen by Head Sommelier Louella Mathews. Spectacular midnight fireworks from 81 levels and above and 360° revolving Sydney skyline views.

After dinner live music from 9.45pm to keep you in the party mood till the midnight show. Seating from 6.45pm with the venue open until 12.45am. Vegan menu also available.

Cost: $850 Standard, $990 premium (window guarantee), $250 Kids (under 12yrs)
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 8023 7600

Skyfeast at Sydney Tower

A great choice for families, Skyfeast offers stunning views and an unlimited premium buffet, and quality Champagne and premium beverage package.

Indulgent favourites include lobster paella with clams & calamari, confit Duck leg, t MB 9+ wagyu rump, and crackling pork belly.

The perfect spot to take in the breathtaking views of Sydney’s midnight fireworks.

Three packages are available including an alcohol-free option. Window seat option available for $100 surcharge.

Cost: From $600 adults $250 kids (4-12 years)
View the menu and make a booking | Phone: 1300 391 808

Bar 83

Ring in the new year with the bird’s-eye views of Sydney at Bar 83’s cocktail party. With a live DJ all night long, the package includes a glass of Grand Cordon Mumm on arrival and a glass of Grand Cordon Mumm on arrival, a 3-hour canapés package, food stations, and an all night free-flowing beverage package while watching the spectacular fireworks 83 levels above.

Hit the dance floor after dinner with a DJ Playing from 9:30pm

Cost: $800-$900 per person
View the menu and make a booking | Phone: 1300 391 808

The Winery Surry Hills

If you are not all about the fireworks, then why not Boogie into the new year with Priscilla Queen of the New Year?

Enjoy a delicious 3-course menu, 2-hour beverage package and show, with a DJ on the decks all night playing iconic disco tunes. Heading to the fireworks? 2 hour seatings available all day!

Cost: $99 set menu $57
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: (02) 8322 2007

Lotus Double Bay

Offering authentic Shanghainese dishes with a ‘twist’, Lotus Double Bay is the perfect backdrop for a refined New Year’s Eve experience. Serving up a classic à la carte menu chock full of dishes featuring traditional flavours, reimagined by Lotus and paired with Australian produce, you’ll surely be celebrating the new year with a smile on your face.

With choices such as rock oysters with yuzu sorbet and finger lime, steamed warrigal greens and baby spinach dumplings, Riverine slow cooked beef short ribs with house barbeque sauce, and tea smoked duck with Davidson plum sauce, New Year’s Eve has never tasted so good. 

Cost: À la carte from 5.30pm
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: (02) 8322 2007

West of the Harbour Bridge

Venues in Darling Harbour will have views of the Darling Harbour Fireworks but not necessarily the main Sydney Harbour show. Check the map and ask any questions you may have to the venue directly.

Sailmaker Restaurant

Farewell 2023 in style and enjoy a five-course degustation menu. Chef’s curated menu features the finest Australian produce including grain fed wagyu, ocean-to-plate Murray cod, and mouth-watering margra lamb.

Located in Darling Harbour, you’ll be perfectly positioned to walk to a nearby vantage point and ring in 2024 with Sydney’s midnight firework display.

Cost: Adults $175, Kids (6-12 years) $87pp
More details | View the menu | Phone  2 8099 1234

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New Year’s Eve Rooftop Frose Party: Say goodbye to with an epic Rooftop Frose Party.

Treat yourself to a 4-hour bottomless Frose package (7pm-11pm) , along with a delicious charcuterie station and roaming canapes. The fun starts at 8pm. There will be live entertainment to get things started and a DJ at midnight.

Cost: Adults $199
More details | View the menu | Phone 8322-2099

Bungalow 8

Dance in the new year on Sydney’s biggest outdoor dancefloor in a celebration featuring DJ Pink Panda and more at this premium waterfront location.

Includes entry from 6pm, premium beverage package from 6pm-9pm, DJ and Live Band (Suite Az) and Gourmet Snackery. Book here.

Cost: Adults starting from $49 party only, $89 Canapes & 3-hour standard drinks package
View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 8322-2006

The Fenwick

From its waterfront location at Balmain, The Fenwick will offer a multicourse degustation menu with premium beverages, including wines, beers and non-alcoholic drinks served for the duration of the event.

You will have stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the western side of the Harbour Bridge.

Cost: $695
View the menu | Make a booking | 02 9159 4700

Check out these other articles on enjoying Sydney over the holiday period

• Christmas Events and Activities
• Shop Local Sydney Christmas Guide
• Choose a NYE Harbour Cruise
• New Year’s Eve Megalist

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