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Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day High Tea BuffetSpoil mum on 11 May This Mother’s Day, treat the queen in your life to an afternoon of elegance, indulgence, and charm. Our High Tea Buffet is a celebration of motherhood, featuring exquisite French pastries, delic...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Native Australia On now!Our Native Australia menu celebrates ingredients native to to this fine nation like pepperberry, lemon myrtle, saltbush, kangaroo, rieberry, spanner crab & native Daintree coffee. Come and enjoy...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day Buffet Lunch Sunday 11 May Seating's 2:00 pm - 1:45 pm & 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm Enjoy an unforgettable Mother's Day Buffet Lunch at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Celebrate Mum with a lavish buffet spread, featuring an array of fresh season...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

18 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Bentley Restaurant & Bar on O’Connell Street offers a fine dining experience in an industrial space in Sydney’s CBD. Chef Brent Savage’s innovative and inventive food is expertly paired with wines ...
Mothers Day High Tea at Parliament House SydneyFriday 9 May 2025Treat your mother, grandmother, expecting mother or a loved-one to a quintessential experience at one of Australia’s oldest buildings. Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history with a glass o...
Celebrating 175th Anniversary175th AnniversaryIndulge in Exquisite Dining at The Fairmont Restaurant! Join us and experience the ultimate feast for your senses! From tantalizing Flavors to impeccable service. Stay tuned for our upcoming events...
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...
Firegrill

Firegrill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Firegrill restaurant and bar on Clarence Street in the heart of Sydney offers destination dining with an emphasis on classic timeless comfort and quality. Discover a luxurious and refined yet fun v...
Head where food and friends have met for more than 50 years to find flavours crafted into edible art at Harry’s Singapore Chilli Crab restaurant on Rockwall Crescent in Potts Point. This iconic Syd...
Machiavelli Restaurant

Machiavelli Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
The Prince Private RoomEnquire Today!At Machiavelli Ristorante Italiano, we are delighted to present our new private function room, 'The Prince'. This exclusive space seats up to 30 guests. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Niccolò M...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Situated in the bustling heart of Sydney with magical views of Darling Harbour, Manjits Wharf is the latest dining sensation offering a culinary journey to reimagined Indian cuisine. Immerse yourse...
Medan Ciak

Medan Ciak

Indonesian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Sydney CBD

Bringing the exciting tastes of Medan to Sydney, head to Medan Ciak on Sussex Street in the CBD for Indonesian fare with flair. Settle into warm and inviting surrounds of blond wood, a colourful wa...
Mr Wong

Mr Wong

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Escape the chaotic CBD and venture to Rockpool Bar & Grill in the 1936 Emil Sodersteen American style art-deco skyscraper and be awed by the towering ceilings & marble columns. The pairing of the t...
Pappy's Bar

Pappy's Bar

American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Taco TuesdayCome Join UsJoin us for Taco Tuesday and chow down on $15 taco boards, best enjoyed with a Margarita. To book your table, call (02) 8054 3754.
The Restaurant Pendolino

The Restaurant Pendolino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Forget the shopping, because Pendolino offers an escape from the CBD to gastronomic adventures, conveniently located at the Strand Arcade. The rustic looking décor is understated but with an Italia...
Esteban

Esteban

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Neil Perry is the founder of Spice Temple located in the sub basement of the Art Deco Mutual Building. Tall, dark and mysterious…sound familiar? Probably not, because this unique venue showcases re...
Restaurant Hubert

Restaurant Hubert

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award