Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Sydney City

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Sydney City? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Steersons Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (667)

$101 and over

Steakhouse

Barangaroo

About the restaurant

Discover Steersons, an elegant waterfront steakhouse nestled on the upper level of King St Wharf (accessible via Lime St). Immerse yourself in a refined yet inviting ambiance. Whether you choose to unwind on the terrace or dine indoors with captivating harbour views.
Allow the friendly and experienced team at Steersons lead you through a selection of the highest quality beef cuts, all sourced from premium locations across the country, including Northern & Southern Tablelands, and the renowned Riverina region.
Elevate your dining experience by selecting a wine from the impressive 150+ wine list, or explore the extensive collection of single malt whiskies.
No matter the occasion, Steersons promises to deliver the ultimate steak experience.

Top review

Michael

Dined 5 days ago

Good variety of steaks and options for non steak eaters great location on balcony overlooking darling harbour and great attentive service

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4.7

4.7 (591)

$41 to $100

Steak

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.

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LizVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely a must for restaurant choice in Sydney

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4.6

4.6 (180)

$40 and under

Seafood

Pyrmont

About the restaurant

At The Boatshed, we pride ourselves on delivering you with a modern and casual dining experience with delicious dishes, specialising in seafood cuisine. With beautiful views overlooking Blackwattle Bay and The Anzac Bridge, we provide a fantastic dining experience for every member of the family. Open every day brunch, lunch and drinks, with the option to have your meal here or have it takeway. Come down, explore the surroundings and enjoy a great meal, with a great view today.

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John

Dined 7 days ago

Had a wonderful experience. Thankyou so much. John

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Popular dish

The Boatshed Seafood Platter

4.6

4.6 (99)

$101 and over

Japanese

Haymarket

About the restaurant

Kuon Omakase offers a truly unique dining experience, where you can entrust the chef to create a 20-course menu of the freshest sushi and sashimi. The menu changes daily depending on the season and produce available from the local fish market. You can expect dishes like osetra caviar with sea urchin and toro tartare, steamed abalone with abalone liver and sea urchin sauce, and Japanese egg custard with snow crab meat and netsuke monkfish liver. Matching wine and sakes can be added to complete the experience.

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Thanh

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Amazing experience at Kuon. Everything served was fresh and quality. Love this menu. Would love to come back another time in a new season for a different menu. Definitely recommend!

Glass Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (1904)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

Glass Brasserie is an eloquent, lofty restaurant and wine bar with panoramic views overlooking Sydney's historic Queen Victoria Building. Under the culinary guidance of head chef Natalie Murphy, the Glass team dreams up honest, simple culinary experiences that celebrate the finest seasonal produce in imbued flavour.

The brasserie-style menu is designed to take guests on a journey, losing themselves in the enclaves of the restaurant's ambiance, flavours and character. Glass boasts one of Sydney's most comprehensive wine lists, curated by Head Sommelier, Mauro Bortolato for almost two decades. The 3,500 strong collection is encased in a striking wine wall that spans floor to ceiling through the space. Designed by renowned interior designer, Tony Chi, the restaurant's interior exudes equal party's intimacy and grandeur with it's ambient open-plan kitchen and expansive day-to-night dining experiences.

Located on Level 2, 488 George Street, Sydney.

Top review

Lauren

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

Great lunch option for business meeting as was very quiet, lots of light, and discreet service

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Experience

Group Reservations 8+

Experience

Mother's Day Lunch 2025

Georges Mediterranean

4.5

4.5 (347)

$41 to $100

Greek

Barangaroo

About the restaurant

Sourcing the finest fresh produce, Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill creates the most flavorsome meat and seafood dishes, amongst others, prepared simply & without hiding their unique characteristics, what we know today as the wonderful Mediterranean Diet ! Greek cuisine is inspired by fresh produce, which back in the day was largely grown in the garden at home, where the key ingredients are echoed in their distinctive taste. At Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill you will enjoy a large selection of Mezze dishes, which similar to tapas, are perfect to share in abundance. Our Daily Menu includes some of our finest local seafood like premium fish, octopus as well as mussels served with flare in an ambience that stems from the serene Mediterranean.

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Becs

Dined 1 day ago

The staff were fantastic and the food was absolutely delicious. Went there for a business lunch, highly recommend!

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Experience

Mezze Banquet

Elements Bar and Grill Walsh Bay

4.4

4.4 (127)

$41 to $100

Australian

The Rocks

About the restaurant

Elements Bar and Grill has become a dream destination among connoisseurs who appreciate taste of fine food over anything else. No matter what the weather is like around you, you will find it right at home with our cozy seating arrangement and homey ambience. You will be surrounded with smell of freshly cooked steaks, close glimpse of elegant wine and vibe of euphoria coming from our staffs who don’t bother to go extra miles to bring the best food you truly deserve. Whenever you are waiting for your food to come to your table, you may as well take a sneak peak at our meat fridge which is nothing but a teaser of what’s cooking inside. Our customers have fallen in love with this place, its people and what we offer.

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Shamal

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Great good and service and awesome location. The tomahawk was cooked beautifully

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Experience

All You Can Eat Steak $99 per person

Experience

Bottomless Frites Brunch $89 per person

Experience

All You Can Eat Sunday Wagyu Roast $69 per person

Kuon Sushi Sei

4.4

4.4 (42)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Haymarket

About the restaurant

Sushi Sei new Menu will focus on fresh seafood including Japanese classic sushi and other seasonal ingredients. The concept of Sushi Sei revolves around providing a casual and enjoyable experience at the sushi counter. Guests have the opportunity to savor sushi while engaging in conversation with skilled sushi chefs. They can relish their preferred sushi toppings to their satisfaction and, for those unfamiliar with the menu, the traditional Omakase option is available as well.

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Emily

Dined 7 days ago

The environment is very nice. Food was great. And excellent service.

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One Dining Teahouse & Restaurant

3.9

3.9 (24)

$41 to $100

Chinese

Haymarket

About the restaurant

Take your celebration to the next level with exquisite culinary delights by our youthful and enthusiastic team amidst serene and picturesque views of the iconic Chinese Garden of Friendship within Sydney’s most famous Darling Harbour precinct.

Large Groups booking:
For 'general dining parties of 20 or more', please email us at info@onedining.com.au

For inquiries about private dining and event hosting, please contact us at events@onedining.com.au.

Top review

Sarah

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Amazing food, service was amazing and topped with an amazing atmosphere

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Experience

$68pp One Dining High Tea – Group Experience

Experience

$88 Mother's Day Feast at One Dining

Experience

$98pp One Dining Imperial Banquet

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