This CBD sequel to The Waratah takes its inspiration from Japan and its izakayas. That means an excellent line-up of drinks – and a great selection of food to enjoy with them.

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.

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.

This dazzling fine diner – from the duo behind legendary CBD restaurant The Bridge Room – was worth the wait. Each kitchen of the four kitchens here harness a different element: steam, fire, smoke and ice. From the seafood kitchen, you'll find piles of caviar and roe. From the woodfire grill? Think whopping, 270-day-aged T-bone steaks.

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.

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.