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Sydney City & Surrounds Modern Australian Restaurants

Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
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...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 27Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...
Ennui

Ennui

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

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
A Duck Dish Worth SavouringIndulge in the duckAt Ennui, our duck with mushroom and bone sauce is a standout that embodies the heart of our kitchen. Rich, tender duck is paired with earthy mushrooms and a deeply flavoured bone sauce, creating a...
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...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

GELATO & WINETuesday-Sunday from 5PMUnexpected flavours. Unlikely pairings. We’re serving up a monthly rotation of house-made gelato—crafted by our pastry chefs and paired with wines that know how to play. It’s a little savoury, a...
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Sydney CBD

Happy Hour 3:30 - 5:30$2 OYSTERS & $10 DRINKS3:30 - 5:30 EVERY TUESDAY TO SATURDAY! Classic Margarita | Limoncello Spritz | Heineken Pint | House Chardonnay | Rosé | Pinot Noir | Bandini Prosecco
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
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...
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...
PIER Dining

PIER Dining

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

Dawes Point

Feed Me Menu at PIER Dining$89ppEmbark on a coastal-inspired culinary journey with PIER Dining’s “Feed Me” menu – a generous $89pp shared feast celebrating fresh, local produce. From Saint David’s crème fraîche and Skull Island p...
DIZZYBIRD

DIZZYBIRD

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

Chippendale

A Taste of the Antipodes at DizzybirdVisit Us Today!DizzyBird brings the bold, fresh flavours of Australia and New Zealand to life with fire-roasted rotisserie chicken, vibrant seasonal sides, and global influences. From spiced cauliflower with tahi...
Mishy's Sydney

Mishy's Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:00 AM

Surry Hills

Uncomplicated, beautiful flavours come to the table with ease at Mishy's Sydney on Reservoir Street in Surry Hills. This Sydney eating house has a passion for and commitment to home-grown, local pr...
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...
Harts Pub

Harts Pub

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

The Rocks

Renovated with an eye to historical accuracy, Harts Pub on the corner of Gloucester and Essex Streets in The Rocks, is proud of its reputation as one of Australia’s iconic beer venues. With 12 rota...
Located in the centre of Sydney’s CBD in the Occidental Hotel, The Fairmont Restaurant on York Street is the ideal location for client meetings, long power lunches or an after-work celebration. Fin...
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 ...
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...