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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants

Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$79pp Weekend Long Lunchevery Sat & Sun from 12pmSettle in for our $79pp Weekend Long Lunch: a shared feast of Shaffa’s signature dishes, crafted for slow afternoons and good company. Add bottomless drinks from $37pp. Perfect for birthdays, hens,...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch SetLunch, ElevatedEnjoy Toei’s Bottomless Lunch Set for $89 per person, featuring a creative procession of dishes that blend Australian and Asian flavours with modern flair. From Sydney rock oyster and cured kingfis...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
The Pines X Nelly Robinson: Degustation by NEL$135 per personExperience something truly special with Degustation by NEL at The Pines, a limited six-week pop-up led by acclaimed chef Nelly Robinson. This exclusive 10-course journey showcases bold flavours, pl...
Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge on Bulletin Place in Circular Quay has a unique story inspired by the rich history of the site on which the venue was built. In decades gone by, one of Sydney's fine...
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
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...
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
Hendrick’s Gin Martini TrioChilled to PerfectionWe’ve partnered with Hendrick’s Gin and ceramicist Joe Gilbert to bring you a unique martini experience at Gildas. Served in custom stoneware goblets that keep every sip perfectly chilled, our trio...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Bistro George x Happy HourMonday to Friday, 4-6pmJoin us at Bar George & Bistro George for Happy Hour, Monday to Friday from 4–6?pm. Enjoy small plates and snacks paired with classic cocktails, wines, and beers at special prices. Indulge in Negro...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

14 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...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Complimentary Glass of BubblesEnter VIP when bookingBonjour! Thanks for your interest in Chez Beckett’s We’d love to invite you to join us for dinner - enjoy a glass of bubbles on the house when you book this month. Just mention “VIP” when booking o...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Vivid | Waterfront DiningThe Best Seats for VividBook a window seat at BTWN for a front-row view of Vivid’s Darling Harbour light and drone shows, paired with a set menu made for the moment. Available across select show times, this is waterfr...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Rovollo

Rovollo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

A Taste of Lombardy Wine Dinner Our next wine dinner at Rovollo turns its attention to Lombardy - one of Italy's most celebrated and deeply traditional culinary regions. We've created a four-course menu that celebrates the flav...
The Strawberry

The Strawberry

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Surry Hills

Happy Hour At The Strawberry4pm–6pm Mon–FriJoin us for Happy Hour every Monday to Friday from 4pm–6pm with great value drinks to kickstart your evening. Enjoy $7 tap beers, wines and spirits, $7.50 craft beers and $10.50 pints in a lively, ...
Bar Hanami

Bar Hanami

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Surry Hills

bottomless dumplingsTuesday and wednesdayALL YOU CAN EAT DUMPLINGS $40pp Pork Buns Prawn Dumplings (GF) Vegetarian Dumplings (V, VG, GF) Duck Dumplings (GF) Pork and Chive Dumplings Edamame Beans (V, VG, GF) Hanami Fries (GF, VGO) ...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

18 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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 ...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

18 Chef Hat Award
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...
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar
Happy Hour BeersDaily from $8$8 Australian and International Beers, daily from 3pm - 6pm.
Employees Only

Employees Only

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

Sydney CBD

Oysters, Skewers & Charcuterie DelightsLate-Night DiningAt Employees Only Sydney, we serve refined share-style plates designed to pair perfectly with our handcrafted cocktails. Our casual dining menu features dishes like Sydney Rock oysters with hibiscu...
Gavroche Brasserie

Gavroche Brasserie

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

$78 'I Love Paris' Menu6-course set menuTransport yourself to France with our ‘I Love Paris’ regional menu. This $78 set menu celebrates the flavours and traditions of French dining with thoughtfully crafted dishes inspired by classic...