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NSW Modern Australian Restaurants

Goldfish Hunter Valley

Goldfish Hunter Valley

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

Pokolbin

Live Music Hunter ValleyPete HawkesLegendary guitarist & composer Pete Hawkes teams up with the “Jazz Cat” fiddler extraordinaire Phoebe Hasleden, & Amazing Celtic Harpist Dave Garner for a night of his original Celtic, Jazz, Folk &...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
On Thursdays We Roast! $38pp Indulge in a hearty winter roast mid-week dining experience featuring wagyu brisket mbs 9+, Yorkshire pudding, and all the trimmings. Available for lunch or dinner every Thursday. Must be mentione...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Truffle Season with Mode’s Winter MenuFrom 9 July 2024Indulge in the ultimate winter delicacy with a seasonal menu by Mode Kitchen & Bar and Executive Chef Francesco Mannelli, full of fragrant truffle-infused delights.
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

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

Barangaroo

19 Chef Hat Award
Oncore by Clare Smyth on Barangaroo Avenue in Sydney champions exceptional dining using sustainable ingredients. The first and only British female Chef to hold three Michelin stars in the UK, exper...
ABODE

ABODE

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

Darling Harbour

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffles & WineLIMITED OFFERCelebrate truffle season at ABODE Bistro. Bar with an exclusive culinary journey of expertly crafted truffle dishes, enhanced by hand-selected wine pairings.
Expect a sensory overload delivering an unforgettable dining experience at The Heritage House on Kenthurst Road in Kenthurst. Nestled in an original sandstone cottage, this Sydney culinary destinat...
"Stunning view of Jamison Valley."
No.1 Sublime Pt

No.1 Sublime Pt

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

Leura

13 Chef Hat Award
Be it a platform for the perfect proposal or an introduction to the Australian landscape in its purest form, No.1 Sublime Point at Leura is housed beautifully overlooking the picturesque Jamison Va...
Christmas in JulySunday, July 28th - 12pmJoin us for a winter Christmas lunch on Sunday, 28th of July. Booking starts from 12pm. Our festive menu is for only 70pp. Complimentary Mulled Wine for every booked guest. Shared Entree of Bak...
Taste the season with Willo’s Autumn menu!Book Now!From MB3+ Black Angus Tenderloin Tartare, Handcrafted Burrata with Seasonal Fruit Salad to Charred Grilled King Prawn, each meticulously crafted to celebrate the flavors of autumn. Join us for lunc...
COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION ON WEDDING PLANNINGWith Amy & Mel - Wedshed“Where are we with weddings?” What can the industry expect next? The pent-up demand from Covid postponed weddings has subsided, are fewer people getting engaged, are there bigger factors or social...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

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

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Christmas In July at The Cowrie! Sunday 28th of July
Cottage Point Inn

Cottage Point Inn

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

Cottage Point

14 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate your birthday with a waterfront dining experience at Cottage Point InnBook Online Today!Offering a seasonal degustation menu that focuses on fresh Australian produce and wines handpicked to match by our Head Sommelier, birthday celebrations at Cottage Point Inn combine stunning surrou...
"Decadent Menu Choices"
Set on a secluded private estate in the picturesque Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Horderns Restaurant nestles in the Milton Park Country House Hotel, a grand mansion built at the turn of t...
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by more than 100 years of history, the Newmarket Room on Governor Macquarie Drive in Warwick Farm offers a unique, modern culinary experience. Located on the ground floor of The William In...
Saint Peter

Saint Peter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Paddington

16 Chef Hat Award
Pioneering fin-to-scale dining is what you’ll find on the menu at Chef-hatted Saint Peter on Oxford Street in Paddington. The brainchild of innovative Chef Josh Niland and wife Julie, this sustaina...
Bar Heather

Bar Heather

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Byron Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
Thursday Jazz NightLive Every ThursdayJoin us every Thursday for a rotating live jazz night with Bar Heather's in house band. Reservations recommend via www.barheather.com
Arrana

Arrana

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

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Weeknight Short Rib for Two!Winter is coming!!And so it's time to say goodbye to our weekday Seafood Platter and hello to our Shared Short Rib! This succulent short rib for two has been seasoned to perfection, cooked low and slow so it's juic...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

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

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Castelli Wines Degustation DinnerMeet the WinemakerWinemaker dinners are a wonderful way for us to get up close and personal with winemakers, to learn about their craft and their passion for producing great wines. We're hosting this dinner with win...
Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...