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A photo of Tapavino - Circular Quay restaurant
1. Tapavino - Circular Quay
4.6
Exceptional(299)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Circular Quay
Booked 33 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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2. Mode Kitchen & Bar
4.3
Awesome(539)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • The Rocks
Booked 6 times today
Mode Kitchen & Bar in Sydney CBD is a hot spot for its modern Australian cuisine with diverse cultural influences. Reviews rave about its delicious food, friendly staff, and inviting ambiance. The restaurant's uncomplicated menu and cozy atmosphere make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Many reviewers highly recommend it for a relaxed meal or special occasions.
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3. Scala Lane
4.6
Exceptional(39)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 12 times today
Scala Lane is a small, tucked-away Italian restaurant where authentic, honest, Italian cooking meets the energy of modern influencers. It is a place where authentic, honest Italian cooking brings people together for simple meals that celebrate quality ingredients and offer great value.
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4. Neptune Palace
4.7
Exceptional(53)
Price: Expensive
• Halal • Circular Quay
Booked 20 times today
Sydney’s Leading Malaysian & Chinese Ha’lal Fine Dining Restaurant.Our menu is very extensive, offering dishes that are hot and powerful, to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavours, or creamy coconut milk fragrances, or perhaps aromas of lemongrass and exotics herbs and spices, Neptune Palace has dishes that will tantalise your taste buds. We also serve an expansive wine list to complete your experience.
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5. The Grounds of the City
4.3
Awesome(3640)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 86 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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6. Zushi - Barangaroo
4.6
Exceptional(1609)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Barangaroo
Booked 58 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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7. love.fish - Barangaroo
4.5
Awesome(1854)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Barangaroo
Booked 40 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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8. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1505)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 12 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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9. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo
4.5
Awesome(1337)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Barangaroo
Booked 32 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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10. 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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Discover best hot spot restaurants in Sydney CBD

Discover the best dining hot spots in Sydney CBD, a hub of culinary excellence and vibrant atmospheres. Sydney City is renowned for its diverse array of restaurants that cater to every taste, whether you're looking for modern Australian cuisine, exotic Asian flavors, or the cozy charm of European bistros. These establishments are acclaimed not only for their unique menus and exceptional service but also for their strategic locations that often offer stunning views of the cityscape or intimate, stylish settings. Each restaurant in this selection stands out for its commitment to quality, from expertly crafted dishes to meticulously curated drink selections. The dining scene in Sydney CBD is characterized by its dynamic and innovative nature, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts. Whether you're planning a romantic evening, a casual meet-up with friends, or a special celebration, these hot spots in Sydney CBD promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Indulge in the flavors, soak in the ambiance, and enjoy the top-tier service that each of these favored destinations has to offer.

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