• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Tetsuya's Restaurant |address= 529 Kent Street |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9267-2900 |fax=61-2-9262-7099 |url=http://www.tetsuyas.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Tetsuya's+Restaurant&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.873266,151.205521&spn=0.008231,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=International }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "[B]oth the food and the setting are well worth the long reservation period and the over-the-top prices."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The service was impeccable, and the food truly inspired."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "The serene, expansive dining room's unobtrusive Japanese aesthetic leaves the food as the true highlight."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "The degustation menu offers ten courses of amazingly creative morsels of art that will exhilarate your senses."

• • TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Icebergs Dining Room and Bar |address=1 Notts Avenue |city=Bondi, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2026 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9365-9000 |fax=61-2-9365-9099 |url=http://www.idrb.com/icebergs/index2.htm |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Icebergs+Dining+Room+and+Bar&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.893378,151.273134&spn=0.008229,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Seafood }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "Some come for the scene, but the food, while pricey (main courses can run $40 and up), is a genuine draw..."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "This revamped old swimming club complex overlooking Bondi Beach is a truly fabulous place to hang out."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "The food is delectable, but above all else, Icebergs is a place to dine and be seen."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Maurice Terzini's sleek celebrity magnet absolutely sizzles at its supreme cliff-top locale."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=est. |address=Level 1, 252 George Street |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9240-3010 |fax= |url=http://www.merivale.com/establishment/est |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=252+George+Street+Sydney,+NSW&sll=-33.863235,151.207044&sspn=0.008232,0.020084&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.863449,151.210928&spn=0.008232,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=addr |type=Modern Australian }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "[O]nce you taste these creations, you'll understand exactly why est. was chosen 2006 Restaurant of the Year by the Sydney Morning Herald: Simple can also mean perfect."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Upstairs in the trendy Establishment Hotel complex you'll find est., a restaurant that culinary luminary Peter Doyle has melded into a Sydney icon."

• • Fodor's Review  : "This elegant, pillared dining room is the perfect setting for showing off chef Peter Doyle's modern, light touch with Mod-Oz cuisine."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Portions are small but high quality and the dining room more suited to groups than to intimate meals, but this classy place still exemplifies Sydney dining at its best."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Aria |address=1 Macquarie Street |city=East Circular Quay, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9252-2555 |fax=61-2-9252-2666 |url=http://www.ariarestaurant.com.au/AboutAriaTheRestaurant/518/765/3/0/0/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Aria&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.857658,151.213074&spn=0.008232,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Modern Australian }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "Aria gives newcomers a crash course in Aussie pop culture."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "With front-row views of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, Aria stands in one of the most enviable spots in the city."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "[C]hef Matthew Moran creates a menu of extraordinary dishes that may easily prove to be your best meal in the antipodes."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Carrying on the operatic theme of its famous neighbour, Aria offers a winning combination of artful dishes...., superb harbour views, an award-winning wine list and flawless service."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Rockpool |address=107 George Street |city=The Rocks, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9252-1888 |fax=61-2-9252-2421 |url=http://www.rockpoolsydney.com/rp_home.aspx |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Rockpool&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.858211,151.208546&spn=0.008232,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Seafood }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "There's a new oyster bar, casual additions such as fish burgers, and a nod to old favorites like the stir-fried crab omelette."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The Rockpool is an institution in Sydney and is known for its inventive food."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "A meal at Rockpool is a crash course in what Mod-Oz cooking is all about, conducted in a glamorous, long dining room with a catwalklike ramp."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "The award-winning seafood is exceptional, with filtered tanks keeping critters fresh until the very last minute."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Quay |address=Overseas Passenger Terminal |city=The Rocks, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9251-5600 |fax=61-2-9251-5609 |url=http://www.quay.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Quay+Restaurant&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.855342,151.210392&spn=0.008233,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=B |type=Australian }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "This is one of the best restaurants in Sydney, and has been ever since Peter Gilmore became chef in 2000."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Chef Peter Gilmore's menu is a revelation of French, Italian, and Australian ideas."

• • Fodor's Review  : "Glass walls afford wonderful views of the bridge and Opera House, right at your fork's tip."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Peter Gilmore may be one of Sydney's younger celebrity chefs, but Quay's exquisite cuisine proves he's at the top of his game..."

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Bistro Moncur |address=116 Queen Street |city=Woollahra, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2025 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9327-9713 |fax= |url=http://woollahrahotel.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bistro+Moncur&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.886841,151.237729&spn=0.00823,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=French }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "The food coming out of chef Damien Pignolet's kitchen is unfussy and well executed..."

• • Fodor's Review  : "There is a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients -- even the coffee at the end of the meal comes from a fancy espresso machine."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "The menu changes seasonally, but signature dishes such as the French onion souffle gratin and grilled sirloin Cafe de Paris delight diners all year round. The service is impeccable."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Sailor's Thai |address=106 George Street |city=The Rocks, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9251-2466 |fax=61-2-9251-2610 |url=http://www.wcities.com/en/record/102,67746/83/record.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sailors+Thai&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.857017,151.209147&spn=0.008232,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Thai }}

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "[T]he a la carte restaurant serves inventive food that's a far cry from the fare at your average Thai restaurant..."

• • Fodor's Review  : "Sydney's most exciting and authentic Thai food comes from this glamorously restored restaurant in the Old Sailors Home."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Sit down at the communal table in the canteen and feast on some of the best Thai food this side of Bangkok."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=bills |address=433 Liverpool Street |city=Darlinghurst, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2010 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9360-9631 |fax= |url=http://www.bills.com.au/restaurants/darlinghurst.htm |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bills&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.877818,151.222687&spn=0.004115,0.010042&z=17&iwloc=B |type=Cafe }}

• • Frommer's Recommended: "This bright and airy place, strewn with flowers and magazines, serves nouveau cafe-style food."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "[T]he Liverpool Street bills is a sunny corner cafe so addictive it should come with a health warning."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Bill Granger is Mr Scrambled Egg, so dropping in for brunch is an affordable way of sampling the best bits of one of Sydney's iconic culinary talents."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Wharf Restaurant |address=Pier 4, Hickson Road |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9250-1761 |fax= |url=http://www.thewharfrestaurant.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Wharf+Restaurant&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.853381,151.206079&spn=0.008233,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=B |type=International }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "Fish dominates the menu, befitting the restaurant's name and locale, and there is a theme of Japanese-Western fusion in the flavoring..."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Score a covered patio table and order the nashi-pear salad with goat's cheese, and follow it with the roasted five-spice chicken and shallots."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Chinta Ria |address=201 Sussex Street |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9265-3211 |fax=61-2-9264-1411 |url=http://www.chintaria.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chinta+Ria&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.869329,151.206422&spn=0.008231,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Malaysian }}

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Cockle Bay's star attraction for those who appreciate good food and fun ambience without paying a fortune..."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Despite its Malaysian-hawker-inspired menu it's not really cheap food, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it."

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Pompei's |address=126 Roscoe Street |city=Bondi, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2026 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9365-1233 |fax= |url=http://www.frommers.com/destinations/sydney/D51958.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pompei's&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.888533,151.2747&spn=0.008229,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Italian }}

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "The recipe is simple: Use good ingredients and you'll get good pizzas -- regulars swear they are the best in Sydney."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "While the pizza here is good, it's the northern Italian dishes whipped up by ex-pat George Pompei that are really special."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=BBQ King |address=18-20 Goulburn Street |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9267-2433 |fax= |url=http://www.wcities.com/en/record/95,30428/83/record.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=BBQ+King&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.876295,151.205049&spn=0.008231,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Chinese }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "You can find better basic Chinese food elsewhere in town, but for duck and pork, barbecue-loving Sydneysiders know that this is the place to come."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "It's an old-school eatery, with bustling service, generous pots of tea and a lack of fancy decor."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Arthur's Pizza |address=260 Oxford Street |city=Paddington, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2021 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9332-2220 |fax=61-2-8354-0377 |url=http://www.arthurspizza.com.au/index.php |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Arthur's+Pizza&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.883438,151.226742&spn=0.00823,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Italian }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "It's always crowded and hot in this tiny, narrow spot on Oxford Street, which has been serving pizza in various locales around Sydney for over 30 years."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "[Art's] pizzas continue to impress."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=The Lowenbrau Keller |address=18 Argyle Street |city=The Rocks, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9247-7785 |fax=61-2-9241-1613 |url=http://www.lowenbrau.com.au/ |map_url= |type=Bavarian }}

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Renowned for celebrating Oktoberfest every day for getting on 30 years, this is the place to watch Aussies let their hair down."

• • TripADvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Zina Pina Pizzeria |address=930 Botany Road |city=Mascot, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2020 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9669-2675 |fax=61-2-9667-0086 |url=http://www.ziapina.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=930+Botany+Road+Sydney,+NSW,+Australia&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.197599,82.265625&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.929278,151.194663&spn=0.008225,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=addr |type=Italian }}

• • Frommer's Recommended: "Pizzas come in two sizes; the larger feeds two people."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• HappyCow: Health Food Stores & Vegetarian Restaurants in Sydney

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Green Gourmet |address=115-117 King Street |city=Newtown |state=NSW |postal_code=2042 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9519-5330 |fax= |url=http://www.greengourmet.com.au/newtown.php |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Green+Gourmet&near=Sydney,+NSW,+Australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.891507,151.185737&spn=0.008229,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Chinese }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Green Gourmet is a self-serve, pay-per-kilo, kind-to-animals eatery, plating up Chinese-Malaysian vegetarian at affordable prices."

• • HappyCow 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Bodhi Restaurant |address=2-4 College Street |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9360-2523 |fax= |url=http://www.wcities.com/en/record/95,248354/83/record.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bodhi+Restaurant&near=Sydney,+NSW,+Australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.871859,151.214168&spn=0.008231,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Chinese }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Lunch means tasty yum cha, and the simple, almost ascetic atmosphere will feed your soul..."

• • HappyCow 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• {{MfRestaurant

|name=Govindas |address=112 Darlinghurt Road |city=Darlinghurst, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2010 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9380-5155 |fax= |url=http://www.govindas.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Govindas&near=Sydney,+NSW,+Australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.874656,151.221378&spn=0.008231,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type= }}

• • Frommer's Recommended: "The food is simple vegetarian, served buffet-style and eaten in a basic room off black-lacquer tables."