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1. MAIZ Mexican
4.8
Exceptional(121)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Newtown
Booked 9 times today
Maíz is the word for corn in Spanish which is the backbone of the Mexican food scene. Maíz Mexican Food is a food and beverage concept that celebrates and integrates a wide range of corn preparations that most Mexican restaurants aren’t offering at the moment. Our menu draws on the bold and fresh flavours of Mexico, our traditions and culture to bring you a unique dining experience.
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2. Burgers & Grills
new
5.0
Exceptional(8)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Newtown
Specialized Char Grills Restaurant in the Heart of Newtown!Experience a diverse menu featuring expertly grilled steak, fresh seafood, and delicious vegetarian and vegan options. Our full bar offers an impressive selection of house wines and a variety of bottled beers, perfect for pairing with your meal.Savour a fusion of flavours with dishes inspired by Asian, Middle Eastern, American, and European cuisines from an open kitchen. Enjoy premium burgers and tasty tacos. Our beverages include refreshing tap beers, crafted cocktails, and mocktails.With inviting indoor and outdoor seating, our restaurant is the perfect venue for celebrations and gatherings. We also offer catering services and functions and a set menu to make your events special. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality food and beverages at the best prices, with ongoing offers and specials to delight.Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where great ambience meets outstanding service!
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3. Belly Bao
4.7
Exceptional(340)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Newtown
Booked 20 times today
Belly Bao is a located ion King Street, Newtown - Sydney's cultural hub. Sydney's first dedicated home of Bao, we specialise in hand made Bao creativity. It's important to us that you enjoy our love for food paired with great drinks and friendly service in our fun, casual restaurant that offers a hint of old Chinese restaurant nostalgia.Taking from the traditional chinese pork bun (pork bao), we pride ourselves on our hand made bao, and introducing our asian heritage to our Australian home.We hope you enjoy our love for Bao as much as we do.
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4. Mina Maria
4.7
Exceptional(21)
Price: Moderate
• Vegan • Newtown
Booked 2 times today
We believe that 100% plant-based should equal 100% flavour and fun, which is why we set about serving up Sydney's most flavourful plant-based bites, inspired by European signatures.We're proud to sit alongside some of Newtown's best vegan and vegetarian restaurants, changing the flavour game for Sydney's plant-based restaurant scene. Our signature souvlaki dishes feature proteins made from wheat, soy, and mushroom marinated for 60-hours, delivering that irresistible "meaty" flavour you've been craving. 100% Yia Yia approved!This is not your typical plant-based fare. Our menu is packed with mouth-watering flavour. Expect satiating sauces, robust herbal notes and bold accents all beautifully presented by our incredible team in our cosy and comfortable venue, with a dash of pink neon for good measure!
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5. Newtown Hotel
4.4
Awesome(52)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Newtown
Booked 6 times today
Located on Newtown’s vibrant King Street, The Newtown Hotel is one of the area’s most iconic venues and has hosted parties, served up quality food and poured ice-cold drinks since 1887. The Newtown Hotel is a snapshot into the rich and vibrant history and culture that is Newtown.
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6. Neptune's Grotto
4.9
Exceptional(108)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 66 times today
The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.
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7. Pellegrino 2000
4.7
Exceptional(1066)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 59 times today
A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.
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8. The Potting Shed
4.4
Awesome(3872)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 171 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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9. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
4.2
Awesome(2830)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Alexandria
Booked 245 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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10. Song Bird
4.4
Awesome(272)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Double Bay
Booked 25 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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