The Fenwick
A waterfront restaurant in Balmain East with harbour views, rated 4.6 across more than 3,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Fenwick sits on Weston Street in Balmain East, in a superb waterfront position on Sydney Harbour. A popular restaurant with lovely views across the water to the city and the Harbour Bridge, it makes the most of its prime location on the Balmain peninsula — a genuine destination for a meal with one of the loveliest outlooks in the inner west.
The appeal is that combination of quality dining and a beautiful harbourside setting, ideal for a relaxed lunch, a special dinner or drinks with a view. With the ferry wharf right there and the charming Balmain East surrounds, it's an easy and scenic spot to settle in and enjoy the harbour.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 3,200 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular waterfront restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table with the best of the harbour views, dining with a group, or marking a special occasion.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 10:00, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 10:00, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 20:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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