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1. Zushi - Surry Hills
4.6
Exceptional(703)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 47 times today
We’re a Modern Japanese restaurant located in Surry Hills. We pride ourselves on serving the best Japanese cuisine in Sydney, prepared by our expert chefs using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients where possible. For those looking for something unique, our Omakase experience is designed to take diners on a culinary journey, highlighting the freshest and most delicious ingredients.We’re your fun neighbourhood Japanese restaurant located on Crown Street in the heart of bustling Surry Hills, Sydney. At Zushi we love our customers and our customers love our relaxed approach, coupled with delicious food, friendly service and dining options in our buzzy restaurant, upstairs mezzanine and open air courtyard. We offer dine in, takeaway, catering and mobile zushi.Zushi is fully licensed and offers an exciting list of cocktails for those who have worked up a thirst. We also love sharing our passion for sake, beer and wines to match your meal.
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2. The Waratah
4.6
Exceptional(95)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Darlinghurst
Booked 15 times today
The Waratah is a neighbourhood friendly bar, located in the heart of Darlinghurst. Our ground floor features a friendly and easy-going public bar designed for walk-ins only. Upstairs is open for bookings, with a vibrant terrace bar complete with a stunning sun-draped rooftop and wrap-around veranda.Our focus is on cocktails and great food. The Waratah is our love letter to all that makes Australia unique: small & independent producers, local growers, native produce and a diverse and singular landscape.Welcome to The Waratah, let’s explore Australia together.
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3. Nomidokoro Indigo
4.6
Exceptional(24)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Darlinghurst
Booked 8 times today
Tucked away in a picturesque neighborhood, this charming izakaya welcomes guests with its soft, inviting lighting, carefully crafted wooden décor, and exuberant atmosphere that adds energy and cheer to every visit.
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4. Lankan Filling Station
4.8
Exceptional(73)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sri Lankan • Darlinghurst
Booked 9 times today
Lankan Filling Station is a vibrant Sri Lankan restaurant in Sydney, specializing in hoppers (a type of Sri Lankan pancake) and a variety of traditional dishes. The menu is built around fresh, aromatic spices and ingredients, offering a unique culinary experience with customizable curries, sambols, and sidesHello and welcome to Lankan Filling Station, a small and bustling inner-city restaurant with food inspired by traditional Sri Lankan flavours.
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5. Elements Smokehouse and Bar Darlinghurst
4.9
Exceptional(31)
Price: Expensive
• American • Darlinghurst
Booked 13 times today
Welcome to Elements Smokehouse and Bar, where culinary excellence meets vibrant ambience in the heart of Sydney. Our menu showcases the finest ingredients and expert cooking techniques, ensuring every dish is a flavorful masterpiece. While steak is our specialty, prepared to perfection with the choicest cuts, our culinary prowess extends to a diverse range of options, from juicy ribs to crispy fried chicken wings. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience and discover why Elements Smokehouse is acclaimed as one of the best American Diners in Sydney. Just a short walk from Surry Hills, Potts Point and Kings Cross, our romantic steakhouse and restaurant are ready to give you an unforgettable experience.
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6. Black bottle - Sydney
new
4.3
Awesome(0)
Price: Moderate
• French • Darlinghurst
Booked 1 time today
Black Bottle Darlo is a vibrant, contemporary bar and eatery in Darlinghurst, Sydney, known for its cozy, speakeasy atmosphere and eclectic charm. With a unique selection of cocktails, wines, and classic French bistro cuisine, Black Bottle Darlo is perfect for casual meetups, date nights, or lively gatherings. Its laid-back yet stylish ambiance, complete with low lighting and an intimate vibe, makes it a hidden gem for those looking to enjoy a relaxed, social night out in the heart of Sydney.
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7. Teddy
4.6
Exceptional(41)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Potts Point
Booked 12 times today
Teddy offers a fresh and approachable take on the modern Aussie bistro, filled with familiar favourites seen through fresh eyes. The menu is curated by widely acclaimed Chef Ben Sears (Melbourne), and the kitchen is overseen by Head Chef Nicole Coelho who brings her culinary flair to strike the right balance between old and new school favs.Teddy is the perfect space for all season and all reasons. Gather the crew for the next big event or just drop in for a weeknight-wine on the way home from the daily grind. Double Daily Happy Hour is from 4pm-6pm, 7 days a week (and it's well worth sneaking out of work early for!)The Teddy courtyard offers a killer private event space and is the perfect area to book out for you up to 25 of your favourite peope. Pour yourself into a bar stool, order some freshly shucked Sydney rocks with a glass of Aussie bubbles, tap your feet along with the back2back 80s bangers and settle in for some of the best people watching in the hood.
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8. Clam Bar
4.7
Exceptional(490)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Sydney CBD
Booked 30 times today
A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.
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9. 10 William St
4.6
Exceptional(115)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Paddington
Booked 20 times today
WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!We are a little wine bar with food, a casual and unique place with an energy created as much by the food, wine and music as it is by the staff-customer interaction. Please note we only accept reservations are for those dining.
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10. Tokyo Bird
4.6
Exceptional(597)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 6 times today
Tokyo Bird is a Japanese inspired small bar located in Belmore Lane, Surry Hills, serving Japanese whisky and beer, cocktails, sake and yakitori – chicken and other delicious morsels on skewers, grilled Japanese style.Tokyo Bird combines the best of Tokyo’s yakitori-ya and izakaya with classic cocktail bars in an intimate Sydney laneway small bar. We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo Bird!

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