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Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Bastille Day at PotagerDegustation DinnerCelebrate Bastille Day at Potager with an elegant French-inspired degustation dinner and matched wine pairing. Gather around the long table for an evening of seasonal food, thoughtfully selected wi...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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 Sat 12:00 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   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Parmi Night | $34Every ThursdayCrispy. Saucy. Loaded. This isn’t your local parmi. Parmi Night puts a sharp spin on a familiar favourite. Only available on Thursdays at BTWN, try the Loaded Spatchcock Parmi - Parmesan and herb ...
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. ...
Meribella

Meribella

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

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).
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunch DiningMonday - Thursday Our menu offers two and three course options, with selections featuring entrée’s, mains and desserts as well as additional sides, house baked bread and artisanal cheese. DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunc...
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

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 Sat 11:30 AM

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 — ...
Seven Spices

Seven Spices

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:30 AM

Lane Cove

12 Chef Hat Award
Our New Menu is now liveBook a table full of loveDiscover our exciting new menu, featuring fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and Chef-crafted dishes designed to delight every palate. Join us for dinner Monday–Thursday from 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, or en...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 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   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:30 AM

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. ...
Henrys Neutral Bay

Henrys Neutral Bay

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

Neutral Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
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: