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Sydney Modern Australian Restaurants

Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
Christmas Day on the BayTraditional Festive FeastCelebrate Christmas in style on the waterfront with a long, luxurious family-style feast. Our three-course shared menu brings everyone together over bountiful platters of fresh seafood, festive mai...
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Melbourne Cup LuncheonUnlimited Sparkling Wine!Find your favourite Spring attire and join us in celebrating the race that stops the nation. Indulge in a gourmet dining experience, featuring premium seafood, handcrafted dishes, and a decadent...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 27Join 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...
Ennui

Ennui

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

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
A Duck Dish Worth SavouringIndulge in the duckAt Ennui, our duck with mushroom and bone sauce is a standout that embodies the heart of our kitchen. Rich, tender duck is paired with earthy mushrooms and a deeply flavoured bone sauce, creating a...
The Bar at CATALINAIntroducing Pelican Hour CATALINA’s Pelican Hour, is a delicious new way to while away lazy, sunny afternoons at the Catalina Bar. Available Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. $20 oysters: enjoy a half dozen f...
Attenzione Food & Wine

Attenzione Food & Wine

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

Redfern

12 Chef Hat Award
GILBERT WINES + SAMANTHA MAY WINESFeaturing NSW WinesA night of wines hailing from Orange & Mudgee - Hosted by Wil Gilber & Samantha Sutherland. 10 wines adjoined by 5 courses!
Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge on Bulletin Place in Circular Quay has a unique story inspired by the rich history of the site on which the venue was built. In decades gone by, one of Sydney's fine...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Community & Parent Group Midweek Dinners$80 ppAttention all school parents and community groups! Leave the kids at home and enjoy a delicious group set menu for dinner. Enjoy shared small plates, a choice main course, petit fours, tea and coff...
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

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

Barangaroo

19 Chef Hat Award
Oncore by Clare Smyth on Barangaroo Avenue in Sydney champions exceptional dining using sustainable ingredients. The first and only British female Chef to hold three Michelin stars in the UK, exper...
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...
Village Crown

Village Crown

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Zetland

Restaurant & Catering Association
Lunch Specials at Village Crown Monday to ThursdayMake your weekdays more delicious with Village Crown’s Lunch Specials, available Monday to Thursday from 11:30am to 3pm. Every meal comes with a free soft drink — the perfect midday treat! You can ...
Stylish Function Spaces At WilloPlan Your Event With UsAt Willo, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable events in a stylish, contemporary setting overlooking Parramatta’s Powerhouse precinct. With private and semi-private options across our main ...
Sappho Books, Cafe & Wine Bar

Sappho Books, Cafe & Wine Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Glebe

Sappho Comedy ClubBi-monthly comedy night!Scallywag’s Comedy presents the Sappho Comedy Club! A curated lineup of Sydney’s best and weirdest comedy, the first and third Thursday of every month at 7:30PM at one of Sydney’s best venues… a ba...
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Sydney CBD

Happy Hour 3:30 - 5:30$2 OYSTERS & $10 DRINKS3:30 - 5:30 EVERY TUESDAY TO SATURDAY! Classic Margarita | Limoncello Spritz | Heineken Pint | House Chardonnay | Rosé | Pinot Noir | Bandini Prosecco
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

17 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...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

GELATO & WINETuesday-Sunday from 5PMUnexpected flavours. Unlikely pairings. We’re serving up a monthly rotation of house-made gelato—crafted by our pastry chefs and paired with wines that know how to play. It’s a little savoury, a...
Sixpenny

Sixpenny

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

Stanmore

18 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...
The Heritage House

The Heritage House

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

Kenthurst

Chef’s Signature Nights: Refined Dining in KenthurstYour table awaits nowTuesdays to Thursdays 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 indulgenc...
Quay

Quay

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

The Rocks

18 Chef Hat Award
Located at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal, with sweeping views from the Opera House to the Harbour Bridge, Quay Restaurant is found in what many consider to be Sydney's finest dining location...