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Sydney CBD Restaurants With Fully Licensed

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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 Sun 6:30 AM

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...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar
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 ...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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:
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Happy Hour 3:30 - 5:30$2 OYSTERS & $10 DRINKS3:30 - 5:30 EVERY TUESDAY TO FRIDAY! Classic Margarita | Limoncello Spritz | Heineken Pint | House Chardonnay | Rosé | Pinot Noir | Bandini Prosecco
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...
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.
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...
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Great food, great drinks and great company...Sydneysiders celebrate the simple things in life at Mode Kitchen & Bar on George Street in the heart of the CBD. Delivering uncomplicated, yet memorable...
The namesake of a venue in Mississippi, head to cool and intimate Pappy’s Bar on Erskine Street in Sydney’s CBD for American-style burgers, tacos and cold beer. Embracing a new era of hospitality, ...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 11:00 AM

Sydney CBD

A Journey Through Japanese FlavoursDiscover Japanese diningAt Yama, we celebrate the artistry of Japanese cuisine with dishes that balance tradition and innovation. From delicate sashimi and crisp tempura to hearty ramen and sizzling teppanyaki, every plat...
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...
Mr Wong

Mr Wong

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
Ragazzi Wine and Pasta

Ragazzi Wine and Pasta

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 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...