Best of Sydney, Sydney

Find out the top places in Sydney, Sydney as voted by readers! Note that a variety of factors are taken into account to determine the rankings - the overall ratings being one factor.

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1

» Sydney 8.7 Sushi Hotaru

Restaurants, Japanese, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, BYO
The Galleries Victoria, 500 George St, Sydney, NSW

2

» Sydney 8.7 Balcony Bar

Restaurants, Bars, Modern Australian, Serves Dinner, Serves Late Dining
46 Erskine St, Sydney, NSW
With stylish décor and a relaxed theme, Balcony Bar is the perfect venue for intimate gatheri… more

3

» Sydney 8.5 Kable's

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, Fine Dining, Hip and Trendy
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George St, Sydney, NSW
Kable’s, the hotel’s signature restaurant, is located on level two and offers a delicious range of b… more

4

» Sydney 8.4 LYNN Shanghai Cuisine

131

Restaurants, Shanghainese, Family Dining, Good For Groups, Air Conditioning
The Castlereagh Club, 199 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW
Anthony Bourdain once said the dumplings at Din Tai Fung were the best in the world - we think ours … more

5

» Sydney 8.3 est.

222

$$$$

Restaurants, European, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Romantic and Intimate
Establishment Hotel, 252 George St, Sydney, NSW
Est. Head Chef, Peter Doyle, is widely regarded as a founding father of modern Australian cuisine. W… more

6

» Sydney 8.4 Captain Cook Cruises

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups, Romantic and Intimate
Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW
Captain Cook Cruises MV Sydney 2000 takes Sydney Harbour dining to an impressive level. Million doll… more

7

» Sydney 8.2 Sushi Rio

Restaurants, Japanese
Shop 7, 339 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW

8

» Sydney 8.1 Tetsuya's

520

$$$$

Restaurants, French, Japanese, Modern Australian, Fine Dining
529 Kent St, Sydney, NSW

9

» Sydney 8.1 Etch Restaurant

$$$

Restaurants, European, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, Citibank Dining Program
62 Bridge St, Sydney, NSW

10

» Sydney 8.1 Bambini Trust Cafe Restaurant

$$$

Cafes, European, Mediterranean, Licensed, Outdoor Dining
St James Trust Building, 185 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW

11

» Sydney 8 Becasse

207

Restaurants, Modern European, Vegetarian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups
Westfield Sydney, Cnr Pitt St Mall & Market St, Sydney, NSW

12

» Sydney 8 Bistro Papillon

Restaurants, French, Good For Groups, Air Conditioning, Bistro/Brasserie
98 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW

13

» Sydney 8 Restaurant Pendolino, The

153

Restaurants, Italian, Has Bar, Has Cafe, Licensed
The Strand Arcade, Shop 100, 412-414 George St, Sydney, NSW

14

» Sydney 8 Taste on Sussex Lane

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Has Bar, Has Cafe, Licensed
275 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW

15

» Sydney 8 Sepia Restaurant

$$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Citibank Dining Program, Degustation Menu, Has Bar
201 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW
Sepia Restaurant occupies precious space at the esteemed Darling Park precinct. The menu is modern A… more

16

» Sydney 8.1 Yukis At The Quay

$$$

Restaurants, Japanese, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Bookings, Water View
Oversea Passenger Terminal, West Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW

17

» Sydney 8 Medusa Greek Taverna

114

Restaurants, Greek, Romantic and Intimate, Has Bar, Has Cafe
Shop K1K3, 2 Market Street (Cnr of Kent and Market Sts), Sydney, NSW
Central locations - Minutes from Sydney CBD and Darling Harbour. more

18

» Sydney 8.1 King 143

$$$

Restaurants, French, Restaurant Bookings
143 King St, Sydney, NSW

19

» Sydney 8 Chophouse

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Seafood, Steak House, Good For Groups
25 Bligh Street, Sydney, NSW
Chophouse is located at 25 Bligh St Sydney.Designed as a tribute to the old New York steakhouse, Cho… more

20

» Sydney 8.1 J-Ten Japanese Restaurant

$$$

Restaurants, Japanese, Family Dining, Good For Groups, Quiet
119 York St, Sydney, NSW
The menu at J-TEN reflects chef's genius of combining traditional Japanese and modern Western influe… more

21

» Sydney 7.9 Nazimi

Restaurants, Japanese
141 York St, Sydney, NSW

22

» Sydney 7.9 Rockpool Bar and Grill

199

$$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Steak House, Fine Dining, Hip and Trendy
66 Hunter St, Sydney, NSW

23

» Sydney 7.9 Mecca Espresso

Cafes
67 King St, Sydney, NSW

24

» Sydney 7.9 Sushi-e

107

Restaurants, Japanese, Wheelchair Access, American Express
Establishment, 252 George Street, Sydney, NSW

25

» Sydney 7.9 Opera Bar

Bars, Modern Australian, Licensed, Outdoor Dining, Water View
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW

26

» Sydney 7.9 Azuma Kushiyaki

Restaurants, Japanese, Has Bar, Licensed, Serves Dinner
Regent Place Shopping, 501 George St, Sydney, NSW
Kimitaka Azuma, the man behind Azuma Kushiyaki entered the world of Japanese cuisine at a very young… more

27

» Sydney 7.9 Metropolitan Hotel

Pubs, Bistro/Brasserie, Private Room
1 Bridge Street, Sydney, NSW

28

» Sydney 7.8 Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

Pubs
19 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW
The Lord Nelson Hotel is not only Australia's oldest pub brewery producing award-winning handcrafted… more

29

» Sydney 7.8 Quarter Twenty One

$$$

Restaurants, European, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch, Serves Takeaway
Westfield Sydney, Shop 5018, Cnr Pitt St Mall and Market St, Sydney, NSW
Explore a whole new level of dining experience at the new Quarter Twenty One at Westfield Sydney. So… more

30

» Sydney 7.8 Icons Brasserie

Restaurants, International, Modern Australian, Buffet, Serves Breakfast
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay, 30 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW

31

» Sydney 7.7 Guillaume At Bennelong

196

$$$$

Restaurants, French, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Hip and Trendy
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW

32

» Sydney 7.8 Fix St James

$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Fine Dining
St James Centre, 111 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW

33

» Sydney 7.8 Ash St. Cellar

Restaurants, Portuguese, Spanish, Licensed, American Express
1 Ash Street, Sydney, NSW
A modern European-style bistro, Ash St. Cellar and wine bar is intimately tucked away behind ivy. C… more

34

» Sydney 7.7 Peace Harmony

Restaurants, Thai, Vegetarian
44 Erskine St, Sydney, NSW

35

» Sydney 7.8 25th Floor Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

$$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups, Romantic and Intimate
Bayview Boulevard Sydney, 90 William St, Sydney, NSW
Offering spectacular panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden… more

36

» Sydney 7.7 Bistro Lilly

286

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy
Observatory Tower, Shop 6, 168 Kent St, Sydney, NSW
Sydney's Finest European Style Bistro. With its informal yet stylish ambience, Bistro Lilly is perfe… more

37

» Sydney 7.7 Sakae Japanese Cuisine

Cafes, Japanese
116-120 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW

38

» Sydney 7.8 Emperor's Choice (George St)

Restaurants, Chinese, Entertainment / Music, American Express, Diners Club
261 George St, Sydney, NSW

39

» Sydney 7.7 Foyer, The

Cafes, Licensed, American Express
207 Kent St, Sydney, NSW

40

» Sydney 7.7 Prime Steak Restaurant

102

$$$

Restaurants, French, Modern Australian, Steak House, Licensed
GPO, 1 Martin Pl, Sydney, NSW
"Very cool room, the nation's best steak and utterly professional service" - Australian Go… more

41

» Sydney 7.7 Momo Brasserie

Restaurants, Cafes, American, Burger, Comfort Food
BNP Paribas Building, 65 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW
Momo Brasserie is the Upper East Side’s new destination for a relaxed dining experience. Momo Brasse… more

42

» Sydney 7.7 Chat Thai Thaitown

198

Restaurants, Thai, BYO, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
Thaitown, 20 Campbell St, Sydney, NSW
Situated in a sleek open space with exposed brick walls and wooden beams, dark and sleek lines and a… more

43

» Sydney 7.7 Hyde Park Barracks Café

Restaurants, Cafes, Modern Australian, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Bookings
Queen Square, Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW

44

» Sydney 7.7 Curry At The Rocks

$$$

Restaurants, Asian, Indian, Pakistani, Fine Dining
27 Kent St, Sydney, NSW
Sydney's finest Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Air conditioned, Licensed & BYOOur menu is … more

45

» Sydney 7.6 De Vine

$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Has Bar
32 Market St, Sydney, NSW

46

» Sydney 7.6 Scruffy Murphys

Pubs
43-49 Goulbourn Street, Sydney, NSW

47

» Sydney 7.6 Garden Court

$$$$

Restaurants, European, French, International, Modern Australian
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip St, Sydney, NSW
The Garden Court, located on Level 5, provides guests with an unprecedented dining experience in the… more

48

» Sydney 7.6 Norita Cafe & Board Games

Cafes, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, Romantic and Intimate, Cake
77 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW
Norita offers a unique board game parlour concept, serving drinks (averaging $5.50) and a separate m… more

49

» Sydney 7.6 Azuma

105

$$$

Restaurants, Japanese, Fine Dining, BYO, Child Friendly
Chifley Plaza, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney, NSW
Wonderfully fresh, conscientiously executed, beautifully presented Japanese dishes more

50

» Sydney 7.6 Hemmesphere

Bars
Establishment, 252 George Street, Sydney, NSW
Drawing inspiration from the Ottoman Empire’s sophistication, style and cocktail culture, Hemmespher… more

51

» Sydney 7.5 Bona Fides

Restaurants, Licensed, Serves Breakfast, Serves Dinner, Serves Late Dining
Next to Queen Victoria Building, 70 Druitt St, Sydney, NSW

52

» Sydney 7.5 Miso

Restaurants, Japanese, BYO, Licensed, Serves Dinner
World Square Shopping Centre, Shop 20, 644 George St, Sydney, NSW
Our new style restaurant ‘Miso’ was born on 10 March 2008, inspired by one of the key ingredients of… more

53

» Sydney 7.5 Masuya Japanese Restaurant

126

Restaurants, Japanese, Licensed, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
12-14 O'Connell St, Sydney, NSW
Masuya is situated in a heritage-listed building on O'Connell St Sydney, the birthplace of Japanese … more

54

» Sydney 7.5 Xanthi

$$$

Restaurants, Greek, Banquet, Has Bar, Serves Breakfast
Westfield Sydney, Cnr Pitt Street Mall & Market St, Sydney, NSW

55

» Sydney 7.5 Bambini Wine Room

$$$

Bars, European, Licensed, Wheelchair Access, American Express
185 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW

56

» Sydney 7.5 Felix Bistro & Bar

$$$

Bars, French, Has Bar, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
Ivy, 2 Ash St, Sydney, NSW

57

» Sydney 7.5 Charr

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Restaurant Bookings
Amora Hotel Jamison, 11 Jamison Str, Sydney, NSW
Located on Level One, Charr a real find hidden in the CBD offering amazing produce within a contempo… more

58

» Sydney 7.4 Verandah Restaurant & Wine Bar

Restaurants, European, Restaurant Bookings
Shop 55-65, Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW

59

» Sydney 7.5 Sea Bay Chinese Dumpling

Restaurants, Chinese, BYO, Serves Dinner, Serves Late Dining
372 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW

60

» Sydney 7.5 glass brasserie

225

$$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Family Dining, Fine Dining, Good for Brunch
Hilton Sydney, 488 George St, Sydney, NSW
glass brasserie is the definitive Sydney dining experience by celebrity restaurateur Luke Mangan, wi… more

61

» Sydney 7.4 Bistrode CBD

$$$

Restaurants, English, French, Modern Australian, Bistro/Brasserie
52 King St, Sydney, NSW

62

» Sydney 7.4 Star Bar

Pubs, Bistro/Brasserie, Has Bar, Has Cafe, American Express
Shop 600, George Street, Sydney, NSW

63

» Sydney 7.4 Botanic Gardens Restaurant

$$$

Restaurants, Cafes, Comfort Food, European, French
Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, NSW
The picturesque Botanic Gardens Restaurant is an enchanting venue oﬀering open-air dining in exquisi… more

64

» Sydney 7.4 Vanto

Restaurants, Italian, Licensed, Serves Breakfast, Serves Dinner
Queen Victoria Building, 455 George St, Sydney, NSW

65

» Sydney 7.4 Harbour View Restaurant

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Has Bar, Licensed, Private Room
Harbour View Hotel, 18 Lower Fort St, Sydney, NSW

66

» Sydney 7.4 Redoak Boutique Beer Cafe

Restaurants, Cafes, Modern Australian, Hip and Trendy, Has Bar
201 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW

67

» Sydney 7.4 Steel Bar & Grill

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Good For Groups, Has Bar, Licensed
60 Carrington St, Sydney, NSW
Steel Bar and Grill offers a unique dining experience within a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.… more

68

» Sydney 7.4 Sydney Madang

Restaurants, Korean, Licensed, Serves Dinner, Serves Late Dining
371A Pitt St, Sydney, NSW

69

» Sydney 7.3 Mosaic

$$$$

Restaurants, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups
The Westin Hotel, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW
Located on level 1 of The Westin Sydney, underneath the stunning glass ceiling that stretches across… more

70

» Sydney 7.4 Spice Temple

194

$$$

Restaurants, Asian, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, Romantic and Intimate
10 Bligh St, Sydney, NSW
Spice Temple is a modern Chinese restaurant, driven by a philosophy that incorporates the traditiona… more

71

» Sydney 7.3 Kabuki Shoroku

Restaurants, Japanese, Seafood, Hip and Trendy, Private Room
St Martins Tower, 202 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW

72

» Sydney 7.3 La Bodeguita del Medio

Restaurants, Bars, Beverage Bar, Cuban, Air Conditioning
125 York St, Sydney, NSW
Originally opened in Havana, Cuba at the height of the 1950s, the famous "home of the mojito&qu… more

73

» Sydney 7.3 Small Bar

Bars, Modern Australian, Licensed, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
48 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW
Small Bar is located at 48 Erskine Street in Sydney’s CBD in a heritage terrace building, located be… more

74

» Sydney 7.2 Saap Thai Restaurant

Restaurants, Thai
World Square, 378 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW

75

» Sydney 7.2 Yama

Restaurants, Japanese, Citibank Dining Program, Has Cafe, American Express
QVB, Shop 2, George St, Sydney, NSW

76

» Sydney 7.3 Australian Heritage Hotel, The

Pubs, American Express
The Rocks, 100 Cumberland St, Sydney, NSW

77

» Sydney 7.3 Musashi Dining Bar

Restaurants, Japanese, BYO, Licensed, Serves Dinner
Shop 5, 447 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW

78

» Sydney 7.2 Corn Exchange Restaurant

Restaurants, International, Seafood, Family Dining, Air Conditioning
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour, 161 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW
Home to one of Sydney’s best seafood buffets and a great á la carte selection, this popular t… more

79

» Sydney 7.2 Din Tai Fung

185

Restaurants, Chinese, Taiwanese, Yum Cha, Air Conditioning
World Square Shopping Centre, Shop 11.04, 644 George St, Sydney, NSW

80

» Sydney 7.2 Berta

Restaurants, Italian, Licensed, Serves Dinner, Serves Late Dining
17-19 Alberta St, Sydney, NSW

81

» Sydney 7.1 Verandah Bar

Bars, Modern Australian
Shop 55-65, Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW

82

» Sydney 7.1 Mazzaro

$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Romantic and Intimate, Restaurant Bookings, Wheelchair Access
Hyde Park Inn, 279 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW

83

» Sydney 7.1 Spiedo Restaurant & Bar

$$$

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Comfort Food, Italian
Westfield Sydney, Shop 6004-6005, 77 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW
Spiedo is an informal restaurant and bar on Level 6 of the new Westfield Sydney.Spiedo Restaurant &a… more

84

» Sydney 7.2 Home Thai Restaurant

Restaurants, Thai, Hip and Trendy, BYO, Serves Dinner
Shop 1-2, 299 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW
Welcome to our Home, here we are welcoming you to relax and unwind from your day to day activities. … more

85

» Sydney 7.1 Goshu Ramen Tei

Restaurants, Noodle Bar
5 York Street, Sydney, NSW

86

» Sydney 7.2 Malaya, The

265

$$$

Restaurants, Malaysian, Child Friendly, Child Friendly Highchairs, Licensed
King Street Wharf, 39 Lime St, Sydney, NSW

87

» Sydney 7.1 Wako Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants, Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Fine Dining
Number One Dixon, Shop 34, 1 Dixon Street, Sydney, NSW

88

» Sydney 7.1 Bavarian Bier Cafe

Restaurants, German - Bavarian, Has Bar, American Express
16 O'Connell St, Sydney, NSW

89

» Sydney 7.1 Malay Chinese Take Away (Hunter St)

Cafes, Asian, Chinese, Malaysian, BYO
Shop 1, 50-58 Hunter St, Sydney, NSW
Thumbs up for this humble chain that serves authentic Malaysian hawkers food more

90

» Sydney 7 Fish At The Rocks

Restaurants, Seafood, Fine Dining, Good For Groups, Bistro/Brasserie
29 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW

91

» Sydney 7.1 Slip Inn

Bars, Modern Australian, Pizza, Thai, American Express
111 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW
Stylish and multipurpose, Slip Inn is an exciting venue offering a choice of bars, a lounge, a club … more

92

» Sydney 7.1 Umi Kaiten Zushi

Restaurants, Japanese, Hip and Trendy, BYO, Child Friendly
Sydney Central, Shop 1, 477 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW

93

» Sydney 7 Takeru Japanese Cuisine

Restaurants, Japanese
Shop 10, 339 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW

94

» Sydney 7 Jamie's Italian

124

Restaurants, Italian, Serves Dinner, Serves Late Dining, Serves Lunch
107 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW
The ‘Jamie’ in Jamie’s Italian is the “Naked Chef” himself Jamie Oliver, British chef extraordinaire… more

95

» Sydney 7 Baroque | Bistro Bar Patisserie

112

$$$

Restaurants, French, Vegetarian, Fine Dining, Hip and Trendy
The Rocks, 88 George St, Sydney, NSW
Comfortably sliding into a heritage building in the historical Rocks district, newly launched Baroqu… more

96

» Sydney 7 Steersons Steakhouse @ Bridge Street

$$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Steak House, Fine Dining, Good For Groups
7 Bridge Street, Sydney, NSW
Steersons Steakhouse on Bridge Street was awarded CAAB 2009 Restaurant of the Year. This steakhouse … more

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