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Some diners arrive at Cottage Point Inn via seaplane.

Sydney waterfront restaurants where the food and views are equally wonderful

From fancy two-hatted restaurants to a cottage in a scenic national park and Sydney’s original surf bistro, here are 12 spots from the Good Food Guide.

  • Sarah Norris and Good Food Guide reviewers

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Cricket legend Ricky Ponting has successfully turned his hand to wine.

The Aussie restaurants that bowl over cricket-turned-wine guy Ricky Ponting the most

From fish and chips by the sea to his go-to neighbourhood locals, the cricket great shares his favourite places to eat at home and in India.

  • Jane Rocca
Crudo of red emperor and amaebi prawn at Catalina.
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Sunny seafood with signature harbour sightlines at an Eastern Suburbs institution.

The outdoor seating at Bobbys in Cronulla.

Sydney’s 10 best waterfront restaurants for great food with a beautiful view

From seaside stalwarts to breezy new arrivals, the Good Food Guide to the best food with a seaside view this summer and beyond.

  • Callan Boys and Good Food Guide reviewers

These iconic Aussie restaurants’ anniversaries are worthy of celebration and recognition

It’s been quite the year for special birthdays, so crack open the champagne and raise your glass to these pioneers.

  • Terry Durack
Catalina always has spare sunnies on standby.
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Icon review: Is a long lunch at Catalina still a great day out?

When lunch calls for white linen napkins and good ol’ fashioned hospitality, this Sydney stayer nails the brief.

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Ariarne Titmus’ go-to Melbourne restaurants and favourite seafood spot in Sydney

The swimming champion shares her eating and drinking recommendations around the world, and her top getaway destination in Australia. Plus, her ideal ways to unwind in her home kitchen.

  • Jane Rocca
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Want an indulgent meal with panoramic harbour views? Look no further.

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The high-voltage glamour of its early years may feel slightly less electric these days. But sitting ...

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Once a Rose Bay fixture, the Catalina flying boat was among the most dependable aircraft ever made. ...