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Sydney Modern Australian Restaurants

Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Food & Wine Artisan FestivalA Vibrant Day OutTaste your way through a curated selection of wines, live cooking demonstrations and handcrafted bites. Showcasing the diversity of our local food scene, The Food & Wine Artisan Festival is a memor...
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...
New Spring MenuAl fresco diningSpring has arrived at Shell House, bringing with it a vibrant new menu, crafted by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, that celebrates the season's finest produce.
Melbourne Cup 2025 Waterfront Dining at Angelo’sLive race screensExperience Melbourne Cup at Angelo’s with a $99pp set menu, curated add-ons, flowing drinks & bay side energy. The ultimate Cup day celebration.
"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...
Attenzione Food & Wine

Attenzione Food & Wine

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

Redfern

12 Chef Hat Award
JUICE OF GIORGIO A NATURAL WINE TAKE OVERGiorgio Di Maria of GDM FUN Wine showcasing all his collaboration wines from across Italy.
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...
Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge 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 fine...
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"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
The Spring Community Lunch!$220pp Come celebrate the vibrant flavours of Spring at Balmoral Beach on Sunday the 26th October 2025. Enjoy live music, a 4-Course Shared Grazing Menu and a cocktail on arrival — part of this year’s Fe...
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Bowen Mountain

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
Sappho Books, Cafe & Wine Bar

Sappho Books, Cafe & Wine Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Glebe

Sappho Comedy ClubBi-monthly comedy night!Scallywag’s Comedy presents the Sappho Comedy Club! A curated lineup of Sydney’s best and weirdest comedy, the first and third Thursday of every month at 7:30PM at one of Sydney’s best venues… a ba...
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

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

Sydney CBD

$99 Bottles of Taittinger 'Prestige'Every WednesdayYour midweek just got a whole lot better with $99 bottles of Taittinger ‘Prestige’ every Wednesday at Ette Sydney. Add a touch of sparkle to your day as you sip on one of the world’s most celebrate...
Stylish Function Spaces At WilloPlan Your Event With UsAt Willo, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable events in a stylish, contemporary setting overlooking Parramatta’s Powerhouse precinct. With private and semi-private options across our Main ...
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...
The Langham, Sydney

The Langham, Sydney

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

Millers Point

Twilight Hours at Observatory BarMonday to ThursdayUnwind at The Langham, Sydney with Twilight Hours at Observatory Bar. Every Monday to Thursday from 4 pm–6 pm, enjoy five of the bar’s most popular cocktails and selected wines for just $14 each. S...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
The Heritage House

The Heritage House

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

Kenthurst

Chef’s Signature Nights: Refined Dining in KenthurstYour table awaits nowTuesdays to Thursdays are reserved for something special at The Heritage House. Our Chef’s Signature menu is a refined three-course experience or a curated two-course option for a lighter indulgenc...
DIZZYBIRD

DIZZYBIRD

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

Chippendale

Sip Back & Relax$7 Beer with Any MealPair your meal with an ice-cold beer for just $7. The perfect combo to kick back after lectures or catch up with friends.
Henry Deane

Henry Deane

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

Millers Point

Sunday Sips and SoundsEvery SundaySoak up golden-hour vibes at Henry Deane’s Sunday Sips and Sounds, every Sunday from 3PM to 8PM. Enjoy curated cocktails, skyline views, and live music from rotating artists in the stunning Henry D...