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1. Tokyo Bird
4.6
Exceptional(599)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 9 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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2. Neptune's Grotto
new
4.9
Exceptional(50)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 66 times today
The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.
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3. Song Bird
4.4
Awesome(211)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Double Bay
Booked 51 times today
Song Bird is open 7 nights. Lunch Friday to Sunday. Song Bird by chef Neil Perry AM offers a superlative culinary experience that blends the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the warmth and fragrance of traditional Chinese cooking. Reflecting Perry’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions, Song Bird’s menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Perry’s commitment to cooking with fresh, locally-sourced premium produce.Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set over three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960’s masterpiece ‘Gaden House’, designed by architect the late Neville Gruzman, Song Bird's interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance with a subtle nod to Chinese sensibilities. Neil Perry AM is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. He has been the Food, Beverage & Service Director at QANTAS for 25+years, creating one of the best dining experiences in the sky.
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4. Margaret
4.7
Exceptional(707)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern Australian • Double Bay
Booked 90 times today
Margaret is a neighbourhood restaurant at its core, but it’s also evolved into something more than that. It’s about comfort, generosity, and cosiness.At Margaret, we work with the best quality produce that Australia has to offer. Chef Neil Perry AM has spent years developing relationships with some of the best suppliers in the country. We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and are very fortunate to receive our seafood direct from our fishermen, caught sustainably and dry filleted here onsite at Margaret, so we can ensure that all that love and care our wonderful fisherman have taken is seen all the way through. The menu at Margaret is diverse and inspired by all the flavours that Neil has been collecting over his 45+ years in the industry. Margaret
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5. The Grounds Coffee Factory
4.3
Awesome(123)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Eveleigh
Booked 66 times today
A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.
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6. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
4.2
Awesome(2777)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Alexandria
Booked 90 times today
The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.
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7. The Potting Shed
4.3
Awesome(3821)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 68 times today
The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!
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8. Zushi - Barangaroo
4.6
Exceptional(1572)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Barangaroo
Booked 80 times today
At the edge of the CBD, in the spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct where an old container terminal once stood, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Established in 2016, the newest addition to the Zushi restaurant empire is in Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground. Zushi Barangaroo is both stylish and comfortable, capturing the relaxed style of a typical Japanese bar or izakaya designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, and Japanese sake and whisky.Zushi prides itself on using only carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible and most of the menu is gluten-free. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving delectable sushi, sashimi and share plates. And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.
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9. Lankan Filling Station
4.8
Exceptional(84)
Price: Moderate
• Sri Lankan • Darlinghurst
Booked 12 times today
## Lankan Filling Station: A Taste of Sri Lanka in the Heart of Sydney Lankan Filling Station is a vibrant and bustling restaurant in Darlinghurst, offering a taste of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. The menu features a variety of traditional dishes, from spicy curries and fragrant rice to flaky roti and sweet love cake. The restaurant's atmosphere is warm and inviting, with cool neon lighting and a spice-fragrant scent. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and they're happy to help you choose the perfect dish. Whether you're a seasoned Sri Lankan food lover or a curious newcomer, Lankan Filling Station is the perfect place to experience the rich flavors of this unique cuisine. Come and share a meal with friends and family, and let the vibrant atmosphere and delicious food transport you to the heart of Sri Lanka.
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10. MATKIM
4.9
Exceptional(22)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Sydney CBD
Booked 1 time today
Matkim is short for “Mat kim” (Entrust) “Cha rim” (Table) which is Omakase in KoreanMatkim is a Korean BBQ Chef’s table like you have never experienced before. The finest cuts of meat are daily sourced, prepared by the hands of our butchers, perfectly aged and served with the finest ingredients to match.

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