Classic Restaurants to Dine with Your Friends

Hungry for a dining experience that's tailor-made for you? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top restaurant picks for your next outing. Bon appétit!

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Updated August 03, 2023

Silvester's

Price: Expensive

Modern Australian

Sydney CBD

4.6

12 reviews

Sensational food! The combination of flavors were amazing!

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The Dining Room by James Viles

Price: Very Expensive

Modern Australian

Sydney CBD

4.2

815 reviews

What a beautiful location and food to match. We were celebrating a special family occasion and the food and service made it extra memorable.

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Kokumai - Barangaroo

Price: Expensive

Sushi

Barangaroo

4.7

5 reviews

The food was beautifully presented, fresh and tasted delicious. We were 1 of only 3 tables at the time we dined (6pm) and as this resturant is set back from the main 2 streets of Barangaroo it was very quiet however the staff were lovely and extra attentive (without being painful).

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Price: Very Expensive

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.7

979 reviews

Absolutely fantastic, the food is unbelievably good.

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Donovans

Price: Very Expensive

Modern Australian

St Kilda

4.7

1275 reviews

Very nice food, lovely setting. Only thing I would say is they the service is a little slow… we waited almost one hour for our food. But otherwise lovely place.

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Warabi

Price: Very Expensive

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

4.7

104 reviews

Absolutely incredible omakase one of my favourite menus I have tried for Japanese food. Wow stunning! Thanks for such a wonderful evening

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Kitchens on Kent at The Langham Sydney

Price: Very Expensive

International

Sydney CBD

4.1

625 reviews

Can here for NYD with my mum as a treat to her and we very much enjoyed ourselves and the food. We are looking forward to coming back and eating once again at your lunch buffet. So much on offer and such a good variety of cuisines and drinks included within the price 10/10

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OTTO Brisbane

Price: Very Expensive

Italian

Brisbane CBD

4.4

118 reviews

The food was truly outstanding. Loved the new tasting menu and all the treats were a credit ti the chef and his talent. The only suggestion I could offer is that the waiters night be a little more consistent in offering drinks to those who are not wine drinkers. The cocktails were exceptional and we would have ordered more but perhaps they knew tomorrow was a work day. Lol

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Rick Shores

Price: Very Expensive

Contemporary Asian

Burleigh Heads

4.8

4124 reviews

The service from the staff was impeccable and the food amazing

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Steersons Steakhouse

Price: Very Expensive

Steakhouse

Barangaroo

4.5

489 reviews

Amazing steaks cooked to perfection

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Kingsleys Australian Steakhouse

Price: Very Expensive

Steakhouse

Sydney CBD

4.5

301 reviews

This is my second time dining here. They consistently maintain the standard.

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OTTO Sydney

Price: Very Expensive

Italian

Woolloomooloo

4.3

305 reviews

The food quality experienced at this restaurant was absolutely fantastic. Services was also good. Value for money . well it is poor far too expensive to be called value for money, pity as the food was unbelievable

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Vintaged Bar and Grill

Price: Expensive

Steakhouse

Brisbane CBD

4.2

260 reviews

Ambiance was great, service from Wayman, Yumeka and Jennus was outstanding! Food was served to our liking. Presented and prepared nicely. Highly recommended.

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E'cco Bistro

Price: Expensive

Modern European

Newstead

4.8

908 reviews

Atmosphere was amazing and the service was excellent. Could not fault the food - overall a very lovely dining experience.

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Black Hide By Gambaro At Treasury Brisbane

Price: Expensive

Steakhouse

Brisbane CBD

4.5

1270 reviews

Absolutely delicious food, great service and even better cocktails!! Great for a romantic night out!!

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Palette Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive

Modern Australian

Surfers Paradise

4.8

151 reviews

Excellent. Polished service and beautifully presented food. Everything was spot on and flavours just magic. Best meal for the week of eating out on holiday on the GC.

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