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The Best Dining Deals in Sydney this Week
There's a dining deal in Sydney for every day of the week. Here's our pick of the bunch.
This week’s best dining deals in Sydney include $39 Wagyu steak frites at 20 Chapel in Marrickville, $6 tacos at El Primo Sanchez in Surry Hills, and $1 gyoza at Sakura House in the CBD. There’s a deal for almost every night of the week, which feels especially helpful when the cost of living is hitting hard. In fact, some of these deals are so good that it’s cheaper to duck out for a quick bite than pop something together at home…
Read on for our full pick of the best value dining across Sydney right now.
$39 Wagyu Steak Frites Lunch at 20 Chapel, Marrickville
20 Chapel, (the fire-driven Marrickville restaurant that just landed on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list) has launched a $39 steak frites lunch special that feels too good to be true. You can get a 250g Blackmore Wagyu eye of round, frites and your choice of black pepper and curry leaf sauce or mushroom, onion and marsala sauce for the price of a pub meal. Chef-owner Corey Costelloe (ex-Rockpool Bar & Grill) built the venue around whole-animal butchery and cooking over flame, so you can trust the steak is the real deal. We’re sold.
Suburb: Marrickville
When: Friday Lucnh
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Budget-friendly, Group dining
$40 Pasta and Wine Wednesdays at A.P Bread and Wine, Darlinghurst
Pasta and a glass of wine for just $40 runs every Wednesday from 5pm at A.P Bread and Wine in Darlinghurst. It’s as good as it sounds and perfect to combat this winter chill. Walk-ins are welcome, but bookings are encouraged if you want to lock it in.
Suburb: Darlinghurst
When: Wednesday from 5pm
Best For: Wine lovers, Budget-friendly, Locals
$19 Pasta and $25 Steak Frites Deals at Arms Length, Potts Point
Tucked into one of Potts Point’s prettiest laneways, Arms Length is the kind of wine bar-meets-neighbourhood local that makes a Tuesday night feel like a treat. The specials are genuinely good… there’s a rotating $19 pasta with a glass of house wine on Tuesdays, steak frites and wine for $29 on Wednesdays, and $3 oysters on Sundays.
Sitchu Tip: Keen for more? Happy hour runs every day from 4pm to 6pm with $8 house wines, beers and G&Ts. Oh, and there’s late-night jaffles available until 2am on weekends, because sometimes you just need a cheese toastie.
Suburb: Potts Point
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday
Best For: Wine lovers, Cocktail lovers, Late night, Locals, Group dining
$28 Steak and Chips at The Waratah, Darlinghurst
Thursday steak nights are a big deal at The Waratah, with people coming from far and wide to try the pub’s delectably cooked steak and chips for a bargain price. Served up with some Davidson plum butter from 4pm until sold out, this one is worth knocking off early for.
Suburb: Darlinghurst
When: Thursdays from 4pm
Best For: Wine lovers, Date night, Budget-friendly
$39 Wagyu Burger and Martini Deal at Jōji, Sydney CBD
While we firmly believe there’s no age-limit on the Happy Meal, we’re all for an adult version which feels a little more elevated (read: boozy). Jōji is also a believer of this, and to prove it, they’ve launched a $39 deal that’ll see you get a Wagyu beef burger, Aonori fries and a martini your way. Yes, a martini. With your burger. We’ll see you there Tuesday-Thursday, 4-6pm.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
When: Tuesday-Thursday, 4-6pm
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Budget-friendly, Group dining, Quick bite
$10 Weekday Pasta and Aperitivo Hour at Bar Mammoni, Sydney CBD
Bar Mammoni is bringing serious value to the CBD with a lineup of Italian-inspired midweek specials. Drop in from 11am to 2pm on weekdays for the $20 lunch combo, which includes a rotating pasta special, garlic bread and a CAPI soda.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
When: Monday-Friday
Best For: Business lunch, Wine lovers, Budget-friendly, Quick bite
$30 Steak Nights at ANA, Double Bay
Hump day just got a whole lot better. For $30 at ANA, you can dig into a juicy steak served with soft pitta bread and your choice of Brussels sprouts or fries (we’d pick the fries). This is exactly what your Wednesday ordered and a perfect excuse to treat yourself at Double Bay’s newest hotspot.
Suburb: Double Bay
When: Wednesday
Best For: Date night, Budget-friendly, Locals
$6 Tacos Wednesdays at El Primo Sanchez, Surry Hills
Wednesdays just got a whole lot cooler at El Primo Sanchez. All night, you can grab the venue’s delicious tacos for just $6 tacos, from cheeseburger to lamb barbacoa and the rotating monthly special. It’s the kind of midweek deal that turns “just one” into a full night out.
Suburb: Surry Hills
When: Wednesday
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Late night, Budget-friendly, Group dining
$1 Gyoza at Sakura House
Remember the days when you could rock up to the school canteen with a 5c coin and purchase a bag of carob buds? Whilst 5c won’t get you anything now, you can still score a bite for $1, which we think is a rather swish deal. Head on into Sakura House on a Monday and $1 gyoza are yours for the taking (min order 5 pieces).
Suburb: Sydney CBD
When: Monday
Best For: Budget-friendly, Quick bite, Solo dining
$25 Express Lunch at Henley’s, Darling Harbour
Your midday break just levelled up. Henley’s in Darling Harbour is now serving a $25 express lunch, Monday to Friday from 12–2pm. Offering crowd-pleasers like chicken parmi, burgers, pizzas and fresh salads with a schooner of tap beer or a glass of wine, it’s the perfect excuse to leave the office, soak up some sun and enjoy a delicious meal. Quick, satisfying and seriously good value, this feels like the kind of weekday treat we can get around.
Suburb: Darling Harbour
When: Monday-Friday
Best For: Business lunch, Quick bite, Waterfront, Budget-friendly
$25 Steak Frites Tuesdays at Bar Nina, Darlinghurst
Craving a steak? We know just the place for that. From 6pm until close every Tuesday at Bar Nina, you can grab steak frites paired with a glass of wine for just $25. It’s the perfect post-work pick-me-up treat whether you’re enjoying a catch-up with friends or a solo evening. Just a heads up, bookings required, because unsurprisingly, this one fills fast.
Suburb : Darlinghurst
When: Tuesday
Best For: Date night, Wine lovers, Locals
$49 Happy Hour Meal at Bar Morris, Haymarket
Bar Morris is serving up a playful twist on a childhood classic with its Happy (Hour) Meal, and this one’s strictly for grown-ups. For $49, you’ll enjoy a Balmain Bug Roll, crispy fries, a MORRIS x Ciccone & Sons tiramisu on a stick, a glass of Bandini Prosecco, and even a cheeky little gift to take home. It’s indulgent, nostalgic, and just the right amount of boujee… the perfect way to end the day.
Available from 5:30pm for a limited time. Pre-bookings are recommended and can be made here.
Suburb: Haymarket
When: From 5.30pm
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Group dining
$25 Mediterranean Mains & Wine at Door Knock
One of Sydney’s original hidden bars, Door Knock, is bringing back its beloved lunch service (and it’s one worth sneaking out for). The subterranean favourite is serving up Mediterranean-inspired mains and a glass of wine for just $25, available on Thursdays from 12–3pm.
The menu, curated by head chef Joe Slakey, rotates weekly with dishes like crispy pork belly, 250g scotch fillet, crab cakes, and beef sliders, all paired with a fresh side salad and your choice of white, rosé, or red wine.
To enter, just look for the pineapples and knock three times.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
When: Thursdays, 12-3pm
Best For: Business lunch, Wine lovers, Long lunch, Locals
$26 Pasta and Wine Nights at Makaveli, Bondi Beach
If you’ve been craving a midweek pick-me-up, Bondi’s beloved Makaveli has the answer. On Tuesdays from 5pm–11pm, dive into their creamy Vodka Rigatoni — crispy capers, aged parm and pangrattato included — paired with a glass of chilled red, all for just $29. It’s a pasta-and-wine power duo that’s fast become Bondi’s own guilty pleasure.
But wait — there’s more pasta love coming your way. Roll into Sunday evenings, same time slot, for house-made sweet potato gnocchi with your choice of rich sauces and, of course, that perfect glass of chilled red — all again for $29. Two nights of unbeatable pasta-and-wine bliss means more reasons to bookmark Makaveli for your weekly go-to.
Suburb: Bondi
When: Tuesdays, 5-11pm
Best For: Wine lovers, Budget-friendly, Locals, Weekend plans
$28 Wagyu Burger Deal at The Charles Bar, Sydney CBD
Experience the opulent The Charles Bar for an easy breezy $28 Monday through to Saturday, you can enjoy a wagyu cheeseburger paired with a house drink. Or if you’re craving something a little more carby, opt for the seasonal pasta for $29, with a house wine add-on for $7. The perfect mid-week budget-friendly treat.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
When: Monday- Saturday, 12- 6pm
Best For: Business lunch, Wine lovers, Budget-friendly, Long lunch
FAQs
Sydney’s best current dining deals span the CBD, inner west, eastern suburbs and northern beaches, with standouts including $6 taco Wednesdays at El Primo Sanchez in Surry Hills, $1 gyoza Mondays at Sakura House, and a $39 Wagyu steak frites lunch at 20 Chapel in Marrickville. Most deals run on a specific day or time window, so it’s worth checking exact hours before heading out. Deals are refreshed regularly as new offers launch and older ones wind up.
For sheer value, $1 gyoza at Sakura House in the CBD is hard to beat, with a minimum order of five pieces. For a full meal rather than a snack, $20 weekday pasta at Bar Mammoni and $6 taco Wednesdays at El Primo Sanchez both offer a complete, affordable dining experience for $20 per person and under.
Several venues run dedicated steak deals on set days: 20 Chapel offers a $39 Wagyu eye of round steak frites lunch, ANA in Double Bay runs $30 steak nights midweek, and Bar Nina in Darlinghurst pairs steak frites with a glass of wine for $25 every Tuesday evening and The Waratah for $28 steak and chips every Thursday. Bookings are recommended for all three, as steak specials tend to sell out quickly.
Yes, many of the best-value deals bundle a drink into the price. A.P Bread and Wine offers pasta and wine for $40 on Wednesdays, Arms Length pairs a $19 pasta with a glass of house wine on Tuesdays, and Jōji’s $39 deal includes a Wagyu burger, fries and a martini. These combined offers tend to represent the strongest value per dollar spent.
Tuesday and Wednesday tend to have the highest concentration of dining deals in Sydney, as venues use midweek specials to drive traffic on traditionally quieter nights. Arms Length, Bar Nina and Makaveli all run dedicated Tuesday deals, while A.P Bread and Wine and The Charles Bar offer strong Wednesday specials.
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