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

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Updated November 05, 2024

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

Mimosa Wines

4.9

4.9 (420)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Bermagui

About the restaurant

A boutique family owned gastronomic restaurant on the South Coast of NSW. We operate 3 course lunch menu ($99pp) and a 6 course set menu dinner ($130pp).

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.

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Debby

Dined 4 days ago

Delightful restaurant for a special meal. The food is delicious and thoughtfully created. A chance to experience some different flavours and combinations. The noise quietened towards the end of lunch which was good. A lovely experience to share with friends.

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Experience

6 Course set menu

Junction Moama

4.8

4.8 (855)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Moama

About the restaurant

Junction is located on the stunning Murray River in the picturesque Echuca Moama tourist district. It's the ultimate escape- the perfect spot to enjoy sensational food, wine, cocktails and craft beer that showcases everything the region has to offer in a single, sophisticated setting.

Junction is an over 18 venue at all times with no exceptions - this includes newborns/infants.

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Christine

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

We had a gathering of friends, our location was great. The place was lovely, the only thing was the slow service with cocktails. We would have consumed more, food was great service at the tables was good.

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Experience

Steak Frites Night

Experience

Junction Experience Tasting Menu

Valentina

4.8

4.8 (841)

$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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Benita

Dined 6 days ago

A wonderful experience of magnificent food & service. The best meal I have had at a restaurant for a while. I only wish I could have tried every dish. Only comment, I feel the wine list was a little limited in some varieties with some a tad expensive for what they were. I had as a main the blue eyed cod which was cooked to perfection & served artistically. I struggle a little with the fact this dish was $52 for a very small piece of cod & sides extra, which were necessary. If I lived closer I would be a frequent diner at this restaurant. Congratulations & well done to all the staff & chef.

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Experience

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

The Oaks Ranch

4.8

4.8 (220)

$41 to $100

Australian

Tomakin

About the restaurant

Blessed by our organic surrounds, NSW south coast produce is brimming with colour, flavour and quality. Drawing from the Pacific Ocean and the coastal lands, dining at The Oaks Ranch offers a delicious experience.

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Peta

Dined 7 days ago

We had a beautiful warm evening so sat outside. The staff were all attentive & lovely, all meals were excellent & so was our wine selection! We love Arlo, it’s a hidden gem!!

Riverbank Moama

4.8

4.8 (51)

$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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Cath

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous service Thankyou Brendon - perfect setting overlooking the river and delicious foodstuffs

Glasshouse

4.7

4.7 (1636)

$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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Lynne

Dined 6 days ago

We dined with two our good friends who both enjoyed their meals as did my husband and I. He started with the glazed Angus oxtail skewer with white garlic puree, Marissa and shallot whilst I had the handmade prawn agnalotti with prawn and chive bisque. For mains we enjoyed the slow cooked Angus Tri Tip. The restaurant was quiet on a Thursday night but was a pleasant atmosphere. The evening was lovely and we started off with some drinks on the terrace. The outlook from the terrace and from our table in the restaurant with views over the Station and its paddocks stunning. Until next time Goonoo Goonoo Station.

Debutant

4.7

4.7 (568)

$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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Chuck

Dined on Nov 21, 2024

Excellent lunch menu, great service. Outstanding food.

Lucetta Dining

4.7

4.7 (82)

$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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Lou

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing and authentic Italian menu. Have just been to Italy and this was at least as good (if not better) than any food we had in Puglia. The staff were also great - very friendly and helpful… particularly Declan 👏

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Experience

Il Pranzo - 3 Hr Italian Summer Dining Experience

The Wild Flower Bar & Dining at Bells at Killcare

4.6

4.6 (719)

$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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Graham

Dined on Nov 18, 2024

Menu is concise but there is something to satisfy all tastes. Delight for the senses.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

Meantime - The Entrance

4.6

4.6 (18)

$40 and under

Australian

The Entrance

About the restaurant

The Meantime Experience offers more than just a meal at a restaurant. It's an opportunity to connect with others, share stories and laughter, and create lasting memories.
Our menu features a wide variety of dishes made with the finest ingredients and techniques from around the world.
Plus, our kitchen is 100% gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy our delicious food. Come and see for yourself what sets us apart

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Diane

Dined 7 days ago

My friends and I recently ate at Meantime - The Entrance and loved the experience. The service was very friendly and the food was great. I was the only Coeliac that can't eat gluten and I was like a kid in a candy store trying to decide what to eat with everything being Gluten Free. I enjoyed my choices and the squid was really good. My gluten eating friends didn't notice the difference and also thought the food was great.

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Experience

Light Fare and Drinks

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