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NSW Modern Australian Restaurants

Beach Byron Bay
Winter Happy HourDaily, 4–6pmJoin us daily from 4–6pm throughout August for Winter Happy Hour. Enjoy $16 cocktails, $12 wine by the glass and $10 tap beers overlooking Clarkes Beach. Perfect for post-beach drinks, a long lunch...
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Candlelight Concert ExperienceCurated Dining Set MenuCandlelight Concerts arrive in Western Sydney for the first time at The William Inglis Hotel, presenting two extraordinary performances. Indulge in a specially curated dining menu to accompany the...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
Test Kitchen at The CowrieFive courses!Join us for Test Kitchen, held on the last Tuesday of every month, where we explore new dishes, ideas, and seasonal produce before they make it to the final menu. This is your chance to experience ...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Great food, great drinks and great company...Sydneysiders celebrate the simple things in life at Mode Kitchen & Bar on George Street in the heart of the CBD. Delivering uncomplicated, yet memorable...
Set among rolling vineyards, Restaurant Botanica celebrates the best of the Hunter Valley with dishes crafted from local, seasonal produce and inspired by the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean....
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

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 ...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

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

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Set in idyllic beachside Lennox Heads, Shelter on Pacific Parade beckons as a home away from home for locals and visitors alike. Whether passing through or part of the community, seek shelter at th...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Winemakers Dinner | Bringing the Mosel to Darlinghurst 27 August | The Claret ClubOn August 27, I'll be at The Claret Club in Darlinghurst for an evening built around wine and a story that began during a Hunter Valley vintage more than 30 years ago. Over three courses, we'll ...
Meribella

Meribella

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 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).
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...
A Farm-to-Table Wedding ExperienceBook now!Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Megalong Valley. Megalong Restaurant offers an intimate setting with spectacular escarpment views, seasonal farm-to-table dining,...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Locals Do Lunch$45 Lunch Special Enjoy your choice of a delicate poached trout salad, succulent wagyu beef burger or kumura & whipped Meredith goat's curd mafaldine pasta, as you relax by the shores of Balmoral Beach. Only $45 inc...
Magpies Nest

Magpies Nest

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

Wagga Wagga

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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 native-inspired flavour pairings. Enjoy dishes such as sc...
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 Tue 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Keep Calm our Great British Menu is hereGet bookingbeautifully familiar yet completely unexpected. So keep calm and carry on… straight to NEL.
Perched above the vines on McDonalds Road in Pokolbin, Amanda’s on the Edge offers a dining experience defined by breathtaking views and relaxed Hunter Valley charm. Set atop Windsor’s Edge Vineyar...
Situated on Memorial Avenue, Penrith, Sinclair’s offers a refined Modern Australian dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of the Nepean River surrounds. Fresh, local produce sits at the ...
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...