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A photo of Ettalong Diggers restaurant
1. Ettalong Diggers
4.5
Awesome(492)
$$$$
• Bistro • Ettalong Beach
Booked 7 times today
For classic bistro-style dining with something for everyone, this is the place! Juicy steaks from the grill, schnitzels, succulent fresh seafood, pasta, salads and kids’ meals….with beautiful views to match.Choose to dine on the sun-drenched Tallow Beach Terrace or Bistro 51.While you dine at Bistro 51, the kids can enjoy our Starfish Kids Play Zone which features an enclosed play area for younger children plus arcade games.
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2. Tapavino - Circular Quay
4.6
Exceptional(441)
$$$$
• Spanish • Circular Quay
Booked 10 times today
A celebration of Sherry, Wine, Tapas, & Friends. Influenced by the culture of sip-a-little-bit-of-this-and-eat-a-little-bit-of-that, Tapavino began in August 2012 as Australia’s first Sherry Bar in Sydney, in a little lane-way not unlike something you would find in the cobblestoned alleyways of Spain. Helped by the beautiful warm vibe that greets you as you step inside and take a seat among floor-to-ceiling wine bottles, Tapavino was named runner-up in Sydney Morning Herald's 'Best New Bar' Awards within 4-months of opening. 12-months later we were named 'Best Bar with Food'.
A photo of The Dining Room & Terrace at Shell House restaurant
3. The Dining Room & Terrace at Shell House
4.5
Awesome(23)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 4 times today
The Dining Room is classic in theory, yet modern and forward-thinking in practice.It is elegant, grand, and approachable at the same time.The menu by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, focuses on carefully sourced produce, presenting simple, refined dishes that are infused with Australian provenance yet bear the mark of the Mediterranean way of life.“This Dining Room holds a very special place for me as I hope it will for many others – it’s the beating heart of Shell House.”– Brett Robinson“Two Hats” – Good Food Awards 2023, 2024“Wine List of the Year” – Good Food Awards 2023
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4. CATALINA
4.8
Exceptional(393)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Rose Bay North
Booked 20 times today
Catalina is an iconic harbourside restaurant, family owned and operated since 1994. It is a light airy modern space with wonderful views, floor to ceiling glass, and outdoor balcony seating. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired and features sustainable seafood from the best producers Australia-wide, and grass fed and free range meat and poultry. The wine list is one of the best wine lists in Australia, featuring over 800 wines, and receiving a 3 Goblet rating every year in the Wine List of the Year Awards. The service is welcoming, friendly, informal and yet, professional. An ideal venue for all occasions: from everyday dining, to business lunches, to celebrations, to wedding receptions and events. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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5. The East Chinese Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(142)
$$$$
• Chinese • Circular Quay
Booked 12 times today
The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
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6. Balcon by Tapavino
4.6
Exceptional(195)
$$$$
• Spanish • Sydney CBD
Booked 8 times today
Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.
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7. Fratelli Paradiso
4.8
Exceptional(348)
$$$$
• Italian • Potts Point
Booked 30 times today
WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.
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8. Georges Mediterranean
4.5
Awesome(443)
$$$$
• Greek • Barangaroo
Booked 9 times today
Step into Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill, where a taste of the Med meets Sydney’s sparkling waterfront. Here, food is about connection: plates made for sharing, long conversations, and the joy of eating together.Our kitchen celebrates the Mediterranean way of life. Simple, honest cooking with the freshest local seafood, premium meats, and vibrant seasonal produce. Crispy squid fried to perfection, souvlaki fresh from the grill and the freshest Market fish. Gather around a table laden with mezze nd let the abundance, colour, and warmth of the Mediterranean transport you.
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9. The Potting Shed
4.4
Awesome(4142)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 67 times today
The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!
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10. Giuls
4.4
Awesome(108)
$$$$
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 15 times today
Giuls is your neighbourhood casual restaurant that is offering a selection of italian classics with a twist that can be complemented by a delicious cocktail or a glass of wine.

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