Best Dinner Places to Eat in Sydney

"Considered one of Sydney's most romantic restaurants, Hubert provides the ultimate in date night settings; think mood-lit lamps with velvet and fringe drapery. The old-world feel and sheer opulence of the interiors will set hearts aflutter. Classic bistro-style dishes go down a treat with their selection of French wines and classic cocktails."

"Hubert is a French restaurant located in the heart of downtown Sydney. At Hubert we believe that a fine restaurant is as much about the ambience, good conversation and laughter, as it is the quality of the wine and food. The space is warm, the lighting soft and the Champagne abundant."

"This beautiful restaurant is located in a modern, octagonal building on the Sydney Harbour and, thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows, features some of the city’s most stunning views of the water. The high-class menu features lunch and dinner items like slow-cooked pork belly with cultured butter, koji, sesame and pork broth. Quay restaurant is known for its divine dessert menu, and visitors will love delicacies like chocolate caramel with almond nougat and muscatels."

"The restaurant also offers breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour|© Courtesy of Quay / Credit: Nikki To. With a plethora of awards including Restaurant of the Year by The Australian Gourmet Traveller, the dishes served at Quay are forefront examples of artistic gastronomy. Experimenting with rare plants and organic ingredients, Peter Gilmore crafts his meals into stunning sculptures inspired by nature."

"World-renowned chef Peter Gilmore’s artful, imaginative interpretation of Australian cuisine, under the soaring sails of the Sydney Opera House. Why we love it: Much like a ride on the Manly Ferry or the coastal walk from Coogee to Bondi, eating inside the Opera House is a Sydney rite of passage. Both the food and the service are every bit as polished as the magnificent setting."

"Bennelong’s location inside one of the iconic shells is the perfect place for a memorable meal or celebratory drinks. The architecture shines, and glimpses of the harbour through the glass sail as your dine enhances the experience immensely. We celebrated our last wedding anniversary here, and it certainly lived up to the hype for us."

"When you think Sydney fine dining, Bennelong immediately springs to mind. Housed across three floors of the Sydney Opera House, the dining institution features the best of Australian food and wine, all deliberately prepared and exquisitely presented."

"Something of a Sydney celebrity in its own right, Saint Peter has gained international acclaim for its exquisite seafood and fish dishes. Head to this famed haunt for a special occasion or date night and tuck into an eclectic menu of salt and vinegar garfish, charcoal flounder and tuna cheeseburger with swordfish belly bacon."

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"For Art Deco allure you can’t beat Primus Hotel Sydney, launched in 2015 in the heart of the CBD (Central Business District). Architects Woods Bagot transformed the iconic 1939 former Sydney Water Board headquarters into a luxe urban retreat. The dramatic, elegant lobby sets the scene, with soaring red columns dwarfing the convivial clusters of pink lounge chairs below, and geometric rugs and wallpaper channelling the period."

"You will find this palatial, heritage-listed hotel in midtown Sydney, closely located to transport options that will connect you to where you want to go. 172 guestrooms are thoughtfully designed to mirror the perfect blend of historic charm and bespoke designer furnishings. Be spoilt for choice as you can choose from seven different room types that are tailored to your preferences and needs."

"The Primus Hotel Sydney is in a heritage-listed building in midtown Sydney first erected in 1939. Original features – such as the striking terracotta-tiled facade and panelled skylight in the grand lobby – were restored in all their Art Deco glory in 2015. Upstairs, 172 generously sized rooms and suites combine modern design details with heaps of historic charm."

"Why: Because the best way to eat eastern Mediterranean food is to gather a bunch of mates and cover the table with platters of mezze, baked eggs, pastourma and halloumi, and whole rainbow trout with chermoula, with two hours of bottomless spritzes built-in ( $75 per person), weekends from 10.30am to 3pm. The experience: Andrew Jordanou and former Quay chef, Darryl Martin have cleverly built on the success of their Marrickville Barzaari with this cheery, two-level, open-kitchened space. Their spicy, colourful food of Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt lends itself to a long, lazy brunch with friends, from the flatbreads right through to the baklava."

"A former nightclub has found a new lease on life thanks to the arrival of this pop-up Italian venue. The self-proclaimed good times eatery comes courtesy of hospo team Full Circle and has already amassed a legion of fans enamoured with the restaurant’s indulgent take on garlic bread. 1 Oxford Street, Paddington; donpeppinos.com.au."

"Watch the sun glisten off the waves at Coogee Beach while enjoying a glass of wine and succulent seafood at Waterview Restaurant in Coogee Legion Club on Arden Street. Celebrate a special occasion on ..."

"Booked for Valentine's Day, it was a great deal at $85 per person. The food was excellent. The accompanying matching wine offer was at $60 per person seemed too steep."

"Surry HillsThis Mexican inspired vegan eatery will make you rethink your taco choices. The dimly lit, artsy space with exposed brick sets the scene for the casual dining experience, with not so casual flavours. Because everything on the menu is vegan, expect mushroom Peruvian ceviche instead of kingfish and quesadillas stuffed with creamy “Oaxaca cheese.” The tacos are a crowd pleaser and come in four flavours including baja jackfruit, miso eggplant, chipotle potato, and mushroom with cashew cream."

"We love a good greasy delivery as much as the next person but, sometimes it can be nice to have a break and move onto something plant-based. Bad Hombres and Chef Greg Molinaro have designed a delicious plant-based, vegan, gluten free menu which doesn’t skimp of flavour. Make sure you order up their delicious charred chipotle corn, Bad Hombres cauliflower with cashew crema, and their eggplant crocante with delicious sauces."

"A landmark building near Circular Quay, this is the location of the library. It used to be the headquarters of the Customs service and is an impressive building to walk through. One of the best features to check out is a small scale model of Sydney under the glass floor."