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Dinner & drinks in Sydney

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Example nights

Real Sydney venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Small plates at Lokal in Surry Hills, then dinner at IIKO Mazesoba in Haymarket.

  • 01LokalSurry Hills · $$$
  • 02IIKO MazesobaHaymarket · $$
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Drinks at Woolly Bay Hotel in Woolloomooloo, then dinner at Darlo Bar in Darlinghurst.

  • 01Woolly Bay HotelWoolloomooloo · $$
  • 02Darlo BarDarlinghurst · $$
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Dinner at The Bank in Newtown (NSW), then Fat Belly Jack's Newtown.

  • 01The BankNewtown (NSW) · $$
  • 02Fat Belly Jack's NewtownNewtown (NSW) · $$
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Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Firedoor Restaurant

    Surry Hills · $$$$

    Wood-fired everything in a heritage space — beef hits you on entry, bread is exceptional, books out months ahead.

  2. 02

    Bentley Restaurant + Bar

    The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) · $$$$

    Modern Australian with native ingredients — every plate feels like a small surprise. Dim, spaced tables, sharp wine list, special-occasion material.

  3. 03

    Aria Restaurant Sydney

    The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) · $$$$

    Chef Matt Moran presents Modern Australian haute cuisine in an elegant, glass-walled dining room.

  4. 04

    Bennelong

    The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) · $$$$

    Inside the Opera House, two hats, harbour views, impeccable timing — oysters, ravioli, cocktails that taste like dessert. Special occasions live here.

  5. 05

    Bar Conte Surry Hills

    Surry Hills · $$$

    Pappardelle lamb ragù, burrata, negronis made right — intimate Italian, Chef Pasquale running the show. Date-night material.

  6. 06

    Alfredo Authentic Italian Restaurant & Underground Cocktail Bar

    The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) · $$

    Live piano, exposed brick from 1861, seafood pastas that justify the trip. Warm staff, no pretense, feels like Italy without the flight.

  7. 07

    Kipling's Garage Bar

    Turramurra · $$

    Share plates, serious wine list, industrial space that feels cozy. Dates, groups, reasons to linger.

  8. 08

    Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant

    Barangaroo · $$$

    Upmarket brasserie dining and an acclaimed wine list in a stylish hangout with quirky vine murals.

  9. 09

    Lokal

    Surry Hills · $$$

    Intimate wine bar in Surry Hills doing simple food, done really well — scallops and tacos, wine list with Portuguese stuff, feels like eating in someone's kitchen.

  10. 10

    40Res

    Surry Hills · $$$$

    Chef Josh's seasonal menu — cuttlefish, Murray cod, fennel-bee pollen doughnuts. Fine dining without the fuss, wine list to match.

  11. 11

    The Meat & Wine Co Barangaroo

    Barangaroo · $$$

    Rump eye, rib eye, skewers, truffle mac — steaks and sides done right. Wine list, attentive service, celebrations welcome.

  12. 12

    BISTECCA

    The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) · $$$

    Charred steaks, tallow bread, no phones — dark, loud, intimate. Book a month ahead or don't bother.