Oasis Dining
Who doesn’t love to dine surrounded by nature! Whether it’s inside or out, a leafy outlook is always an inspiring place to eat… or drink 🙂 The Sydney area has many fine cafĂ©s and restaurants set in tropical gardens, parks and leafy neighborhoods. These are a few of our favourite places to enjoy the outdoors.…. and if you also love to eat/drink by the harbour, check out Life Out and About Harbourside Dining
Botanic Gardens Restaurant… & CafĂ©
- Location: Sydney CBD Botanic Gardens
- Food: Modern Australian or Café takeaway / sit down
- Website: Botanic Gardens Restaurant
- About: Nestled in the centre of the gardens surrounded by lush tropical plants & a fish pond, a true oasis! The interior has a contemporary treehouse feel with large windows & verandah to enjoy views over the gardens. The restaurant can be enjoyed at anytime of year and in any weather.
- Café: Alternatively, if you prefer a more casual eating experience you can grab a takeaway from the café below the restaurant & enjoy an outdoor table, right where the wildlife roam… well mostly just the ibises & ducks & the occasional squawking cockatoo!
- Sites Near By:Â Botanic Gardens & art galleriesÂ
Chinese Garden of Friendship Tea House
- Location: Sydney CBD – Darling Harbour
- Food: Chinese tea & snacks
- Website: Chinese Garden Tea House
- About: Escape from the hustle & bustle of the city & discover a hidden oasis. Ornate pavilions, exotic plants, ponds, waterfalls & rocky outcrops. Relax at the lakeside Teahouse, enjoy the willows swaying gently in the breeze & observe the colourful koi swimming in the water garden below.
Admission Charge:Â Â Access to the Tea House is via the Gardens, so you will need to pay a small admission charge. - Sites Near By:Â Â Chinese Garden of Friendship
Estate Vaucluse House
Please note, this was previously Vaucluse House Tearooms. I’ve not had the opportunity to try the Estate… maybe in the Spring when the wisteria is at its best 🙂
Vaucluse House Tearooms – Outdoor Eating Sydney
- Location: Historic Vaucluse House estate/gardens – Eastern suburbs, 8km NE of CBD
- Food: Modern Australian & High Tea
- Website: Estate Vaucluse House Â
- About: In the warmer months a table on the balcony is the perfect place to take in the atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery, flower pots & the sweet scent of wisteria. In the cooler months, take a table inside and enjoy the garden views. You are expected to have breakfast, lunch or high tea.
Don’t forget to allow time to explore the Historic Vaucluse House Estate. - Sites Near By: Nielsen Park & Parsley Bay
Nielsen Park CafĂ© & Restaurant… & Kiosk
- Location: Vaucluse/Nielsen Park beachside – Eastern suburbs, 8km NE of CBD
- Food: Modern Australian or Kiosk for coffee / takeaway or sit down
- Website: Nielsen Park Café & Restaurant
- About: Perfectly positioned with parkland & harbour views. Enjoy a casual snack & coffee at the Kiosk or a delicious brunch/lunch at the restaurant.
- Sites Near By:Â Â Vaucluse House & Parsley Bay.
Incinerator Café
- Location: Willoughby – Centennial Parklands on Small St
- Food: Modern Australian
- Website: Incinerator Café
- About: The Incinerator is located atop a leafy hill surrounded by tall gum trees, wattle & distant views to the St Leonards sky line. With both indoor & outdoor seating it is the perfect place to meet friends for a bite to eat. As this is a popular café it’s wise to get there a little early… & for those who want to enjoy their food & drinks in the surrounding parklands, the café also has a take-away menu.
- Sites Near By: Art Gallery – Wilksch Walk – Boutiques
Mosman Village – The Hunter Bar
- Location: Plaza – outdoor & indoor seating
- Food: African inspired bar food +wine bar
- Website: The Hunter
- About: The casual vibe, the leafy outdoor setting & watching the play on the plaza is all part of the enjoyment of having a drink & tapas at The Hunter. Also close to boutique shopping!
Mosman Village – Fourth Village Providore
- Location: Plaza – outdoor & indoor seating
- Food: Italian
- Website: Fourth Village Providore
- About: A leafy outdoor setting on the Mosman Village plaza. In the cooler months dining inside has an upbeat atmosphere & diners are surrounded by fabulous fresh food. Also close to boutique shopping!
Blue Mountains – Leura – Bon Ton CafĂ©
- Location: Leura Village
- Food: Modern Australian
- Website: Bon Ton Café-Restaurant
- About: Nestled into a delightful garden with tall trees, a very popular destination for outdoor dining. During the cooler months one can enjoy the cosy interior with its open fires. In the evenings, Bon Ton turns into a wine bar and restaurant… fabulous!
- Sites Near By: Leura Everglades Garden & Leuralla Toy & Train Museum
Blue Mountains – Leura Everglades Tea Rooms
- Location: Leura – Everglades Garden
- Food:Â Devonshire Teas / Light Snacks
- Website: National Trust – Everglades Garden
- About: Outside tables are positioned to look out over the intimate courtyard garden & reflecting pool. During the cooler months one can enjoy the cosy Art Deco interior which overlooks the reflecting pool, bush & mountains.
- Sites Near By: Leura Everglades Garden & Leuralla Toy & Train Museum
Blue Mountains – Wentworth Falls – Il Postino CafĂ©
- Location: Wentworth Falls – the old Post Office
- Food: Modern Australian + Â coffee & light snacks
- About: Situated in the old Post Office with tables under large shady trees in the warmer months. Also beautiful in autumn with the coloured leaves & inside open fire.
- Sites Near By: Leura Everglades Garden & Leuralla Toy & Train Museum
Blue Mountains – Norman Lindsay Gallery
- Location: Faulconbridge – Norman Lindsay Gallery
- Food:Â Modern Australian, Devonshire Teas / Light Snacks
- Website: Lindsay’s CafĂ©
- About: Beautifully situated adjacent to the Norman Lindsay Gallery this leafy setting is perfect at anytime of year. Outside tables are positioned on the verandah & courtyard areas.
- Sites Near By: National Trust – Norman Lindsay Gallery, Leura Everglades Garden & Leuralla Toy & Train Museum
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