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Sydney CBD Restaurants With Air Conditioning

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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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the Festive Season with Sofitel Lunch and Dinner optionsGather your loved ones and indulge in the joy of holidays with our Festive Lunch Buffet or our thoughtfully curated Christmas Day Dinner. Whether you’re bringing the whole family or planning a cosy...
"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...
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 ...
A Taste of Le Petit Flot$69Indulge in a two-course dining experience paired with a glass of wine for $69. Classic flavours, local produce, and French-inspired charm in every bite.
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 ...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

THE BTWN CHRISTMAS TABLE25th December Celebrate Christmas at BTWN with a festive dining experience starting with Champagne and an immersive seafood Cold/Raw Pod. Enjoy iconic mains like steak and turkey with seasonal sides, followed by...
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...
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Happy Hour 3:30 - 5:30$2 OYSTERS & $10 DRINKS3:30 - 5:30 EVERY MONDAY TO FRIDAY! Classic Margarita | Limoncello Spritz | Heineken Pint | House Chardonnay | Rosé | Pinot Noir | Bandini Prosecco
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

New Year’s Eve 2025 at Manjits Wharf, Sydney HarbourOnce in a Lifetime!Celebrate NYE 2025 at Manjits Wharf, Darling Harbour. Choose family dining or a DJ party with indoor fireworks, banquet menu & waterfront views. Click on more info to book:
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Nori-dasu Tasting$125 per personExperience the Nori-dasu Tasting Menu at Toko, a curated selection of signature Japanese dishes designed for sharing. Indulge in a journey of flavour featuring wagyu nigiri, kingfish sashimi with t...
With a custom-built open Basque grill at the heart of the kitchen, Margot Osteria on Barrack Street in the middle of Sydney’s CBD offers a modern twist on classic grilling techniques, delivering an...
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...
Pappy's Bar

Pappy's Bar

American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Got A Function Coming Up?Enquire Today!We offer private and semi-private functions from 15 pax to 105 pax. With three beautiful function spaces suitable for any event, delicious canapes and packages available Pappy’s Bar is no doubt the...
Mr Wong

Mr Wong

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
World Renowned Mud Crabs At Harry’sDiscover Crab PerfectionFor over half a century, Harry’s has been synonymous with exceptional mud crab dishes, showcasing the best of global flavours. From the fiery Singapore Chilli Crab to aromatic Garlic Butter and bol...
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...
Perfect for a business or long leisurely lunch.