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Sydney City & Surrounds Modern Australian Restaurants

Ennui

Ennui

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

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
Ennui Chef SeriesWith Chris BenedetFor one night only on February 26, Ennui hosts an unforgettable Chef Series takeover. Chris Benedet of Etheus takes over the pans, drawing on memories of food cooked by his nonna and nonno to creat...
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...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Valentine's Day$125 per personCelebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening at Silvester’s. Indulge in a beautifully curated three-course dinner designed for romance, beginning with freshly shucked oysters and house-c...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
VALENTINE'S WEEKENDTwo nights. One table.Shared plates set the tone, with good food, good company, and iconic views of Darling Harbour. Enjoy a limited Valentine’s Day set menu designed for sharing, with premium, produce-led dishes and a...
Friday Tour & High Tea Experience11:30am- 2pm Discover the charm of Parliament House with Strangers’ Restaurant’s Tour & High Tea Package. Begin your Friday with an 11:30am guided tour before indulging in a seasonal high tea at 12:30pm, featur...
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...
ABODE

ABODE

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

Darling Harbour

Taste of Romance$130ppCelebrate Valentine’s Day with Taste of Romance at ABODE Bistro.Bar. Enjoy an award-winning five-course sharing menu designed for two, starting with a complimentary glass of Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV...
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...
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...
Exclusive Set Menu Dinner Service for Closing Weekend of Dangerously Modernat Crafted by Matt MoranTo celebrate the closing weekend of Dangerously Modern at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Crafted by Matt Moran is offering a one-night-only late-night set menu experience. Guests may choose...
$7 & $12 Happy HourTue–Fri 5–6pmGreat value on house wine, beer and cocktails — perfect for an after-work break.
The Wharf Restaurant & BarGroup Dining Group Dining Perfect for celebrations, team lunches or long catch-ups, our group menu is designed to be shared. Available for groups of 8–20 guests. Start with warm Parker House rolls and small...
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...
Door Knock

Door Knock

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

Sydney CBD

Door Knock is a hidden underground haven designed for those who love a little mystery with their night out. Tucked away behind an unassuming entrance, the bar opens into a warm, dimly lit space fil...
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

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

Sydney CBD

Valentine's Day$120 Five-Course Set MenuAt Ette, we invite you to share an intimate evening designed for connection and indulgence. A dimly lit setting, thoughtful hospitality and a curated five-course experience meant to be savoured tog...
Mishy's Sydney

Mishy's Sydney

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

Surry Hills

Seasonal Plates & Modern Flavours at Mishy’sTry us today!We’re serving a seasonal, produce-driven menu at Mishy's, designed for sharing and lingering. Snack on house focaccia with harissa butter, Sydney rock oysters with finger lime, or kingfish ceviche,...
PIER Dining

PIER Dining

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

Dawes Point

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...
DIZZYBIRD

DIZZYBIRD

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

Chippendale

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