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Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday 27 November 2025Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...
Chef's Table Experience2 Guests per NightThe Shell House Dining Room’s ‘Chef’s Table Experience’ is the ultimate way to celebrate for one special party of two guests per night. Seated at the kitchen pass – the centre of gravity of the din...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
New Winter MenuAvailable nowWith a twist on his signature duck and a showcase of rich winter produce Executive Chef Sam Moore and the team from Atelier by Sofitel have launched their 2025 Winter menu for 2025.
Old Blighty returns to NELGreat British MenuThe knits are out, the days are short, winter is here! Come and get cosy in our bunker this winter and enjoy some warmers like a Chicken Tikka Masala, Scallop Kedgeree, Hotpot & Apple Crumble all ...
Host Your Next Event at MargotEnquire Today!Looking for an intimate and stylish event space in the heart of the city? Margot offers a private dining room for up to 14 guests, perfect for birthdays, corporate lunches, or festive celebrations....
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Omakase Evening $295 ppLimited Dates & Seats 18 individual courses, learn about Toko history and cooking techniques, matching sake pairing available $75 pp. Click on more info to book:
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

SUNDAY ROASTUnlimited YorkiesLevel 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 roast...
Pappy's Bar

Pappy's Bar

American   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Got A Function Coming Up?Enquire Today!We offer private and semi-private functions from 15 pax to 105 pax. With three beautiful function spaces suitable for any event, delicious canapes and packages available Pappy’s Bar is no doubt the...
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 ...
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...
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...
Birdie Bar & Brasserie

Birdie Bar & Brasserie

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Birdie’s Fast LunchBook Now!Birdie’s Fast Lunch is the perfect pit-stop to break up your day of exploration, or day of work. Head into Birdie’s cocoon, unwind in our calm and relaxing oasis in the heart of Wynyard, and treat ...
Mee So

Mee So

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Miso Happy Hour 3 pm-7 pm Daily!Mee So thirsty? Join us at Mee So for our signature Happy Hour daily from 3 pm-7 pm, where the drinks are flowing, the beats are mellow and the vibe is just right. Whether you’re unwinding after wo...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

Larry Emdur Whisky Launch21 Aug - One Night Only!Join us for an exclusive evening where celebrity charm meets culinary elegance. We’re proud to host the official launch of The Ben Buckler — the premium Australian whisky by beloved television pers...
Located in the centre of Sydney’s CBD in the Occidental Hotel, The Fairmont Restaurant on York Street is the ideal location for client meetings, long power lunches or an after-work celebration. Fin...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant, on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, takes diners on a fascinating journey through history, tracing the evolution of dining practices and food trends, along ...
Alpha Dining

Alpha Dining

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Father's Day at AlphaOpen for Father's Day!
Machiavelli Restaurant

Machiavelli Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
The Prince Private RoomEnquire Today!At Machiavelli Ristorante Italiano, we are delighted to present our new private function room, 'The Prince'. This exclusive space seats up to 30 guests. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Niccolò M...
Head where food and friends have met for more than 50 years to find flavours crafted into edible art at Harry’s Singapore Chilli Crab restaurant on Rockwall Crescent in Potts Point. This iconic Syd...