The Harbour
9 January – 3 February 2024 Tuesday to Saturday
In the Yallumundi Rooms on the Northern Broadwalk
Fish and chips are back on the menu this summer with the return of The Harbour, a pop-up eatery on the Northern Broadwalk. We'll be serving sustainably-sourced fresh seafood, crisp-fried fish, golden crunchy chips, takeaway classics like potato scallops, all with a side of the best views in Sydney.
Open for a limited time only, The Harbour will transport you back in time paying homage to the original seafood restaurant that operated in the same location in the late 80s.
9 January - 3 February
Open Tuesday to Saturday
11.30am - 8.30pm
Inspired by the hot Australian summer, The Harbour's food is light, sunny and made for any occasion. The menu showcases fresh seafood and takeaway classics, made for sharing or enjoying solo.
Happy hour available from 3-5pm each day.
View the full menu here.
The Harbour resturant allows you to enjoy fresh Australian dishes, while basking in the spectacular views of Sydney Harbour from the Northern Broadwalk.
A look back at The Harbour
The Harbour pays homage to the original Harbour Restaurant that opened on the Northern Broadwalk in 1973. Going by the same name, The Harbour was a self-service, family-friendly restaurant that offered no-fuss pre-show dining and champagne breakfasts from 11am.
By the late ‘80s the restaurant was revamped with a 'seafood only menu' featuring crayfish bisque, mud crab salad and the ever popular fish and chips in beer batter.
The restaurant closed in 2001, replaced by the Opera Point Marquee, a large extendable functions space.
This ‘temporary solution’ remained on the Northern Broadwalk for 17 years, until it was removed in 2018 as construction of the Yallamundi Rooms commenced. The Yallamundi Rooms opened in 2019, and remains here today as a function and events space for the community.
Eat & drink
Bennelong Point has been a place for feasting and celebrating for millennia. So it's only natural that here at the Opera House, the entertainment jumps from the stage and onto the plate.
Other information
Location
The Harbour is located in the Yallamundi Rooms on the Northern Broadwalk.
When you arrive at the start of our site, walk across the Forecourt keeping on the Harbour Bridge side. Continue past the Monumental Steps, Portside Sydney and along the Western Broadwalk. When you reach the end of the Western Broadwalk, turn right then walk until you see umbrellas. You have arrived at The Harbour.
View the location map (PDF)
Covid-safe information
The Harbour is committed to being a COVID safe environment.
Frequently asked questions
For dine-in, we reccomend you make a booking so you are guaranteed a table. There will also be some walk-in spots available, or you can get our takeaway options.
Cashless payment and order-at-table options are available.
Yes, little ones can enjoy calamari, crumbed chicken tenders or fish fingers and chips.
There are some tables outside the Yallamundi Rooms. The Monumental Steps is also a perfect spot to perch as you enjoy the food and the views. Or bring a picnic rug and take it into the Botanic Gardens.
The Harbour is a casual dine-in or takeaway venue. Dress for the summer weather and don't forget your hat, glasses and sunscreen - you may be eating inside or outside under umbrellas.
Yes - all seafood at The Harbour is sustainably-sourced.
You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a 6 minute walk to the Opera House. If you’re getting dropped off in a car, head to the roundabout at the bottom of Macquarie Street where staff will direct you to a safe place to pull over.
Driving? Park in Wilson’s Car Park. We encourage you to pre-book your parking prior to visiting.
The Harbour is located in the Yallamundi Rooms on the Nothern Broadwalk.
View map here.
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