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1. The Grounds of the City
4.3
Awesome(3644)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 84 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. Zushi - Barangaroo
4.7
Exceptional(1600)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Barangaroo
Booked 70 times today
At the edge of the CBD, in the spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct where an old container terminal once stood, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Established in 2016, the newest addition to the Zushi restaurant empire is in Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground. Zushi Barangaroo is both stylish and comfortable, capturing the relaxed style of a typical Japanese bar or izakaya designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, and Japanese sake and whisky.Zushi prides itself on using only carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible and most of the menu is gluten-free. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving delectable sushi, sashimi and share plates. And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.
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3. love.fish - Barangaroo
4.5
Awesome(1848)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Barangaroo
Booked 28 times today
How many restaurants offer premium Australian seafood and waterfront dining at an everyday price point? love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in harbour-side Sydney. Now in its thirteenth year, the love.fish Barangaroo restaurant takes Sydney seafood and our founders passion for authentic, accessible seafood dining to the next level. With a 17 metre harbour frontage and 175 seats, we offer a wider selection of Australia’s best locally-sourced oysters, raw fish, whole fish, platters, and crustaceans. All in a world-class waterfront location with the soul and values of a family owned restaurant. Our Barangaroo restaurant offers the provenance and quality of Australian seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting. We’re all about sustainable, local seafood that doesn’t cost the earth, because it doesn’t need to!
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4. The Potting Shed
4.4
Awesome(3860)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 72 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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5. Song Bird
4.4
Awesome(258)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Double Bay
Booked 32 times today
Song Bird is open 7 nights. Lunch Friday to Sunday. Song Bird by chef Neil Perry AM offers a superlative culinary experience that blends the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the warmth and fragrance of traditional Chinese cooking. Reflecting Perry’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions, Song Bird’s menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Perry’s commitment to cooking with fresh, locally-sourced premium produce.Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set over three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960’s masterpiece ‘Gaden House’, designed by architect the late Neville Gruzman, Song Bird's interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance with a subtle nod to Chinese sensibilities. Neil Perry AM is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. He has been the Food, Beverage & Service Director at QANTAS for 25+years, creating one of the best dining experiences in the sky.
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6. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
4.2
Awesome(2814)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Alexandria
Booked 93 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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7. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo
4.5
Awesome(1336)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Barangaroo
Booked 19 times today
BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo is a hot spot due to its exceptional food and service. Reviews consistently highlight the 'fabulous dining experience' with 'consistently excellent food every time' and 'fantastic service.' The restaurant's ambience is also praised as 'outstanding' and 'charming.' The location by the waterfront adds to the appeal. The variety of over 300 Spanish wines and 80 Sherries is also a unique feature.
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8. Tapavino - Circular Quay
4.6
Exceptional(293)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Circular Quay
Booked 25 times today
Tapavino in Sydney CBD is a hot spot for its unique celebration of Sherry, Wine, Tapas, & Friends. It's praised for its 'fabulous food' and 'very attentive service', with a 'great location' close to Circular Quay. The ambience is described as 'good' and the staff 'friendly and efficient'. It's also known for its 'excellent food and service', 'quality and flavour' and 'diverse wine collection'. Reviews highly recommend it for its 'amazing service' and 'quality food'.
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9. Babylon RESTAURANT
4.3
Awesome(1105)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Sydney CBD
Booked 13 times today
Table reservations are only accepted for the restaurant, not the rooftop. A set menu applies to groups of 8 or more. If you have a party of 8+, please make an enquiry at bookings@babylonrooftop.com.au. A customary 10% gratuity fee for groups of 8+ applies in the restaurant. The Rooftop is our bar area and is available on a walk-in basis for groups of 1 – 14. We do not accept online bookings for this area. A full a la carte bar menu is available to order all day. Groups of 15+ must enquire at bookings@babylonrooftop.com.au. Minimum spends apply. Please note, if you book the restaurant, and on arrival decide to move to the rooftop, a cancellation fee of $50pp will apply. Please view the restaurant and bar menus on our website as they differ.On public holidays a 15% surcharge applies. On Sundays a 10% surcharge applies. We hope to host you soon!
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10. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1503)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 21 times today
Squires Waterfront Restaurant is THE spot for a night out, a special occasion, or a casual hang with mates. Our share style menus marry unique modern Australian flavours, with inspiration from the legend himself, James Squire. Nestled on the Sydney Harbour, the waterfront views certainly enhance the ambiance of Squire's Waterfront Restaurant. Please note all of our Restaurant menus are now share style.Bookings are available for the Restaurant. If you have 8 or more guests, a set menu and 10% gratuity apply. For non-exclusive parties of 8+ please enquire through our website. for our Brewhouse and Forecourt areas please contact our events team on 8014 5663 10% surcharge applies on Sundays. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.All Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent at all times across the whole venue.
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