Sydney Restaurants

When the tummy rumbles get the better of you, you will be thankful you are in Sydney. Throughout the city are a variety of fabulous eateries, from casual cafes and takeaway outlets to more formal establishments.

There are plenty of places to taste local produce, and sample a glass of wine to complement your meal.

Situated right on the sand at Watsons Bay, the iconic Doyles has been serving local seafood for more than five generations. Try the mouthwatering a la carte menu featuring whole lobster, barramundi fillet, giant tiger prawns, freshly shucked oysters, creamy seafood chowder and tenderloin steak. Complement your meal with the perfect glass of wine or a cold beer.

 

The highly popular Renatos Italian Restaurant offers delicious authentic Italian cuisine in the vibrant atmosphere of Coogee. Choose from a wide range of Italian specialties including excellent pastas, steaks, chicken dishes and succulent fresh seafood.

Try one of the mouthwatering gourmet pizzas, or opt for the signature Spaghetti Con Gambari, a deliciously rich combination of fresh prawns, onion, chilli and garlic tossed into a tomato and cream sauce.

Situated right beside beautiful Darling Harbour, the newly refurbished Blue Fish Cafe offers first class food and service with breathtaking views of the city skyline. The menu is as cosmopolitan as the location, reflecting Northern Italian, Pacific and Asiatic flavours. It features some of the finest local produce, with fresh seafood delivered twice daily from the Sydney Fish Markets.

Dine in the chic, casual interior or in the wonderfully intimate and picturesque al fresco area. Choose from a selection of delicious, modern Australian dishes, including barbecued barramundi.

 

Located on lively King Street, the popular Arabella offers an exceptional Lebanese dining experience. Settle into the wood-panelled interior amongst Lebanese artefacts, a luxurious cushion room and fine aromas wafting from an open kitchen.

The menu features modern Lebanese cuisine, prepared using only the freshest and finest produce - even the Lebanese bread is made daily on the premises. Choose from a tantalising array of hot and cold mezza, salads, delicious grilled skewers and Mediterranean-style meat and seafood dishes. Or opt for the chef's Banquest Selection to sample a bit of everything. Enjoy live belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.

 

Located on Dee Why Beach, one of Sydney's stunning Northern Beaches, the stylish, contemporary Sea La Vie offers amazing ocean and parkland views. The chef's passion for food shows in the superbly prepared dishes, considered by locals to be among the best at Dee Why.

Enjoy a delicious selection of meat, pasta, vegetarian and seafood dishes, including the signature Seafood Taster Plate. This is a mouthwatering medley of fresh oysters, salt and pepper squid, smoked salmon, sauteed prawns and scallops wrapped in prosciutto.

With a changing specials menu, children's meals, irresistible desserts and diverse drinks list, Sea La Vie is the perfect dining location for all tastes, ages and occasions.

 

Situated more than a thousand feet above the city centre, the newly refurbished Sydney Tower Restaurant is the highest revolving restaurant in the Southern Hemisphere. Over a leisurely 70 minute revolution, the restaurant reveals a 360 degree panorama of Sydney, spanning from its spectacular harbour to the majestic Blue Mountains.

Admire the view while enjoying a world-class buffet of local and international cuisine, featuring antipasto, award winning terra rossa beef, and Asian and Mediterranean dishes. Enjoy a native Australian roast, succulent fresh seafood and irresistible desserts, or indulge in an a la carte seafood platter for you and a very lucky friend.

 

One of the world's most highly awarded restaurants, the iconic Tetsuya's is located right in the heart of Sydney. Housed in a beautiful heritage listed building, the restaurant is sophisticated and intimate, with private dining rooms and two main dining areas overlooking a Japanese garden.

Internationally acclaimed chef/owner Tetsuya Wakuda combines the finest ingredients with Japanese intricacy and French techniques to create a unique style of cuisine. The renowned set degustation menu changes frequently, and may feature a confit of ocean trout with salty konbu and fennel, twice cooked spatchcock with foie gras and gobo, wagyu beef with lime and wasabi or chocolate ganache with green tea and red beans.