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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants

Chef's Table Experience2 Guests per NightThe Shell House Dining Room’s ‘Chef’s Table Experience’ is the ultimate way to celebrate for one special party of two guests per night. Seated at the kitchen pass – the centre of gravity of the din...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
CELEBRATE EOFY WITH USEnquire now.Middle Eastern feasting, flowing drinks, and a celebration your team will talk about well into next quarter. Whether it’s a team long lunch or a grand gathering, our bespoke event packages are here...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday 27 November 2025Join 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...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch Set$89 pp$89 per person with 2 hours of flowing bubbles, house wine, beer and soft drinks. You'll enjoy 2 hours boozy bottomless featuring our favourite snacks, including cured kingfish, beef tartare, chick...
GROUP RESERVATIONBook Now!Book your next dining experience at Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge. Our Groups Menu for 12 or more guests offers two courses ($79) or three courses ($89). Menu highlights include Buffalo Mozzarell...
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...
Old Blighty returns to NELGreat British MenuThe knits are out, the days are short, winter is here! Come and get cosy in our bunker this winter and enjoy some warmers like a Chicken Tikka Masala, Scallop Kedgeree, Hotpot & Apple Crumble all ...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Discerning Sydney diners find a place where creativity is king, culinary inspiration flows, ideas are born and fresh ingredients are transformed at Atelier by Sofitel on Darling Drive. This elegant...
Got A Function Coming Up?Enquire Today!We offer private and semi-private functions from 15 pax to 105 pax. With three beautiful function spaces suitable for any event, delicious canapes and packages available Pappy’s Bar is no doubt the...
Cheap MealsStarting at Just $16Great for a quick bite or a hassle-free takeaway, our delicious dishes are big on taste and easy on your wallet. Come hungry, leave satisfied!
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...
Margot Osteria

Margot Osteria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 8:00 AM

Sydney CBD

With a custom-built open Basque grill at the heart of the kitchen, Margot Osteria on Barrack Street in the middle of Sydney’s CBD offers a modern twist on classic grilling techniques, delivering an...
Nawabi Feast: A Royal Banquet ExperienceLimited tables at $59pp - Veg Pakora - Chicken Tikka - Lamb Seekh Kebab - Choose any 3 curries (except seafood and specials) - Naan and Rice - Dessert (Kheer/Mango Kulfi) BYO + FREE CORKAGE Call us now to book ...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar on O’Connell Street offers a fine dining experience in an industrial space in Sydney’s CBD. Chef Brent Savage’s innovative and inventive food is expertly paired with wines ...
Birdie’s Fast LunchBook Now!Birdie’s Fast Lunch is the perfect pit-stop to break up your day of exploration, or day of work. Head into Birdie’s cocoon, unwind in our calm and relaxing oasis in the heart of Wynyard, and treat ...
Mee So

Mee So

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Miso Happy Hour 3 pm-7 pm Daily!Mee So thirsty? Join us at Mee So for our signature Happy Hour daily from 3 pm-7 pm, where the drinks are flowing, the beats are mellow and the vibe is just right. Whether you’re unwinding after wo...
$75 pp Roti Masterclass & Dinner Experience Learn the Skills of RotiWe give you the opportunity to learn the art of roti making from our Roti Master himself. Suresh will show you the techniques to make the perfect dough, how to flip the roti for basic stretching an...
Quay

Quay

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

The Rocks

18 Chef Hat Award
Located at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal, with sweeping views from the Opera House to the Harbour Bridge, Quay Restaurant is found in what many consider to be Sydney's finest dining location...
ARIA Sydney
In what has been described as Sydney’s prime position you’ll find ARIA Restaurant in East Circular Quay. The classy spacious setting bestows diners with maximum views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge a...
Traditonal Pinsa! Book Now!Pinsa, pinsa, pinsa! Known for its distinctive, cloud-like crust and lighter texture compacted to traditional pizza, our pinsa is so delectable, you’d think you were dining in the heart of Southern...