Best Dinner Places to Eat in The Phoenix

"You can conveniently find this top-notch French restaurant in the heart of downtown Sydney. While you enjoy their mouth-watering meals, you will get to unwind to live jazz music. They also have a fully stocked up international wine cellar."

"Restaurants French Sydney"

"Executive chef Peter Gilmore is tireless in his pursuit of what is interesting, new and Australian. His backyard is peppered with test plantations of rare vegetables, he works with local ceramicists on custom crockery and, like interstate peers Ben Shewry and Jock Zonfrillo, and he is a leading advocate for native produce. The restaurant’s theatrical tasting menus show off all this and more, bolstered by some of the city’s best harbor views."

"Nowhere at Quay is the interplay of texture and rare ingredients so striking than in a small bowl of hand-harvested seafood dressed with virgin soy sauce, aged brown rice vinegar and laver. Coating buttery scallops, crunchy baby octopus, slippery strawberry clams and crisp slivers of palm heart, the dressing enhances and underlines each aspect. As a whole, it's complete; a lesson in taste and judgement."

"Bennelong is housed in the Sydney Opera House, one of Australia’s most iconic buildings. This resultant is known for its use of quality Australian produce to create amazing flavours and a diverse à la carte menu as well as its fantastic wine menu. Apart from the amazing food and wine menu, another calling point is Bennelong’s multi-level layout, each presenting a different dining experience and a different view perfect for any anniversary."

"Bennelong’s location inside one of the iconic shells is the perfect place for a memorable meal or celebratory drinks. The architecture shines, and glimpses of the harbour through the glass sail as your dine enhances the experience immensely. We celebrated our last wedding anniversary here, and it certainly lived up to the hype for us."

"One of the country’s best seafood eateries sits within this unassuming nook in Paddington. Owner and chef Josh Niland is passionate about serving up some of Australia’s fishy treasures at this award-winning venue, all of which sustainably sourced and cooked simply to showcase its flavour. Saint Peter, 362 Oxford Street, Paddington; saintpeter.com.au."

"Restaurants Seafood Paddington. When you sit down at the beautiful marble topped counter that runs the length of the new-look Paddington eatery it’s not a simple matter of ‘what do you want to eat?. ’, but rather, ‘what can you not afford to miss?"

"Josh Niland is slinging his Mr Niland at home spin off menu again to help us get through the lockdown. Think big eye tuna wellington, mirror dory schnitzels, smoked Murray cod pie, and much more. Each meal serves four people and you can expect a different menu daily."

"From breakfast right through to dessert, each meal is always on point and the Pancakes are no exception. These pancakes look so good you'll be forgiven for being that person who takes photos of their food. They don't just look good as they are fairly healthy too being made with organic buckwheat and buttermilk, and served with strawberry compote, cinnamon ricotta, and crushed pistachios; each bite is a total delight."

"The team at Percy Plunkett are bringing back their takeaway offerings, including their beloved makeshift takeaway window. Expect pulled lamb toasties, their garden bowl, and all their usual menu items, including a few specials. They’re also making brekkie boxes filled with mini deep dish pancakes, fresh fruits, and butterscotch sauce."

"Built to be “the Empire’s Greatest Theatre” at the peak of the Jazz Age, the State Theatre combines Gothic facades with a neoclassical interior and baroque auditorium, giving visitors a glimpse of the show business of yesteryear. The theatre is referred to as the “Palace of dreams”. Seating 2,034 people and filled with an impressive collection of classic art, including work by William Dobell, sculptures and stunning chandeliers, if you want to learn more amount this amazing property, book one of their guided tours."

"An important part of Sydney’s cultural fabric, the State Theatre has seen a lot since it opened in 1929. It has played host to red carpet premieres, traditional English pantomimes, and famous musical acts. The magnificent building includes elements of gothic, Italian and art deco styles."

"Set right in the heart of Vivid, Cruise Bar will partner with Cointreau this year to transform the ground floor into a warming winter oasis. This year guests can enjoy uninterrupted views of the Sydney Harbour and Opera House while sipping on Cointreauinfused margaritas, cosmopolitanss and mulled wine from a cosy pop-up bar. Party into the night under the city lights, whilst dancing to the epic DJ beats."

"The Welcome Wall is a monument located at the Australian National Maritime Museum, which was built to honour the people who migrated from different countries around the world to settle in Australia."

"Fairfield Adventure Park is our absolute favourite kids playground in Sydney, perhaps because we have tweens and teens amongst our little crew. This incredible park has a range of activities from a super tall climbing net which will take the kids up to a viewing compound a good 11 metres up in the air. Then there’s the ninja warrior course, a tug of war area and even a water mist shower to cool you off without drenching you wet."

"Fairfield Adventure Park has been around for a few years but is one that impresses the young kids and the tweens too!. When the 30-metre slide at Hilltop Park in Schofields closed down due to safety concerns, Fairfield Adventure Park took back its title of biggest playground slide in Western Sydney. It twirls and glistens in the sun and simply has to be seen to be believed."

"Especially designed to provide a play space for kids of a variety of ages, the Fairfield Adventure Playground brings the “wow” factor in spades. The park opened in 2015 after a $1.4 million council investment. With the star attractions designed specifically for teens, this is a unique playground that provides a much-needed recreational space for older kids."