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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants

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...
Shaffa

Shaffa

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

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
MOTHER'S DAY | SUN 10 MAY$109pp special set menu.Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day with our $109pp curated Middle Eastern set menu, featuring special dishes like Ruby Red Tuna Ezme, Slow-braised Lamb Shoulder with Chermoula and Honey Labneh with Sp...
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...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 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...
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...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
A Seafood & Wine ExperienceCrab + ChablisAt George George, our Crab + Chablis experience celebrates fresh, hand-picked spanner crab from Ballina, NSW, served with celery seed mayonnaise, fermented chilli, lemon, and brioche toast. Guests ...
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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunch & Floral MasterclassWith Poppy GallowayThis Mother’s Day, you’re invited to a long lunch built around food, florals and fragrance, with Poppy Galloway bringing her signature sculptural style to BTWN.
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
New French LunchFriday-SundayA new ritual begins at Chez Beckett’s. From Friday to Sunday, settle in for a refined French lunch by Chef Frédéric Plat, served from 12–3pm in a light-filled, elegant setting. It’s an invitation t...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
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...
The Chippo Hotel

The Chippo Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Chippendale

Functions & Events at The Chippo HotelYour Event, Our SpaceAt The Chippo Hotel, we offer vibrant function spaces perfect for events of all kinds. We offer the Beer Garden, The Nook, Sports Bar, and The Den, catering to both intimate and large groups. We of...
Silvester's Set Menu$79-$99 per personIndulge in an elegant dining experience at Silvester’s with this beautifully curated set menu. Begin with a glass of wine on arrival, then savour refined entrées, expertly prepared mains and a deca...
Bar Hanami

Bar Hanami

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Surry Hills

Happy hourHappy hour!!!!we have happy hour 4-6pm Tuesday to Saturday. sapporo pint, house red white rose and prosecco, changing cocktails
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 ...
Private Dining at Strangers’ RestaurantPrivate Dining Made EasyHost your next event with us at Strangers’ Restaurant. Our private dining is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Room hire starts at $150/hr, with after-hours hire from $700/hr. Catering pac...
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...
Happy Hour BeersDaily from $8$8 Australian and International Beers, daily from 3pm - 6pm.
Taste the Middle East TodayFresh, Fast & FlavourfulAt Zaffi by Day in Sydney CBD, our daytime experience delivers fast, flavour-driven Lebanese and Middle Eastern inspired lunch options designed for the city’s pace. Enjoy value-packed express or bu...
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...