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NSW Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Let’s Do Lunch at The CowrieLunch with wine included!Join us at The Cowrie from Wednesday to Friday for “Let’s Do Lunch,” a refined midweek dining experience designed to linger over. Enjoy a two- or three-course choice menu paired with a complimentar...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle Dinner5 courses + canapesDiscover the depth and richness of truffle season with an indulgent evening at Jonah's. This specially curated experience features five courses plus canapés, with every dish designed to highlig...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
BTWN HOURSTuesday to Sunday 5-6PMUnwind at BTWN Bar with BTWN Hours, running Monday to Saturday from 5 pm to 6 pm. Enjoy special offers on selected beverages paired with bite-sized shared snacks – the perfect pre-dinner indulgence...
Meribella

Meribella

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Golden HourBetween 5pm - 6pm The Golden Hour menu presents, a handcrafted selection of Martinis and Margaritas, reimagined the Meribella way. Thoughtfully balanced, beautifully presented, and for just $19 (usually $24).
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch SetLunch, ElevatedEnjoy Toei’s Bottomless Lunch Set for $89 per person, featuring a creative procession of dishes that blend Australian and Asian flavours with modern flair. From Sydney rock oyster and cured kingfis...
Tuesday Night SpecialThree courses for $58ppStarting with our house made breads, our own EV live oil and dukkah accompanied by a salad of seasonal garden pickings. Guests choose a main course from our seasonal menu followed by a dessert spec...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Clovelly

12 Chef Hat Award
Sharing Course at Wagyuto$65ppWagyuto's 5 course Sharing Course at $65pp is a journey worth taking. Start with sushi and miso soup, move through crispy zucchini with salmon caviar and tuna with smoked ponzu, before choosing ter...
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...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
2-Course Dinner $69ppAvailable June OnlyExperience the warmth, flavour and tradition of Rome with our special Roma A Tavola experience. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $69pp throughout June Monday-Friday. Available for up to 8 people. ...
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
L'Heritage

L'Heritage

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Mosman

13 Chef Hat Award
Perched on the wharf at Chowder Bay Road in Mosman, L'Heritage is a stunning French restaurant housed in a historic ex-Navy drill hall, surrounded by national park and breathtaking harbour views — ...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
2-Course Dinner $65ppJune OnlyExperience the warmth, flavour and tradition of Rome with our special Roma A Tavola experience. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $65pp through June Tuesday-Friday. Available for up to 16 people. T...
Seven Spices

Seven Spices

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Lane Cove

12 Chef Hat Award
Weekend Lunch Thali SpecialFriday - SundaySavour our vibrant Weekend Lunch Thali every Friday to Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Seven Spices. Veg thali at $25 and Non-Veg thali at $28. This modern Indian feast includes aromatic basmati...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills, Quoi Dining is an intimate lakeside restaurant where modern French and Australian cuisine come together in a refined, elegant setting. Hidden near th...
Arrana

Arrana

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

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Marri Seven-Course Tasting ExperienceA Must-try!Embark on a refined culinary journey with Arrana’s Marri seven-course tasting menu, designed to celebrate seasonal ingredients and creative flavour pairings. Enjoy dishes such as spanner crab with ...
The Milton Hotel

The Milton Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Milton

12 Chef Hat Award
On Princes Highway, Milton, The Milton Hotel is a beautifully restored South Coast destination where heritage charm meets modern craft hospitality. Home to an on-site brewery, it showcases award-wi...
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. ...
Free Corkage TuesdayBYO Bottles - On Us!Enjoy BYO wines with no corkage fee every Tuesday to enjoy with Henrys' delicious food. The perfect pairing! Click on more info to book your table:
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
The Magic Returns Once Upon a Time In a world that feels a little heavy, we’re bringing back the magic — a menu designed to transport you somewhere lighter, more playful… somewhere familiar. This is the menu our guests never forg...