Best Dinner Places to Eat in New South Wales

"The slick bar operators from Swillhouse Group (the Baxter Inn, Shady Pines Saloon) have pulled out the big guns to recruit star chef Daniel Pepperell (formerly of 10 William Street and Tetsuya’s) to their new eatery. Pepperell’s famous sardine katsu sando may have been retired in this French bistro, but be ready to be consumed by smart reinventions of classic French recipes like chicken fricassee with shiitake or melon en surprise, the dessert of the year. It’s food that likes wine, and sommelier Andy Tyson’s wine list backs it up big time."

"Restaurant Hubert oozes old school l'amour with French cuisine and swoon-worthy jazz performances. Topping it all off, this place offers an extensive selection of fine wine, Champagne and signature cocktails."

"Restaurants French Sydney"

"Quay sets the standard for fine dining in Sydney with modern, sophisticated Australian dishes that look as fabulous as they taste. Take your pick from their four-course dinner or the multi-course tasting menu and don’t forget to opt for the wine pairings. The menu is entirely seasonal and largely sourced from Chef Peter Gilmore’s own back garden where the behind the scenes magic comes together to create an incredible fine dining experience."

"The restaurant also offers breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour|© Courtesy of Quay / Credit: Nikki To. With a plethora of awards including Restaurant of the Year by The Australian Gourmet Traveller, the dishes served at Quay are forefront examples of artistic gastronomy. Experimenting with rare plants and organic ingredients, Peter Gilmore crafts his meals into stunning sculptures inspired by nature."

"It goes without saying that Quay epitomises fine dining in Sydney’s CBD and is the ultimate restaurant to impress your clients. Let chef Peter Gilmore guide you and your guests through a menu that celebrates Australia’s diverse landscape; the Harbour Bridge and Sydney’s Opera House floating in the background. Be sure to reserve a table, Quay books out weeks in advance."

"If you're treating yourself to lunch at Bennelong in Summer 2021, make it a Sunday when they're running the Live at Bennelong' concert series on a Sunday afternoon. An extra $30 concert fee on top of your set menu will ensure your repast is paired with live ragtime, blues and tango from curator Phillip Johnston (Microscopic Septet, Wordless!) and friends. Pro tip: A walk around the Botanic Gardens is socially distant, beautiful and a great way to finish your love affair with the city."

"Bennelong is back and better than ever after a 2015 revamp that brought celebrated Aussie chef Peter Gilmore aboard. There are multiple ways to eat here: an à la carte restaurant downstairs, the Cured & Cultured counter up a level, the theatrical Circle dining room, the bar at the top, and for a splurge, the exclusive chef’s table. It’s hard to go wrong, whatever you pick, when you’re dining inside the architectural majesty of the Opera House sails."

"World-renowned chef Peter Gilmore’s artful, imaginative interpretation of Australian cuisine, under the soaring sails of the Sydney Opera House. Why we love it: Much like a ride on the Manly Ferry or the coastal walk from Coogee to Bondi, eating inside the Opera House is a Sydney rite of passage. Both the food and the service are every bit as polished as the magnificent setting."

"Something of a Sydney celebrity in its own right, Saint Peter has gained international acclaim for its exquisite seafood and fish dishes. Head to this famed haunt for a special occasion or date night and tuck into an eclectic menu of salt and vinegar garfish, charcoal flounder and tuna cheeseburger with swordfish belly bacon."

"Restaurants Seafood Paddington"

"While the menu’s not strictly seafood, this newcomer rates a mention because the seafood that’s on offer is simply superb. Chef Darren Robertson from Three Blue Ducks and Cameron Northway from Sweet&Chilli have created a very Bondi vibe – come straight from the surf?"

"Luke Nguyen’s ‘Table for 2’ menu will take diners on a stunning culinary journey showcasing four of his most popular Fat Noodle dishes for $70."

"A 7-acre plot started as a poultry farm turned to be one of the must-visit wildlife parks near Sydney. The Featherdale located inner Western Sydney and a usual tour from Sydney to this wildlife park take 45 mins via M4 to reach. The finest Sydney attraction famous for Koala encounters and no one leaves Featherdale wildlife park without patting a Koala."

"A privately-owned zoo in Doonside, near Blacktown, Featherdale Wildlife Park specialises in Australian native wildlife and birds, as well as reptiles and marsupials. Get more info on visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park."

"NICE 😋 • • • • • #lifesatreat #celebrate #icecream #icecreams... Come and relax at Royal Copenhagen which is situated on Bay Street. The interior of this restaurant is well decorated with beautiful bright walls and an upmarket cozy atmosphere."

"Located in the heart of the inner west is Love Crêpe, one of Sydney’s most loved dessert destinations. The team has just expanded its menu to offer an even bigger selection of signature hand-held crêpes plus house-made desserts, gelato, and waffle balls. Paying homage to traditional Greek creperies, this must-see spot features 20+ house-made gelatos (including delicious flavours such as Salted Pistachio, Lotus Biscoff, and Greek Yogurt with Sour Cherry)."