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Sydney Modern Australian Restaurants

Candlelight Concert ExperienceCurated Dining Set MenuCandlelight Concerts arrive in Western Sydney for the first time at The William Inglis Hotel, presenting two extraordinary performances. Indulge in a specially curated dining menu to accompany the...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
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...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Parmi Night | $34Every ThursdayCrispy. Saucy. Loaded. This isn’t your local parmi. Parmi Night puts a sharp spin on a familiar favourite. Only available on Thursdays at BTWN, try the Loaded Spatchcock Parmi - Parmesan and herb ...
Tucked along Bulletin Place in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Silvester's Restaurant is a dining destination with a story as rich as the food it serves. Inspired by the Silvester Brothers — early pione...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Locals Do Lunch$45 Lunch Special Enjoy your choice of a delicate poached trout salad, succulent wagyu beef burger or kumura & whipped Meredith goat's curd mafaldine pasta, as you relax by the shores of Balmoral Beach. Only $45 inc...
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...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Keep Calm our Great British Menu is hereGet bookingbeautifully familiar yet completely unexpected. So keep calm and carry on… straight to NEL.
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

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

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Memorial Avenue, Penrith, Sinclair’s offers a refined Modern Australian dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of the Nepean River surrounds. Fresh, local produce sits at the ...
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...
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...
Kids Eat FreeMondays from 5pmAll kids meals are free with the purchase of any adult meal. Treat yourself to dinner while the little ones dine on us. The perfect way to start the week! Book your table today!
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...
Midday FavouritesAvailable Monday - Friday$19 dishes , available between 12:00 till 03:00PM
ARIA Sydney
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...
Build Your Own Meal at Firangi Fusion Bar & DiningTry us today!At Firangi Fusion Bar & Dining, your meal is made your way. Choose your protein — grilled chicken, tender lamb or vegetarian — then build it up with fresh seasonal vegetables and signature sauces i...
Happy Hour Wednesday to Sunday 4-6pmBar snacks available with $5 draught beers, $12 margaritas & $10 house wines.
Hero DishCoq au VinEnjoy this truly warming winter dish with tender, wine-bathed chicken, its juices mingling with smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a whisper of garlic. The deep, ruby sauce clings like silk, each m...
Marcel Bar & Bistro

Marcel Bar & Bistro

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

Penrith

Signature Sharing Menu$98pp$98pp, designed to share for 2+. Journey through Handmade Burrata, Crispy Prawns with XO aioli, Sweet Potato Ravioli with black garlic, then choose between a 400g Black Angus T-Bone or Roasted Lamb...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
Chef’s Signature Nights: Refined Dining in KenthurstTue - Fri 5.30 - 9.00PMTuesdays to Fridays are reserved for something special at The Heritage House. Our Chef’s Signature menu is a refined three-course experience or a curated two-course option for a lighter indulgence....