Best Seasonal Restaurants in Circular Quay

84 restaurants available nearby

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1. Green Shiso Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(34)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Sydney CBD

Booked 2 times today

Green Shiso Omakase Restaurant has moved to the heart of the city, now located at 6 Loftus St, Quay Quarter Lane.Our Chef Simon brings over 15 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. He trained in Tokyo at Sakae Sushi with chefs Kazato-san and Ogawa-san, mastering sushi-making techniques. Additionally, he refined his skills in Kyoto, training at the renowned Michelin 3-star Kaiseki restaurant, Kikunoi, under Chef Murata-san, specializing in traditional Kaiseki Ryori. Simon attend the world sushi cup competition 2024 in Tokyo representing Australia and win the sushi kuroobi yikyo award.Our seasonal menu changes every three months, showcasing the freshest ingredients and flavors of the season.

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2. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(90)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 25 times today

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

3. Masuya Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(195)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Sydney CBD

Booked 39 times today

Masuya Restaurant is located in a building, which has been designated as a cultural asset, on O’Connell Street in Sydney. This is the same place as the office of Kanematsu Gosho, the pioneer of Australia – Japan trades, was situated in 1980. Masuya Restaurant opened in 1993, then full renovation was implemented in 2006.The approx. five meters long sushi counter, designed by architect Robert Toland in ‘kabuki red’ with an idea of the stage of kabuki, has since fascinated not only local Australian customers but also various people with different backgrounds.A showcase displays more than 20 different sushi ingredients everyday including locally produced fish, which is purchased on the day. Other carefully selected ingredients are wagyu beef, free-range pork, and seasonal vegetables. Specially designed tableware of Malcolm Greenwood and tables made of Tasmanian Oak is also creating a great atmosphere. Enjoy your time in this amazing space of hospitality.

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4. Balcon by Tapavino

4.6

Exceptional(95)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Sydney CBD

Booked 48 times today

Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.

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5. The East Chinese Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(49)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Circular Quay

Booked 11 times today

The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

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6. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.4

Awesome(535)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 2 times today

Mode Kitchen & Bar is a modern Australian restaurant located in Sydney's CBD, offering an innovative and uncomplicated menu that blends diverse cultural influences. The restaurant serves a range of meals, including breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner, with a focus on delivering delicious flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Mode's menu celebrates modern Australian cuisine, featuring a balance of locally sourced produce and global culinary techniques. The restaurant is known for its chic atmosphere, ideal for casual dining, business lunches, or evening meals with a sophisticated touch.

7. Le Petit Flot

4.4

Awesome(39)

Price: Expensive

• French • Sydney CBD

The Le Petit Flot Concept:-Contemporary French casual dining with an emphasis on sustainable cuisine practices.About Le Petit FlotNestled in the heart of Sydney CBD, Le Petit Flot offers a rustic French dining experience.Driven by our philosophy of serving straight-forward and honest food, Le Petit Flot serves flavoursome French cuisine with a Japanese flare using seasonal ingredients and accompanied with quick and friendly casual service.Our chefs aren’t shy about doing as little as possible to let the fresh produce take on the starring role. We believe that a great meal is not only about the food, wine and service but a great meal is a journey and the journey does not begin here at Le Petit Flot, but from the local farmers and suppliers that we collaborate with.

8. Kokumai

4.0

Excellent(4)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Circular Quay

Kokumai means “black rice” in Japanese and is a premium sushi bar operated as a new concept of Japanese restaurant operated with an omakase function. Seating appx. 60 people and serving up premium roll, nigiri, and sashimi with a great selection of wine, sake, and beer. *Omakase: Authentic Japanese omakase menu is implemented. Menus made with fresh seasonal ingredients are prepared by the head chef in Kokumai. **Premium sushi bar: We are operating as a premium sushi bar by using seasonal and superior ingredients.

9. Fratelli Paradiso

4.7

Exceptional(164)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.

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10. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

4.3

Awesome(68)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Bondi

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is about the ocean, the beach, the sky, it's about Sydney.With an ever evolving menu focused on modern Italian cuisine and celebrating seasonal produce, the intimate and elegant Dining Room is the beating heart of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar.Arranged to take in the famous view of Bondi by day or night, it makes an unforgettable backdrop to a menu inspired by Maurice Terzini’s Italian heritage. The menu is designed to give you a seasonally changing opportunity to sample dishes that reflect the depth of Italian cuisine, created with Australia's best produce.For reservations of up to 9 people, our Dining Room offers a Fixed Price Choice Set Menu at $130pp for 2 courses and $155pp for 3 courses.For reservations of 10 guests and above we serve a selection of Feasting Menus, don't hesitate to contact our Event Coordinator at reservations@idrb.com should you wish to enquire.

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New York City •6 reviews
5.0
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Masuya RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Sydney CBD
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4.6
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Ngo
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very good food. Excellent service. Wonderful location on a beautiful summer night. Prices are not too high given the location.
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The East Chinese RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Circular Quay
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4.5
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Vincent
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very nice ambiance and the food was great! We loved Stefania who was looking after us. She was attentive and fun!
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Gabriela
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
From the tapas, appetizers and main course everything was delicious. We ordered some anchovies tapas, first time I tried them and they were spectacular. And what to say about the wine, we chose one on the recommendation of the waiter and it did not disappoint!
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Balcon by TapavinoPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Sydney CBD
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4.6
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Talia
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Overall it is very good value for money. I'll definitely come back again.
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Green Shiso RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Sydney CBD
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1. Green Shiso Restaurant

2. Pony Dining The Rocks

3. Masuya Restaurant

4. Balcon by Tapavino

5. The East Chinese Restaurant

6. Mode Kitchen & Bar

7. Le Petit Flot

8. Kokumai

9. Fratelli Paradiso

10. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

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