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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants

Mother’s Day Weekend Dinner At Silvester’s6–10pm May 8–9Join us this Mother’s Day weekend for a beautifully curated dining experience at Silvester’s Restaurant. Enjoy a three-course dinner for $99 per person, with a complimentary cocktail on arrival for...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
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...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Mother’s Day High TeaCelebrate Mum at AtelierCelebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant high tea overlooking Darling Harbour. Enjoy a curated selection of sweet and savoury creations, paired with a glass of Champagne on arrival for adults.
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...
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...
BTWN

BTWN

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

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.
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...
The Chippo Hotel

The Chippo Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

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...
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, ...
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar
Mother's Day Bottomless BrunchSunday 10 MayCelebrate Mum with Thomas St Kitchen & Bar’s Mother’s Day Bottomless Brunch, Sunday 10 May, 11am–3pm. $110 adults, $80 children. Indulge pastries, seafood, roasts and desserts, shared feast experie...
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...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 ...
VIVID Dining Experience At NSW Parliament House6pm May 28Join us for VIVID 2026 – Dining Experience, An Evening at NSW Parliament House, held in the Strangers’ Room on Thursday May 28 from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy arrival canapés and drinks, a 3-course dinner w...
VIVO78

VIVO78

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

Mother’s Day Dining At Vivo7812–2:30pm & 5–9pm SundayJoin us this Mother’s Day at Vivo78 and celebrate with a relaxed lunch or evening dinner. We’re open from 12–2:30pm and again from 5–9pm, serving up a delicious menu perfect for sharing with Mum an...
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...
Bar Hanami

Bar Hanami

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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