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NSW Modern Australian Restaurants

Bottomless Lunch by the RiverBrunch and Bubbles Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Seasonal Farm-to-table Dining at Margan RestaurantFrom $90ppEnjoy a seasonal dining experience at Margan Restaurant, where estate-grown produce and thoughtful pairings take centre stage. Choose a two- or three-course menu showcasing dishes like dry-aged sna...
Expert team of sommeliers Book Now!We're very proud of award-winning wine list and our passionate team loves to craft unforgettable food and wine experiences. Book a table today!
Free Entertainment at The BotanicaFree Burlesque and Magic Pair the performance with our seasonal, entirely gluten-free menu, botanical cocktails and award-winning hospitality. Surrounded by lush greenery and natural light, The Botanica offers one of Sydne...
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 ...
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
Local Ingredients, Bold FlavoursFood, wine, hospitalityExperience immersive, ingredient-driven dining at EXP, in the Hunter Valley. Our 28-seat restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus crafted from local produce, native ingredients, and house-made ferm...
Tuesday Night Special$58 per pesonTurn your Tuesday into something special at Magpie’s Nest. Enjoy a beautifully curated three-course midweek dining experience featuring house-made breads with our own extra virgin olive oil, garden...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
An invitation to discover Australia's native flavoursGet bookingWe're kicking off 2026 with a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients — bold, unexpected and deeply rooted in this land. Think pepperberry, bush tomato, lemon aspen, macadamia and seafoo...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Gather, Share, and Dine TogetherPerfect group exerciseWhether you're getting together with family celebrating the end of a season, or having a fun night out with friends, our restaurant offers the perfect group dining experience at just $89 per person...
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...
Ennui

Ennui

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

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by French technique and Australian produce, enjoy fine dining inside the recently restored Ennui restaurant on Pitt Street in Haymarket. Nestled in a heritage building at the heart of Sydn...
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

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

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
Discover a quaint cottage complete with original floorboards, open fireplaces and memorabilia of a time gone by at Ruby’s on Harry Graham Drive in Mount Kembla. With three private dining rooms, a m...
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...
Megalong Restaurant

Megalong Restaurant

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

Megalong Valley

16 Chef Hat Award
Tasting Menu & Wine PairingsSip, Savor, StayExperience a $179pp tasting menu with optional drinks pairings ($75–$98) and a full wine list. Reservations essential, open 3 months ahead. Allow 2.5 hrs for dining & gardens. Accommodation package...
Dorsia

Dorsia

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
Witness the Art of Fine DiningFlavours Up CloseAt Restaurant Dorsia, our Chef’s Table offers an exclusive and immersive dining experience. Guests are seated in the heart of the kitchen, where they can watch our chefs craft each dish with precis...
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...
5 course Knucklehead wine dinner $150ppWe’re welcoming the wild minds behind Knucklehead Wines for a one-night collaboration — a five-course menu shaped by the season and paired with expressive, small-batch wines. Expect bold charact...
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
Take in sweeping views over the rolling hills of Goonoo Goonoo Station and the distant Liverpool Range from the contemporary surrounds of Glasshouse Restaurant on New England Highway in Tamworth. C...
At the Sydney Opera House, Midden by Mark Olive offers a deeply rooted culinary experience shaped by Indigenous Australian heritage. The menu celebrates native ingredients — from wattle seed and bu...