Best Date Night Restaurants in Circular Quay

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1. Neptune's Grotto

4.8

Exceptional(198)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 91 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

2. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(621)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 72 times today

A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.

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3. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(169)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 12 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.

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4. Tapavino - Circular Quay

4.6

Exceptional(327)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Circular Quay

Booked 14 times today

Tapavino - Circular Quay is a fantastic spot for a date night. With its intimate vibe and exceptional service, it's the perfect place to wine and dine. Reviewers praise its quaint and warm atmosphere, great food and wine, and friendly service. It's also described as a 'great spot for a celebration' and a 'perfect night out'.

5. Masuya Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(221)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Sydney CBD

Booked 57 times today

Masuya Restaurant is a fantastic choice for a date night. It's a stunning spot with a long sushi counter designed in a 'kabuki red', creating a unique and romantic ambiance. The food is consistently praised as 'fantastic quality', with fresh sashimi and authentic Japanese cuisine. The service is also highly rated, with staff noted as 'friendly' and 'helpful'. Overall, Masuya Restaurant is the perfect place for a memorable date night in Sydney.

A photo of Balcon by Tapavino restaurant

6. Balcon by Tapavino

4.6

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Sydney CBD

Booked 28 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.

7. Frank Mac's

4.5

Awesome(97)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • The Rocks

Booked 1 time today

Frank Mac's. Gin & Cocktail Bar The original 1840s sandstone walls of the building Frank Mac’s now occupies a 120-person capacity bar which flows from outdoor seating on George Street, across two levels and into a back courtyard. Whereas the downstairs space feels cosy and intimate, dotted with vintage leather banquettes, dark jade and light orange velvet armchairs, low tables and a fireplace, the ground level you’ll walk into off George Street will reflect the energy of the bartenders working behind the almost five-metre-long oak bar. A handful of bar stools provide the perfect vantage point to take in the cocktail mixology while the dark velvet curtains, worn leather banquette seats and cosy fireplace of the ‘Snug’ provides groups of up to eight with a private space to retreat and relax.

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8. Tigra & Disco Pantera

4.7

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Sydney CBD

Booked 2 times today

Tigra brings a combination of the lively laneway cultures of Barcelona and Tokyo, offering a refined space for midday aperitifs and upmarket bar snacks. Sprawled across two levels on Young Street, they’re promising a double dose of good times under one roof. Menu featuring a selection of daily snacks and small plates, including standouts like Koshihakari ‘cat’ rice, Yarra Valley salmon roe, and anchovy soldier. Perfect to pair with an aperitif offering or a drop from the extensive wine list.

9. Bar 1880

4.6

Exceptional(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Circular Quay

Booked 6 times today

Originally the home of ‘The Bulletin’ newspaper, we touch on the rich history of Bulletin Place from the 1880’s through to today’s modern world. Mixing classic cocktails dating as far back as the building itself to signature cocktails and specialty drinks to compliment the latest news and events around the world.

10. Croft Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(37)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 1 time today

Croft Restaurant, located on level 1 of Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, offers modern farm to table options showcasing locally sourced produce. It boasts plenty of natural light with its floor to ceiling windows, it's spacious, modern and inviting. The restaurant is perfect for all occasions, whether it be a breakfast meeting or lingering over dinner with colleagues.

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NataliaVIP
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Delicious, caring staff. Wonderful experience as always!
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Neptune's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sydney CBD
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4.8
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Andre
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and wine were excellent. Id highly recommend, and would enjoy returning.
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Balcon by TapavinoPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Sydney CBD
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4.6
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Matthew
New Mexico •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Was great food and wonderful service. Had the kangaroo skewers which was excellent and tender. Wife had the dry aged duck breast which was delicious. Also had the rack of lamb rack as well which is the best I have ever had. Excellent experience for our first dinner ever in Sydney
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Antonella
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
Authentic food makes you feel like you are on holiday in Spain. Lovely food. Dessert was decadent. Beautiful wine. Thanks for a lovely experience!
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Tapavino - Circular QuayPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Circular Quay
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4.6
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Susan
Sydney •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
We love this bar. Great atmosphere, fantastic cocktails and wonderful service. Thanks Guys!
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Tigra & Disco PanteraPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Sydney CBD
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4.7

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