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Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle
Season

Truffle Dinner

5 courses + canapes

Discover the depth and richness of truffle season with an indulgent evening at Jonah's. This specially curated experience features five courses plus canapés, with every dish designed to highlig... more
The Galley Kitchen Anchorage

The Galley Kitchen Anchorage

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Stephens

Bastille
Day

Bastille Day Dinner

$169 per person

Join us for an affair of everything French to celebrate Bastille Day on Tuesday 14th July. Delight in a glass of Veuve Clicquot and canapes on arrival, before sitting down to indulge in a délicieux... more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
3 Nov 25 -
30 Jun 26

$79pp Weekend Long Lunch

every Sat & Sun from 12pm

Settle in for our $79pp Weekend Long Lunch: a shared feast of Shaffa’s signature dishes, crafted for slow afternoons and good company. Add bottomless drinks from $37pp. Perfect for birthdays, hens,... more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
13 Apr -
30 Jun

EOFY Early Bird Offer

book by 30 June 2026.

Book your EOFY function by 30 June and enjoy*:? – Exclusive venue or private room hire: A $20pp enhancement credit to elevate your experience — from curated menu add-ons to drinks package upgrades... more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
1-30
Jun

10% OFF GIFT VOUCHERS

EOFY Season Gift.

Celebrate EOFY with something everyone enjoys — great food and shared moments. Enjoy 10% off Shaffa gift voucher. Perfect for saying thank you, celebrating milestones, or simply sharing a memorabl... more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
9-30
Jun

Archie Rose Distilling Co. x Shaffa

Limited-edition Cocktails

Celebrate World Gin & Martini Day. Featuring the rich Emerald Coast and the vibrant Shaffa Blush, crafted in collaboration with Archie Rose Distilling Co. Available for a limited time, 9–30 June. more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
9 Jun -
5 Jul

4 CULT DISHES, REVISITED. 5 YEARS OF SHAFFA.

9 June to 5 July

We invite you to join us and revisit four Shaffa favourites dishes that have shaped our journey through Levantine cuisine—With a dish spotlight rolling out each week, for a month-long birthday cele... more
Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
19 Jun 26 -
1 Apr 27

Sake vs Wine matching

Available Now $135 PP

Love sake and wine but prefer us to take the wheel? Enjoy four expertly selected sake pairings (30ml each) and three carefully chosen wines (70ml each), thoughtfully matched to complement the prog... more
Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
19 Jun 26 -
1 Apr 27

Dinner Tempura & Charcoal Omakase

Available Now $180 PP

Our 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... more
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award
13 May -
30 Jul

Let’s Do Lunch at The Cowrie

Lunch with wine included!

Join us at The Cowrie from Wednesday to Friday for “Let’s Do Lunch,” a refined midweek dining experience designed to linger over. Enjoy a two- or three-course choice menu paired with a complimentar... more
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award
13 May -
30 Aug

Test Kitchen at The Cowrie

Five courses!

Join us for Test Kitchen, held on the last Tuesday of every month, where we explore new dishes, ideas, and seasonal produce before they make it to the final menu. This is your chance to experience ... more
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
22 May -
28 Aug

$99pp 2 Course + Wine

Thursdays and Fridays

Winter dining is now even better! Enjoy 2 courses from our a la carte menu with a glass of Sommelier selected wine for $99 per person. Available on Thursdays and Fridays for lunch or dinner from no... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
3 Jul 25 -
31 Aug 26

BTWN HOURS

Tuesday to Sunday 5-6PM

Unwind 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... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
3 Jul 25 -
30 Sep 26

WRAPPED AND LOADED | $65

Every Wednesday

Get wrapped up in flavour every Wednesday at BTWN with the ultimate beef Wellington experience. Featuring 180g of Grainge Black beef tenderloin MB2+, rich mushroom and Madeira duxelles, silky parsn... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
13 Jul 25 -
30 Sep 26

SUNDAY ROAST | $58

Unlimited Yorkies

Level up your end-of-week with a roast worth dressing up for. Choose from: Rolled herb-stuffed Bangalow pork belly with apple sauce, Roasted Meredith milk-fed lamb with mint sauce, or a golden roas... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
15 Aug 25 -
31 Aug 26

TOMAHAWK TAKEOVER | $90

Tuesdays, from 6PM

1KG of grass-fed perfection and made for sharing every Tuesday. more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
1 Oct 25 -
31 Aug 26

GELATO & WINE | $22

Tuesday-Sunday from 5PM

Unexpected flavours. Unlikely pairings. We’re serving up a monthly rotation of house-made gelato, crafted by our pastry chefs and paired with wines that know how to play. It’s a little savoury, ... more
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
7 May -
31 Oct

Parmi Night | $34

Every Thursday

Crispy. Saucy. Loaded. This isn’t your local parmi. Parmi Night puts a sharp spin on a familiar favourite. Only available on Thursdays at BTWN, try the Loaded Spatchcock Parmi - Parmesan and he... more
Meribella

Meribella

Mediterranean   $$$$$

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
13 Apr -
30 Nov

Golden Hour

Between 5pm - 6pm

The Golden Hour menu presents, a handcrafted selection of Martinis and Margaritas, reimagined the Meribella way. Thoughtfully balanced, beautifully presented, and for just $19 (usually $24). more
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
11 May -
30 Jun

Bottomless Lunch Set

Lunch, Elevated

Enjoy Toei’s Bottomless Lunch Set for $89 per person, featuring a creative procession of dishes that blend Australian and Asian flavours with modern flair. From Sydney rock oyster and cured kingfis... more