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Sydney Modern Australian Restaurants

The Camellia Hotel

The Camellia Hotel

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

Rosehill

Lunch SpecialChicken Schnitzelpanko crumbed chicken breast, chips, garden salad & choice of sauce
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...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
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...
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...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Eve DinnerWednesday, December 24Celebrate the onset of the 'Silly Season' with a lively Christmas Eve Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Chef de Cuisine Marco Putzolu has prepared a rich share-style menu of festive favourites compleme...
Christmas Eve at Silvester's24th December This festive season, celebrate with family and friends at Silvester’s Restaurant & Lounge. Enjoy a specially curated Christmas Eve Dinner menu. Make it extra festive with a two-hour beverage packag...
Expert team of sommeliers Book Now!We're very proud of award-winning wine list and our passionate team loves to craft unforgettable food and wine experiences. Book a table today!
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...
Attenzione Food & Wine

Attenzione Food & Wine

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

Redfern

12 Chef Hat Award
ATTENZIONE! TRIVIA!Last Monday of the MonthJoin us on the last Monday of the month for a night of fun questions, great food and amazing sips. Click on more info to book your table:
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...
Door Knock

Door Knock

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

Sydney CBD

Lunchtime Specials at Door KnockThursday & Fridays 12-3pmDon’t miss out on Door Knock's new lunchtime special! Join us every Thursday and Friday from 12–3pm for our lunchtime deal: a tender $25 steak served with your choice of a glass of wine or a house ...
$7 & $12 Happy HourTue–Fri 5–6pmGreat value on house wine, beer and cocktails — perfect for an after-work break.
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 11.30 am to 3 pm. Every meal comes with a free soft drink — the perfect midday treat! You ca...
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...
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...
Seachange Cafe

Seachange Cafe

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Dee Why

Beachside Benedicts at Seachange CaféTry us today!Start your morning by the beach at Seachange Café with our lineup of vibrant benedict creations. Enjoy favourites like the Dee Why Sunrise with smoked bacon, the Sea Change with grilled salmon, the...
Auvers Dining - Rhodes

Auvers Dining - Rhodes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Rhodes

Saturday Steak Nights2nd Steak 50% OffTurn up the heat every Saturday at Auvers Rhodes! Order any steak and get your second steak at 50% off — perfect for date nights, family dinners, or a weekend indulgence. Dine-in only. Book now a...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

THE BTWN CHRISTMAS TABLE25th December Celebrate Christmas at BTWN with a festive dining experience starting with Champagne and an immersive seafood Cold/Raw Pod. Enjoy iconic mains like steak and turkey with seasonal sides, followed by...