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.
The cost of living has been hitting a little hard as of late but that’s not to say you can’t pop out for a bite to eat every now and then with the help of a sneaky dining deal.
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. From $26 pasta and wine nights to $1 gyoza, there’s a bite for every mood. Keen to save a buck? Read on for the best dining deals in Sydney this week.
$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).
Basement, 82-88 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
The $25 Wharf Lunch Worth Leaving Your Desk For
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.
9 Lime Street, Sydney
Bar Nina’s Unmissable Steak Frites Deal
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.
85A Stanley Street, Darlinghurst
The MORRIS Happy (Hour) Meal at Bar Morris
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.
412 Pitt Street, Haymarket
$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 Thursdays and Fridays 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.
Basement/70 Pitt Street, Sydney
Say Oui to Free Charcuterie at Petit Bistro
Say bon appétit to happy hour at Petit Bistro Chippendale. From Tuesday to Saturday, between 4pm–6pm, enjoy a FREE small charcuterie board with the purchase of any bottle of wine — the perfect way to sip, snack, and unwind the French way. Plus, $2 oysters are on offer all day, every day.
23 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Makaveli Pasta & Wine Series
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 $26. 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 $26. Two nights of unbeatable pasta-and-wine bliss means more reasons to bookmark Makaveli for your weekly go-to.
2/177 -79 Glenayr Avenue, Bondi Beach
Half Price Taco Tuesday at SoCal
Looking for the best bang for buck taco night? Look no further! Every Tuesday from 5pm, SoCal in Neutral Bay is serving up half-price tacos alongside $15 margaritas (both classic, spicy or tommy’s). Choose between all the classic combos: fish, chicken, pork, short rib and vegetarian varieties, or go all out with a flight to get a taste of each one.
The best bit? Almost all options cater to dietary requirements including dairy and gluten intolerances. Time to book in, we say.
Every Tuesday from 5pm
1 Young Street, Neutral Bay
$6 Taco Wednesdays at El Primo Sanchez
El Primo Sanchez are serving up $6 tacos all night, each and every Thursday, 6pm to 8pm. Take your pick from mouth-watering options like the Al Pastor (pork belly, achiote adobo, salsa verde, pineapple), Beef Barbacoa (slow-cooked beef cheek, salsa roja, roasted onion, cucumber), Fish Na Arita (crispy fish, jalapeño salsa, orange pico de gallo), or Calabacita (roasted zucchini, salsa macha, ricotta).
27-33 Oxford Street, Paddington
Enjoy a Fancy Feast at The Charles Bar for Just $25
Experience the opulent The Charles Bar for an easy breezy $25 Monday through to Saturday. Choose from a decadent daily pasta special or a wagyu cheeseburger paired with a house drink. The perfect mid-week budget-friendly treat.
Monday through to Saturday, 12pm to 6pm
66 King Street, Sydney
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