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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants

"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...
Discover Shell House The Dining Room & Terrace on Margaret Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD for a classic dining experience that is elegant, grand and approachable at the same time. Spread over ...
Silvester's Restaurant
13 Chef Hat Award
2 or 3-course Winter MenuTuesday to SaturdayExplore our seasonal Winter menu crafted with fresh local produce. Enjoy two courses for $79 or three for $99, each served with a complimentary glass of wine. Tuesday to Saturday 6 pm-9.30 pm. Book...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
New Winter MenuAvailable nowWith a twist on his signature duck and a showcase of rich winter produce Executive Chef Sam Moore and the team from Atelier by Sofitel have launched their 2025 Winter menu for 2025.
Ennui

Ennui

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Nel Restaurant
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 ...
Host Your Next Event at MargotEnquire Today!Looking for an intimate and stylish event space in the heart of the city? Margot offers a private dining room for up to 14 guests, perfect for birthdays, corporate lunches, or festive celebrations....
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

SUNDAY ROASTUnlimited YorkiesLevel up your end-of-week with a roast worth dressing up for. Choose from: Rolled herb-stuffed Bangalow pork belly with apple sauce Roasted Meredith milk-fed lamb with mint sauce Or a golden roa...
Pappy's Bar

Pappy's Bar

American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

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...
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

Exclusive Sake Dinner $395 ppOne Night OnlyJoin us for a one-off exclusive Sake dinner, with a specially created 5-course tasting menu by Toko's Executive Chef, paired with rare and limited edition sakes. Thursday, July 31 from 6.30 pm. Cl...
Harts Pub

Harts Pub

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

The Rocks

Trivia Tuesdays Every Tuesday!Trivia is back and better then ever. Come and test your knowledge and enjoy one of our Cheeseburger and a drink for only $25 . Got love Tuesdays! FREE ENTRY. Bookings are essential! 0292516030
love.fish

love.fish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Barangaroo

Private Dining Room now open!Savour love.fish in StyleOur new private dining room offers an intimate harbour escape for up to 16 guests. Relish fresh local seafood, from succulent crab to buttery barramundi, paired with stunning waterfront views. Perf...
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

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

Paripe

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Surry Hills

Burnt Basque Cheesecake at ParipeBook Now!Did you know the world’s most irresistible cheesecake was born in San Sebastián in the ’80s? Caramelised on top, jiggly in the centre – our burnt Basque cheesecake is everything you never knew you ...
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 ...
Birdie Bar & Brasserie

Birdie Bar & Brasserie

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

A VERY BIRDIE CHRISTMAS IN JULYOnly 22 spots left!Celebrate A Very Birdie Christmas in July with a festive four-course long lunch at Birdie Bar & Brasserie, Sydney, on Saturday 26 July 2025, 1–4pm. Enjoy dishes like oysters with gin granita and sl...
Mishy's Sydney

Mishy's Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Surry Hills

Dinner at Mishy’s This Week? Book Now!We’d love to see you! Our dinner seatings are each Wednesday, Thursday (BYO night), Friday and Saturday evening. Head over to the link below to book ahead or call us on 0490 104 373.
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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