Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Cockatoo Island

"Hubert’s low ceilings,timber-paneled walls, and candle-lit tables feel like they have been there forever. And yet, this convincing facsimile of a grand European restaurant circa World War II only opened in 2016. Behind this extravagant and ambitious facade, there is unmatched reverence for classic hospitality and notably un-classic French food."

"Hidden below Bligh Street, Hubert is a unique restaurant in Sydney CBD. With a focus on classic French cuisine, fine wines and punchy cocktails, the basement spot also brings plush vintage interiors and live jazz every Monday to Thursday night."

"When one thinks of fine dining, Quay instantly comes to mind. It could be the many awards that it has received or the fact that chef Peter Gilmore makes some of the best food in Sydney. The menu here features fantastic foods like Maremma duck served with preserved blueberries, black garlic, Kampot pepper and ice plant."

"For fine dining and more of those famous views (you’ll need to dig into your wallet) book a table at either Aria, Quay Restaurant or Cafe Sydney if you didn’t do lunch. And there’s also the famous Tetsuya’s."

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"Set within the concrete belly of an Opera House sail, the hushed dining room spotlights Indigenous art, brass-gold Tom Dixon lamps and lantern-lit tables with leather chairs, a long side a floor-to-ceiling harbour view. It's a stellar stage for an assured take on event dining conducted in three succinct acts. The show might open with brown butter playing as a nutty backbeat to lemon emulsion accompanying just-cooked Moreton Bay bug, then follow with pull-apart confit duck leg that reaches a higher note amid a textural harmony of brittle skin, sweet persimmon and pickled black fungus."

"Bennelong is housed in the Sydney Opera House, one of Australia’s most iconic buildings. This resultant is known for its use of quality Australian produce to create amazing flavours and a diverse à la carte menu as well as its fantastic wine menu. Apart from the amazing food and wine menu, another calling point is Bennelong’s multi-level layout, each presenting a different dining experience and a different view perfect for any anniversary."

"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."

"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."

"Josh Niland is slinging his Mr Niland at home spin off menu again to help us get through the lockdown. Think big eye tuna wellington, mirror dory schnitzels, smoked Murray cod pie, and much more. Each meal serves four people and you can expect a different menu daily."

"Bringing New York style to Sydney’s CBD, Brooklyn Hide specialises in fresh, authentic bagels. Choose from a number of bagels inspired by the Big Apple, from the Tribeca’s smoked salmon and cream cheese with extras to The Midtown’s corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and mustard. Enjoy yours with a coffee, sticky chai tea, beer, wine or cider."

"At the heart of this Chippendale restaurant is a mallee root-fuelled wood-fired oven which was co-designed by chef Mat Lindsay. The overall feel of the dining room is stripped back – concrete interiors, paper napkins on clothless tables – but when it comes to the food, Ester doesn’t hold back. Masters of dishes that work just as well at the bar as they do at the table, you’ll see likes of Roasted Rock Oysters with pepperberry and sake, Wagyu Oyster Blade and a Sourdough Ice Cream Sandwich to name a few."

"Dinners at the dim-lit Ester don’t feel like a big occasion, even though Mat Lindsay runs one of Sydney’s most inventive and consistently delicious menus. The place has an easy, effortless feel that off-duty chefs have fallen hard for, along with the rest of the city. It helps that the set menu (a la carte is also an option) includes the restaurant’s many woodfired hits, such as potato bread, blood sausage sanga, and king prawns."

"But before hand, drop by the Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf for a pre-show drink; its terrace boasts some of the best views in the city. Get a good night's sleep at one of Sydney’s countless city hotels – in fact, you’ll find the elegant Pier One Sydney Harbour right next door."

"The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia celebrates the work of living artists, bringing exceptional exhibitions of international and Australian art to as many people as possible – welcoming over a million visitors each year – in the belief that art is for everyone. Find creative opportunities for families to discover contemporary art and participate in fun and playful learning experiences together. They offer a range of free and ticketed programs for families with kids aged 0–12 years."

"Affectionately known as the MCA, Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art is one of our absolute favourite places to go - it is just so family-friendly!. While we love their ever-changing schedule of fantastic exhibitions, they also run family tours and kid's activities to introduce mini creatives to art. We recommend Art Safari or Art Baby for a perfect family day at the museum and the Bella Family program for families with special needs."

"Housed in a grand sandstone Art Deco building, the Museum of Contemporary Art building itself is a masterpiece, leading to the astounding works of art inside. More than 4000 Australian works of art can be found here, alongside regularly changing exhibitions which showcase both Australian and international artists. Its size, scale and calibre of artworks makes it the premier modern art gallery in Sydney."

"KFC is a subsidiary of YUM! Brands, with 24,000 KFC restaurants globally. YUM! operates the KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger. While KFC Australia owns and operates 50 restaurants across the country, the business is characterised in Australia with having groups of franchise owners with large blocks of restaurant numbers in regions."