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Sydney CBD Restaurants With Fully Licensed

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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 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...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Eve DinnerWednesday, December 24Celebrate the onset of the 'Silly Season' with a lively Christmas Eve Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Chef de Cuisine Marco Putzolu has prepared a rich share-style menu of festive favourites compleme...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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
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...
"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:
Uncle Ming's Bar

Uncle Ming's Bar

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Located on York Street in Sydney, Uncle Ming’s Bar is a hidden basement escape inspired by the intrigue and charm of old-world Asia. Warm lighting, rich timber and moody corners create an intimate ...
Situated on Art Gallery Road in Sydney, Crafted by Matt Moran brings the renowned chef’s signature passion for fresh, seasonal Australian produce to the Art Gallery of NSW Restaurant. This thoughtf...
Margot Osteria

Margot Osteria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Sydney CBD

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...
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...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Ragazzi Wine and Pasta

Ragazzi Wine and Pasta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Kuro Bar & Dining

Kuro Bar & Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award