Once the late-night last-resort option for weary travellers, Sydney’s hotel restaurants are now dining destinations in their own right, with some of our top chefs leading the charge. Meet your friends in the lobby and imagine you’re a guest at these luxurious establishments .
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Not only is this the best hotel restaurant in Sydney, it’s one of the best restaurants in Sydney, period. Glass, under the direction of Chef Luke Mangan, offers an ever-changing menu that sings of seasonality and a focus on premium Australian ingredients. Plus, there’s a wine list that boasts over 1,000 drops, which are displayed in an impressive glass column at the centre of the restaurant.Read more -
2. Sydney Common at Sheraton Grand Sydney
Level 1, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBDRead moreBar daily from 3pm, lunch Friday-Saturday and dinner daily
Photograph: Courtesy of Sydney Common at Sheraton Grand Sydney
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Read moreCreated by head chef Francesco Manelli, Mode Kitchen & Bar offers simple dishes executed exceptionally well, capturing the essence of Australia's best produce, presented in a contemporary fashion. Designed with plush velvet furnishings, and trimmings of marble and brass inspired by the art deco movement, Mode Kitchen & Bar is the ideal balance of casual bistro and sophisticated city dining.
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Luke's Kitchen at Kimpton Margot Sydney, led by acclaimed Australian chef Luke Mangan, is the crown jewel of the hotel's stunning lobby. Offering an exquisite Modern Australian menu, guests can enjoy everything from a renowned breakfast to a lively lunch and an elegant dinner. Signature dishes include sashimi of Tasmanian salmon, prawn bisque, pan-fried potato gnocchi, and spiced roast cauliflower. For indulgence, the Ossetra caviar bump with a Beluga vodka shot or a classic Bloody Mary awaits. The 1930s-style lounge bar invites guests to unwind with a cocktail, ensuring a refined yet vibrant dining experience from morning to night.Read more -
The Dining Room displays all the glitter and clout one would expect from the Park Hyatt. The open plan dining room faces the Sydney Opera House, where guests are offered uninterrupted views of the harbour through floor to ceiling windows. Treat yourself to a private dining experience at the Chef's Table.Read more -
Read moreThe very elegant Brasserie 1930 is in Sydney's newest boutique hotel, the beautifully appointed and heritage listed Capella Sydney in Bridge Street. Veteran restaurateurs behind Sydney institutions Bentley and Monopole, Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt are at the helm, having created a menu of classic dishes with a Modern Australian inspiration and of course using the very best local produce. The wine list includes over 400 choices, both Australian and European, many by the glass.
Open Tuesday-Saturday from 6.30pm
Photography: Courtesy of Capella Sydney
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Nestled in the lavish surrounds of QT Sydney, Gowings Bar Grill is a European brassiere, with an edgy, contemporary aesthetic. The restaurant focuses on wood-fired rotisserie cooking techniques, and offers a specially curated wine program featuring exciting young winemakers.Read more -
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Read moreFormerly known as Quadrant restaurant, located on the mezzanine level of the luxurious Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, Q Dining has undergone an extensive refurbishment and re-brand in early 2014. Take in the new stylish setting of Q Dining, inspired by the waterfront location and the two opposites earth and featuring primary colours of glass and steel tones and a chic design with contemporary tones. Become one of the first to indulge in the re-invented menu with a focus on local and indigenous spices to enhance the amazing local flavours.
