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A photo of Chat Thai - Circular Quay restaurant
1. Chat Thai - Circular Quay
4.3
Awesome(55)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Circular Quay
Booked 5 times today
Chat Thai became an instant smash hit in 1989 when it opened its first restaurant with plenty of heat and authentic Thai dishes. We've since added restaurants in Circular Quay, Westfield Sydney, Neutral Bay, Chatswood and Galeries Victoria, and in 2015 we added organic, fresh produce from our farm in Byron Bay. We look forward to meeting you soon.
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2. The East Chinese Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(50)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Circular Quay
Booked 18 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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3. Tapavino - Circular Quay
4.6
Exceptional(280)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Circular Quay
Booked 19 times today
Tapavino in Circular Quay is the real deal when it comes to Spanish cuisine. It's the first Sherry Bar in Sydney, offering a warm vibe, reminiscent of the alleyways of Spain. As reviews say, it's a place for 'no fuss Spanish' and 'traditional fare'. With a diverse wine collection and delicious tapas, it's no wonder it's been named 'Best Bar with Food'.
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4. Neptune Palace
4.7
Exceptional(44)
Price: Expensive
• Halal • Circular Quay
Booked 20 times today
Sydney’s Leading Malaysian & Chinese Ha’lal Fine Dining Restaurant.Our menu is very extensive, offering dishes that are hot and powerful, to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavours, or creamy coconut milk fragrances, or perhaps aromas of lemongrass and exotics herbs and spices, Neptune Palace has dishes that will tantalise your taste buds. We also serve an expansive wine list to complete your experience.
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5. 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.
A photo of Neptune's Grotto restaurant
6. Neptune's Grotto
new
4.9
Exceptional(50)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 67 times today
The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.
A photo of Pellegrino 2000 restaurant
7. Pellegrino 2000
4.7
Exceptional(1021)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 66 times today
Pellegrino 2000 is an authentic Italian restaurant in Surry Hills. Reviewers consistently praise the 'delicious', 'hearty', and 'balanced' food, calling it 'traditional Italian' with a 'neighbourhood Italian vibe'. They also appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the intimate, charming ambience. One reviewer even noted it 'feels like you're in an Italian trattoria in the 1960s'.
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8. Roast Republic
4.7
Exceptional(78)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sydney CBD
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to Roast Republic, where we bring the authentic flavours of American BBQ to Clarence Street Sydney, inspired by the rich culinary tradition originating in the Southern United States.Our Beef short ribs, USA Pork & Lamb ribs a quintessential part of American cuisine are applied two culinary pillars that are the key to unlocking a symphony of flavors. The art of the dry rub and homemade BBQ sauce that is bold, layered and unique. These essential components infuse the meat with layers of complexity and adding a punch of flavor in every bite, then slow cooked, and enjoyed as a delicious communal dining experience. Experience true American BBQ flavours with our signature boards perfectly crafted to share as a delicious communal dining experience. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or looking to indulge in savory Southern favourites, our menu has something for everyone. Join us at Roast Republic for family-style servings and experience comfort food of American BBQ.
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9. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter
4.5
Awesome(3067)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian • Darling Quarter
Booked 66 times today
Braza Churrascaria is an authentic Brazilian Barbeque house that serves world-renowned Australia meats. We are an “all you can eat” restaurant, with typical Brazilian service style known as “Rodizio” where Passadores (meat carvers) rotate from table to table serving more than 20 different types of skewers. “Braza" means the sizzling charcoals of the fire and "Churrascaria" is the restaurant specialised in Barbeque or Brazilian style steakhouse restaurant.Our purpose is to provide you with an Authentic Brazilian experience where you can explore the many mouth-watering flavours of our Barbeque.
A photo of love.fish - Barangaroo restaurant
10. love.fish - Barangaroo
4.5
Awesome(1825)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Barangaroo
Booked 30 times today
How many restaurants offer premium Australian seafood and waterfront dining at an everyday price point? love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in harbour-side Sydney. Now in its thirteenth year, the love.fish Barangaroo restaurant takes Sydney seafood and our founders passion for authentic, accessible seafood dining to the next level. With a 17 metre harbour frontage and 175 seats, we offer a wider selection of Australia’s best locally-sourced oysters, raw fish, whole fish, platters, and crustaceans. All in a world-class waterfront location with the soul and values of a family owned restaurant. Our Barangaroo restaurant offers the provenance and quality of Australian seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting. We’re all about sustainable, local seafood that doesn’t cost the earth, because it doesn’t need to!
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