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Sydney Modern Australian Restaurants

Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch by the RiverBrunch and Bubbles Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
The Pines X Nelly Robinson: Degustation by NEL$135 per personExperience something truly special with Degustation by NEL at The Pines, a limited six-week pop-up led by acclaimed chef Nelly Robinson. This exclusive 10-course journey showcases bold flavours, pl...
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The Botanica Vaucluse

The Botanica Vaucluse

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

Vaucluse

13 Chef Hat Award
Free Entertainment at The BotanicaFree Burlesque and Magic Pair the performance with our seasonal, entirely gluten-free menu, botanical cocktails and award-winning hospitality. Surrounded by lush greenery and natural light, The Botanica offers one of Sydne...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Gather, Share, and Dine TogetherPerfect group exerciseWhether you're getting together with family celebrating the end of a season, or having a fun night out with friends, our restaurant offers the perfect group dining experience at just $89 per person...
Ennui

Ennui

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by French technique and Australian produce, enjoy fine dining inside the recently restored Ennui restaurant on Pitt Street in Haymarket. Nestled in a heritage building at the heart of Sydn...
Overlooking the stunning Balmoral Beach, the Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant in Mosman offers a unique dining experience that captures the essence of modern Australian cuisine. Guests are enveloped in...
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Bowen Mountain

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
Midden by Mark Olive
At the Sydney Opera House, Midden by Mark Olive offers a deeply rooted culinary experience shaped by Indigenous Australian heritage. The menu celebrates native ingredients — from wattle seed and bu...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by more than 150 years of Inglis history, The Newmarket Room on Governor Macquarie Drive in Warwick Farm offers a unique and modern culinary experience. Discover a stunning indoor set-up t...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
NEW AUTUMN MENUFrom 12 MarchA new season arrives at BTWN, bringing the restaurant’s most expansive menu refresh since opening and reflecting how people are dining today. From chilled seafood towers to caviar-topped bar snac...
Silvester's Set Menu$79-$99 per personIndulge in an elegant dining experience at Silvester’s with this beautifully curated set menu. Begin with a glass of wine on arrival, then savour refined entrées, expertly prepared mains and a deca...
Saturdays Sound Better with JazzSip, Savour, and SwingAt Spicy Bean, we invite you to join us every Saturday from 11:00?am onwards for our Live Jazz & Brunch experience. Enjoy a delicious brunch menu while relaxing to the smooth sounds of live jazz, c...
Darling Glebe

Darling Glebe

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Glebe

Friday Lunch at Darling GlebeA midday reward!Make Friday lunch something to look forward to at Darling Glebe. From noon each week, enjoy a three-course prix fixe table d’hôte featuring a rotating selection of seasonal dishes such as slow-cook...
Private Dining at Strangers’ RestaurantPrivate Dining Made EasyHost your next event with us at Strangers’ Restaurant. Our private dining is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Room hire starts at $150/hr, with after-hours hire from $700/hr. Catering pac...
Firehouse Grill

Firehouse Grill

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Mortdale

Mussel NightEvery ThursdayRoll up your sleeves and dive into Mussel Night at Firehouse Grill every Thursday! Enjoy 1/2 kg of plump, flavour-packed mussels served with crispy fries or fresh baguette for just $20. Bold, briny...
Sixpenny

Sixpenny

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

Stanmore

19 Chef Hat Award
Discover a venue linked to Australian history that works closely with local craftsmen to highlight their skill and expertise at Sixpenny restaurant on Percival Road in Stanmore. Named after the six...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

18 Chef Hat Award
In what has been described as Sydney’s prime position you’ll find ARIA Restaurant in East Circular Quay. The classy spacious setting bestows diners with maximum views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge a...
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar
Robert Stein Wine DinnerWine PairingIndulge in a 5-course menu with matching Robert Stein Wines at Thomas St Kitchen & Bar on Friday 27 March 2026.