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Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Dinner Tempura & Charcoal OmakaseAvailable Now $180 PPOur omakase is built around the harmony of charcoal-grilled dishes and refined tempura, guided by seasonality, balance, and technique. Under the direction of Chef Ken, guests are taken on a 13-cour...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
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...
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...
Nel Restaurant
Keep Calm our Great British Menu is hereGet bookingbeautifully familiar yet completely unexpected. So keep calm and carry on… straight to NEL.
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Located in Sydney’s CBD just a stone’s throw from Circular Quay and the harbour, Bistro George on George Street offers a vibrant and inviting setting ideal for everything from casual catch-ups to w...
Pappy's Bar

Pappy's Bar

American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

HOTDOGS JUST HIT THE MENU AT PAPPY’S!Try us today!Pappy's Bar is serving up hot dogs done seriously well. Choose from the Classic Dog with ketchup and mustard, the American Dog loaded with shredded cheese, the Bacon Loaded Dog piled with cheese sa...
Margot Osteria

Margot Osteria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Express Lunch at Margot OsteriaFrom $35ppIn and out in 45 minutes — our Express Lunch is just $29 and available daily from 11am to 11:45am. Choose from Bannockburn chicken salad, Pasta e Fagioli, Rigatoni pomodoro or Calamari fritti, all ...
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 ...
Black Truffle Season at Mordeo Limited Time Only. Fresh Australian Black Winter Truffles have landed at Mordeo. Enjoy our seasonal Truffle Linguine with Black Truffle, Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper. Or add freshly shaved Tasmanian Blac...
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

Experience Award-Winning Japanese Dining at TokoBook your table now!For over two decades, Toko has been redefining Japanese dining in Sydney with its contemporary izakaya experience. Expect beautifully crafted sashimi, premium robata dishes, signature sushi, Japane...
Kid Kyoto

Kid Kyoto

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Unplugged + Unlimited - Our bottomless now has Margs!Our bottomless now has Margs!Enjoy 90 minutes of free flowing drinks and our 4-course 'Unplugged' tasting menu + Margaritas and a selection of our Signature Cocktails for $20
Lunch at Bar BellaccinoTry us today!We've got lunch covered! From Smoked Salmon Bagels and fresh Avocado Salads to Classic Beef Burgers, a Portuguese Chicken Burger and our famous Sambos including a Classic Reuben and Ham Pear & Pest...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
Zaffi Sydney

Zaffi Sydney

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

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...
Since 1996, Azuma on Phillip Street in Sydney's CBD has stood as one of the city's most celebrated and enduring Japanese dining destinations — a sophisticated and tranquil sanctuary where tradition...
Meet The Farmers DinnerOne Night Only 14 AugustEnjoy a five-course menu with a welcome glass of wine. Vegetarian menu also available. 18+ event, $95pp
KODA

KODA

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

Discover Refined Japanese Flavours at Koda SydneyBook now! From expertly prepared sushi and sashimi to premium grilled specialties and beautifully balanced seasonal dishes, Koda Sydney showcases modern Japanese cuisine with a focus on quality ingredients a...
Tapavino

Tapavino

Spanish   $$$$$   Open Now

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...