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Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
The Magic Returns Once Upon a Time In a world that feels a little heavy, we’re bringing back the magic — a menu designed to transport you somewhere lighter, more playful… somewhere familiar. This is the menu our guests never forg...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Discerning Sydney diners find a place where creativity is king, culinary inspiration flows, ideas are born and fresh ingredients are transformed at Atelier by Sofitel on Darling Drive. This elegant...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
BTWN HOURSTuesday to Sunday 5-6PMUnwind at BTWN Bar with BTWN Hours, running Monday to Saturday from 5 pm to 6 pm. Enjoy special offers on selected beverages paired with bite-sized shared snacks – the perfect pre-dinner indulgence...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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 ...
World of Chocolate Day DinnerOne Night Only5 course menu with matching wines from R. Paulazzo Wines and McWilliam's Wines
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...
Rovollo

Rovollo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Autumn MenuOur seasonal menuAs the season shifts, so does the menu. Rovollo's autumn offering moves toward richer, more considered cooking - new pastas, carefully sourced proteins and dishes that reflect the depth and warmth ...
Sydney CBD's best kept secretYour table is waiting!Tucked within in a vintage three-story terrace at 48 Erskine St. Pappy's bar is Perfect for dates, work friends, or catch up dinner and drinks. serving American-influenced burgers with Wagyu beef p...
Oysters, Skewers & Charcuterie DelightsLate-Night DiningAt Employees Only Sydney, we serve refined share-style plates designed to pair perfectly with our handcrafted cocktails. Our casual dining menu features dishes like Sydney Rock oysters with hibiscu...
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...
'Cigar bar' Happy Hour - Tuesday - Friday from 16.00 - 18.00'Cigar Bar' Happy HourJoin us at Kid Kyoto for rebellious Happy Hours, Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm! enjoy a ‘Cigar’, Sip on our Yama Yama cocktails, Japanese beers, and wine while soaking in the electric izakaya...
OYSTER HOUR$3.5 OYSTERS $3.5 Oysters Tuesday to saturday 5 to 6:30pm
Mordeo Sydney

Mordeo Sydney

European   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Sydney CBD

Three generations of chefs, providers and restaurateurs have shaped the story that becomes Mordeo — a Southern European bistro and bar in the heart of Sydney's Martin Place precinct where family he...
Bottomless pasta Thursday's$69 PP - Every Thursday!Join us for Zaffi's Pasta Thursdays starting - Thursday 04 June 2026, a 1.5-hour bottomless feast of house-made pasta, Middle Eastern flavour, and free-flowing drinks in the CBD. Enjoy our chef-sel...
Hidden along Curtin Place in Sydney, KODA is where fire, flavour and nightlife collide. This high-energy cocktail bar and traditional robata grill brings Japanese technique to life with a playful, ...
Tapavino

Tapavino

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

On Bulletin Place in Sydney, tucked into a cobblestoned laneway near Circular Quay, Tapavino is a lively homage to the great tapas and wine bars of Spain. Set within a character-filled heritage bui...
Located on York Street in Sydney, Fairmont Restaurant offers a polished lunch destination in the heart of the CBD, located within the historic Occidental Hotel. Ideal for client meetings, long powe...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 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...