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Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
Nel Restaurant
The Magic Returns Once Upon a Time In a world that feels a little heavy, we’re bringing back the magic — a menu designed to transport you somewhere lighter, more playful… somewhere familiar. This is the menu our guests never forg...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Discerning Sydney diners find a place where creativity is king, culinary inspiration flows, ideas are born and fresh ingredients are transformed at Atelier by Sofitel on Darling Drive. This elegant...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Bistro George x Happy HourMonday to Friday, 4-6pmJoin us at Bar George & Bistro George for Happy Hour, Monday to Friday from 4–6?pm. Enjoy small plates and snacks paired with classic cocktails, wines, and beers at special prices. Indulge in Negro...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Great food, great drinks and great company...Sydneysiders celebrate the simple things in life at Mode Kitchen & Bar on George Street in the heart of the CBD. Delivering uncomplicated, yet memorable...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar
Bentley Restaurant & Bar on O’Connell Street offers a fine dining experience in an industrial space in Sydney’s CBD. Chef Brent Savage’s innovative and inventive food is expertly paired with wines ...
Margot Osteria

Margot Osteria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00 AM

Sydney CBD

With a custom-built open Basque grill at the heart of the kitchen, Margot Osteria on Barrack Street in the middle of Sydney’s CBD offers a modern twist on classic grilling techniques, delivering an...
Kid Kyoto

Kid Kyoto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Another financial year done and dusted? Time to celebrate the wins.EOFY at Kid KyotoGather the team for an unforgettable EOFY lunch or dinner at Kid Kyoto — where bold Japanese flavours, premium steaks, fresh sushi, and flowing cocktails set the scene for the perfect celebration.
OYSTER HOUR$3.5 OYSTERS $3.5 Oysters Tuesday to saturday 5 to 6:30pm
Rovollo

Rovollo

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Autumn MenuOur seasonal menuAs the season shifts, so does the menu. Rovollo's autumn offering moves toward richer, more considered cooking - new pastas, carefully sourced proteins and dishes that reflect the depth and warmth ...
HOTDOGS JUST HIT THE MENU AT PAPPY’S!Try us today!Pappy's Bar is serving up hot dogs done seriously well. Choose from the Classic Dog with ketchup and mustard, the American Dog loaded with shredded cheese, the Bacon Loaded Dog piled with cheese sa...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
Mordeo Sydney

Mordeo Sydney

European   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:00 AM

Sydney CBD

Three generations of chefs, providers and restaurateurs have shaped the story that becomes Mordeo — a Southern European bistro and bar in the heart of Sydney's Martin Place precinct where family he...
Bottomless pasta Thursday's$69 PP - Every Thursday!Join us for Zaffi's Pasta Thursdays starting - Thursday 04 June 2026, a 1.5-hour bottomless feast of house-made pasta, Middle Eastern flavour, and free-flowing drinks in the CBD. Enjoy our chef-sel...
Bar Bellaccino

Bar Bellaccino

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:30 AM

Sydney CBD

Tucked on Pitt Street in the heart of Sydney, Bar Bellaccino is the city's cosiest espresso bar — a warm and welcoming morning ritual for those who believe a great day always begins with an excepti...
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar
World of Chocolate Day DinnerOne Night Only5 course menu with matching wines from R. Paulazzo Wines and McWilliam's Wines
Employees Only
Oysters, Skewers & Charcuterie DelightsLate-Night DiningAt Employees Only Sydney, we serve refined share-style plates designed to pair perfectly with our handcrafted cocktails. Our casual dining menu features dishes like Sydney Rock oysters with hibiscu...
KODA

KODA

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Hidden along Curtin Place in Sydney, KODA is where fire, flavour and nightlife collide. This high-energy cocktail bar and traditional robata grill brings Japanese technique to life with a playful, ...
Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen

Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Flavour-Packed Plant-Based Asian DiningBook now!Discover vibrant plant-based Asian cuisine packed with flavour and variety. From crispy spring rolls, dim sims and satay sticks to rich curries, stir-fried tofu, soy bean rolls and sizzling noodle ...