Where Chefs Eat in Sydney

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9 Restaurants

Updated September 25, 2019

Restaurants:	Restaurant Hubert, Bennelong Restaurant, LP's Quality Meats…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	French, Modern Australian, Steakhouse…
Neighborhoods:	Sydney CBD, Chippendale…

Restaurant Hubert

$$$$·French·

Sydney CBD

482 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

“Descending the wood-panelled staircase into this cavern of a restaurant, you feel as if you are going back in time to 1920s Paris. It is huge, grand and unapologetically old-schoo…Read more

97% recommended

Best Ambience in Sydney / New South Wales

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Bennelong Restaurant

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Sydney CBD

556 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Fit for Foodies

“It's one of the world's most iconic buildings, and now it boasts one of the best restaurants in the country.” – Karl Firla

92% recommended

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LP's Quality Meats

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Chippendale

284 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Group Bookings
Special Occasions

“Luke's fine-dining training shines through in the incredible technique he uses to make fun, tasty, and approachable food. It's much, much more than just meat.” – Mitch Orr

97% recommended

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Quay

$$$$·Modern Australian·

The Rocks

271 reviews

Special Occasions
Scenic View
Romance

“Quay is a must-visit when coming to Australia. Peter Gilmore's focus on the growers and farmers of this country are inspiring and that shows through the entire restaurant. His lov…Read more

87% recommended

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Spice Temple Sydney

$$$$·Chinese (Sichuan)·

Sydney CBD

470 reviews

Business Meals
Casual
Good for a Date

“Spice Temple for the authenticity of flavors and the variety of Chinese cuisines offered.” – Peter Gilmore

100% recommended

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Momofuku Seiōbo - The Star

$$$$·Caribbean·

Sydney CBD

676 reviews

Tasting Menu
Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine

“The most unique, tasty and fun food in the city. Amazing service, baller wines.” – Mitch Orr

89% recommended

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The Unicorn Hotel

$$$$·Bistro·

Paddington

48 reviews

Neighbourhood Gem
Lunch
Group Bookings

Recommended by Chef Tomi Bjorck from Blanca

98% recommended

Lunch in Sydney / New South Wales

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Firedoor

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Surry Hills

269 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Notable Wine List

Recommended by Chef Ross Lusted from The Bridge Room

84% recommended

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Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney

$$$$·Modern Australian·

Sydney CBD

696 reviews

Business Meals
Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine

“Living in London, I would happily fly halfway around the world for a David Blackmore wagyu at Rockpool Bar and Grill. I've only ever had the best service, the best food and a very…Read more

90% recommended

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