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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...
New Spring MenuAl fresco diningSpring has arrived at Shell House, bringing with it a vibrant new menu, crafted by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, that celebrates the season's finest produce.
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
In the heart of Chippendale on Kensington Street, Chez Beckett’s is where heritage industrial character meets modern French elegance. Headed by Chef Frédéric Plat, this Sydney dining destination se...
The Strawberry

The Strawberry

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

Monday Steak Night$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...
Shaffa

Shaffa

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

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$49 pp Hummus FridaysFriday Lunch | Aug – OctEase 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...
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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
De Beaurepaire Wines Dinner at Atelier by SofitelOne night onlyEmbark on an unforgettable culinary journey at Atelier by Sofitel, where the elegance of French dining meets the artistry of De Beaurepaire Wines from Rylstone. Indulge in a five-course menu tho...
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 ...
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...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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 ...
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

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

Sydney CBD

Happy Hour 3:30 - 5:30$2 OYSTERS & $10 DRINKS3:30 - 5:30 EVERY TUESDAY TO SATURDAY! Classic Margarita | Limoncello Spritz | Heineken Pint | House Chardonnay | Rosé | Pinot Noir | Bandini Prosecco
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Melbourne CupBottomless Drinks!Celebrate Melbourne Cup 2025 at Manjits Wharf with bottomless drinks, divine dining, waterfront views and live race screening. Click on more info to book:
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...
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...
DIZZYBIRD

DIZZYBIRD

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

Chippendale

Sip Back & Relax$7 Beer with Any MealPair your meal with an ice-cold beer for just $7. The perfect combo to kick back after lectures or catch up with friends.
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...