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Sydney CBD Restaurants With Fully Licensed

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Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday 27 November 2025Join 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...
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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
New Winter MenuAvailable nowWith a twist on his signature duck and a showcase of rich winter produce Executive Chef Sam Moore and the team from Atelier by Sofitel have launched their 2025 Winter menu for 2025.
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Old Blighty returns to NELGreat British MenuThe knits are out, the days are short, winter is here! Come and get cosy in our bunker this winter and enjoy some warmers like a Chicken Tikka Masala, Scallop Kedgeree, Hotpot & Apple Crumble all ...
Host Your Next Event at MargotEnquire Today!Looking for an intimate and stylish event space in the heart of the city? Margot offers a private dining room for up to 14 guests, perfect for birthdays, corporate lunches, or festive celebrations....
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
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

Omakase Evening $295 ppLimited Dates & Seats 18 individual courses, learn about Toko history and cooking techniques, matching sake pairing available $75 pp. Click on more info to book:
Pappy's Bar

Pappy's Bar

American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

WINGSDAY$1 Buffalo Wings Get fired up every Wednesday with our $1 buffalo wings available all day long! Perfectly crispy, saucy and seriously addictive - grab a cold drink and dig in. Click on more info to reserve your tab...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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 ...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Birdie Bar & Brasserie

Birdie Bar & Brasserie

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Trim, sip & feast this Father’s Day with stylish service, fine dining, and pampering at Birdie Bar & Brasserie & The Barberhood.Dine, Drink & Pamper DadThis Father's Day, treat Dad to more than just a meal at Birdie Bar and Brasserie from September 6th to 7th. Join us for "Trim, Sip & Feast," where he'll enjoy a Chivas cocktail, a delectable three...
Mee So

Mee So

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Sydney CBD

Father’s Day, Mee So StyleBig flavour. Bold drinks.This Father’s Day, ditch the parmy for a feast at Mee So Sydney. Sat 6 & Sun 7 Sept, 1–4pm, Dad tucks into Korean-Japanese share plates, melt-in-your-mouth braised beef short rib and cloud-like che...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Larry Emdur Whisky Launch21 Aug - One Night Only!Join us for an exclusive evening where celebrity charm meets culinary elegance. We’re proud to host the official launch of The Ben Buckler — the premium Australian whisky by beloved television pers...
Machiavelli Restaurant

Machiavelli Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
Truffle Season at MachiavelliThis AugustCelebrate truffle season with Machiavelli’s limited-time Truffle Menu, available this July. Highlights include tagliatelle al tartufo, seared capesante, and our decadent Truffle Profiteroles—classi...
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...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Sydney CBD

Tucked neatly on the second floor at the northern end of the Queen Victoria Building, Yama on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, is where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, an extensive range of te...
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 ...
Alpha Dining

Alpha Dining

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Father's Day at AlphaOpen for Father's Day!
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...
Mr Wong

Mr Wong

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 AM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award