Best Islands to Visit near Sydney

"Snapper Island is one of Sydney’s little-known islands and is the smallest island in Sydney Harbour. Located in the main channel towards the western end of the harbour, Snapper Island was originally a rocky..."

"Historic Rodd Island, in Iron Cove, offers scenic harbour views, picnicking, fishing, and venue hire for weddings and functions in Sydney Harbour National Park."

"Bare Island is located to the south-east of Sydney and is one of the most scenic destinations in the city. The island is an iconic part of the country and is listed in the State Heritage Register due to its status in..."

"With views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, historic Clark Island is a picnic spot like no other, near Double Bay in the eastern suburbs."

"Positioned in Sydney Harbour, 1km from the mouth of Rose Bay, Shark Island – Boowambillee (booh-uhm-'bil-ee) is a picnic spot with a difference. Explore the island's foreshore, go swimming or relax in front of amazing Sydney Harbour views."

"Seiobo does fine dining like no one else, concerned not with fuss or fronting, but with exploring the breadth of cuisines in the Caribbean, unpicking threads of flavour in home-style dishes and spinning them with Australian produce to create something entirely new. The range is impressive, branching out from chef Paul Carmichael's roots in Barbados and Puerto Rico into wider island territory– Haitian creole tops crisp green banana, and coconut rundown, a Tobagonian specialty, underscores Tasmanian sea urchin brightened with horseradish. More impressive is the evolution."

"David Chang’s Seiōbo is not to be missed, especially if you’re a fan of the Netflix show Ugly Delicious. They offer a tasting menu for $185 AUD, and while they refuse to categorize their food on their website by cuisine, you can call it Asian-European fusion. Sit close to the cooking action in their 30-person dining room and let Chef Paul Carmichael take you on a culinary adventure."

"When it comes to Caribbean fusion, Momofuku Seiōbo gets it right. It’s also the Sydney branch of THE David Chang’s global empire. At Momofuku Seiōbo they perfectly combine the very best of Caribbean fare to bring a taste of Barbados, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Cuba right to your plate."

"Inspired by New York’s signature architecture and food, join the hoopin’ good times at The Carter Restaurant & Bar on O’Connell Street in Sydney’s CBD. This entertainment hot spot comes alive on Frida..."

"Here is THE place to celebrate all things American, especially the good old fashioned rock ‘n’ roll side. Not only will you be treated to a wonderful mix of US dishes and drinks, but they boast a wonderful view of bustling Darling Harbour. They’ve even got a Rock Shop for you to shop in after your hearty meal."

"Kabuki Shoroku Japanese Restaurant is a go-to sushi place in Sydney. This is a nice spot in the city if you are looking for a more tranquil and peaceful place where you can enjoy sushi. They also have a great selection of sashimi and grilled fish excellently prepared for you."

"The art-adorned walls and bright plates give Sushi Express it’s fun and inviting vibe. The Bondi Junction go-to for all things sushi, Sushi Express boasts a large menu made up of classic cold and hot dishes, suitable for any picky palate. Try to the prawn and veg dumplings, chilli chicken roll and fire prawn nigiri."

"CBD pasta & sandwich shop Fabbrica, still relatively fresh-faced from the team behind Dear Sainte Eloise (and Ragazzi, and Love, Tilly Devine), isn’t exactly doing anything new for this round of Sydney’s COVID-19 lockdown. They’re just doing what they’ve always done, it’s just been getting more popular since Glady’s put the (very gradual and hesitant) kibosh on leaving home for non-essentials. That is, Fabbrica’s primo take-home pasta packets, which come doubled with sauce and some recipe suggestions so you can elevate your pasta game much, much higher than those San Remo specials."

"Get fresh handmade pasta by the gram and sauces delivered to your door from the boundary-pushing Italian shop, Fabbrica. You can get pasta packs of Cacio e Pepe and wagyu and red wine rigatoni, or fresh sourdough, and a range of cheeses. It’s all delivered through UberEats."

"Find all things pastry along with celebration cakes at Banksia Bakehouse on George Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Named after and inspired by native Australian fauna, this trendy bakehouse rocks... Order OnlineBook Now"

"Find all things pastry along with celebration cakes at Banksia Bakehouse on George Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Named after and inspired by native Australian fauna, this trendy bakehouse rocks..."