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Cafe Sydney
Cafe Sydney
Cafe Sydney
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CAFE SYDNEY

(4.9 Score)
31 Alfred Street, 5th Floor Sydney Customs House,
Sydney NSW 2000 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

✓ Mushroom Velouté ✓ Berkshire Pork Belly ✓ Smoked Tomato Fregola ✓ Garlic Cream ✓ Salsa Verde ✓ Tandoori Roasted Salmon ✓ Ricotta Cavatelli ✓ Barbecued Corn ✓ Creamed Corn ✓ Gremolata ✓ Parmesan ✓ Basil ✓ Barramundi ✓ Asparagus ✓ Pea ✓ Pickled Kohlrabi ✓ Spinach Bhaji ✓ Chickpea Masala ✓ Mint Yoghurt ✓ Grilled Swordfish ✓ Braised Pepperonata Squid ✓ Red Capsicum Sauce

“Cafe Sydney is a quintessential Sydney dining experience, capturing the essence of the harbour city with unparalleled views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from its rooftop location at Customs House. This rooftop restaurant serves Modern Australian cuisine and cocktails. The restaurant offers an immersive dining experience in the main dining room and outdoor terrace – a carefully curated full lunch and dinner menu designed around the best seasonal produce, accompanied by an award-winning Australian wine list curated by sommelier Simon Curkovic. Cafe Sydney has built its reputation over the past 20 years and consistently delivers excellent food, an innovative wine list, and faultless service. Group dining is available for 12 to 40 guests. For a casual drink or light snack, the Cafe Sydney Lounge and bar area is the perfect rendezvous to enjoy craft cocktails, small plates, and delicious desserts.”

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License ABN 17 082 054 019

Price:

Main Courses
Potato Gnocchi: $39
Barramundi With Prawn Bisque: $43
Berkshire Pork Cutlet: $45
Tandoori Salmon: $48
Grilled Swordfish: $48
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Contact:

02 9251 8683

Mon-Sat: 12pm - 12am
Sun: 12pm - 5pm

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Aria
Aria
Aria
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ARIA

(4.9 Score)
1 Macquarie Street,
Sydney NSW 2000 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

✓ Sheep's Curd ✓ Smoked Buffalo Milk ✓ Champagne Lobster ✓ Pasture-Fed Eye Fillet ✓ King George Whiting ✓ Kurobuta Pork ✓ Black Opal Wagyu ✓ Hispi Cabbage ✓ Wagyu Tongue ✓ Mojama ✓ Celeriac ✓ Peking Duck Consommé ✓ Maremma Duck ✓ Sweetbreads ✓ Kangaroo Tartare ✓ Turnip ✓ Wild Kingfish ✓ Scarlett Butter Lettuce ✓ Creamed Royal Blue Potato

“Aria brings together the vision of owners Matt Moran and Bruce Solomon, the creativity of Executive Chef Thomas Gorringe, the best seasonal produce, and a world-class wine list in a stunning, art-filled space with sweeping views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The restaurant offers modern Australian cuisine and breathtaking harbour views. Chef Matt Moran presents Modern Australian haute cuisine in an elegant, glass-walled dining room. Their beautiful space will lift your spirits and heighten your senses. The elegant spring signature tasting menu, created by Executive Chef Joel Bickford, showcases nature in its purest form with the best seasonal ingredients. Their dedicated event spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Aria is Sydney’s ultimate dining experience, offering a sophisticated, intimate, yet relaxed and inviting atmosphere.”

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Luxury Travel Guide Asia & Australasia Awards - Prestigious Restaurant of the Year 2020
Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence - NSW Winner 2005

Price:

W.A. Black Marron $+15
Chauvel Wagyu Striploin +$40
Blackmore Wagyu Rump Cap $25
Rangers Valley Flat Iron $+20
Stone Axe Sirloin $+60
Green Beans, Bagna Cauda $15
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Contact:

02 9240 2255

Mon-Wed: 5pm - 9:30pm
Thu-Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm | 5pm - 9:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 2:30pm | 5pm - 8pm

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O Bar and Dining
O Bar and Dining
O Bar and Dining
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O BAR AND DINING

(4.8 Score)
Level 47 Australia Square, 264 George Street,
Sydney NSW 2000 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

✓ Plant Based ✓ Sydney Rock Oysters ✓ Pink Salt Almonds ✓ Chilli Hummus ✓ Warm Green Olives ✓ Truffle Honey Persian Feta ✓ Sweet Potato Fries ✓ Steamed Edamame ✓ O Bar Tapas Stand ✓ Seafood Tasting Tapas ✓ Charcuterie and Cheese ✓ Sweet Treats and Desserts ✓ Hiramasa Kingfish Ceviche ✓ Burrata Cheese ✓ Tempura Cauliflower ✓ Wagyu Steak Tartare ✓ White Anchovy Crostini ✓ Salt Cod Croquettes ✓ Smoked Chickpea Fritters ✓ Wagyu Cheeseburger ✓ Crisp Fried Chicken ✓ Casarecce Pasta 'cacio E Pepe’ ✓ Grilled Snapper Fillet

“O Bar and Dining is a modern Australian restaurant where health-conscious chef Michael Moore provides food in a chic space with lofty views. Michael and Angela Moore are the owners of the restaurant. The restaurant offers fine dining and its iconic revolving circular structure. Their food, drink, and panoramas change with time and season but remain flawless and ‘unmistakably O’ at every turn. Stunning views meet their match in flawless food and service. At the pinnacle of Australian dining, their beautiful space will lift your spirits and heighten your senses. O Bar and Dining offers private dining rooms created for complete privacy in a beautifully appointed space offering spectacular 360-degree views that feel as if they are yours alone to enjoy. Their healthy take on fine dining and their iconic revolving circular structure make the experience unique. Lounge, lobby, and private dining rooms are available here.

2025 Update: O Bar and Dining offers gift cards to have vibrant flavours on any occasion with their friends and family.”

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License ABN 70 464 260 409

Price:

Starters
Whipped Butter $5
Spanner Crab Milk Buns $38
Crispy Zucchini Flowers $28
EntréE
Yellowfin Tuna $42
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Contact:

02 9247 9777

Mon & Sun: 5pm - 10:30pm
Tue & Wed: 12pm - 10:30pm
Thu: 12pm - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 11pm

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CAFE SYDNEY REVIEWS

Dining at Cafe Sydney was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and efficient. The highlight of our meal was definitely the salmon, which was hands-down the best I’ve ever had; it was perfectly cooked and flavored to perfection. The drinks menu was equally impressive, offering a superb selection that complemented our meal beautifully. And the view Simply stunning, providing a breathtaking backdrop that greatly enhanced our group’s dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for top-notch food and service with a view that’s second to none!

Great view of Sydney harbour and the Harbour Bridge. There's a bit of a view of the opera house. The staff were extremely friendly and all the food we got were delicious. The downside would be the crowd and the food/service was a bit of a wait, naturally because this place was super busy, but we were not in a rush so we didn't mind it. I enjoyed dining here and would love to come back again on a new year!

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere was great, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend coming during lunchtime to capture stunning pictures of the Harbor Bridge. The garlic bread was particularly impressive, perfectly complementing my steak. Overall, a fantastic dining experience!

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ARIA REVIEWS

A memorable meal that is hard to fault. Everything from the view, taste, presentation and service are all top-notch. You can't call it Japanese fusion but there is a Japanese influence in a number of the courses in the tasting menu. Whether it is delicate or bold, you know the dish will slots well into the multi course menu like fingers into a glove. You can also order a la carte. I suppose the only negative is the price. It is in the realm of "if you have to ask then..." Let's just say it is perfect for special occasions or the business CC is ready and willing.

Exquisite food and the perfect location. We come here for the pre-theatre dinner and can’t recommend it highly enough. The wait staff are all professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We had Jack serve our table this last visit and he was simple amazing. The food is delicious and the perfect amount to have before the Opera house show. Wine pairing and champagne are en-pointe. Our go to before any evening show st the Opera house.

Truly one of the best meals of my life. Our pre-theatre dining experience was absolutely incredible. We felt welcomed and well-attended to by the staff, and the food was so delicious I can’t stop thinking about it. Highly recommend if you are anywhere near Sydney.

O BAR AND DINING REVIEWS

Stunning location and restaurant, the revolving floor gives you a 360 view of the city skyline. The food was so amazing too! The kingfish entree was some of the freshest sashimi I’ve ever had, complemented with some sweet oranges. The lamb spring rolls was spectacular, the flavour kick was unexpected and gave me a pleasant surprise. The mains was equally good - we had the lamb and steak, both were super tender with great flavours. The dessert was amazing too!

I visited this restaurant for my birthday last year and forgot to leave a review until now. The overall experience was fantastic. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, and excellent service. They even surprised me with a special birthday cake and a greeting card, which was such a thoughtful touch. If you’re looking for a fine dining spot with a nice view, I highly recommend this place!

I celebrated my wife's birthday in this place. The place is very nice and can rotate 360 ??degrees. The food is very delicious and the service is very good. For Muslims, we can choose halal food. We can see the city of Sydney very clearly.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CAFE SYDNEY Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgements: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 13.0K: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ARIA Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Social Media: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 12.9K: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

O BAR AND DINING Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 13.1K: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10