Sydney restaurants

A cosmopolitan community such as Sydney provides for a diverse number of restaurants. Some restaurants are not licensed and use the phrase BYO to mean bring your own wine. Some licensed restaurants will allow BYO and a small corkage charged will be made. Prices vary according to location, expect to pay more for Sydney harbour facing cafes and restaurants. Credit cards are almost universally accepted. For the tourist in the heart of the city the main dining areas are Circular Quay, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, and Chinatown. Some really fine dining is found in the restaurants of five star Sydney hotels and well positioned restaurants on Sydney Harbour. The team at Sydney eGuide have listed one or more restaurants for each cuisine type mainly in the city but some are a little way out.

Featured Sydney Restaurants

Guillaume at Bennelong
One of Australia's finest restaurants is to be found in the southern shell of the Sydney Opera House. A restaurant that has won numerous well deserved rewards. The menu is both modern Australian and French and you will find some French classics on the menu. The views, the atmosphere and the dining experience of being in one of the modern wonders of the world make for a perfect experience. The restaurant is operated by Guillaume Brahimi who originates from Paris an award winning chef who ensures that the food is outstanding. The wine list is of course equally excellent. Main run from about $38 to $52 and there are some pre theatre deals. Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney (02 9241 1999).

Bird Cow Fish
A relaxed bistro in Surry Hills that is always busy and vibrant. Bookings are not taken so do go early particularly on Friday and Saturday. Plenty of light with the ceiling to floor glass windows and polished wood floors and lots of comfortable seating make for a great atmosphere. Food is generous, simple and very satisfying, created by Chef Alex Herbert who trys to useorganic produce where possible. Mains run from $18.50 up to $35. The floor is very well managed by husband Howard Gardner and as a team they have created a very popular Sydney dining experience. Open 7 days a week but no dinners on Sunday. Shop 4 &5,Crown Street, Surry Hills (02 9380 4090).

Dinner Cruise on MV Sydney 2000
Dine in elegance and style on the spectacular Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a three course a'la carte dinner whilst passing the well-known landmarks of this city. This state-of-the-art cruise vessel features three separate dining areas, a 360 degree viewing deck and dance floor. Enjoy a luxurious dining experience whilst cruising the sparkling waters of this great city. Click on the heading to view and book.

Sydney Tower Restaurant
Situated at the top of Australia's tallest attraction, Sydney Tower Restaurants offer visitors a truly unique dining experience. Whilst enjoying the best local and international cuisine at over 300 meters above sea level, in 70 minutes you will be treated to the spectacular 360 degree panoramic views of Sydney and her superb harbor. Don't miss out - booking this once in a lifetime dining experience today! Click the heading to book.

Sydney African Restaurant
Cafe Mint
579 Crown Street, Surry Hills (02 9319 0848)

Sydney Argentinean Restaurant
Gaucho Grill
Shop1, 31 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli (02 9922 2080)

Sydney Australian Restaurant
Cafe Sydney
5th Floor, Customs House, Circular Quay (02 9251 8683)

Level Three restaurant
70 King Street, George Street, Sydney (02 9279 3030)

Rockpool
107 George Street, The Rocks (02 9252 1888)

Sydney Austrian restaurant
Una's
340 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney (02 9360 6885)

Sydney Balkan restaurant
Balkan Continental
209 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst (02 9360 4970).

Sydney Belgian restaurant
Heritage Belgian Beer Cafe
135 Harrington Street, The Rocks, Sydney (02 9241 1775)

Sydney Brazilian restaurant
Churrasco
240 Coogee Road, (02 9665 6535)

Sydney celebrity (award winning) restaurants
Aria
1 Macquarie Street, Sydney (02 9252 2555)

Catalina Rose Bay
1 Suinderland Avenue, Lyne ark, Rose Bay (02 9371 0555)

Est
252 George Street, Sydney (02 9240 3010)

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
1 Knotts Avenue, Bondi (02 9365 9000)

Marque
355 Crown Street,Surry Hills (02 9332 2255)

Quay
Overseas Passenger Terminal, George Street, The Rocks (02 9251 5600)

Tetsuya's
529 Kent Street, Sydney (0-2 9267 2900).

Sydney Chinese Restaurant
Sky Phoenix
Lovel 3, The Attic, Skygarden, 77 Castlereagh Street, Sydney (02 9223 8822).

Sea Bay
372 Pitt Street, Sydney (02 9267 4855)

Super Bowl
41 Dixon Street, Haymarket (02 9281 2462).

Sydney Czech restaurant
Prague Czech Beer restaurant
42 Kellett Street, Potts Point (02 9368 0898)

Sydney French Restaurant
Eat City
Level 1, City Hotel 349 Kent Street (02 9262 5900).

Sydney German Restaurant
Bavarian Bier Cafe
24 York Street, Sydney (02 8297 4111)

Lowenbrau Restaurant
Cnr Argyle and Playfair Streets,. The Rocks, Sydney (02 9247 7785)

Sydney Greek Restaurant
The Athenian
11 Barrack Street, Sydney (02 9262 2624)

Sydney Halal restaurant
Silk Road
8 Quay Street, Haymarket, Sydney (02 9281 9658).

Sydney Indian Restaurant
Curry Avenue
Galeries Victoria, The Basement, 500 George Street (0417 490 663)

Zaaffran
Level 2, harbourside, Darling Harbour, Sydney (02 9211 8900).

Sydney Indonesian restaurant
Jimbaran, 129 Avoca Street, Randwixk (02 9398 8555)

Sydney Italian Restaurant
Caminetto
13 Playfair Street, The Rocks, Sydney (02 9247 5787).

Coast
The Roof Terrace, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney (02 9267 6700).

Machiavelli Ristorante Italian
1234 Clarence Street, Sydney (02 9299 3748)

Seafood Japanese Restaurant
Yukis
Lovel 4, Overseas Passenger Terminal, West Circular Quay (02 9252 8600)

Sydney Korean Restaurant
Doorae
209 Clarence Street, Sydney (02 9290 1004)

Sydney Laotian restaurant
Pink Peppercorn
122 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney (02 9360 9922)

Sydney Lebanese restaurant
Hannibal
557 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills (02 9698 8288)

Sydney Malaysian Restaurant
Chintra Ria, Temple of Love
The Roof Terrace, Level 2, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour (02 9264 3211)

Temasek Restaurant 
Roxy Arcade, 71 George St ,  Parramatta   (02 9633 9926)

Sydney Mediterranean Restaurant
George's Mediterranean Bar & Grill
The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Sydney (02 9279 4445)

Sydney Mexican Restaurant
Cafe Pacific
95 Riley Street, East Sydney (02 9360 3811)

Sydney Middle Eastern Restaurant
Wildfire Restaurant 
Ground Floor, Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks (02 8273 1222)

Sydney Mauritian restaurant
Le Bukhar
55 Bay Street, Double Bay (02 9363 5510)

Sydney Mongolian Restaurant
Genghis Khan
30A Lime Street, King Street Wharf, Sydney (02 9290 1818).

Sydney Moroccan restaurant
Kazbah on Darling
379 Darling Street, Balmain (02 9555 7067)

Sydney Nepalese restaurant
Himalayan Masala
137 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst (02 9357 2296)

Sydney Oyster Restaurant
Sydney Cove Oyster Bar
1 East Circular Quay (02 9247 3937)

Sydney Seafood Restaurant
Flying Fish
Pier 21, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont (02 9518 6677)

The Pier
594 New South Head Road, Rose Bay (02 9327 6561).

Sydney Spanish Restaurant
Captain Torres
73 Liverpool Street, Sydney (02 9264 5574)

Sydney Steak Restaurant
Prime
GPO Building, Lower Ground Floor, 1 Martin Place, Sydney (02 9229 7777).

Sydney Sushi restaurant
Yoshii
115 Harrington Street, The Rocks, Sydney (02 9247 2566)

Sydney Tapa restaurant
Firefly Tapas &Wine Bar
Pier 7, 17 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay (02 9241 2031)

Sydney Thai Restaurant
Arun Thai
28 Macleay Street. Potts Point (02 9326 9132)

Thai on Lime Street
19 Lime Street, King Street Wharf, Sydney (02 9299 8999)

Sydney Turkish restaurant
Erciyes
409 Clevland Street, Surry Hills (02 9319 1309)

Sydney Vegetarian Restaurant
Bodhi in the Park
College Street, Sydney (02 9360 2523)

Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen, 367 Pitt Street , Sydney (02 9283 2828)

Govinda's Restaurant and Cinema
112 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst (02 9380 5162)

Green Palace
182 King Street, Newtown (02 9550 5234)

Sydney Vietnamese restaurant
Indochine Cafe
Shop 14, 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney (02 9233 1088)

Sydney View Restaurant
Forty One Restaurant
2 Chifley Square, Sydney (02 9221 2500).

The Summit Restaurant
Level 47, Australia Square, 264 George Street, Sydney (02 9247 9777)