Marque, Surry Hills
Mark Best serves up an ambitious Australian take on modern French cuisine. Unusual, but wonderfully balanced; go for the degustation if you want to sample it all. The food is excellent quality and beautifully served. To top it off; excellent staff and a sommelier who really knows his stuff.
355 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010 | www.marquerestaurant.com.au | +61 2 9332 2225

Bentley Bar & Restaurant, Surry Hills
Not for the traditionalist; the menu is exciting, intriguing, and sometimes downright quirky. Great to look at, and just as good to eat. The devil is in the detail - you’ll be unlikely to find two dishes served on the same kind of plate during your meal. Classy design mixes with retro chic, to create a watering hole and eaterie thats got just the right mix of style, with good food and wine. Get genius sommelier Nick Hildebrandt to match one of the 300 Old and New world vintages with your meal.
320 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010 | www.thebentley.com.au | +61 2 9332 2344

Tetsuya’s, Business Area
Serious foodies should step off the busy street into the calm of Tetsuya’s: Oz-European-Asian fusion… Sound bizarre? Wait ’til you taste it, you’ll be an instant convert. Try the 10 course degustation menu to excite your taste-buds with the full range of Tetsuya’s experimental cuisine. Professional staff are knowledgeable about the menu, and a great wine list tops of the evening.
529 Kent Street, Central Business District, Sydney, NSW 2000 | www.tetsuyas.com | +61 2 9267 2900

Bill’s
For a taste of typical Sydney, get down to Bill’s. It gets crowded at weekends, but the breakfast is the stuff Sydney dreams are made of… Think; ricotta hotcakes with honeycomb butter and banana, sweet corn fritters with roast tomatoes and bacon, and good old simple scrambled eggs; and of course, strong coffee - head here if you need to wake up. Don’t try and deviate from the menu though - they don’t take kindly to suggestions!
433 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, 2010 Australia | +61 2 9360 9361 |
359 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia | +61 2 9360 4762 |
Queen’s Court 118 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW 2025 Australia | +61 2 9328 7997| www.bills.com.au

Sean’s Panaroma, Bondi
Exactly what you’d expect from Bondi Beach; chilled out, lovingly sourced, expertly prepared food. Menus on blackboards, ocean view, and friendly, relaxed waiters give it a great vibe - but don’t let that fool you, some of Sydney’s best food comes out of this kitchen. All I’ll say is: make sure you leave room for dessert…
270 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW 2026| www.seanspanaroma.com.au | +61 2 9365 4924

Billy Kwong, Surry Hills
Bustling, boisterous, and brilliant: Casual, modern Chinese food from Kylie Kwong - or more accurately, her Grandma, who provides inspiration and recipes. Be prepared to wait for your table, they don’t take bookings, and seating can be little… close (and hard on the old behind!). But once you get your meal - wow. Top marks for presentation, taste, and variety!
3/355 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2110 | +61 2 9332 3300

Rockpool, Harbour
A Sydney institution. Firm favorite for 15 years from the Godfather of Mod-Oz cuisine, Neil Perry. Get the most out of it by choosing one of the set menus: the 10-course chef’s tasting menu will guide you through flavors and textures; the 5-course set-price give you more options. Top marks for service and stylish interiors.
107-109 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000 | +61 1 9252 1888

Bistrode, Surry Hills
Not one for the veggies; a meaty menu in a converted butcher’s shop. Rustic, European bistro style, it’s unpretentious and comforting. Forget fancy nouvelle cuisine, this is good wholesome stuff. Try seven hour lamb with rounds of zucchini and whole carrots; absolutely delish!
478 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010 | +61 2 9380 7333

Icebergs, Bondi
Goregous Italian twist menu; try trout rissotto or any of the beef dishes - you won’t regret it! Amazing location looking out over Bondi Beach. The ocean view is complemented by the airy, white interior and great ambience.
1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW 2026 | www.idrb.com | +61 2 9365 9000

Glass Brasserie, Business Area
Glass, steel, high ceilings and wine racks: very stylish new offering on the second floor of the Hilton. If you can tear your eyes from the view to take a look at the menu, you’ll see unusual ingredients combined to make tasty offerings, all served up by charming staff. The wine menu’s pretty special to - 450 varieties by the bottle! Definitely somewhere for an impressive business lunch.
488 George Street, Level 2, Central Business District, Sydney, NSW 2000 | www.glassbrasserie.com.au | +61 2 9265 6068

Royal Hotel, Paddington
Not technically a restaurant- but never mind, right? Thought I’d treat you to a few bars to. Three-story typically Aussie pub in leafy Paddington. Gorgeous loacale, excellent drinks; head out to the second-storey balcony for great views.
237 Glenmore Road, Five Ways, Paddington, Sydney, NSW 2021 | www.royalhotel.com.au | +61 2 9331 2604

Longrain, Surry Hills
Another one that stretched the ‘restaurant’ definition… Innovative Thai drinks in Surry Hills; get a “stick drink” - mojito Aussie style!
85 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills, Aydney, NSW 2010 | www.longrain.com.au | +61 2 9280 2888

Harbour Kitchen & Bar at the Park Hyatt, Harbour
Well, this one does do food to! Grab a pre-dinner drink and snack at the super stylish Tony Chi-designed Harbour bar: great views, great service, great vibe - need I say more?!
7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000 | www.harbourkitchen.com.au | +61 2 9256 1661