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Sydney Modern Australian Restaurants

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...
Mother’s Day Weekend Dinner At Silvester’s6–10pm May 8–9Join us this Mother’s Day weekend for a beautifully curated dining experience at Silvester’s Restaurant. Enjoy a three-course dinner for $99 per person, with a complimentary cocktail on arrival for...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunch & Floral MasterclassWith Poppy GallowayThis Mother’s Day, you’re invited to a long lunch built around food, florals and fragrance, with Poppy Galloway bringing her signature sculptural style to BTWN.
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...
Newmarket Room
Mother's Day High Tea10% off Accor+ ExplorersCelebrate Mother’s Day in style with an indulgent high tea set amongst our charming Riverside gardens and stables. Hosted in the elegant Garden Pavilion, enjoy a delightful selection of handcraf...
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...
Kick Off the Week with Curry & PintsEvery MondayKick off your week with us at The Henson! Every Monday, enjoy $20 Curry & Pints for Schooners. Savour our delicious curries paired with a refreshing schooner of your favourite beer. Perfect for a m...
Mosman Rowers

Mosman Rowers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mosman

Trivia Night @TheRowersEvery Thursday, from 7pm Thursday nights at The Rowers bring big laughs, brain-teasing questions and a buzzing crowd, with trivia from 7pm, great prizes up for grabs, and monthly music-themed nights that always fill fast.
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...
Mother's Day Bottomless BrunchSunday 10 MayCelebrate Mum with Thomas St Kitchen & Bar’s Mother’s Day Bottomless Brunch, Sunday 10 May, 11am–3pm. $110 adults, $80 children. Indulge pastries, seafood, roasts and desserts, shared feast experie...
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...
VIVID Dining Experience At NSW Parliament House6pm May 28Join us for VIVID 2026 – Dining Experience, An Evening at NSW Parliament House, held in the Strangers’ Room on Thursday May 28 from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy arrival canapés and drinks, a 3-course dinner w...
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...
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...
Employees Only

Employees Only

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

Sydney CBD

Oysters, Skewers & Charcuterie DelightsLate-Night DiningAt Employees Only Sydney, we serve refined share-style plates designed to pair perfectly with our handcrafted cocktails. Our casual dining menu features dishes like Sydney Rock oysters with hibiscu...