Best Restaurants for Foodies in Circular Quay

98 restaurants available nearby

1. MATKIM

4.9

Exceptional(21)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Sydney CBD

Booked 5 times today

Matkim is short for “Mat kim” (Entrust) “Cha rim” (Table) which is Omakase in KoreanMatkim is a Korean BBQ Chef’s table like you have never experienced before. The finest cuts of meat are daily sourced, prepared by the hands of our butchers, perfectly aged and served with the finest ingredients to match.

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2. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 14 times today

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

3. Kobo

4.8

Exceptional(102)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Circular Quay

Booked 1 time today

Kobo is the workshop for Hatted Chef, Jacob Lee, a space for him to demonstrate his love for his homeland of Korea, re-engineering regional dishes onto a contemporary platform, incorporating Japanese and Australian influences for a dining experience like no other.A solid marble chef’s table is front and centre, seating 8 guests at a time for an intimate chef's table (meaning “I leave it up to you.”), Chef Jacob breaks the menu down into “Episodes” with each episode featuring a core focus on a culinary moment of his life.Kobo is located in Sydney's new Quay Quarter Lanes, a short walk from Circular Quay station, nestled just behind the historic Hinchcliffe House.

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4. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(532)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 8 times today

Mode Kitchen & Bar is a foodie paradise, as the reviews highlight. With a modern Australian cuisine, it offers diverse and delicious food, as quoted from a review, 'Awesome delicious cuisine'. The ambiance is praised as warm, cozy, and inviting, making it a perfect setting for a relaxing meal. The service is also highly recommended by many patrons. This restaurant seems to be a food lover's delight, offering an exceptional dining experience.

5. Door Knock

4.7

Exceptional(302)

Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Sydney CBD

Booked 8 times today

COCKTAILS, WINE AND GOOD TIMESWe are a captivating cocktail and wine bar hidden below the hustle and bustle of Sydney's streets. Our progressive cocktail list has contemporary and traditional cocktails to delight all tastes. We have an extensive wine list to please all palates. Additionally our delicious food offering has a range of fresh appetising bar food and meals.

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6. The Grand Palace (Sydney CBD) Indian Restaurant Fine Dining

4.5

Awesome(125)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Sydney CBD

Booked 13 times today

There’s a secret world pulsing under George Street — and you’re invited. Travel to the basement of number 261 and you’ll discover The Grand Palace, an exotic mecca that suits intimate parties and larger groups alike.This venue is a mishmash of glorious colours and textures. Moulded walls, fanciful tiles and vibrant splashes of greenery all set the stage for an Indian feast that simply cannot be beaten.The menu features traditional Indian favourites with a modern twist. The Grand Palace kitchen team carefully blends exotic herbs and spices to create dishes that will leave you wanting more.For those with a sweet tooth, The Grand Palace is one of few Indian restaurants with a sumptuous dessert offering. From the Bombay Delight to the Rajasthani Palace Stone, you’ll be completely satisfied at the end of your multi-course meal.Whether you want to dine with a loved one or a larger group, The Grand Palace is a venue that simply should not be mi

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7. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.6

Exceptional(1543)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 49 times today

At the edge of the CBD, in the spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct where an old container terminal once stood, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Established in 2016, the newest addition to the Zushi restaurant empire is in Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground. Zushi Barangaroo is both stylish and comfortable, capturing the relaxed style of a typical Japanese bar or izakaya designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, and Japanese sake and whisky.Zushi prides itself on using only carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible and most of the menu is gluten-free. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving delectable sushi, sashimi and share plates. And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.

8. Song Bird

4.3

Awesome(161)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Double Bay

Booked 49 times today

Song Bird will be open 7 nights from 4th November. Song Bird by chef Neil Perry AM offers a superlative culinary experience that blends the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the warmth and fragrance of traditional Chinese cooking. Reflecting Perry’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions, Song Bird’s menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Perry’s commitment to cooking with fresh, locally-sourced premium produce.Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set over three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960’s masterpiece ‘Gaden House’, designed by architect the late Neville Gruzman, Song Bird's interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance with a subtle nod to Chinese sensibilities. Neil Perry AM is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. He has been the Food, Beverage & Service Director at QANTAS for 25+years, creating one of the best dining experiences in the sky.

9. Comedor

4.6

Exceptional(94)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newtown

Booked 11 times today

Comedor means dinig table, but for us it also means welcoming you into our home. Contemporary Mexican cuisine with a laid back Australian twist, available for lunch and dinner, banquet style.

10. Tokyo Bird

4.6

Exceptional(597)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 17 times today

Tokyo Bird is a Japanese inspired small bar located in Belmore Lane, Surry Hills, serving Japanese whisky and beer, cocktails, sake and yakitori – chicken and other delicious morsels on skewers, grilled Japanese style.Tokyo Bird combines the best of Tokyo’s yakitori-ya and izakaya with classic cocktail bars in an intimate Sydney laneway small bar. We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo Bird!

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Sean
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always fabulous. The wood fire grill and their passion and expertise is consistently good.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Barbara
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We are Americans living in Sydney. First time away from home. We had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner and very much appreciated the staff’s welcoming approach and excellent service.
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Mode Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• The Rocks
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4.5
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Kate
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Cool place. Great happy hour from 4-6. Nice and peaceful until about 5/530 and then gets quite busy and a bit noisy. Bit really noisy though. Great service, food and happy hour choices.
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Door KnockPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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Gary
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Exquisite food paired with exceptional soju and wines presented in a refined style and supported by interesting stories of the chef’s childhood that inspired his creations!
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KoboPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Circular Quay
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4.8
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Theresa
Western Australia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 2024
Matkim offers an exceptional dining experience. It's very clear that the team love what they do and are passionate about creating dishes which are innovative and full of flavour. The food and service are high quality and no detail is left to chance. The recent one hat award is well deserved and is sure to be followed by more in the future. I booked all eight seats for a special occasion and everyone in my party would highly recommend Matkim.
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MATKIMPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Sydney CBD
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4.9

Best Restaurants for Foodies in Circular Quay

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98 restaurants available nearby

1. MATKIM

2. Pony Dining The Rocks

3. Kobo

4. Mode Kitchen & Bar

5. Door Knock

6. The Grand Palace (Sydney CBD) Indian Restaurant Fine Dining

7. Zushi - Barangaroo

8. Song Bird

9. Comedor

10. Tokyo Bird

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