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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants Serving Dinner

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 Sun 12:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
EASTER HOURSBook ahead and celebrate.Good Friday — April 3 | 5:30pm – late. Easter Saturday — April 4 | 5:30pm – late. Easter Sunday — April 5 | 5:30pm – 10pm. Easter Monday — April 6 | Closed. Plan your long weekend ahead, and ...
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...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
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...
Ennui

Ennui

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

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...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 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"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 7:00 AM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
NEW AUTUMN MENUFrom 12 MarchA new season arrives at BTWN, bringing the restaurant’s most expansive menu refresh since opening and reflecting how people are dining today. From chilled seafood towers to caviar-topped bar snac...
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...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 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...
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar
EasterFamily Surf & Turf $85Enjoy a family Surf & Turf BBQ sharing plate for 2 adults and 2 kids, $85. Available from 30 March - 6 April.
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...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar
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 ...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 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...
Employees Only
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...
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...
Spanish Sweet Treat PerfectionCrema CatalanaEnd your Tapavino experience with our Crema Catalana perfectly golden, crisp and caramelised on top. This classic Spanish dessert is rich, creamy and full of flavour, delivering the perfect balance...