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Sydney Modern Australian Restaurants

"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day Dine & Dance at Mode Kitchen & BarFriday 14 February $180ppTwo Seatings 5:30 - 7:30 pm & 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm | $180 Per Person This Valentine’s Day prepare to be swept off your feet as you Dine & Dance with the one you love at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Indul...
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
Nel Restaurant
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...
Drawing on Mediterranean flair and inspiration, drop by Willo Parramatta restaurant and bar on Smith Street to experience a fresh, unique and seasonally driven menu using Australian ingredients. Fi...
Valentine's Day LunchCelebrate love over lunchTreat your special someone to a memorable four-course Valentine’s Day themed lunch designed by the talented culinary team at Parliament House. Located within the historic NSW Parliament House, over...
ABODE

ABODE

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Darling Harbour

12 Chef Hat Award
ABODE SpecialTwo-course OfferChoose from four exquisite mains, then indulge in a decadent dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this offer promises a memorable dining experience. Includes a complimentary beverage. To book, call 1...
Thursday $25 MusselsAvailable All DayCome in on Thursdays for 1 kg mussels and fries served with your choice of white wine, Provençale tomato and garlic or blue cheese sauce. Available all day call 0432 168 779 to order yours.
Saint Peter

Saint Peter

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

Paddington

16 Chef Hat Award
Pioneering fin-to-scale dining is what you’ll find on the menu at Chef-hatted Saint Peter on Underwood Street in Paddington. The brainchild of innovative Chef Josh Niland and wife Julie, this susta...
AMARA

AMARA

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

Bowen Mountain

14 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...
Newmarket Room
Inspired by more than 100 years of Inglis history, the Newmarket Room on Governor Macquarie Drive in Warwick Farm offers a unique, modern culinary experience. Located on the ground floor of The Wil...
Poetry and Open Stage NightsVisit us now!Sappho serves up entertainment most nights, and you’ll always find something on – from our Poetry nights to Open Stage nights, and performances by our favourite local musicians.
Bar Cupola

Bar Cupola

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:30 AM

Sydney CBD

The pleasant hum of conversation amidst an energetic working day ambience greets diners at Bar Cupola on Pitt Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Corporate chic meets casual dining at this restaur...
Bare Witness

Bare Witness

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 8:00 AM

Rhodes

Restaurant & Catering Association
Small plates, fresh pasta, stunning waterfront views— dinners at Bare Witness are here!Book Now!From delicious brunch dishes to hand made fresh pastas for dinner, we're excited to treat you to our deliciously curated dishes, highlighting the best of fresh seasonal produce to the inner west. A...
"A unique venue with bistro classics"
In the heritage-listed fire station of North Sydney, Firehouse Hotel offers a cosy escape for good food in warm, welcoming surrounds. Refurbished with soft glowing chandeliers, padded olive booths,...
Tasting MenuNew 6 course Tasting MenuOrder our 6 course Tasting Menu and sample the best of Catalina @ $220 per person. Vegetarian Tasting menu also available. Tasting menu changes seasonally. Fabulous optional wine pairings by Catal...
The Heritage House

The Heritage House

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

Kenthurst

Expect a sensory overload delivering an unforgettable dining experience at The Heritage House on Kenthurst Road in Kenthurst. Nestled in an original sandstone cottage, this Sydney culinary destinat...
The Wine Room

The Wine Room

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

Seaforth

Live SaxophoneBook Now!Join us a for a night of epic live Saxophone & a range of Spritzers on special throughout the night. Booking recommended.
Sydney Common on Elizabeth Street in the heart of Sydney celebrates contemporary ingredient-focused wood-fire cooking with a uniquely Australian accent. Nestled in the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Pa...
The Nuns' Pool

The Nuns' Pool

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:30 AM

Cronulla

A local icon in the heart of Cronulla, The Nuns’ Pool on Ewos Parade offers an ideal blend of fresh, seasonal cuisine and stunning beachside views. Known for its relaxed yet refined atmosphere, a m...