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1. The Grounds of the City
4.2
Awesome(3738)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 91 times today
The Grounds of the City, the second outpost from the team behind The Grounds of Alexandria, is bringing soul back to the CBD with old-school service and charm. Located in the heart of the CBD and bustling with activity, The Grounds of the City is tailor-made for a marvellous time; no matter the occasion. Start your day right as our baristas expertly serve up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees, or end it in the best possible way and cosy in with our selection of cocktails and a dinner menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our tea lady roaming the room with a trolley adorned with fresh coffee, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes.
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2. Goryon San
4.5
Awesome(542)
$$$$
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 26 times today
We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney. The brand "Goryon San" is from Japan. We serve Japanese yakitori, Ramen, Sake and also beer, wine.
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3. Saint Peter
4.9
Exceptional(216)
$$$$
• Fish • Paddington
Booked 56 times today
Our mission is to showcase Australian sustainably sourced seafood, prepare it expertly and serve it simply.We work closely with fisherman around Australia to source only the best seafood. All of our fish is purchased whole and processed in our custom designed Fish Butchery just down the road from the restaurant. Some species of fish are dry aged in our custom designed cool rooms, allowing us to intensify and clarify the flavour of certain species as well as achieve maximum skin crispness.Our sustainable approach and appreciation of Australian fish is displayed by our use of the whole fish, including offal where appropriate.Our attention to detail in all things fish, flows down into everything we do; from our vegetable preparations, our exquisite desserts, and our wine list.
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4. Zushi - Barangaroo
4.7
Exceptional(1802)
$$$$
• Japanese • Barangaroo
Booked 75 times today
At the edge of Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Zushi is both stylish and comfortable, designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. Zushi prides itself on using carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, sake and whisky. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving our delectable signature rolls, sashimi and share plates.And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.
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5. Ester
4.8
Exceptional(152)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Chippendale
Booked 22 times today
Ester is a restaurant powered by fire in a pared back, industrially inspired room in Sydney's Chippendale. Head chef Mat Lindsay's produce led approach to food - with an emphasis on native ingredients - is paired with a thoughtful wine list of natural wines from Australia and around the world.
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6. Poly
4.8
Exceptional(236)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Darlinghurst
Booked 20 times today
Poly is a wine bar by Mat Lindsay and the team from Ester. We take reservations but always save space for walk-ins. If you cant find a reservation online please give us a call or walk in!Bookings are online only, please use the widget to check availability.
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7. Balcon by Tapavino
4.6
Exceptional(195)
$$$$
• Spanish • Sydney CBD
Booked 18 times today
Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.
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8. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
4.3
Awesome(3193)
$$$$
• Café • Alexandria
Booked 109 times today
The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.
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9. The Dining Room & Terrace at Shell House
4.5
Awesome(24)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 18 times today
The Dining Room is classic in theory, yet modern and forward-thinking in practice.It is elegant, grand, and approachable at the same time.The menu by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, focuses on carefully sourced produce, presenting simple, refined dishes that are infused with Australian provenance yet bear the mark of the Mediterranean way of life.“This Dining Room holds a very special place for me as I hope it will for many others – it’s the beating heart of Shell House.”– Brett Robinson“Two Hats” – Good Food Awards 2023, 2024“Wine List of the Year” – Good Food Awards 2023
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10. The Apprentice - TAFE NSW
4.7
Exceptional(315)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Ultimo
Booked 1 time today
The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney is a TAFE NSW licensed training restaurant. We are Tuesday to Thursday lunch and Wednesday & Thursday dinner from until 11 June 2026.Lunch 12pm to 2pm: three courses (entrée, main & dessert) for $45 or you can select any two courses for $40. Dinner 6pm to 8:30pm: three course menu for $45. (Our prices are excluding beverages). Group beverage packages are available to pre-purchase for the whole group.Our meals are usually served Table d’hôte (alternate drop) and portions are limited.Bookings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. For group bookings of 11 people or more please contact us by phone 02 7920 0909 (9am to 4pm) or email si.theapprentice@tafensw.edu.au. Payment in advance is required for group bookings. We accept payment by EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard. We do not accept cash or split bills. There is one bill per table.Dietary requirements must be advised 24 hrs in advance.

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