Platform 818
Last updated★ 4.5 · 239 Google reviews · $$
Platform 818 is a modern Australian restaurant and bar on George Street in Chippendale, opposite Central Station. The dining room is quiet and relaxed, with tables spaced apart, so it suits a proper dinner more than a quick bite. Diners come for the steak and the warm service. UTS Alumni Green is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Platform 818
Food at Platform 818
Platform 818 serves a modern take on classic Australian dishes, made with locally sourced produce. The steak is the dish diners keep returning to: sirloin and fillet both come with mash and broccolini, and a choice of sauces, including green peppercorn. One diner praised a shared burrito and sourdough starter, and another said the pasta arrived piping hot. Vegetarian dishes are available.
What to order: Steak with mash: sirloin or fillet
Drinks at Platform 818
The wine list is all-Australian, and the bar is known for its signature highball cocktails, with a new cocktail menu on offer. Drinks sit alongside the food as a main part of the evening.
Groups, events and the building
Platform 818 hosts corporate luncheons and dinners, media events, product launches, conferences, birthdays, engagement parties and weddings, with bespoke menus for each. A group dining menu is also offered. The restaurant sits above the old Goods Line tunnel, which is no longer in use, and the décor draws on the history of the area and the old railway and the original Central Station shed.
What customers say about Platform 818
- 💬Service described as warm, friendly and attentive by several diners
- 💬Quiet room with tables spaced well apart, good for a relaxed dinner
- 💬Steak, sirloin and fillet, praised for being cooked well
Tips for visiting Platform 818
- ✓Last order is at 9:30pm, so allow time for a relaxed dinner.
- ✓Book ahead through SevenRooms, especially for larger groups.
- ✓Accor Explorer members have had 30% off food for tables of up to 10, one diner says.
Getting to Platform 818
The restaurant is at 818-820 George Street, Chippendale, right on the edge of the Sydney CBD and opposite Central Station. Parking is available. UTS Alumni Green is about three minutes' walk away.
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FAQ about Platform 818
What cuisine does Platform 818 serve?
It serves modern Australian dishes made with locally sourced produce, along with an all-Australian wine list and signature cocktails.
Can I book a table at Platform 818?
Yes, bookings are made through SevenRooms.
Does Platform 818 have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu, and it is good for children.
Does Platform 818 host group events?
Yes, it hosts corporate lunches and dinners, birthdays, weddings and other events, with bespoke menus.