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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...
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...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Live Piano MusicEvery Thursday to SundayEnjoy fabulous French cuisine accompanied by beautiful music from the baby grand piano, played for you by our accomplished pianists. Book your table today!
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Christmas Eve DinnerWednesday, December 24Celebrate the onset of the 'Silly Season' with a lively Christmas Eve Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Chef de Cuisine Marco Putzolu has prepared a rich share-style menu of festive favourites compleme...
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...
Shaffa

Shaffa

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

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
EOY Opening HoursReserve aheadThe holiday season is upon us. See our holiday hours and gather around our table for a Middle Eastern feast to celebrate: Christmas Eve 24 Dec | from 5.30pm. Christmas Day 25 Dec | Closed. Box...
Olio Kensington Street

Olio Kensington Street

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
The Olio Experience$80ppDiscover Taste the Flavours of Olio—a curated 9-course journey showcasing the restaurant’s most iconic dishes. For $80 per person, enjoy a shared experience featuring seafood bisques, handmade past...
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...
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...
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 ...
$7 & $12 Happy HourTue–Fri 5–6pmGreat value on house wine, beer and cocktails — perfect for an after-work break.
Aroma of Indonesia

Aroma of Indonesia

Indonesian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Lunch SpecialMonday to FridaySpice up your weekday lunch at Aroma of Indonesia with authentic Indonesian flavours for only $21.90. Available Monday to Friday, 11:30am–4pm, enjoy dishes like the Nasi Uduk Set with coconut rice ...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Tucked neatly on the second floor at the northern end of the Queen Victoria Building, Yama on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, is where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, an extensive range of te...
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...
Door Knock

Door Knock

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Lunchtime Specials at Door KnockThursday & Fridays 12-3pmDon’t miss out on Door Knock's new lunchtime special! Join us every Thursday and Friday from 12–3pm for our lunchtime deal: a tender $25 steak served with your choice of a glass of wine or a house ...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

THE BTWN CHRISTMAS TABLE25th December Celebrate Christmas at BTWN with a festive dining experience starting with Champagne and an immersive seafood Cold/Raw Pod. Enjoy iconic mains like steak and turkey with seasonal sides, followed by...
Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant, on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, takes diners on a fascinating journey through history, tracing the evolution of dining practices and food trends, along ...
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...