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Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday 27 November 2025Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...
Discover Shell House The Dining Room & Terrace on Margaret Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD for a classic dining experience that is elegant, grand and approachable at the same time. Spread over ...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
New Winter MenuAvailable nowWith a twist on his signature duck and a showcase of rich winter produce Executive Chef Sam Moore and the team from Atelier by Sofitel have launched their 2025 Winter menu for 2025.
Nel Restaurant
Old Blighty returns to NELGreat British MenuThe knits are out, the days are short, winter is here! Come and get cosy in our bunker this winter and enjoy some warmers like a Chicken Tikka Masala, Scallop Kedgeree, Hotpot & Apple Crumble all ...
Host Your Next Event at MargotEnquire Today!Looking for an intimate and stylish event space in the heart of the city? Margot offers a private dining room for up to 14 guests, perfect for birthdays, corporate lunches, or festive celebrations....
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

SUNDAY ROASTUnlimited YorkiesLevel up your end-of-week with a roast worth dressing up for. Choose from: Rolled herb-stuffed Bangalow pork belly with apple sauce Roasted Meredith milk-fed lamb with mint sauce Or a golden roa...
Pappy's Bar

Pappy's Bar

American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Got A Function Coming Up?Enquire Today!We offer private and semi-private functions from 15 pax to 105 pax. With three beautiful function spaces suitable for any event, delicious canapes and packages available Pappy’s Bar is no doubt the...
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

Exclusive Sake Dinner $395 ppOne Night OnlyJoin us for a one-off exclusive Sake dinner, with a specially created 5-course tasting menu by Toko's Executive Chef, paired with rare and limited edition sakes. Thursday, July 31 from 6.30 pm. Cl...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

18 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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 ...
A VERY BIRDIE CHRISTMAS IN JULYOnly 22 spots left!Celebrate A Very Birdie Christmas in July with a festive four-course long lunch at Birdie Bar & Brasserie, Sydney, on Saturday 26 July 2025, 1–4pm. Enjoy dishes like oysters with gin granita and sl...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Mee So

Mee So

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

SIP & SAVOUR LUNCHONLY 10 Spots left!Saturday 19 July 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | $99pp Discover Sip & Savour at Mee So Sydney—an exclusive six-course lunch where bold Korean-Japanese fusion meets curated sake and soju pairings. From ik...
Vinabar

Vinabar

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Hidden behind a steel door disguised as a bahn mi cart is Sydney’s newest hidden gem, Vinabar on Kent Street in the heart of the city. This Vietnamese-inspired micro-bar is set in a space no bigger...
Machiavelli Restaurant

Machiavelli Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
The Prince Private RoomEnquire Today!At Machiavelli Ristorante Italiano, we are delighted to present our new private function room, 'The Prince'. This exclusive space seats up to 30 guests. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Niccolò M...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Larry Emdur Whisky Launch21 Aug - One Night Only!Join us for an exclusive evening where celebrity charm meets culinary elegance. We’re proud to host the official launch of The Ben Buckler — the premium Australian whisky by beloved television pers...
Celebrating 175th Anniversary175th AnniversaryIndulge in Exquisite Dining at The Fairmont Restaurant! Join us and experience the ultimate feast for your senses! From tantalizing Flavors to impeccable service. Stay tuned for our upcoming events...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Tucked neatly on the second floor at the northern end of the Queen Victoria Building, Yama on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, is where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, an extensive range of te...
Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant, on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, takes diners on a fascinating journey through history, tracing the evolution of dining practices and food trends, along ...
Head where food and friends have met for more than 50 years to find flavours crafted into edible art at Harry’s Singapore Chilli Crab restaurant on Rockwall Crescent in Potts Point. This iconic Syd...
Ombrè HourThursdays & Fridays$17 Premium Cocktails ?? Slide into the weekend the right way — with a top-shelf cocktail in hand. Join us Thursdays & Fridays, 4–6pm at the bar for our $17 premium cocktail hour. Perfect for t...