The International, Martin Place
Rising up between Harry Seidler’s “modernist mushroom’ and the iconic tower within his heritage-listed MLC Centre, The International is not just a restaurant, its a culinary destiantion.
The Wine Bar: comprises of three unique spaces, a piazza-style courtyard for all-day-dining and drinks, a 4-seat wine bar overlooking the kitchen and pizza oven, and a luxe 60-seat dining room.
The Grill: Filled with mid-century furniture this opulent indoor outdoor dining room. From the finest grade produce and culinary techniques guided by Joel Bickford the menu is enhanced by wood fired and charcoal grills with a strong focus on provenance and seasonality along with icy Martini’s and champagne paired with freshest seafood.
The Panorama Bar: located on the top level of The International, with a snack and small plates menu by culinary director Joel Bickford and executive chef Danny Corbett.
Eleven Barrack Dining
Eleven Barrack, a luxe seafood and steak bar and grill by The Bentley boys. Housed in the historic ‘Barrack Street Bank’ building, perfect spot for long lunches and elegant dinners in the main dining room to casual catch-ups at the bar and leisurely outdoor dining.
This seafood and steak grill takes its cues from the grand dining rooms of New York and Paris, blending refined tradition with a bold, contemporary flair with a menu reflects this duality, offering a selection of premium wood-fired seafood and meats, alongside pasta, salads, and thoughtfully crafted dishes that celebrate the finest local produce. Private dining room seating up to 18 guests.
Alfie’ Bar and Steakhouse, 4 – 6 Bligh St
An effortlessly cool city haunt that flips the steakhouse bar and restaurant model on his head. The dining time is fast (90 mins), the sounds are dapper and the meat is prepared in your gaze alongside a red glow thrown from the dry age. Alfie’s reinvents the idea of the steakhouse as a place of opulence and excess with a stripped back, irreverent and rule breaking cocktail bar and restaurant inspired by the underbelly of East London. The energy of the venue is explosive, the art is bold, the sounds are edgy and the dining time is fast, just over one hour.
The dining room is at the rear of the venue, a space that is a theatre.
Neptune’s Grotto, Young & Bridge St
Located underneath Clam Bar the diner is said to be ‘a love letter to the quiet luxury of northern Italian cooking and hospitality’. Featuring handmade pasta feature heavily on chefs Mikey Clift and Dan Pepperell’s menu, alongside creative updates on classics like cotoletta alla panna.
Delta Rue & Tilda, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Delta Rue: a unique dining spot that celebrates Vietnamese – French cuisine that promise unique freshness. From the captivating ambience to the lively flavours, Delta Rue invites you to an experience that captures the essence of both cultures.
Tilda: is an effortlessly elegant restaurant featuring seasonal produce led menu cooked over charcoal, sustainable and focus from land and sea that celebrates the finest Australian produce from small-scale dedicated producers.
Prefecture 48, 230 Sussex Street
Home to six dedicated experiences – including four dining restaurants, a patisserie and a whisky & cocktail bar.
Robata, Ground Floor: capturing the animated spirit of the Tokyo streets with the rich tradition of charcoal cooking. Indulge in the smoky flavours of expertly grilled ingredients, from succulent meats to fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce. The lively, communal setting invites you to enjoy a unique dining experience that celebrates both tradition and innovation. Every visit promises a taste of something special, where the art of robata grilling creates unforgettable moment. Exclusive use seating for up to 45 guests | standing reception for up to 36 guests.
Garaku, Level 1: contemporary Kaiseki With up-close seating at the exclusive 16-seater Chef’s table, intimate table seating, or private dining options, each course presents an artisanal interpretation of the four seasons, blending classic Kaiseki principles with contemporary culinary innovation for a truly unforgettable experience. Exclusive use seating up to 38 guests | bar counter for 18 guests | PDR for up to 8 guests | standing reception for up to 60 guests
Five, Level 2: modern European cuisine guided by Japanese finesse, expressed through the five core elements — taste, colour, cooking, moderation and the senses. This guiding philosophy shapes the seasonal tasting menu with an experimental and progressive approach. Relax and soak up the experience in a wabi-sabi inspired setting, where the ambience enhances the discovery of each carefully interpreted element on the plate. Exclusive use seating for up to 40 guests | standing reception for up to 65 guests.
Omakase, Level 2: Each luxurious delicacy is prepared with comprehensive knowledge of the essence behind the best selection of seasonal ingredients and transformed into its optimum form. Set within an exclusive 8-seater counter, this private experience offers a personal journey through the finest expressions of omakase while paying homage to its predecessors in Ginza, Tokyo.
Brasserie 1930, Capella Hotel, 2/4 Farrer Place
A classic experience reimagined with leather banquettes, marble tiles and glorious floral displays. Diners will discover an award-winning dining experience that offers modern takes on brasserie classics and an extensive wine list, served in a casual yet dynamic inner-city atmosphere.
La Riveria, 170 Phillip St
La Riviera is an all-day brasserie style in a sophisticated format, more casual Italian upfront and French influence on the mezzanine. It’s an easy glamour that caters to every event from the classic corporate breakfast to a low key lunch, an intimate dinner for two or 20, a quick thin crust pizza before the theatre or an entire whole mezzanine private party.
Golden Century, Level 3 Crown Sydney
Welcome back to the golden age of Golden Century. This beloved Sydney dining institution has returned to Sydney with the Wong family reopening on level 3 of Crown Sydney. The menu pays homage to the original with a 10m long live seafood tanks, and a menu brimming with Golden Century’s signature dishes of live seafood from the tanks including XO pippies, live lobster cooked two ways, and abalone steamboat. Enjoy other signature classics including peking duck, salt and pepper squid, and a yum cha lunch offering showcasing over 80 dishes.
Curved plum chairs, luxurious banquette seating, Murano glass lighting and a hand-painted sea scape mural by Sydney artist Genevieve Felix-Reynolds. Beneath sky-high ceilings. A timeless setting and a new CBD classic.
Olympus, Wunderlich Lane, 2 Baptist St, Redfern
Bought to life by the same team behind The Apollo and Cho Cho San is a Greek restaurant bringing fresh, coastal flavours and lively spirit of Greece within the new Wunderlich Lane precinct. The taverna you dream of finding at the heart of any bustling village. Communal, plentiful and full of life with a touch of theatre. Upbeat polished service meets authentic and modern craft beneath the giant neon bougainvillea replicating the laid back charm of the Greek Islands.
Island Radio, Crn Cleveland & Baptist St, Redfern
Housed with the new Wunderlich Lane precinct Radio Island is a vibrant mix of Southeast Asian flavours, lively beats, and laid-back vibes in Redfern. Chef Andy Wirya’s menu brings you the hidden gems of Southeast Asia. Sate, skewers, curries—each dish is crafted with care and full of flavours that leave a lasting impression. Whether it’s a quick lunch or a relaxed evening, there’s always something to enjoy—from bold dishes to colourful cocktails.
Lottie: a contemporary Mexican restaurant and Mezcaleria found atop The Eve Hotel’s lush rooftop. With a clever retractable glass ceiling designed to let the sun in, or keep the weather out. Each dish tells a story of vibrant flavours and fresh ingredients, handmade torillas crafted daily, ceviche that sings of the sea and a blend of mexican tradition with fresh Australian produce. The restaurant can seat up to 20 guests for semi private dining fun.
Saint Peter, 161 Underwood St, Paddington
Sitting in Paddington’s aptly named, heritage-listed Grand National Hotel, the restaurant features a menu of lesser-known seafood cuts and a scale-to-tail approach that sees more than just fillets heroed on the menu through seafood charcuterie, snacks and even desserts. In and around the creative take on seafood, you’ll taste the best of Australian produce, including several Australian natives. The scaled-up Saint Peter is split into distinct areas: a front bar with a nostalgic à la carte menu, a private dining room and the restaurant proper. Exclusive use of the restaurant for up to 40 guests | PDR seats up to 14 guests with a private entrance on Elizabeth St | a small semi-circular marble chef’s table gives five diners a front-row seat to the theatre and a 10-course tasting menu.
Song Bird, 24 Bay St, Double Bay
Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set across three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960s masterpiece Gaden House, designed by architect Neville Gruzman, the interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance. Song Bird offers an upscale culinary experience that blends the bold Chinese flavours with chef Neil Perry’s signature modern Australian influence. Song Bird’s expansive menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Neil’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions and commitment to cooking with fresh, locally sourced premium-quality produce. Offering private dining or cocktail style events from 30 to 100 guests.
Margaret Restaurant, Double Bay
Every restaurant seems to be “produce-driven” these days, but Neil Perry’s Double Bay flagship delivers on the promise with conviction. From the hand-picked blue swimmer crab with bright shreds of green papaya and sweet pork belly to carefully diced tuna tartare slicked in punchy gochujang. Here, it’s all about the combination of show-stopping ingredients and pan-Asian flavours. The room exudes a cool elegance that speaks to intergenerational good times, and exacting wine service hits the mark regardless of whether you’re keeping it low-key or pushing the boat right out over big-ticket Burgundy. Margaret’s magic lies in the synthesis of all these elements and in Perry’s sustained relevance.
Margaret offers exclusive venue hire and has semi-private dining for up to 18 guests in the main dining room and private events in Next Door and Baker Bleu for up to 10 guests.
