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A photo of After Hours by Cut Lunch Deli restaurant
1. After Hours by Cut Lunch Deli
new
5.0
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Randwick
Booked 3 times today
After Hours by Cut Lunch Deli in Randwick offers gourmet sandwiches by day, with the space transforming into a relaxed natural wine bar from Thursday to Sunday afternoons. You can order natural wines and tinnies from local producers as well as a variety of non-alc options if that tickles your fancy. We’re a neighbourhood cafe by day and continue that into the night as an after hours venue too.
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2. The Grounds of the City
4.4
Awesome(3666)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 97 times today
The Grounds of the City, the second outpost from the team behind The Grounds of Alexandria, is bringing soul back to the CBD with old-school service and charm. Located in the heart of the CBD and bustling with activity, The Grounds of the City is tailor-made for a marvellous time; no matter the occasion. Start your day right as our baristas expertly serve up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees, or end it in the best possible way and cosy in with our selection of cocktails and a dinner menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our tea lady roaming the room with a trolley adorned with fresh coffee, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes.
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3. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
4.2
Awesome(2956)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Alexandria
Booked 100 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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4. The Potting Shed
4.3
Awesome(3968)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 59 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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5. CATALINA
4.8
Exceptional(187)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern Australian • Rose Bay North
Booked 39 times today
Catalina is an iconic harbourside restaurant, family owned and operated since 1994. It is a light airy modern space with wonderful views, floor to ceiling glass, and outdoor balcony seating. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired and features sustainable seafood from the best producers Australia-wide, and grass fed and free range meat and poultry. The wine list is one of the best wine lists in Australia, featuring over 800 wines, and receiving a 3 Goblet rating every year in the Wine List of the Year Awards. The service is welcoming, friendly, informal and yet, professional. An ideal venue for all occasions: from everyday dining, to business lunches, to celebrations, to wedding receptions and events. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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6. Glass Brasserie
4.5
Awesome(1937)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 21 times today
Glass Brasserie is an eloquent, lofty restaurant and wine bar with panoramic views overlooking Sydney's historic Queen Victoria Building. Under the culinary guidance of head chef Natalie Murphy, the Glass team dreams up honest, simple culinary experiences that celebrate the finest seasonal produce in imbued flavour.The brasserie-style menu is designed to take guests on a journey, losing themselves in the enclaves of the restaurant's ambiance, flavours and character. Glass boasts one of Sydney's most comprehensive wine lists, curated by Head Sommelier, Mauro Bortolato for almost two decades. The 3,500 strong collection is encased in a striking wine wall that spans floor to ceiling through the space. Designed by renowned interior designer, Tony Chi, the restaurant's interior exudes equal party's intimacy and grandeur with it's ambient open-plan kitchen and expansive day-to-night dining experiences.Located on Level 2, 488 George Street, Sydney.
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7. Jounieh
4.8
Exceptional(238)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay
Booked 6 times today
Jounieh, a refined waterfront dining experience nestled on the edge of Walsh Bay, where modern Middle Eastern cuisine meets Sydney’s iconic harbour.Drawing inspiration from the vibrant Lebanese coastal town it’s named after, Jounieh offers bold, share-style dishes that celebrate the flavours, spices, and traditions of the Middle East—elevated with modern technique and premium Australian produce. From crisp pickles and fragrant dips to slow-cooked meats and fresh seafood, every dish is designed to be savoured.Set within Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Jounieh is just a short walk from Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Dance Company, and the city’s cultural landmarks—making it the perfect stop before or after a show, without ever compromising on atmosphere or quality.Whether you’re planning a long lunch, dinner, or group celebration, our harbourfront location offers an unforgettable backdrop for any occasion. Your waterfront table awaits!
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8. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
4.4
Awesome(158)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern Australian • Bondi
Booked 17 times today
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is about the ocean, the beach, the sky, and 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 provides an unforgettable backdrop to a menu inspired by the rich 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. Our Bar operates on a walk-in basis.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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9. love.fish - Barangaroo
4.4
Awesome(1869)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Barangaroo
Booked 15 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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10. Masuya Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(232)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Sydney CBD
Booked 57 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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