Sydney Modern Australian Restaurants

Restaurant Plage
Fusing Japanese flavours with Australian fare, Restaurant Plage on Military Road...
Jet Bar 1985
A hidden gem in St Ives, Jet Bar 1985 on Mona Vale Road welcomes locals and visi...
Folonomo
Warm the heart and soul at Folonomo, a trendy Bourke Street restaurant in Surry ...

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Restaurant Plage

1Cremorne Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Fusing Japanese flavours with Australian fare, Restaurant Plage on Military Road in Cremorne is fast earning a loyal local following. Plage’s inviting, relaxed vibe o...

2 Aug
5 Course Dinner Truffle Night
Mizz B'z Food & Wine

2Sydney CBD Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds $$$$$

Providing an exciting array of Asian fusion cuisine in the heart of Sydney’s bustling CBD is Mizz B’z Food & Wine on Elizabeth Street. Whether shopping, working...

19 Jun to 31 Jul
New Winter Menu
Bar Cleveland

3Surry Hills Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds $$$$$

Sydneysiders escape inner city hustle at heritage listed Bar Cleveland on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills. Step inside and be transported to yesteryear with worn timb...

16 Jul to 31 Aug
Thursday Nights $10 Espresso Martinis
Sails on Lavender Bay

4McMahons Point Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds $$$$$

Perched upon the edge of McMahons Point, Sails on Lavender Bay delivers much more than what the promise of its name provides - the Harbour Bridge, Opera Ho...
12 Micron

5Barangaroo Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds $$$$$

Situated in the prominent Sydney suburb of Barangaroo is contemporary restaurant 12 Micron. A magazine worthy interior has been created with a calming and earthy colour pa...
Annata

6Crows Nest Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Treat yourself and loved ones to a fine dining experience north of Sydney Harbour Bridge and take to Annata in Crows Nest along Willoughby Road. A harmony between rustic elem...

14 May to 31 Dec
BOOK NOW Now Open Mondays!
District Brasserie

7Sydney CBD Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants

Sydneysiders escape city hustle and bustle at District Brasserie on Chifley Square. This relaxed, yet glam restaurant wows diners with a central marble bar, open ...
Clove Lane

8Randwick Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Neighbourhood eatery with a fine dining mentality, Clove Lane on Clovelly Road in Randwick ticks all the boxes. Step into a light and airy world of polished floors, worn br...

5 Jun to 31 Aug
Brunch $75 pp Bottomless Perrier-Jouet Champagne
Rocksalt Restaurant and Lounge Bar

9Menai Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

For a contemporary restaurant with a cosmopolitan vibe in Sydney’s southern suburbs, take the family to Rocksalt Restaurant and Lounge Bar on Allison C...

12 to 27 Jul
3 Course Meal Christmas in July
City Extra-Circular Quay

10Circular Quay Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Offering around the clock meals and an ever-changing view of one of the nation’s most famous icons, the celebrated City Extra in Circular Quay is a must ...

24 Jul 17 to 31 Dec 18
Promo Anytime is Prosecco Time!
Jet Bar 1985

11St Ives Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

A hidden gem in St Ives, Jet Bar 1985 on Mona Vale Road welcomes locals and visitors with good vibes and times. A bright and breezy interior mixes hanging greenery, wood p...

6 Jul to 6 Aug
Start the Day Campos Coffee
Folonomo

12Surry Hills Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Warm the heart and soul at Folonomo, a trendy Bourke Street restaurant in Surry Hills creating tantalising cuisine ‘for love, not money.' This feel-good, profit for purpos...

12 Aug 17 to 3 Oct 18
$45 Offer Early Bird Feast!
JPB

13Sydney CBD Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds $$$$$

Overlooking Market Street from Level Eight of the Swissotel Sydney, JPB is an urban oasis in the heart of Sydney’s bustling CBD. Short for Just Pure Bistro, this refined venue e...

4 Jun to 31 Dec
Best Fondue in Sydney Swiss Fondue
Bodyfit Eats/ Stonegrill Dining

14Miranda Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Fuel your body the right way at Bodyfit Eats/Stonegrill Dining on Kingsway in Miranda. Located in the Bodyfit Fitness Centre, this café by day and stone...
Manly Wine

15Manly Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds $$$$$

For those lucky enough to find themselves strolling through the northern beaches of Sydney, make time to stop in and enjoy the ocean views from Manly Wine perched along South ...

26 Apr to 30 Aug
Thursday seafood special Fisherman's Catch
Saint John Espresso

16Glebe Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Glebe locals catch up with friends for an aromatic coffee and café fare with flair, at Saint John Espresso on St Johns Road. Take a seat in a smart, cheery interior w...
Manta Restaurant and Bar

17Woolloomooloo Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds $$$$$

Perched on the edge of Sydney’s sparkling harbour overlooking Woolloomooloo Wharf is Manta, a contemporary seafood restaurant. This decade old icon is lo...
Village Lane Cafe & Wine Bar

18Camden Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Serving the Camden neighbourhood and gaining fast traction with throngs of loyal diners is Village Lane Café and Wine Bar, located in the Camden Village Cou...

1 Jul to 2 Aug
Delicious Burger Special!
The Loft Caringbah

19Caringbah Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Boasting views to the city, delicious cocktails and fresh, modern fare, The Loft Caringbah is an exciting new dining destination at Tradies on Banksia Road. Whethe...
Rubyos

20Newtown Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds $$$$$

Newtown locals looking for smart casual dining with a personal touch, take to Rubyos on King Street. A contemporary interior of elegantly set linen tables and hardwood flooring ...

24 Jun to 24 Jul
Delicious Marinated Fried Tofu
Greengate Terrace

21Killara Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Embracing the well-known adage, a meal always tastes better shared, Greengate Terrace is an ideal Killara destination for families and friends to gather over wine and...
Firehouse Hotel

22North Sydney Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

In the heritage listed fire station of North Sydney, Firehouse Hotel offers a cosy escape for good food in warm, welcoming surrounds. Refurbished with soft glowing...
Level One Lounge at Hornsby RSL

23Hornsby Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Located just off the Pacific Highway in Hornsby RSL, Level One Lounge fuses classy and casual dining in a venue to suit a diverse clientele. Contemporar...
Jensens Restaurant

24Kareela Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

When only the best will do, head to Jensens Restaurant perched at the end of Kareela Village on Bates Drive. Jensens’ modern decor provides an air of beachy chic sop...
Mark's at Oatley

25Oatley Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

When looking for somewhere to dine for the whole family in southern Sydney suburbs, take to Mark’s at Oatley on Mulga Road. An open plan dining area is complemented by ...
Inlakesh Living Foods Campbelltown

26Campbelltown Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

Inlakesh is a Mayan greeting meaning “I am you and you are me,” this was the reasoning behind the dynamic collaboration of a deli, natural groce...
The Courtyard

27Hornsby Restaurants NSW
Modern AustralianLicensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants $$$$$

For a meal the whole family is sure to enjoy, head to The Courtyard restaurant inside the Hornsby RSL Club. Inspired by natural elements, The Courtyard earns its name tha...

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