Best Seasonal Restaurants in Rushcutters Bay

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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BaysideBondi AreaCapital RegionEastern SuburbsInner SouthInner West

Neighborhoods

AlexandriaBalmainBarangarooBardwell ParkBondiBondi Beach

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

91 restaurants available nearby

1. Figo Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(412)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rushcutters Bay

Booked 12 times today

Casual Italian Restaurant with Friendly service and traditional food. Bar seating and dining tables with two different rooms. We are a small but vibrant place.

2. The Waratah

4.7

Exceptional(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Darlinghurst

Booked 11 times today

The Waratah is a neighbourhood friendly bar, located in the heart of Darlinghurst. Our ground floor features a friendly and easy-going public bar designed for walk-ins only. Upstairs is open for bookings, with a vibrant terrace bar complete with a stunning sun-draped rooftop and wrap-around veranda.Our focus is on cocktails and great food. The Waratah is our love letter to all that makes Australia unique: small & independent producers, local growers, native produce and a diverse and singular landscape.Welcome to The Waratah, let’s explore Australia together.

A photo of Sonora Mexican – Potts Point restaurant

3. Sonora Mexican – Potts Point

4.1

Excellent(10)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Potts Point

Sonora, located in Potts Point and owned by Roy McVeigh (Hatted, Michelin + award winning chef), is a reimagined Mexican dining experience that goes beyond traditional expectations. Rooted in a seasonal and ingredient-focused philosophy, the restaurant takes inspiration from some of the best Mexican eateries in Mexico and across the globe. McVeigh emphasizes sustainable practices, incorporating local ingredients and often-overlooked plant parts to craft innovative dishes that surprise and delight. Standout items like Barramundi collars, a Wagyu taco with chickweed, and a dessert featuring goat cheese cream illustrate Sonora's dedication to unique flavors and a thoughtful approach to modern Mexican cuisine.

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4. Buffalo Dining Club

4.4

Awesome(143)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Darlinghurst

Booked 4 times today

We revolve our dishes around the amazing Pecorino Romano cheese wheel, imported once a month, fresh from Sardinia, Italy. Other cheeses such as our much loved Buffalo Mozzarella also make an appearance on the menu as well as pasta's, prosciutto, salads and dessert.Come in and let our friendly staff guide you through a dining experience that we have lived with our whole lives.Hope to see you all soon and welcome to the Buffalo Dining Club™.

5. 10 William St

4.7

Exceptional(134)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 22 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!We are a little wine bar with food, a casual and unique place with an energy created as much by the food, wine and music as it is by the staff-customer interaction. Please note we only accept reservations are for those dining.

6. Fratelli Paradiso

4.8

Exceptional(187)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

Booked 48 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.

A photo of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar restaurant

7. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

4.4

Awesome(96)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Bondi

Booked 43 times today

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is about the ocean, the beach, the sky, it's about Sydney.With an ever evolving menu focused on modern Italian cuisine and celebrating seasonal produce, the intimate and elegant Dining Room is the beating heart of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar.Arranged to take in the famous view of Bondi by day or night, it makes an unforgettable backdrop to a menu inspired by Maurice Terzini’s Italian heritage. The menu is designed to give you a seasonally changing opportunity to sample dishes that reflect the depth of Italian cuisine, created with Australia's best produce.For reservations of up to 9 people, our Dining Room offers a Fixed Price Choice Set Menu at $130pp for 2 courses and $155pp for 3 courses.For reservations of 10 guests and above we serve a selection of Feasting Menus, don't hesitate to contact our Event Coordinator at reservations@idrb.com should you wish to enquire.

8. CATALINA

4.8

Exceptional(81)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Rose Bay North

Booked 51 times today

Catalina is an iconic harbourside restaurant, family owned and operated since 1994. It is a light airy modern space with wonderful views, floor to ceiling glass, and outdoor balcony seating. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired and features sustainable seafood from the best producers Australia-wide, and grass fed and free range meat and poultry. The wine list is one of the best wine lists in Australia, featuring over 800 wines, and receiving a 3 Goblet rating every year in the Wine List of the Year Awards. The service is welcoming, friendly, informal and yet, professional. An ideal venue for all occasions: from everyday dining, to business lunches, to celebrations, to wedding receptions and events. We look forward to seeing you soon.

9. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1048)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 61 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

10. Civico 47

4.8

Exceptional(54)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 14 times today

Civico 47 ("House Number 47") is located at the iconic 47 Windsor Street in Paddington overlooking . Chef Matteo Zamboni showcases the best of Australian produce in a menu filled with seasonal inspiration from Italy’s most famous regions (try; Beef Carpaccio, Prawn Mafalde, Mandarin Duck). Sommelier extraordinarrie Luke Collard helps you to captivate the essence of your meal with a profound wine selection. Civico has garnered a Chef's Hat & two Wine Goblet's in each year of operation but with it's casual-fine dining interior feel and style, it is perfectly suited for an intimate dinner for two, for larger catch ups or group lunches/dinners with family and friends. Civico 47, is your home away from home and we look forward to having you!

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Nic
Sydney •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A wonderful evening , the food was perfect and each course delicious. I ordered more of the entree , scallops , they melted in my mouth . I will be recommending the restaurant to friends.
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10 William StPrice: Expensive• Italian• Paddington
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4.7
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Erica
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Excellent food, wonderful service. I cannot fault our experience at The Buffalo Dining Club
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Buffalo Dining ClubPrice: Expensive• Italian• Darlinghurst
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4.4
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Katherine
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Authentic Italian. Absolutely fabulous, food, wine and service. A favourite in the Potts Point area.
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Figo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rushcutters Bay
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4.8
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Leah
New South Wales •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Loved our experience on the upstairs balcony. Food, Drinks and service all exceeded our expectations. Thank you. We will be back
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The WaratahPrice: Expensive• Australian• Darlinghurst
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4.7
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AlanVIP
Sydney •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Has changed hands in the past year but the food is just as good as ever - if not better!
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Sonora Mexican – Potts PointPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Potts Point
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4.1

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