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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...
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...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Bistro George x Happy HourMonday to Friday, 4-6pmJoin us at Bar George & Bistro George for Happy Hour, Monday to Friday from 4–6?pm. Enjoy small plates and snacks paired with classic cocktails, wines, and beers at special prices. Indulge in Negro...
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...
"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 ...
Another financial year done and dusted? Time to celebrate the wins.EOFY at Kid KyotoGather the team for an unforgettable EOFY lunch or dinner at Kid Kyoto — where bold Japanese flavours, premium steaks, fresh sushi, and flowing cocktails set the scene for the perfect celebration.
Margot Osteria

Margot Osteria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:00 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...
Bar Bellaccino

Bar Bellaccino

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:30 AM

Sydney CBD

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...
Toko restaurant, located on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, offers contemporary Japanese dining in a sleek, dimly lit setting featuring both a sushi bar and robata grill counter. Since relocating fr...
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...
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...
Meet The Farmers DinnerOne Night Only 14 AugustEnjoy a five-course menu with a welcome glass of wine. Vegetarian menu also available. 18+ event
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...
Orange & Canberra Wine Dinner: An Evening with Philip Shaw & Eden RoadBook your table now!Join us for an exceptional evening of cool-climate wines as Philip Shaw and Eden Road come together for a one-night-only dining experience at NSW Parliament House, Sydney. Held in the elegant Membe...
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...
Archie Exhibition + Dine PackageWhere Art Meets DiningIndulge in a shared three-course dining experience at Crafted, paired with entry to the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales — where seasonal cuisine ...