Nikkei fare stars at this 104-seat harbourside diner, where a nine-part crudo line-up is joined by a tight list of mains cooked on an open parrilla grill.

Matt Moran’s Japanese-inspired listening bar has a high-quality sound system pumping out tracks curated by top Sydney artists. It’s also serving up playful Japanese-inspired dishes, two omakase experiences and a huge selection of sake.

For the theatre of a Michelin-starred meal without the stiffness, look no further than Alessandro Pavoni’s elegant Italian diner. Come for Genovese pesto pounded tableside, a roving gelato cart and sparkling harbour views.

Celebrated Irish chef Clare Smyth brings to Sydney the same farm-to-plate concept that earned her London restaurant three Michelin stars. Expect signature and locally inspired dishes, backed up a 3000-bottle wine list and spectacular harbour views from atop Crown Tower.

A theatrical fine diner from the acclaimed team behind Melbourne’s Marmelo and Sydney’s legendary Bridge Room. The menu is powered by four open kitchens, each one dedicated to the elements of steam, fire, smoke and ice.

A stunning three-tiered, sculptural venue from Matt Moran offers a diverse array of dishes and dining experiences.

The CBD outpost for the Western Sydney Indian favourite dials back the spice but keeps the classics intact. Crowd your table with butter chicken, kebabs, paneer tikka masala and samosas.

Ascend to this Barangaroo rooftop bar for share-ready small plates, Darling Harbour sunsets and candy-garnished frosé cocktails.

Beer, boilermakers and barbeque – plus 40 beers on tap.

Cocktails by the carafe, buckets of prawns and lamb kebabs, right on the harbour.

Matt Moran's extravagant table-service rooftop bar, with waterfront views and plenty of champagne.

Devon ditches eggs on toast in favour of restaurant-level breakfasts that draw on the city’s diverse cultures and cuisines, with big nods to Asia. Few places have had a bigger impact on our cafe scene than this flash spot.