As a city known for its unique atmosphere and idiosyncratic nightlife, it's no surprise that Sydney has its fair share of quirky places to eat. We're rounding up our pick of weird and wonderful restaurants, from circus-inspired diners and foliage-covered brunch spots to eateries boasting creative plates, crafty cocktails and even robot waiters.
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Waterfront restaurants in Sydney don't get much more unique than Bondi Icebergs Club, which fronts sea views, a beach location and high-end Italian eats. Better yet, you'll be soaking up the sun while sipping on ice-cold rosé or Aperol spritzes.
Truly one of the most unique dining experiences in Sydney, Spice World is mixing incredible Chinese food with a fever dream aesthetic. Book a spot at their CBD location and you'll be met with robot waiters, wagyu beef-covered Barbie dolls and teddy bear butter sculptures.
Hidden below Bligh Street, Hubert is a unique restaurant in Sydney CBD. With a focus on classic French cuisine, fine wines and punchy cocktails, the basement spot also brings plush vintage interiors and live jazz every Monday to Thursday night.
Mixing arcade games and fairground antics, Cirque Electriq is a themed Sydney restaurant bringing you new levels of fun. Head over to this big kids playground for the chance to tuck into hot dogs, pizzas and juicy burgers.
Formerly 360 Bar and Dining, Infinity is the rooftop eatery putting all the others to shame. Found 81 floors above street level this must-try restaurant in Sydney promises some of the finest views of the city skyline, as well as sublime tasting menus and seasonal cocktails.
One of the hottest restaurants in Sydney, The Pav is the place to go for cocktails, tasty grub and gorgeous views over Dunningham Reserve. The real kicker though is their in-house arcade room, which fronts ping pong, shuffleboard and giant board games.
A cute and quirky place to eat in Bondi, Sefa offers a leafy escape from the area's bustling streets. Decked out in foliage and unique artwork, the pretty Sydney restaurant whips up a menu of fantastic food inspired by the Levant, from slow-cooked lamb shoulder to falafel and bitter greens.
A cool and casual restaurant in Sydney, Bastardo is the place to go for authentic Italian food in the heart of Surry Hills. Perfect for groups, you'll find them bringing a party atmosphere come the weekend as their Holt Street dining room packs out with friends getting their fill of fresh pasta, seafood and great wines.
A swish spot for Mexican food in Potts Point, Chula is a popular choice if you're looking for vibrant brunches and delicious dinners. Head over for their Taco Tuesday nights and you'll be able to nab some of their most popular plates for just $5.
One of the oldest pubs in the city, Forrester's is the cool Sydney restaurant you need to visit. Having stood on Riley Street for over 100 years, the Surry Hills dining destination serves a killer weekend brunch, alongside a legendary $10 steak deal every Monday night.
If crazy golf and kitsch cocktails are your thing, then you'll want to make your way over to Holey Moley ASAP. Alongside being one of the most fun things to do in Sydney, the Darlinghurst venue also fronts an in-house diner serving burgers, hot dogs and stone baked slices.
Step up to the counter of Bobby's Boss Dogs and you'll see there's more to this 1950s-inspired diner than meets the eye. Behind the defunct Coca-Cola machine, you'll find one of the best hidden restaurants in Sydney serving up incredible cocktails, late-night parties and yes, some actual hot dogs.
Looking for the quirkiest restaurants in Sydney? The Imperial Hotel sure knows how to turn an evening meal into an experience. Book in for their hilarious Drag N' Dine nights where you'll be treated to fabulous food from Priscillas and top-notch entertainment from their resident queens.
A gorgeous destination in Bondi Beach, Bondi Hardware is the plant-filled paradise that your brunch dreams are made of. Grab a table on their leafy terrace and tuck into some of the prettiest plates of food in Sydney, with flower-topped avo toast and colourful brekky bowls washed down with fruity cocktails.
A fun restaurant in Surry Hills, Chin Chin is an exceptional spot with one of the best brunches in the biz. Book in for their Yum Cha Weekends and you and the gang can get silly with delicious cocktails, disco tunes and some incredible Southeast Asian bites.
