Treat Mum to lunch on Mother's Day, she deserves it

Treat Mum to a special day out at a great restaurant in Sydney or Melbourne. Mum deserves a day out, make it special for her.
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It's perfect for waterfront meze, good wine and glowing golden hour selfies.You need to try the saganaki, bubbling hot and begging to be scooped.Look out for the pink and yellow palette that feels straight out of the Aegean.
Situated on the iconic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, Akti invites you to indulge in Mediterranean-inspired flavours and a lively atmosphere, where every meal is an experience to savour. More than just a restaurant, Akti embodies the spirit of coastal living - effortless, vibrant, and full of joy, with every corner offering a taste of laid-back luxury and unforgettable moments.
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In the heart of Circular Quay, overlooking Sydney Harbour in the historic revamped Campbell's Stores building is 6HEAD. This waterfront restaurant delivers premium steaks, sourced from the best farmers in Australia. Executive Chef Sean Hall, who has worked for the Jamie Oliver Group in the UK, has created a menu that focuses on six cuts of steak: rump, rib-eye, T-bone, eye fillet, scotch fillet and sirloin, all dry-aged on the premises.
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It's perfect for Brazilian rodizio with panoramic harbour vistas.You need to try the trio grill experience and include the salad bar.Look out for high-energy service and sweeping views over the water.
It's time to get hot with Braza Brazilian BBQ House. Bop to upbeat Latin music whilst sampling Brazil's national spirit cachaca and then head to the dining room to start on a smorgasbord of premium meat infused with spicy Latin flavours and traditional Brazilian side dishes. You'll notice stoppers on your table - they look like salt shakers. Turn the green side up when you want the wait staff to keep coming with meat skewers. Brazilian Dancing Saturday nights 7.45pm-9.45pm.
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It's perfect for Mediterranean sharing plates with panoramic harbour views.You need to try the mezze platter and grilled octopus or lamb ribs.Look out for sun-drenched terraces, wine list full of Greek gems and relaxed elegance.
Dining at Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill on Sydney's King Street Wharf is reminiscent of summertime in the Greek Islands. Renovated throughout in 2024, it boasts a combination of exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, an extensive wine and cocktail list, and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The menu at Georges emulates the freshness and simplicity of Mediterranean food, inspired by traditional dishes from Greece. Georges is a perfect venue for any celebration from family events to corporate functions.
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It's perfect for flexing your veggie era without missing the fun.You need to try the spinach börek, golden, flaky and deeply satisfying.Look out for the velvet-clad bar and cascading green ceiling that make the whole space feel alive.
Maydanoz is in Sydney's CBD, a few minutes walk from Martin Place. An Agean Turkish inspired restaurant, the Maydanoz menu salutes the vegetable meze bars of Western Turkey as well as nose to tail dining lamb and fish. The unique cocktail menu is crafted by the head mixologist and there are some organic and traditional Turkish wines.
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It's perfect for impressing out-of-towners and first dates you hope to keep.You need to try the kingfish sashimi, light, zesty and pretty as a picture.Look out for the 360-degree skyline view that slowly spins while you sip.
Forty-seven floors above Sydney is one of Sydney's best restaurant, lounge bar and private event venue, offering sweeping views of the city, harbour and beyond. O Bar is Sydney's loftiest landmark, but with neighbourhood warmth. While the world's best panoramas roll by, friends and colleagues gather at the fabulous bar to enjoy shared plates and creative cocktails. Dazzling and intimate; buzzing but private; hedonistic yet healthy.
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It's perfect for waterfront meze, raki and people-watching in style.You need to try the lamb kofte or tarama with house bread.Look out for blue-and-white décor and that dreamy harbour breeze.
Established in the happening food kingdom of Barangaroo, Anason is all about authentic Turkish cuisine conveyed in style. Be greeted by bright azure blue tiles and a million dollar view of one of Sydney's most sought after locations of dining real estate. With picturesque views over the stunning Sydney harbour and the culinary direction of award-winning chef Somer Sivrioglu, guests will be in for a sophisticated taste of the Ottoman. Inspiration from the sea influences the menu with Sivrioglu wanting to take diners on a journey straight back to the shores of Istanbul.
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Sydney stalwart Glass Brasserie is a Modern Australian restaurant by chef Luke Mangan. Residing in the Hilton Sydney hotel in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Glass has stood the test of time with its consistently excellent menu served in a beautiful grand dining space. Glass includes a stunning chef's table, giving those lucky eight-10 people a front row seat to the action in the kitchen. Glass is open for dinner seven days a week and lunch from Monday through to Friday.
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It's perfect for group dinners that end in steak-fuelled food comas.You need to try the grain-fed rib-eye with a glass of shiraz to match.Look out for the Darling Harbour views and old-school steakhouse charm.
Let Steersons take the worry of cooking at home by bringing you some of their signature dining experiences to you. Enjoy three course menus, featuring restaurant favourites prepared for you to finish, plate and enjoy with family and friends at home.
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It's perfect for Mediterranean-tinged feasts with rustic charm and buzzing heritage energy.You need to try the whole wood‑roasted fish, wrapped in vine leaves and bursting with sweet‑sour eggplant.Look out for exposed brick, flickering open‑kitchen flames, and a wine list that feels like a love letter to Aussie vintners.
Nomad Sydney's food is inspired by travels through Spain, Morocco and the Middle East and cooked with fire and smoke. The menu draws on these flavours using local Australian ingredients to create a dynamic and seasonally driven menu. Nomad source the best produce from local growers who share that same belief. An interesting wine list focusses on small growers making great wine sustainably sourced from the world over.