11 best Sydney restaurants offering awesome packages to dine and wine on New Year’s Eve 2018 0 Likes

New Year Eve is a special celebrations with prayers to thank for the passed year, to go on a vacation with family and friends, to watch fireworks or to go out for a dinner or night party. Well that depends on how you are going to celebrate. If you are planning to go for some fine wine and dine with your family and friends then here are the 11 best Sydney restaurants that are offering awesome packages on meals to celebrate the New Year Eve 2018

1. 360 Bar and Dining

Location: Sydney Westfield Centre, Pitt St & Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8223 3883

Offering unrivalled views of Sydney harbour fireworks, incredible cuisine and live music, 360 Bar and Dining is set to host one of the city's most memorable New Year's Eve countdown celebrations. Enjoy canapés and champagne upon arrival, followed by an exclusive six course degustation menu crafted by Head Chef, Elton Inglis. Towards the end of the night, indulge in bespoke cheese and charcuterie station and get ready to ring in the New Year.

The New Year Eve’s Dinner starts at 7:00 pm and will go on till 1:00 am Cost: $699 per person (+18 adults only)
Inclusions: Six course degustation with premium matching wines. Canapés and champagne on arrival, live music plus cheese and charcuterie station at the end of the night.

For full menu view here. Book a table for 10 and get one ticket FREE! To book, download New Year's Eve booking formand email submission to reservations@360dining.com.au. Full payment is required to secure booking, bookings are non-refundable.

2. Aqua Dining

Location: Paul St & Northcliff Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9964 9998

On New Year's Eve, Aqua Dining will offer a multicourse degustation menu & beverages for $950 per person.

Commencing at 7pm, the cost for this year’s event is $950 per person and includes a multicourse degustation menu designed by Head Chef Davide Rebeccato. The per head ticket price also includes premium beverages inclusive of wines, beers and nonalcoholic beverages served for the duration of the evening. Sample Menu To start Parmesan sable, tomato mascarpone Sydney Rock Oyster, freeze dried raspberry Green olive, lamb mince Green pea croquette, crème fraiche, mint Degustation Tuna, stracciatella, bottarga Honey bug, green apple tapioca, scampi caviar Risotto, eggplant, foie gras Perch, elderflower emulsion, oyster leaf Wagyu flank, fermented garlic, red capsicum, horseradish Buffalo Robiola, apricot, vin cotto White chocolate, cherries, basil snow Please note this is a sample menu only and is subject to change.

Click here to know more To make a reservation call (02) 9460 0048

3. ARIA

Location: 1 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9240 2255

Chef Matt Moran and Aria Head Chef Jason Staudt have curated an incredible five-course tasting menu for the evening. Enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival and a journey of canapes, with drinks flowing throughout the evening. During the dining experience you will be free to immerse yourself in the firework displays with our wait staff allowing you to enjoy the evening at your leisure. Pre theatre bookings are also available from 5pm – 6:30pm with tables due back by 7pm.

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$150 Pre-Theatre Dining includes a glass of champagne on arrival.

4. Quay

Location: Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal,The Rocks, Sydney 2000
Phone: 02 9251 5600

Celebrate a spectacular New Year’s Eve with absolute front row seats at Quay, overlooking sparkling Sydney Harbour. Begin your evening with a glass of Charles Heidsieck on arrival served with a selection of canapés, followed by six-course signature Peter Gilmore menu. Premium wines have been thoughtfully matched to each course by Head Sommelier Amanda Yallop, and guests will enjoy champagne at the stroke of midnight to bring in the New Year. Tickets $1650 per person.

Join the cocktail party of the year in the Green Room at Quay this New Year’s Eve, with uninterrupted views to the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Guests will be treated to cocktails and sparkling wine on arrival followed by canapés and premium wines selected by Head Sommelier Amanda Yallop. Entertainment and dancing throughout the night will ensue with enviable positioning to watch the spectacular fireworks display. Tickets $700 per person.

To book, call 02 9251 5600 or email reservations@quay.com.au

5. O Bar and Dining

Location: Australia Square, 264 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9247 9777

Experience the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration with the best view in town. Restaurant – 8 course degustation dinner – includes a glass of NV Louis Roederer Brut Premier on arrival. $595pp Lounge Bar – Rolling chef’s tapas – includes a glass of NV Louis Roederer Brut Premier on arrival. $475pp View the Restaurant sample menu here

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6. Dockside and L'Aqua

Location: Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 117 118

Celebrate the arrival of 2018 at Dockside or L'Aqua with a delectable three course gourmet meal and 5.5 hour premium beverage package for $255 for adults and $95 for kids. Enjoy the Darling Harbour fireworks display from Balcony and celebrate into the New Year with DJ and dancing. Click here to book now and know the menu in detail.

7. Altitude

Location: Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9250 6123

Celebrate with Shangri-La as the Sydney sky erupts with one of the world’s most impressive New Year's Eve fireworks displays. Sip on a glass of vintage Champagne and indulge in the decadent seven-course menu, including Canadian scallops with beluga caviar, fois gras brulee and Flinders Island lamb loin. New Year’s Eve celebrations will take place from 7.00pm to 12midnight.Window Table: AUD 1,300 per person and View Table: AUD 1,150 per person. Only 18 + allowed.

Bookings are essential and subject to availability. You can call (02) 9250 6295 or email festivereservations.slsn@shangri-la.com for bookings

8. Botanic Gardens Restaurant

Location: Plane Tree Dr, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8223 3526

Botanic Gardens Restaurant is hosting a party to bring in 2018 with an exclusive vantage point by the harbour to watch the 9pm and midnight fireworks. On the night guests will arrive to an assortment of canapés, then sit down to a beautiful long communal table and work their way through a seven-course degustation with a superior beverage selection available on the night. Guests will be walked down to a private lawn to enjoy the fireworks and live music will be playing throughout the evening in the restaurant. $695 per person for a 7-course degustation menu with beverage selection throughout the night

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9. Opera Kitchen

Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 450 099 888

The envy of most other global cities the spectacular backdrop of Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect setting for the amazing fireworks which captivate the world. Opera Kitchen has the prime view nestled under the sails of the of the Opera House with uninterrupted views of the main act the fireworks on the Harbour Bridge.

They have not listed their price list for the package but previous years shows $1,200 per person includes VIP access to the Opera House, guaranteed seating with views of the fireworks and continuous food offerings and premium beverages throughout the night.

If you are interested in celebrating with them bringing in 2018 then email info@operakitchen.com.au to receive information on this years big event.

10. Bennelong

Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9240 8000

Bennelong will host an unforgettable New Years Eve dinner celebration from beneath the sails of the Sydney Opera House. The evening will celebrate the very best of Australian produce and wines whilst offering front row seats to the main event: Fireworks off the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The evening includes entertainment, canapés, five-course menu with matched wines and glass of Charles Heidsieck champagne to ring in the new year. Restaurant $1,490 per person Cured & Cultured Counter dining: $1,200 per person

To book, call 02 92408000 or email reservations@bennelong.com.au

11. Sydney Tower Buffet

Location: Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8223 3800

On top of sparkling 360-degree revolving views of NYE from above the city, you will enjoy a live band playing your favourite tunes all night, a dance floor and entertainment for the kids by balloon expert Matt Falloon.

With over 60+ delectable dishes prepared across a range of cuisines including Modern Australian, Vietnamese, Italian and Japanese, indulge in a large selection of fresh seafood, salad, hot dishes and sweet treats on offer. To celebrate the special occasion, NYE seafood specials and a sushi and sashimi station will also be available on the night.

New Year's Eve Lunch- Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm (last seating at 2:00pm)- Cost: $65 per adult, $27.50 per child (3-12 years old) Inclusions: Unlimited buffet

Dinner- Time: 7:30pm-12:30am- Cost: $550 per adult, $250 per child (3-12 years old)
Inclusions: Unlimited buffet (plus seafood specials and a sushi and sashimi station) plus beverages (including house beer, sparkling, white and red house wines, soft drinks and juices), live music and kids entertainment.

Book a table for 10 and get one ticket FREE! To book, download New Year's Eve booking form and email submission to reservations@sydneytowerbuffet.com.au. Full payment is required to secure dinner booking, bookings are non-refundable.

Also you can consider other restaurants that are more laid back and might be in your budget like the Cafe Sydney offering $820 - Six-course dinner with matching wines. Cafe Mix offering $200 per adult and $100 per child for the first seating (9pm fireworks) including a gourmet seafood buffet and $365 per adult and $180 per child for the second seating (midnight fireworks) including a gourmet seafood buffet, the Opera Bar or The Glenmore with $349 per person for food and drinks from 7:30pm–10:30pm and GHMumm champagne at midnight. Now enjoy!