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NSW Modern Australian Restaurants

Nel Restaurant
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...
Angelo's Cabarita

Angelo's Cabarita

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Cabarita

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

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

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Tip to tail, marble to marrow: culinary walk through speckle parkWith paired drinksJoin us at Potager – A Kitchen Garden for an intimate degustation that honours the whole beast. In collaboration with Bellingdale Beef, this tasting journey pays tribute to the craft and care behi...
Dine Above Terrigal’s Ocean ViewsBook Your Table TodayPerched high above Terrigal with sweeping ocean and bay views, The Cowrie delivers an unforgettable dining experience on the Scenic Highway. Celebrate any occasion with refined dishes crafted from ...
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...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 27Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...
Sunday Sessions at Taste of the CountryFeaturing Graham TooleCome and enjoy an afternoon with Taste of the Country! We're featuring local musician Graham Toole this November 9th, Sunday Session from 1 pm to 4 pm. VIP Picnic Patches can be reserved along with...
When pondering a Hinterland escape, head to Restaurant Botanica at Spicers Vineyard Estate along Hermitage Road in Pokolbin. A contemporary dining room awaits, with timber tables, cane wicker chair...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

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

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Weddings At ShelterEnquire Today!Shelter offers the perfect beachside setting for weddings and special celebrations, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces in a beautifully relaxed style. Whether you're drawn by the warm at...
A Duck Dish Worth SavouringIndulge in the duckAt Ennui, our duck with mushroom and bone sauce is a standout that embodies the heart of our kitchen. Rich, tender duck is paired with earthy mushrooms and a deeply flavoured bone sauce, creating a...
The Bar at CATALINAIntroducing Pelican Hour CATALINA’s Pelican Hour, is a delicious new way to while away lazy, sunny afternoons at the Catalina Bar. Available Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. $20 oysters: enjoy a half dozen f...
Junee Hotel

Junee Hotel

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

Junee

$6 schooner or wine Happy Hour4pm - 6pm Join locals and travellers for Happy Hour daily from 4pm–6pm with $6 schooners of beer or a glass of wine. A must-stop for great food, cold drinks, and true Riverina country pub hospitality.
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

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

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
Elegant 7-Course Degustation at Ruby’s Mount KemblaTry us today!Indulge in an unforgettable dining experience at Ruby’s Mount Kembla with our 7 Course Degustation Menu. Each course is expertly paired with premium wines, featuring standout dishes like ocean trou...
GILBERT WINES + SAMANTHA MAY WINESFeaturing NSW WinesA night of wines hailing from Orange & Mudgee - Hosted by Wil Gilber & Samantha Sutherland. 10 wines adjoined by 5 courses!
Arrana

Arrana

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Taking inspiration from the beauty and rugged landscapes of the Blue Mountains and past cultures, Arrana on Macquarie Road in Springwood weaves native ingredients and stories into its menus. Step i...
A Five-Course Degustation Paired to PerfectionExplore the MenuJoin us at Leogate for a five-course degustation that celebrates seasonal produce and our estate wines. Begin with pumpkin-stuffed zucchini blossoms before moving through lobster and prawn ravioli,...
Jazz Dinner A Night of SongEnjoy the legendary Caroline Agostini as she sings jazz classics as you dine in the elegant dining room, delighting in our à la carte 3-course, or the 5 & 7-course set menu. Nobody does a jazz dinn...
Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:45 AM

Bermagui

14 Chef Hat Award
Sip an estate wine on the outdoor deck overlooking the vines and mountains at Mimosa Wines, a family-owned and operated vineyard, restaurant and cellar door on Bermagui Road in Bermagui. Nestled in...
The Milton Hotel

The Milton Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Milton

12 Chef Hat Award
There’s space for everyone at your new local watering hole, The Milton Hotel on Princes Highway in Milton. This thoughtfully restored historic building has great indoor-outdoor dining with a view o...