Making a splash... or culinary tidal wave in Sydney's dining scene is Splash Tapas Bar. Escape the city for uninterrupted views of North Cronulla beach and enjoy delicious Mediterranean sharing plates!

A holiday destination in itself, this free-spirited watering hole is mere metres away from the turquoise ocean. Whether you pull up a perch for lunch or dinner, we always recommend an outside seat! Watch the surfers drift by if you're joining Splash for lunch or do a spot of stargazing if you're there for the evening. The air hums with that Mediterranean magic at all times of the day!

The menu serves up a range of European flavours on handy little plates which means you can try a bit of everything – the amount of flavour they pack into one of these bad boys, however, is truly astounding. Chargrilled harissa chicken is paired with pearl couscous and a pomegranate dressing, chilli and garlic prawns are laced with a smoky paprika sauce and the meatballs are topped with an irresistible tomato and cinnamon sauce.

For accompanying plates that bring out their counterparts' (and your) best side, opt for roast vegetable skewers, spicy buffalo chicken wings and grilled halloumi with a hint of honey. For more boozy companions, nothing says vacation like their passionfruit margarita or playful Jamaican me crazy. Who knows, the ocean might entice you for a splash after all.