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Affordable Fine Dining Sydney: Fancy Food for Under $100
With set menus and tasty dishes for less than $100, these fancy but affordable fine dining restaurants in Sydney deserve a visit.
When you think of fine dining, the first thoughts that spring to mind are fancy, formal and above all — expensive. But with Sydney’s new wave of humble fine diners, you can find mouth-watering menus, lavish tasting feasts and even hatted-degustation deals, without blowing your entire month’s wages. Thankfully, the days of unaffordable — and unobtainable — gourmet dining are well and truly behind us.
We’ve done some digging on the most affordable fine dining in Sydney, and the results are in. Read on for your next fancy feast.
Affordable Fine Dining Sydney: Under $50
$28 Burger, Fries & Beer at The Charles Bar
We thrive on a splash of opulence, and a visit to The Charles Bar is always set to satisfy, even when we’re on a budget. Soak up old-world hospitality without the price tag with The Charles’ aged Wagyu cheeseburger. At $28, you’ll also score fries and your choice of beer or soft drink. If this isn’t living, we don’t know what is!
12pm to 6pm
Sitchu Tip: If you’re channelling something fancier, The Charles also offers a $59 Prix Fixe menu, Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 1pm and 5pm to 6pm.
66 King Street, Sydney
Snacks at Saint Peter Bar
The three-hatted Saint Peter is one of Sydney’s favourite fine diners. A commitment to the finest seafood Australia has to offer combines with Josh Niland’s master skills and a menu committed to top-to-tail use. If you’re looking to sample a little of what Saint Peter has to offer and can’t get a booking, head into the bar for a taste test. Dine a la carte for a fraction of the price, no booking needed! Swing by for a tuna burger and a beer, and you’ll slide just in under $50.
Sitchu Tip: The yellowfin tuna burger has a cult following for a reason!
161 Underwood Street, Paddington
$59 Lunch Break at Bar Tilda
Whether you’re treating yourself because you got through another Wednesday, or you’re heading off for a business lunch, this lunch break special will have you returning to the desk refreshed and refuelled. Kick things off with an elevated ploughman’s, complete with A.P. Bakery sourdough and LP’s salami, and follow up with a fish, steak or pasta main.
Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm
60-101 Phillip Street, Sydney
Affordable Fine Dining Sydney: Under $100
The Express Menu at Aalia
Not one to linger over your meal? Head into Aalia any day of the week between 5:30pm and 6:30pm and you can feast on this hatted restaurant’s divine offering for a bargain price of $70 per person. The Middle Eastern menu includes a choice of snack, shared entree and shared main with sides.
$70 per person
25 Martin Place, Sydney
Bottomless Brunch at 20 Chapel
20 Chapel‘s bottomless brunch is one of the best value in Sydney. For $95, you’ll get to indulge in a host of tasty bites from this award-winning steakhouse, including their popular raw fish ‘kokoda’, Abrolhos Island Scallops and 20 Chapel’s wagyu burger. Plus, all the beer, wine and Prosecco you fancy, of course.
$95 per person
Saturdays
20 Chapel Street, Marrickville
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Bistro George
Effortlessly chic with a European soul, Bistro George delivers elevated brasserie dining to the heart of Sydney without the eye-watering price tag. Helmed by Head Chef Steven Sinclair (ex-Icebergs Dining Room), the menu showcases his signature fusion of European bistro classics and modern Australian flair. Highlights include; Grilled Fremantle octopus salad, caponata, stracciatella and aged balsamic, Malfadine, pork and fennel sausage ragu with broccoli leaf and salted ricotta and Northern Rivers veal cutlet 300g, agrodolce, bequinho peppers, oregano. If you’re keen to stay on budget, let them do the hard work for you and opt for the set menu, which starts at $80 for two courses and $100 for three.
From $80 per person
176 George Street, Sydney
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