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Sydney City & Surrounds Modern Australian Restaurants

"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Parmi Night | $34Every ThursdayCrispy. Saucy. Loaded. This isn’t your local parmi. Parmi Night puts a sharp spin on a familiar favourite. Only available on Thursdays at BTWN, try the Loaded Spatchcock Parmi - Parmesan and herb ...
Tucked along Bulletin Place in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Silvester's Restaurant is a dining destination with a story as rich as the food it serves. Inspired by the Silvester Brothers — early pione...
Keep Calm our Great British Menu is hereGet bookingbeautifully familiar yet completely unexpected. So keep calm and carry on… straight to NEL.
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar
Meet The Farmers DinnerOne Night Only 14 AugustEnjoy a five-course menu with a welcome glass of wine. Vegetarian menu also available. 18+ event, $95pp
Perched over sparkling Sydney Harbour, Pier Dining on Hickson Road in Dawes Point offers an unforgettable culinary escape where sweeping waterfront views meet refined dining. Step into an elegant s...
Bringing the essence of Southern Italy to your palate and glass, head to Bourke & Ward on Pitt Street in East Sydney for an unforgettable dining experience with a modern twist. With handcrafted coc...
Hidden beneath Barrack Street in Sydney, Employees Only is a speakeasy-style bar and restaurant where mystery, cocktails and dining come together in unforgettable fashion. Marked by a curious psych...
ABODE

ABODE

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

Darling Harbour

ABODE Two Course Special$69 New Winter MenuAn elevated yet approachable dining experience awaits at the award-winning ABODE Bistro. Bar. Experience the new winter menu with a two-course special, beginning with house-made bread and duck live...
Located on York Street in Sydney, Fairmont Restaurant offers a polished lunch destination in the heart of the CBD, located within the historic Occidental Hotel. Ideal for client meetings, long powe...
7 Course Dinner with Matt MoranTuesday, August 18th | $150ppJoin acclaimed Australian chef Matt Moran for a memorable evening at Crafted by Matt Moran. This exclusive seven-course dining experience has been thoughtfully curated to showcase the very best ...
Stranger's Three Course Lunch$95ppSavour an elevated 3-course dining experience at Strangers’ Restaurant. Choose your favourite entrée, main and dessert from the seasonal a la carte menu, with the option to enhance each course with...
Nestled next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and just steps from the city’s historic Rocks district is where you’ll find the Harbour View Hotel on Lower Fort Street. Rich in history, this hotel boasts...
$7 & $12 Happy HourTue–Fri 5–6pmGreat value on house wine, beer and cocktails — perfect for an after-work break.
Aperitivo Hour Wharf Restaurant & Bar Wednesday to Friday, 3pmUnwind by the harbour with Aperitivo Hour at Wharf Restaurant & Bar. From Wednesday to Friday, 3pm–5pm, enjoy $14 cocktails, $3 oysters, and half-price bar menu favourites. Whether you're finish...
Clarence and V

Clarence and V

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Ennui

Ennui

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award