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Sydney City & Surrounds Modern Australian 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...
Chef's Table Experience2 Guests per NightThe Shell House Dining Room’s ‘Chef’s Table Experience’ is the ultimate way to celebrate for one special party of two guests per night. Seated at the kitchen pass – the centre of gravity of the din...
"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...
Silvester's Restaurant
13 Chef Hat Award
Silvester's Restaurant on Bulletin Place in Circular Quay has a unique story inspired by the rich history of the site on which the venue was built. In decades gone by, one of Sydney's finest butche...
Ennui

Ennui

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

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

Sydney CBD

Steak FritesEvery MondayMondays just got better at Ette Sydney with their $39 Steak Frites special! Treat yourself to a perfectly cooked steak served with golden, crispy fries—classic comfort food done right. Whether you'...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

TOMAHAWK TAKEOVER - $90Tuesdays, from 6PM1KG of grass-fed perfection and made for sharing every Tuesday. 1KG Grass-fed, Shoestring Fries, Bearnaise & Pan jus
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Harts Pub

Harts Pub

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

The Rocks

Trivia Tuesdays Every Tuesday!Trivia is back and better then ever. Come and test your knowledge and enjoy one of our Cheeseburger and a drink for only $25 . Got love Tuesdays! FREE ENTRY. Bookings are essential! 0292516030
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
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...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
PIER Dining

PIER Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Mishy's Sydney

Mishy's Sydney

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

Surry Hills

Dinner at Mishy’s This Week? Book Now!We’d love to see you! Our dinner seatings are each Wednesday, Thursday (BYO night), Friday and Saturday evening. Head over to the link below to book ahead or call us on 0490 104 373.
ABODE

ABODE

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

Darling Harbour

Unwind at ABODE Bistro. Bar – Happy HourWednesday to FridayUnwind midweek at ABODE Bistro. Bar with $7 tap beers and house wines or indulge in a $15 handcrafted cocktail. Available Wednesday to Friday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, it’s the perfect way to relax af...
DIZZYBIRD

DIZZYBIRD

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

Chippendale

Cheap MealsStarting at Just $16Great for a quick bite or a hassle-free takeaway, our delicious dishes are big on taste and easy on your wallet. Come hungry, leave satisfied!
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...
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...
Wednesday Penne Pasta $25Come and TryGrab a chicken penne pasta all day. Available in the Sports Bar!
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 ...