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Sydney CBD Restaurants With Bar

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Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
An invitation to discover Australia's native flavoursGet bookingWe're kicking off 2026 with a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients — bold, unexpected and deeply rooted in this land. Think pepperberry, bush tomato, lemon aspen, macadamia and sea...
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

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

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
NEW AUTUMN MENUFrom 12 MarchA new season arrives at BTWN, bringing the restaurant’s most expansive menu refresh since opening and reflecting how people are dining today. From chilled seafood towers to caviar-topped bar snac...
Private Dining at Strangers’ RestaurantPrivate Dining Made EasyHost your next event with us at Strangers’ Restaurant. Our private dining is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Room hire starts at $150/hr, with after-hours hire from $700/hr. Catering pac...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 ...
Door Knock

Door Knock

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Apéritif Hour for Workday Wind-DownDrinks and NibblesUnwind after work at Apéro Hour at Door Knock, a European-style apéritif hour with good drinks, bar snacks and relaxed conversation. Available Monday–Friday from 4–6pm, highlights include Veuve Cli...
Zaffi Sydney

Zaffi Sydney

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Taste the Middle East TodayFresh, Fast & FlavourfulAt Zaffi by Day in Sydney CBD, our daytime experience delivers fast, flavour-driven Lebanese and Middle Eastern inspired lunch options designed for the city’s pace. Enjoy value-packed express or bu...
Tapavino

Tapavino

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Spanish Sweet Treat PerfectionCrema CatalanaEnd your Tapavino experience with our Crema Catalana perfectly golden, crisp and caramelised on top. This classic Spanish dessert is rich, creamy and full of flavour, delivering the perfect balance...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 10:30 AM

Sydney CBD

Discover Japanese Flavours at Yama QVBOpen lunch and dinnerDiscover Yama Japanese Café Restaurant in the iconic QVB, where fresh seasonal sushi, sashimi, crispy tempura, teppan-grilled favourites and hot udon soups await in a relaxed, heritage-lined settin...
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...
Uncle Ming's Bar

Uncle Ming's Bar

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Hidden Flavors, Bold Cocktails at Uncle Ming’sFlavorful BitesStep into Uncle Ming’s Bar, Sydney CBD’s hidden gem, where our kitchen serves modern Asian bites alongside expertly crafted cocktails. From dumplings and bao to shareable snacks, every dish is desi...
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...
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...
Home-Style Indonesian Cuisine Fresh and AuthenticAt Medan Ciak, we serve authentic Medanese Indonesian dishes like Nasi Kapau, Beef Rendang, Mie Goreng, and Nasi Padang. We focus on home-style flavours, generous portions, and great value, served ...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Situated in the bustling heart of Sydney with magical views of Darling Harbour, Manjits Wharf is the latest dining sensation offering a culinary journey to reimagined Indian cuisine. Immerse yourse...
Ette Sydney

Ette Sydney

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

Sydney CBD

Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30$2 OYSTERS, $7-$12 DRINKS4:30 - 6:30 EVERY TUESDAY TO FRIDAY Classic Margarita | Limoncello Spritz | Aperol Spritz | Beers | Wines | Spirits
Margot Osteria

Margot Osteria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...