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Where to Eat and Drink

Fine dining in a relaxed, bistro Price Guide
Sydney setting in the Four Seasons Prices are based on a three-course meal
Hotel. Pre-theatre and bar per person, with half a bottle of house
The Rocks and menus are also available. wine and service charges.
Circular Quay $ up to A$50
Aria $$$ $$ A$50 to A$90
Vintage Café on the Rocks $ Modern Australian Map 1 C2 $$$ over A$90
Mediterranean Map 1 B2 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular
Shop R2, 3 Nurses Walk, Quay, NSW 2000 DK Choice
NSW 2000 Tel (02) 9240 2255
Tel (02) 9252 2055 Striking harbour views and Est $$$
In a cobbled courtyard, this is a imaginative fine dining in this Modern Australian Map 1 B3
great little place for a breakfast elegant space close to the Opera Level 1, Establishment,
omelette, tapas or a plate of House. Extensive international 252 George St, NSW 2000
paella and a glass of sangria. wine list. Tel (02) 9240 3000 Closed Sun;
Sat lunch
Glenmore Hotel $$ Café Sydney $$$ With highly imaginative food,
Pub Map 1 B2 Modern Australian Map 1 B3 a superb wine list and top-
96 Cumberland St, The Rocks, Level 5, Customs House, 31 Alfred St, notch service, this fine-dining
NSW 2000 NSW 2000 restaurant keeps hauling in the
Tel (02) 9247 4794 Tel (02) 9251 8683 Closed Sat lunch awards. Head chef Peter Doyle
Rooftop dining with harbour Buzzing restaurant in the historic is considered one of the
views at this casual spot popular Customs House. A tandoor oven, founding fathers of Modern
with young city workers. wood-fired grill, rotisserie and Australian cuisine. His tasting
wok turn out a variety of food. menus offer diners a series of
Heritage Belgian Beer Café $$ key dishes, matched with wines.
Belgian Map 1 B3 The Dining Room $$$
135 Harrington St, NSW 2000 Modern Australian Map 1 B1
Tel (02) 8488 2460 Park Hyatt Sydney, 7 Hickson Rd, Quay $$$
Lively bar and restaurant with a NSW 2000 Modern Australian Map 1 B2
selection of Belgian beers on tap. Tel (02) 9256 1661 Closed Mon–Fri Upper Level, Overseas Passenger
Try the mussels, cooked one of lunch Terminal, NSW 2000
eight ways and served in a pot. This is a stylish spot that offers Tel (02) 9251 5600 Closed Mon–
incredible views of the Sydney Thu lunch
MCA Café $$ Opera House. Guests can enjoy Great views and food to match.
Modern Australian Map 1 B2 elegant food while watching the Star chef Peter Gilmore combines
Museum of Contemporary Art, ferries pass by. ingredients in surprising ways.
140 George St, NSW 2000
Tel (02) 9250 8443 Eleven Bridge $$$
Sydney favourites such as Modern Australian Map 1 B3 City Centre and
pan-fried kingfish and twice- 11 Bridge St, NSW 2000 Darling Harbour
baked cheese soufflé. Fabulous Tel (02) 9252 1888 Closed Sun; Sat
harbour views from the terrace. lunch Bodhi in the Park $
A grand dining room inside a Chinese Map 1 C5
Pei Modern $$ sandstone heritage building, Cook & Phillip Park, 2–4 College St,
Modern Australian Map 1 B3 serving the finest sustainable NSW 2000
199 George St, NSW 2000 produce from celebrated chef Tel (02) 9360 2523 Closed Mon
Tel (02) 9250 3160 Neil Perry. A wonderful place for lunch or
dinner in warm weather, when
seating is under the fig trees.
Superb organic vegan yum cha.
Chat Thai $
Thai Map 4 E4
20 Campbell St, Haymarket, NSW 2000
Tel (02) 9211 1808
Trendy Thai eatery serving tangy
and authentic dishes. Groovy
decor and youthful staff. Often
busy, so be prepared to wait.
Din Tai Fung $
Chinese Map 4 E3
Level 1, World Square, 644 George St,
NSW 2000
Tel (02) 9264 6010
Delicious Chinese food, including
gorgeous dumplings, wonton
soup and steamed buns. Be sure
Impressive view of Sydney Opera House from The Dining Room, Sydney to try the mango ice cream.