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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants

Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
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...
Christmas Eve at Silvester's24th December This festive season, celebrate with family and friends at Silvester’s Restaurant & Lounge. Enjoy a specially curated Christmas Eve Dinner menu. Make it extra festive with a two-hour beverage packag...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 27Join 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...
Shaffa

Shaffa

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

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$49 pp Hummus FridaysEvery Friday Lunch Ease into the weekend with Shaffa's Hummus Fridays - our Middle Eastern-style Friday lunch, $49 pp. A spread of pita, your choice of hummus, chicken shawarma, pickles and housemade spiced chips. Sc...
Ennui

Ennui

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

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
A Duck Dish Worth SavouringIndulge in the duckAt Ennui, our duck with mushroom and bone sauce is a standout that embodies the heart of our kitchen. Rich, tender duck is paired with earthy mushrooms and a deeply flavoured bone sauce, creating a...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Toei on Campbell Street in Surry Hills takes your favourite Australian and Asian dishes on a transformative journey, using modern techniques to unlock hidden depths of flavour. This Sydney dining d...
The Strawberry

The Strawberry

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

Monday Steak Special$20 Rump Steak Mondays are made better at The Strawberry with our unbeatable $20 Rump Steak special! Enjoy a perfectly grilled rump steak cooked to your liking, served with crispy chips, a fresh side salad, and y...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the Festive Season with Sofitel Lunch and Dinner optionsGather your loved ones and indulge in the joy of holidays with our Festive Lunch Buffet or our thoughtfully curated Christmas Day Dinner. Whether you’re bringing the whole family or planning a cosy...
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
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 ...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Express Lunch Monday-FridayPrix Fixe menu $50pp Lunchtime daily, Monday to Friday. Designed for the well-heeled and time conscious, our ‘express’ lunch menu brings you the best of Bistro George over two courses. Perfect for ...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

17 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...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

GELATO & WINETuesday-Sunday from 5PMUnexpected flavours. Unlikely pairings. We’re serving up a monthly rotation of house-made gelato—crafted by our pastry chefs and paired with wines that know how to play. It’s a little savoury, a...
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...
Bennelong

Bennelong

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

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
"Superlative views and food to match"
New Year’s Eve 2025 at Manjits Wharf, Sydney HarbourOnce in a Lifetime!Celebrate NYE 2025 at Manjits Wharf, Darling Harbour. Choose family dining or a DJ party with indoor fireworks, banquet menu & waterfront views. Click on more info to book:
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Happy Hour 3:30 - 5:30$2 OYSTERS & $10 DRINKS3:30 - 5:30 EVERY TUESDAY TO FRIDAY! Classic Margarita | Limoncello Spritz | Heineken Pint | House Chardonnay | Rosé | Pinot Noir | Bandini Prosecco
Foreign Return

Foreign Return

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

Restaurant & Catering Association
Group Feasting at Foreign Return$85 per personGather your crew and feast the Foreign Return way! Our $85 per person Group Feast celebrates the Indian tradition of sharing meals, conversation, and connection. Inspired by lively family dinners a...
Daily Happy Hour$6 house beer & wine? Happy Hour, Every Day at Song Kitchen! ? Unwind with us daily from 4–6pm with: ?? $6 house beers & wines ?? $15 handcrafted specialty cocktails Whether you're clocking off, catching up, or ju...