Cafe Del Mar
Rooftop Terrace, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Rooftop Bar
•Why you'll love Cafe Del Mar
- Offers the perfect fusion of style, sophistication and location, with sumptuous food, delicious drinks and perfect music.
- Features panoramic water views from a stunning rooftop location and a romantic and stylish wedding venue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
- You can enjoy elements of Spanish, Italian, French, Greek, Turkish and Moroccan cuisines, with fresh, clean flavourful dishes prepared by highly skilled chefs – with a refined hand.
Born in Ibiza, and reborn in Sydney Australia, Café del Mar Sydney is part of a global brand, with popular venues around the world famous for spectacular sunset views, premium food and drinks, and their globally loved Café del Mar chill house music. In Sydney, Café del Mar is one of the city’s best-kept rooftop secrets offering a premium casual Mediterranean lifestyle experience with a restaurant and rooftop terrace bar with stunning water views of Darling Harbour, plus an amazing annual calendar of international DJ acts and special events all just minutes from the CBD on the Rooftop Terrace of Cockle Bay Wharf. Café de Mar has flexible spaces such as an intimate Private Dining Room which boasts two exclusive terraces with stunning views, a large, scenic wrap-around terrace that overlooks Darling Harbour, as well as a sophisticated, versatile Main Dining Room. With delightfully comfortable lounges, this is the perfect venue for friends gathering for a lively evening out, an intimate dinner date, or even a stylish corporate event. Each area provides a unique atmosphere while still showcasing the striking vistas of the harbor, making every visit a memorable one.
The experienced Events Team will tailor a package to suit your needs and budget. Whether it is a corporate event, cocktail event, launch party, intimate dining experience, board meeting, breakfast, birthday celebration, engagement or other casual events, they will work with you to create a personal and unique experience for you and your guests.
Cafe Del Mar Function Rooms
Harbour View Terrace - South
Harbour View Terrace - North
Harbour View Casual Dining
Inside Lounge
Private Dining Room & Sunset Deck
Main Dining Room
Cockle Bay Roof Top Terrace
Harbour View Rooftop Terrace, Exclusive Use
Entire Venue
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| 2 Course Menu | $ 75 |
| 3 Course Menu | $ 85 |
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 55 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 85 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Reviews for Cafe Del Mar
Dian Mustika
My friends and I recently spent the evening at Cafe del Mar Sydney, and it was such a lovely experience. Although we came for a girls' catch-up, I kept thinking how perfect this place would be for a date night. The Mediterranean tapas are fresh, flavourful, and perfect for sharing, making them the ideal pairing with a few drinks while overlooking the water. One of the best parts is the stunning waterfront view. From the warm glow of golden hour to the sparkling city lights at night, the scenery creates such a beautiful backdrop for the evening. The atmosphere is what really makes this place special. With a vibrant yet relaxed vibe, and beautiful waterfront views, it's the kind of spot where you can slow down, enjoy good food, and stay a little longer than planned. Whether you're catching up with friends, planning a date night, or celebrating something special, Cafe del Mar Sydney is definitely a place worth visiting. ✨
Derby
Hands down the best date night spot for Vivid. We scored a table up on the Cockle Bay Wharf rooftop terrace, and the waterfront views of Darling Harbour with all the Vivid Sydney lights were unreal. Definitely our new go-to for waterfront dining in the city. The drinks kicked things off perfectly. My partner ordered the Chilly Cranberry Paloma (perfect mix of tart with a subtle spicy kick) and I had the Appletini, which was super crisp and refreshing. For food, we just loaded up on a bunch of tapas to share, and honestly, every single dish was a banger: • Prawn toast: Super crunchy, and the chilli-lime aioli with sweet corn was so good. • Anchovy & boquerones featade: Really fresh, loved the punch of the lemon and fried capers. • Crispy squid: Tender, not chewy at all, and the smoked paprika aioli nailed it. • Wagyu beef skewers: Incredibly rich and melt-in-your-mouth, balanced perfectly by the jalapeno salsa verde. • Salmon tartare: Really clean flavours with a nice chilli dressing, and loved that it came with GF crackers. • Charred WA octopus: Cooked perfectly, paired up nicely with the potato mayu and blistered tomatoes. Even with the massive Vivid crowds, the service was fast and the energy was great. Will absolutely be back.
J
Really enjoyed their food, decor and stunning harbour views! The grilled octopus was nicely charred and tender, the spatchcock was juicy and cooked to the right doneness and burrata was creamy. The prawn toast was crispy outside and packed with prawns and corn but I prefer the filling to be slightly saltier. The decor inside is classy and enjoying the awesome Darling Harbour view at the balcony is very relaxing. Overall a great spot for both tourists and locals to grab food and drinks while enjoying the view.
elle haramis (Elleshungry - IG)
Shot one of the most incredible menus here and I’m still thinking about it. Every dish that came out was not only stunning to photograph but actually delivered on flavour too (which isn’t always the case 👀). You can tell there’s real thought behind every plate — textures, colour, balance… it just works. The whole space has that effortless, coastal luxe vibe which makes the experience even better. Safe to say, this is one of those shoots where everything just hit. Would go back in a heartbeat, camera or no camera.
Shui Moon
Had a wonderful time on Wednesday night here! Definitely a place on the pricier side, but is definitely a restaurant you should visit, not only for the food, but also the wonderful views! Had a decent selection of tapas that were just lovely. We ordered the focaccia, prawn toast, calamari, octopus, and salmon tartare. I'm not very familiar with Mediterranean food, but Café del Mar does seafood so well that it's definitely left a good impression. Everything we tried was fantastic. The prawn toast was definitely the highlight though. And they have great cocktails! I didn't catch the name of our waitress, but she was very accommodating and proactive about her service (which is always appreciated). If you're prepared to spend a little more for a meal, this is a great place to visit.
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