Eat in CBD, Sydney

Mr Wong

• ★ 4.8
• Cantonese

Mr Wong is a Cantonese restaurant at 3 Bridge Lane in Sydney that seats 240 people over two levels and serves a selection of up to 80 dishes.

Spice Temple

• ★ 4.6
• Chinese

Spice Temple serves regional Chinese dishes banquet style at 10 Bligh Street, Sydney, from the citric brightness of Jiangxi to the heat of Sichuan.

Lee Ho Fook

• ★ 4.7
• Modern Chinese

Lee Ho Fook Sydney serves modern Chinese food at the Porter House Precinct on Castlereagh Street, with Australian seafood and beef cooked over charcoal.

Aalia

• ★ 4.7
• Middle Eastern

Aalia is a two hatted Middle Eastern restaurant at 25 Martin Place in the Sydney CBD, named Gourmet Traveller’s NSW Restaurant of the Year 2023.

Grandfathers

• ★ 4.3
• Chinese

Grandfathers is a Chinese restaurant at Angel Place, Sydney, open daily from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00, closing at 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.

Loulou Bistro

• ★ 4.1
• French

Loulou Bistro at Martin Place is a French bistro and bar over two levels, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a lighter take on classic French dishes.

Ananas

• ★ 4.1
• French

Ananas is a French restaurant in the historic Argyle Stores, The Rocks, in an 1881 sandstone space, with over 40 wines by the glass and cocktails.

The Grill at The International

• ★ 4.6

The Grill at The International is at 25 Martin Place, Sydney, serving lunch Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 and dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00.

Eleven Barrack

• ★ 4.2
• Steakhouse

Eleven Barrack is a seafood and steak grill in the historic Barrack Street Bank building at 11 Barrack Street, Sydney, a 2 Hats Good Food Guide pick.

Rockpool Bar & Grill

• ★ 4.3
• Steakhouse

Rockpool Bar & Grill is a steak and seafood restaurant at 66 Hunter Street, cooking dry-aged beef on a custom woodfire grill burning Australian ironbark.

Bennelong

• ★ 4.7
• Modern Australian

Bennelong, in the Sydney Opera House, has a three-course menu in the Restaurant, a la carte at The Counter and Two Hats in the Good Food Guide 2026.

Aria

• ★ 4.1
• Modern Australian

Aria is a restaurant at 1 Macquarie Street, Sydney, led by Executive Chef Tom Gorringe, with views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Shell House Dining Room

• ★ 4.4

The Dining Room at Shell House, 37 Margaret Street, serves Australian produce with the mark of the Mediterranean, and holds Two Hats in the Good Food Awards.

Le Foote

• ★ 4.0
• Mediterranean

Le Foote is a French bistro and wine bar at 101 George Street in The Rocks, with escargot, plateau de fruits de mer, steak frites and a sunlit courtyard.

Restaurant Hubert

• ★ 4.7
• French

Order Escargot with XO butter, crispy-skinned duck l’orange or kimchi gratin.

Restaurant Hubert is a French restaurant beneath Sydney's CBD at 15 Bligh Street, serving escargot with XO butter, duck l’orange and kimchi gratin.

Nick's Seafood Restaurant

• ★ 4.0
• Seafood

Nick's Seafood Restaurant is a seafood restaurant at T.102 The Promenade, Cockle Bay Wharf, open daily for lunch and dinner and all day on Sundays.

Kid Kyoto

• ★ 4.1
• Japanese

Order The Shiitake Bao and Yama Yama from the happy hour menu.

Kid Kyoto is a rebellious izakaya at 17-19 Bridge Street turning up the heat on contemporary Japanese cuisine with in-season Australian produce.

Cabrito Coffee Traders

• ★ 4.3
• Café

Cabrito Coffee Traders is a cafe at 10-14 Bulletin Place in Sydney.

Lune Croissanterie

• ★ 4.7
• Bakery

Order Croissant aux Amandes

Lune Croissanterie's Sydney shop offers all the classic croissants and monthly specials, with coffee by ONA and hot chocolate from Hunted+Gathered.

Skittle Lane

• ★ 4.2
• Coffee roaster

Skittle Lane was founded in 2015 with its first store, a heritage listed one on King St in the CBD, and now has 5 stores and a new roastery in Brookvale.

Industry Beans

• ★ 4.0
• Coffee roaster

Industry Beans' York Street café at 38-40 York Street serves brunch classics and an expansive coffee menu seven days a week, plus fresh beans and cold brew.

Maybe Sammy

• ★ 4.8
• Cocktail bar
• $$$

Maybe Sammy is a cocktail bar at 115 Harrington Street, The Rocks, Sydney, inspired by 1960s Las Vegas and named one of the World's 50 Best Bars.

The Baxter Inn

• ★ 4.7
• Cocktail bar

The Baxter Inn is a cocktail bar at 152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney, open every night until 03:00.

Cantina OK!

• ★ 4.8
• Tequila and mezcal bar

Drink Margarita with hand-shaved ice and hand-pressed limes

Cantina OK! is a tequila and mezcal bar on Council Place, entered via a short alleyway off Clarence St, and it operates on a walk-in only basis.

Old Mates Place

• ★ 4.7
• Cocktail bar

Old Mates Place is a bar on Level 4 of 199 Clarence Street in Sydney, up the lift, taking limited reservations and always keeping room for walk-ins.

Dean & Nancy on 22

• ★ 4.7
• Hotel cocktail bar

Drink Time Machine cocktail menu

Dean & Nancy on 22 is a cocktail bar on Level 22 at 2 Hunter Street, a homage to classic hotel bars with mid-century detail and a Sydney skyline view.

The Lobo Plantation

• ★ 4.5

The Lobo is an 18+ only basement bar at 209 Clarence Street, Sydney, focused on rum and cocktails, with 250+ rums and lounge bookings for up to 8 guests.

Ramblin' Rascal Tavern

• ★ 4.6
• Dive bar

Ramblin' Rascal Tavern is a 5 Star Dive Bar in the basement at 60 Park Street, Sydney, established in 2014, with live tunes Thursday to Sunday.

The Caterpillar Club

• ★ 4.2
• Cocktail bar

The Caterpillar Club is a cocktail bar at 92 Pitt Street, Sydney, open Mon-Wed 17:00-03:00, Thu-Sat 17:00-04:00 and Sun 17:00-03:00.

Stitch Bar

• ★ 4.1
• Cocktail bar

Stitch Bar at 61 York Street is hidden behind a faux seamstress and down a grand staircase, with a back bar of American spirits and diner style food.

The Doss House

• ★ 4.3
• Heritage underground whiskey bar

The Doss House is a heritage underground whiskey bar in The Rocks, built in the 1840s, with original sandstone walls, rare fireplaces and a terrace area.

PS40

• ★ 4.6
• Cocktail bar

PS40 is a cocktail bar at 40 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000, open Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00 to 00:00.

The Glenmore Hotel

• ★ 4.1
• Rooftop hotel bar

The Glenmore Hotel at 96 Cumberland Street has been in The Rocks since 1921, with rooftop Sydney Harbour views, pub classics and a retractable roof.

The Rook

• ★ 4.0
• Rooftop bar and restaurant

The Rook is a rooftop bar and restaurant on Level 7 of 56-58 York Street, known for its inventive cocktail list, life drawing events and bar food.

Bopp & Tone

• ★ 4.3
• Restaurant and bar

Bopp & Tone is a restaurant and bar at 60 Carrington Street, Wynyard Park, cooking on a wood grill and charcoal oven, with Eastern rock lobster spaghetti.

Uncle Ming's

• ★ 4.0
• Hidden basement bar

Drink Uncle's teapots, made for sharing

Uncle Ming's is a hidden late-night basement bar at 55 York Street serving dumplings, cocktails, Japanese whisky and chaotic Chinatown energy.

Burrow Bar

• ★ 4.2
• Cocktail bar

Burrow Bar is a small boutique cocktails and spirits bar in a hidden basement at 96 Clarence Street, Sydney, nominated for NSW Bar of the Year.

The Rocks Markets

• ★ 4.2
• Market

The Rocks Markets run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Sydney's most historic precinct, with street food, artisanal chocolates, art and live music.

Good Food Events (formerly Good Food Month)

• ★ 4.6

Good Food Events, formerly Good Food Month, runs year-round chef collaborations, dinners and talks, including a Festival of Food at The Streets of Barangaroo.

Bastille Festival Sydney

• ★ 4.4

Bastille Festival Sydney is a free French festival at Circular Quay and The Rocks, held since 2013, with French food and wine and over 70 performances.

Good Food and Wine Show Sydney

• ★ 4.3

The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Edition fills ICC Sydney from 20 to 22 November 2026 with over 200 producers, cooking demonstrations, wine and gifts.

Sydney Language Solutions Korean Cooking

• ★ 4.3

Sydney Language Solutions Korean Cooking is a cooking class at Level 13, 333 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

Sake Restaurant Sushi Masterclass

• ★ 4.1

Sake Restaurant Sushi Masterclass is a cooking class at 12 Argyle Street, The Rocks NSW 2000.

Bistecca

• ★ 4.5
• Steakhouse

Bistecca is an Italian steak house and cocktail bar at 3 Dalley Street, where the meat is cut, weighed and cooked fireside over ironbark and charcoal.

Clarence & V

• ★ 4.2
• Mediterranean

Clarence & V is a Mediterranean restaurant at 2/191 Clarence Street in Sydney.

Infinity by Mark Best

• ★ 4.0

Infinity by Mark Best is a revolving restaurant inside Sydney Tower, 81 floors above the CBD, where every dish is built from Australian produce.

Grappa The Rocks

• ★ 4.1
• Italian

Grappa The Rocks is in a sandstone building at 107-109 George Street, bringing the Colosi family's handmade Italian cooking to the harbour's edge.

City Extra

• ★ 3.8
• Modern Australian
• $$

City Extra is a cafe and restaurant at Circular Quay East that never closes, a short walk from the Sydney Opera House and The Rocks, with harbour views.

Shady Pines Saloon

• ★ 4.4

Try Peanuts in the shell

Shady Pines Saloon is open 5pm to 12am Sun-Wed and 5pm to 1am Thur-Sat, with free live country music on Thursdays from 9pm and Sundays from 7pm.

Rag & Famish Hotel

• ★ 4.5
• Pub

Rag & Famish Hotel is a North Sydney pub at 199 Miller Street, established in 1860, open until 3am Wednesday to Friday, with a beer garden and sports bar.

Chinese Laundry

• ★ 4.3

Chinese Laundry is a club under Slip Inn, a pioneer of Sydney's underground electronic scene since the mid-90s, with Martin Audio sound systems in both rooms.

Ivy

• ★ 4.0

Ivy is a Merivale venue at 330 George Street in the Sydney CBD, with uccello sitting atop it as a poolside oasis taking its cues from the Italian coastline.

Zephyr Bar Sydney

• ★ 4.2

Zephyr Bar Sydney is a luxury sky bar on Level 12 of Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex Street, with signature cocktails and unrivalled harbour views.

Sky Bar at Shell House

• ★ 4.3

Sky Bar is on level 10 of Shell House at 37 Margaret Street, open Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm until late, with online bookings for up to 15.

Jacksons on George Rooftop

• ★ 4.0

Jacksons on George at 176 George Street has a Public Bar, a Bistro and a Rooftop bar by Circular Quay, with resident DJs on the Rooftop Thursday to Saturday.

Door Knock

• ★ 4.2

Door Knock is an underground cocktail and wine bar at B2 / 70 Pitt Street, Sydney, built on Euro-centric flavours, with a food menu of share plates.

Palmer & Co

• ★ 4.3

Palmer & Co is at Abercrombie Lane, Sydney.

Chuck Trailer's

• ★ 4.0

Chuck Trailer's CBD, at 36 York Street, is a two storey dive bar with grub and booze upstairs, live bands on a half-pipe stage and over 300 American whiskeys.