Restaurants in Surry Hills, NSW 2010

170 Grammi Pizzeria is a Roman-style pizza restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, known for thin, crisp bases from a wood-fired oven. It has a warm, relaxed feel, with a covered outdoor terrace under heaters. Regulars come for casual dinners with friends and for the pizzas themselves. Shannon Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 451 Google reviews

40Res is a small neighbourhood wine bar on Reservoir Street in Surry Hills, with snack-style plates, an aperitivo hour before dinner and a lively room. Tables sit outside under a tree. It is best for seafood snacks and a long, relaxed evening with a bottle. Belmore Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 279 Google reviews

Allta, on Reservoir Street in Surry Hills, is an intimate, quiet room for a slow dinner, and one diner called it fine dining. It is best known for its inventive dishes, with the duck praised most, and for staff who explain the menu well. It suits special occasions more than quick stops. Reservoir Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 118 Google reviews

AMA is a small Thai-Chinese noodle shop on Cooper Street in Surry Hills, with a short menu and a quick, casual feel. Regulars come for the dry noodles and the beef noodle soup, which the restaurant says is a family recipe dating to 1963. Adelaide Street Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.8 · 241 Google reviews

Anh Food & Juice is a small Vietnamese eatery on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, known for banh mi rolls, grilled rice plates and juices at low prices. Visitors treat it as a quick lunch stop, and it is good for children. Belmore Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.3 · 44 Google reviews

Armorica Grande Brasserie is a French-inspired grill on Crown Street in Surry Hills. The room feels like an occasion, and it suits special nights, date nights and group dinners. Diners say the service is attentive and the steak is well cooked. Tudor Street Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.7 · 2,614 Google reviews

Arthur is a Modern Australian restaurant on Bourke Street in Surry Hills, with a menu built around Australian produce. The room is intimate and elegant, with tables on the footpath out front. Visitors come for dinner, lunch and cocktails, and praise the warm, attentive service. Wimbo Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 746 Google reviews

Baja Cantina Central is a Cali Mex restaurant and full bar on Chalmers Street in Surry Hills, a short walk from Central station. It suits quick lunches, after-work drinks and longer dinners. It is best known for its margaritas and share-style dishes. Prince Alfred Park is about five minutes' walk away.

★ 4.6 · 204 Google reviews

Bar Conte is an Italian restaurant and Negroni bar on Riley Street in Surry Hills, with more than 40 Negronis and regional Italian dishes meant for sharing. The room is warm and dark, with an open kitchen, and suits a long dinner or a few drinks with friends. Shannon Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 665 Google reviews

Bastardo is a pasta and grilled seafood restaurant on Holt Street in Surry Hills. It feels lively and suits a date night or a dinner out with shared plates, and it also serves lunch on Thursday and Friday. Diners say the service is friendly and attentive, and the pasta is the highlight. Adelaide Street Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.6 · 474 Google reviews

Beast&Co is a modern European restaurant on Bourke Street in Surry Hills, right by Taylor Square. The room feels relaxed and welcoming, suited to a date or a group dinner. It is best at well-cooked, high-quality plates and attentive service. Foveaux Street Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 500 Google reviews

Bessie's & Alma's is a Surry Hills restaurant with a bar, candlelit tables and a seafood-leaning menu of small plates. Regulars come for cocktails and bar snacks, and the room suits date nights, dinners with friends or a solo meal at the bar. Frog Hollow Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 415 Google reviews

bills in Surry Hills is a relaxed, all-day restaurant on Crown Street serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with modern Australian dishes and brekkie staples. Its ricotta pancakes are the dish diners return for, and the outdoor tables suit a slow coffee or brunch. Foveaux Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.0 · 2,495 Google reviews

Bowls & Burgers is a casual burger and bowl spot on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills, a short walk from Prince Alfred Park. Regulars come for generous portions of fresh, filling food, especially the burgers and the burrito and falafel bowls. It suits a quick lunch, a takeaway or a relaxed dinner.

★ 4.6 · 85 Google reviews

Byblos Lebanese Cuisine is a Lebanese restaurant on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, open for lunch and dinner. Diners describe it as warm and attentive, and one found it peaceful, so it suits an unhurried meal with friends or family. It is best at shared plates, shawarma and kafta. Great Buckingham Street Reserve is about 3 minutes' walk away.

★ 4.8 · 302 Google reviews

Café Tanja is a North African café in Surry Hills with a warm, relaxed feel that suits brunch, lunch or an evening out. It is best for spiced, home-style dishes and friendly service. Edgely Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.9 · 505 Google reviews

Chuuan chim Sydney is a Thai restaurant in Surry Hills that adds modern fusion touches to traditional dishes. Diners describe a relaxed, welcoming room and friendly service, and it suits a casual lunch or a family dinner. It is strongest on flavour, especially the grilled meats and curries. Frog Hollow Reserve is about a 3-minute walk away.

★ 4.9 · 389 Google reviews

Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana is a Roman-style Italian restaurant on Bourke Street in Surry Hills, built around a wood-fired oven. It suits a dinner out, a group celebration or a pizza and pasta night, with outdoor tables. Rose Terrace Park is about a 4-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 963 Google reviews

Don Giovanni Pizza Bar - Pizza Restaurant - Pizza Shop is a casual Italian pizza restaurant on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills. Pizza baked in a charcoal oven is the main draw. Diners describe a relaxed room with friendly staff, suited to an easy dinner or a Thursday or Friday lunch. Adelaide Street Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 420 Google reviews

Don't Tell Aunty is an Indian restaurant in Surry Hills serving elevated North Indian street food, tandoor dishes and curries. It feels lively and loud at night, with birthday groups, and calmer on weekday afternoons. It is best for a tasting-menu dinner or a group meal. Foveaux Street Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.2 · 2,154 Google reviews

Dumplings & MoMo House is a small, casual lunch spot on Mary Street in Surry Hills, with a few indoor seats and outdoor tables. It is a quick stop rather than a long meal, and service is fast. Momo is what it does best. Belmore Park is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 57 Google reviews

El Loco at Excelsior is a Mexican cantina on Foveaux Street in Surry Hills, with a bright, relaxed room and outdoor tables on the corner. It suits casual meals and drinks with friends, and it's known for its tacos and loaded nachos. Frog Hollow Reserve is a 3-minute walk away.

★ 4.2 · 2,469 Google reviews

Elephant Jump Thai is a casual Thai spot on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills, set up for eating in and takeaway. Visitors say the service is friendly and relaxed, and fried rice is the dish they return to. Prices sit toward the budget end. It suits a weeknight meal or a quick lunch. Prince Alfred Park is about 4 minutes' walk away.

★ 4.3 · 77 Google reviews

Elf & Taco is a casual Mexican spot on Reservoir Street in Surry Hills, serving tacos, burritos, loaded nachos and build-your-own bowls. It suits a quick lunch or takeaway, with regulars naming the brisket burrito bowl and the portions at an inexpensive price. Reservoir Street Reserve is about one minute's walk away.

★ 4.7 · 298 Google reviews

Emad's Restaurant is a Lebanese restaurant on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, open for dinner in a cosy, relaxed room with comfortable seating. It is best for grilled meat skewers and mezze, and suits a long dinner with friends. Great Buckingham Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 327 Google reviews

Fatima's Lebanese Restaurant is a family-run Lebanese restaurant on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, with belly dancing shows and a room that has Lebanese music and woven wall hangings. Diners come for grilled meats, falafel and hummus, and takeaway is popular. Great Buckingham Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.0 · 1,098 Google reviews

Firedoor Restaurant in Surry Hills cooks seasonal food over wood fire, and the open kitchen is in view from the tables. Diners describe the vibe as relaxed and the service as attentive, and the steak is the dish they praise most. It suits a special dinner or a long, unhurried meal. Reservoir Street Reserve is about 2 minutes' walk away.

★ 4.2 · 1,558 Google reviews

Foreign Return Indian Restaurant is an Indian restaurant and cocktail bar on Crown Street in Surry Hills, with a stylish interior and a menu that goes beyond curries. It suits a relaxed dinner built around shared plates, with Indian-inspired cocktails before or after. Edgely Street Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.7 · 1,974 Google reviews

Forrester's is a historic Surry Hills tavern that works as a neighbourhood pub, with a sports-focused Public Bar, a bright garden room called Phylli's and an upstairs event space. It is best for hearty, shareable Australian dishes such as the Big Yorkie, and for relaxed meals with friends. Shannon Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.2 · 1,719 Google reviews

Giuls is a casual Modern Italian restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, with a footpath terrace and a relaxed feel that suits an easy lunch or a long dinner. Regulars name its housemade pasta and wagyu steak, and diners often single out the attentive staff. Edgely Street Reserve is about two minutes' walk away.

★ 4.6 · 850 Google reviews

Gogyo is a Japanese ramen bar on Albion Street in Surry Hills. The room is airy and brick-walled, with a bar along one side and a lively feel that suits dinner dates, small groups and a drink after work. It is best known for its ramen and the spicy garlic edamame. Reservoir Street Reserve is about a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 1,881 Google reviews

Golden Pide is a Turkish takeaway on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, serving pide, gozleme, pizza and kebabs. It suits a quick takeaway or a casual sit-down meal, with friendly service and a busy, local feel. It is best at soft, cheesy pide and gozleme. Chelsea Street Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 655 Google reviews

Goryon San is an intimate yakitori izakaya in Surry Hills, serving Japanese charcoal-grilled skewers, donburi and ramen alongside a sake list. Its strength is the skewers, and one visitor also praised the attentive service. Reservoir Street Reserve is about two minutes' walk away.

★ 4.1 · 750 Google reviews

Groovy Night is a small Japanese izakaya-style bar and restaurant in Surry Hills, with a late-night counter, retro-pop music and a large range of Japanese whisky. It suits date nights, drinks and small groups more than a quick bite. Visitors praise the friendly service. James Hilder Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.9 · 50 Google reviews

Haak Eatery is a Korean restaurant on Foveaux Street in Surry Hills, open for weekday lunch. It suits a quick, affordable meal, with fried chicken rice bowls and noodle dishes that visitors describe as good value for the portion. Frog Hollow Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.4 · 53 Google reviews

Hạnh Phúc Vegan is a small Vietnamese vegan restaurant on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, with a simple, bright dining room and an owner-run feel. Visitors come for cheap, homely vegan pho and warm service. Belmore Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.9 · 783 Google reviews

Himalaya Authentic Pakistani & Indian Restaurant is a plain, unfussy dining room on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, serving Pakistani and Indian food to eat in, take away or have delivered. Spending runs about $20–40, and the room is often busy, which suits a relaxed family meal or a night out with friends. Visitors come for fresh, tasty curries and attentive staff. Adelaide Street Reserve is about four minutes' walk away.

★ 4.2 · 1,083 Google reviews

ICHIBANG is a Japanese restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, serving sushi, sashimi and udon, with meals around $20–40. It feels casual and friendly, suited to a quick meal, a takeaway or a relaxed dinner. Diners say the sushi is fresh and the staff are friendly. Edgely Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 154 Google reviews

Itō Restaurant is a Japanese izakaya in Surry Hills serving re-imagined share plates with Italian touches. The room is small, warm and intimate, so it suits a long dinner or a special occasion more than a quick stop. It is best known for its savoury dishes and cocktails. Shannon Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.7 · 1,413 Google reviews

Izakaya Fujiyama is a Japanese restaurant, sake bar and whisky den on Waterloo Street in Surry Hills. It is a laid-back room that is not too loud, so it suits small groups, catching up over drinks and shared plates. It is best known for sashimi, fried chicken and a wide range of sake and Japanese whisky. Adelaide Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 814 Google reviews

Jane is a 70s-inspired modern Australian bistro on Bourke Street in Surry Hills. It feels intimate and calm, and visitors say it suits a long dinner or a lunch with clients. Its strength is shareable plates built on Australian produce, especially the kangaroo tartare and duck breast. Fred Miller Park is a minute's walk away.

★ 4.7 · 957 Google reviews

Jazushi is a modern Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills with live jazz most Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The room has exposed brick, warm lighting and a lively but relaxed feel, suited to a long dinner more than a quick stop. It is best at fresh sashimi and grilled scallops. Adelaide Street Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 926 Google reviews

Khôi’s is a small Vietnamese restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, serving traditional North Vietnamese dishes from family recipes. It feels intimate and neighbourhood-based, suited to a relaxed dinner or a lunch with friends. Regulars come for the pancakes, pho and spring rolls. Marriott Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 559 Google reviews

Kood Tea Cafe & Korean Kitchen, formerly Mum's Table, is a Korean kitchen on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills. It serves simple home-style Korean food on a menu that changes daily, and it suits a quick lunch. Bibimbap and onigiri are the dishes it does best. Prince Alfred Park is about four minutes' walk away.

★ 4.8 · 92 Google reviews

Kurumba Restaurant & Bar is a Sri Lankan restaurant and wine bar on Crown Street in Surry Hills, with the dining room upstairs and the Hopper Bar downstairs. Diners come for the smoked brisket pan rolls and savoury rice. The mood is cosy and unhurried, suited to a long dinner. Edgely Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.3 · 308 Google reviews

L'Amuse Bouche is a small French restaurant on Bourke Street in Surry Hills, run by chef and host Rudy. The room feels intimate and cosy, and it suits a slow, personal dinner. It is best at authentic French cooking, especially raclette and beef bourguignon. Rose Terrace Park is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 396 Google reviews

La Panchina is a snug Italian restaurant in Surry Hills, known for wood-fired pizzas. It has outdoor tables and an evening dinner room with music, and visitors come for the pizza and the friendly staff. Fred Miller Park is about a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 787 Google reviews

LARP Restaurant is an Asian and Thai restaurant on Campbell Street in Surry Hills. It suits a casual lunch, a family dinner or a meal at the outdoor tables. Diners praise the Thai dishes, especially the Udon Tom Kha and Moo Ping. James Hilder Reserve is about a four-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 220 Google reviews

Le Salle Dining by Bar Chaplin is a reservation-only tasting menu in Surry Hills, with ten seats, one chef and one sommelier. It feels intimate and calm, suited to an anniversary or date-night dinner rather than a quick bite. The menu changes weekly, and the wine is chosen first. Drivers Triangle park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 119 Google reviews

Lil’ miss piggy is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Surry Hills with a courtyard and an all-pink room. It feels lively and friendly, suited to a dinner out, a brunch or a date night. It is best at generous, flavourful sharing plates, especially the halloumi fries and dips. James Hilder Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 594 Google reviews

Madame Nhu is a Vietnamese restaurant and bar on Campbell Street in Surry Hills, known for its pho. It is a cosy, intimate spot where space is tight, so it suits a relaxed meal with a few friends more than a large group. Pho is what it does best. Reservoir Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 891 Google reviews

Madame Nhu Crown is a casual Vietnamese restaurant and bar on Crown Street in Surry Hills, with a relaxed, buzzy feel and a semi-outdoor setting. It is best known for its pho, and regulars also name the seafood spring rolls and chicken wings. Frog Hollow Reserve is about a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 152 Google reviews

MANA Thai - Surry Hills Hotel is a casual Thai restaurant on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, with a retro room that suits a relaxed lunch or dinner. Visitors say the food is high quality and good value, and the service is excellent. Belmore Park is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 118 Google reviews

Manna Loft is a restaurant on Level 1 of Rydges Sydney Central in Surry Hills. Visitors describe it as a pleasant spot with friendly staff. It is best known for its breakfast buffet, with fresh fruit and a self-serve juice station, and for wood-fired pizza. Belmore Park is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 48 Google reviews

Mark And Vinny's is a vegan Italian restaurant in Surry Hills, serving pasta, pizza and plant-based versions of classic dishes. The room feels relaxed and busy in the evenings, suiting a dinner out, a group meal or a lunch stop. Visitors say it is at its best with the vegan cooking. Adelaide Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 899 Google reviews

Masala Theory is a modern Indian restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, with a bright, lively dining room and a verandah where you can watch the street. It is best known for inventive takes on Indian classics, especially its starters and curries. Edgely Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.2 · 1,532 Google reviews

Mille Vini Wine Bar & Restaurant is an Italian restaurant in Surry Hills with a dining room, a bar and a terrace. Visitors come for the carbonara and the wine list, and the room feels romantic enough for a date night. Shannon Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.5 · 1,008 Google reviews

Mishy's Sydney is a warm, cosy restaurant on Reservoir Street in Surry Hills, cooking seasonal home-style food from local growers and markets. It is often busy, so it suits a relaxed long lunch or a dinner with friends. Diners go for the attentive staff and the mushroom dishes. James Hilder Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.9 · 475 Google reviews

My Zakaya is a Japanese izakaya in Surry Hills serving traditional and modern Japanese dishes. Its warm room suits a relaxed date night or drinks and small plates with friends. Visitors praise the atmosphere and the care in the food, though one found the fish disappointing. Rose Terrace Park is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.6 · 460 Google reviews

NOMAD Sydney is an upbeat restaurant in a converted warehouse in Surry Hills, serving contemporary dishes with Middle Eastern accents. It suits special occasions and long dinners, with a lively room on busy nights. Its strength is wood-fired cooking, from half shell scallops to the ribeye. Harmony Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 2,889 Google reviews

Noodle Star is a casual Chinese and Singaporean noodle spot on Crown Street in Surry Hills, with a plain dining room and a serving counter at the front. It suits a quick, filling meal of noodles, stir-fries and laksa at moderate prices. Edgely Street Reserve is about two minutes' walk away.

★ 3.9 · 197 Google reviews

NOUR is a modern Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, in a light, airy room with plants and windows onto a leafy courtyard. Visitors say it suits date nights and celebrations, and its shared banquet is the easiest way to try many dishes. Tudor Street Reserve is about a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 3,424 Google reviews

Pan Divino is an Italian restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, set in an old building with a courtyard. Visitors describe it as cosy, and it suits a date night or a relaxed long lunch, with handmade pasta, wood-fired shared plates and a seafood focus. Edgely Street Reserve is about two minutes' walk away.

★ 4.7 · 378 Google reviews

Pasta Emilia is an Italian restaurant on Riley Street in Surry Hills, with a warm, homey dining room that fills with couples, families and locals. Visitors come for the pasta and the friendly service. James Hilder Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.3 · 1,070 Google reviews

Pellegrino 2000 is a neighbourhood trattoria on Campbell Street in Surry Hills, with a warm, intimate room that suits date nights and special occasions. It is best at Italian pasta, seafood and veal, backed by attentive service. Booking ahead is wise. Reservoir Street Reserve is about a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 1,279 Google reviews

Pista House is a casual Hyderabadi restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, open daily from noon to midnight for lunch and dinner. Biryani is what it is best known for, and the mutton version draws the most praise. Opinion is split: some diners enjoy the biryani and chai, while others find the rice dry. Edgely Street Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 3.4 · 504 Google reviews

Red Lotus Korean BBQ is a Korean restaurant on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, known for comfort food, flavourful soups and a generous spread of banchan. Visitors describe friendly, attentive service from the owners and staff. Adelaide Street Reserve is about five minutes' walk away.

★ 4.4 · 198 Google reviews

Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney is a gourmet vegetarian restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills. Free weekday lunches are served to people in need, and Pay It Forward dinners run on Thursdays. The long, narrow room is warm and calm, and it suits relaxed lunches and groups. Visitors most praise the friendly volunteer service and the food. Nearest park: Tudor Street Reserve, a one-minute walk.

★ 4.9 · 164 Google reviews

Roll in and out is a lunch counter on Kippax Street in Surry Hills, with a quick, friendly feel and prices that suit a cheap weekday lunch. It is best known for its banh mi and Vietnamese rolls, and service is quick. Cooper Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 110 Google reviews

Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills is a lively Caribbean restaurant and rum bar, with jerk food, tropical cocktails and regular live music. It suits groups and friends catching up over drinks and shared plates more than quiet dinners. The seafood boil is its strongest dish. James Hilder Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 1,437 Google reviews

Saigon Summer is a Vietnamese restaurant at 94 Wentworth Avenue in Surry Hills, one of six branches of the chain. The menu centres on pho, banh mi and rice paper rolls, and it suits a quick, affordable lunch. One visitor mentions large open windows onto the busy street. Reservoir Street Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 3.2 · 375 Google reviews

Samir's Charcoal Chicken is a casual Crown Street spot in Surry Hills where diners come for a quick takeaway meal. It is best at smoky, juicy charcoal chicken with big portions and fresh salads. Edgely Street Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 114 Google reviews

Samir's Indian Kitchen is a halal Indian restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, serving what its website calls authentic Indian flavours. It suits a relaxed, friendly meal, and regulars come for generous curries and biryani at moderate prices. Edgely Street Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.7 · 721 Google reviews

Sang by Mabasa is a small Korean restaurant on Fitzroy Street in Surry Hills. It serves traditional Korean flavours in a simplified, contemporary style, with Australian-friendly spicing. The room is compact and lively, suited to a relaxed lunch, a dinner for two or a group sharing plates. It does best at beef dishes and comfort food. Drivers Triangle park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 414 Google reviews

Shaffa is a Middle Eastern restaurant and bar in Surry Hills, reached down a laneway off Albion Street. Its brick walls and high glass ceiling make it feel lively but intimate, and it suits a long dinner over shared plates and cocktails. Frog Hollow Reserve is about two minutes' walk away.

★ 4.7 · 1,713 Google reviews

Shift Eatery is a fully plant-based cafe and deli on Commonwealth Street in Surry Hills, serving breakfast and lunch. It is small and often busy, with a few outdoor tables. Visitors come for sandwiches, bagels and bowls, and for the vegan fridge and pantry to take home. Frog Hollow Reserve is about four minutes' walk away.

★ 4.8 · 1,306 Google reviews

Silom Thai is a Thai restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, with a relaxed, cozy feel that suits date nights and dinners with friends. Visitors praise its curries and roti most, with fried rice and crispy pork also mentioned. It has outdoor seating, and Cooper Street Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.4 · 266 Google reviews

Siwilai Thai Street Food is a small Thai restaurant on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, with compact seating and a quick, casual feel. Regulars come for the boat noodles and the good-value lunch specials, and visitors say the cooking tastes authentic. Belmore Park is about five minutes' walk away.

★ 4.5 · 236 Google reviews

SpiceHub Indian and Pakistani Cuisine is a relaxed, family-friendly restaurant on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, serving Indian and Pakistani mains for lunch and dinner. Visitors praise the friendly service and the mild, comforting flavours of dishes like haleem. Some recent diners find portions and food quality uneven for the price. Edgely Street Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 3.6 · 746 Google reviews

Student Biryani is a casual Pakistani restaurant on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, open for lunch and dinner, with dine-in and takeaway. Visitors name biryani and haleem most, and say the flavours taste authentic. Edgely Street Reserve is about a three-minute walk away.

★ 3.6 · 1,307 Google reviews

SUKE sushi and poke is a sushi and poke bowl spot on Holt Street in Surry Hills. It is quick and casual, with a cosy feel that suits a fast lunch. Regulars come for the poke bowls, built on fresh fish with generous chunks, at prices that feel fair. Adelaide Street Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.9 · 103 Google reviews

Suryun is a Korean restaurant on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, serving Korean barbecue and soft tofu stews. Recent visitors say the food is delicious and the portions generous. It is a lunch option in the middle of the city, and one visitor called it authentic Korean food in central Sydney. Prince Alfred Park is about five minutes' walk away.

★ 4.1 · 16 Google reviews

Sushi Bar is a sushi spot on Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills, open weekday mornings and lunchtimes. It suits a quick, local lunch, and regulars keep coming back for the salmon, especially the poke bowls. Prices run from $1–20. Adelaide Street Reserve is about four minutes' walk away.

★ 4.1 · 61 Google reviews

Sushi Train in Surry Hills is a conveyor-belt Japanese restaurant, with sushi and sashimi on the belt and hot Japanese mains from the menu. It suits a quick, casual meal, and diners often mention reasonable prices. It is good for children. Frog Hollow Reserve is about 3 minutes' walk away.

★ 4.1 · 260 Google reviews

Sushi-mori is a Japanese restaurant on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills, serving sushi, sashimi and rice bowls at breakfast and lunch. Diners come for its kaisendon and chirashi, built on generous portions of fresh fish. It suits a casual sit-down lunch, and Prince Alfred Park is a 4-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 1,333 Google reviews

Suzuya is a compact, informal Japanese restaurant on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills, best known for sushi, sashimi and generous lunch combinations. It feels local and unfussy, and regulars say the value keeps them coming back. Adelaide Street Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.6 · 570 Google reviews

Taco Paco is a Mexican taco restaurant on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills. It has an intimate, relaxed room and quick, friendly service, and suits a casual dinner with friends or family. It is best at its tacos, corn ribs and buffalo chicken wings. Edgely Street Reserve is about 3 minutes' walk away.

★ 5.0 · 238 Google reviews

Taj Indian Sweets & Restaurant is a relaxed, 100% vegetarian Indian restaurant on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, serving chaat, street food, share plates, mains and a counter of Indian sweets. Regulars say the flavours are the draw and the staff are friendly. Chelsea Street Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 2,132 Google reviews

Tara Sushi Bar is a Japanese sushi restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, offering all-you-can-eat sushi and sashimi at $49 a person, every day. One visitor describes the atmosphere as relaxed, and visitors say the sashimi and sushi are fresh. Edgely Street Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 3.4 · 742 Google reviews

Tentaciones Latin Restaurant is a casual Colombian and Latin American restaurant in Surry Hills. The room is bright and warm, with Latin music playing, and it suits a quick lunch, a weekend breakfast or a family meal. It is strongest with hearty Colombian dishes, from empanadas to bandeja paisa. Frog Hollow Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 1,055 Google reviews

TenTo is a Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills, open for breakfast and lunch, with later hours on Wednesday to Saturday. It feels relaxed and unhurried, suited to a long lunch with friends or family. Regulars come for the salmon ochazuke, the breakfast setto and the matcha drinks. Rose Terrace Park is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 1,021 Google reviews

The Bunsik Burger is a casual Korean street food spot in Surry Hills, loud and fast rather than fancy. It is best at hot, saucy dishes: loaded fries, Korean-style burgers and tteokbokki. It trades late, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. Foveaux Street Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.7 · 494 Google reviews

The Prophet Restaurant is a family-run Lebanese restaurant on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, serving share plates and mains with a relaxed feel. It suits a pre-theatre dinner or a family meal, and visitors come back for the hummus, starters and fresh home-style cooking. Great Buckingham Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 317 Google reviews

The Restaurant at House of Bungalow is an elevated, Spanish-inspired dining room on Foveaux Street in Surry Hills, one of three spaces under one roof with a café and the Below cocktail lounge. Visitors describe a grand, classy setting with live music, so evenings feel like an occasion rather than a quick stop. It is best for a long dinner with cocktails. Nearest park: Frog Hollow Reserve, about 3 minutes' walk.

★ 4.7 · 15 Google reviews

The Winery is a laneway wine bar and restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, serving Modern Australian food with a European lean. It feels relaxed and creative, with a sunny terrace for drinks and a dinner room that suits date nights and groups. The wine list runs to over 30 glasses, and one diner called the bottomless steak frites strong value. James Hilder Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 3,562 Google reviews

Toei is a Japanese-inspired small-plates restaurant on Campbell Street in Surry Hills. The dining room feels chic and intimate, suited to dates and catch-ups with close friends. It does best with seafood and the crisp potato pavé, and diners often praise the service. Rose Terrace Park is about four minutes' walk away.

★ 4.1 · 362 Google reviews

Tokyo Bird is a compact Japanese bar and yakitori restaurant in Surry Hills, known for its large whisky and sake range and its cocktails. Diners describe a lively bar area with good atmosphere and attentive service. It suits a few drinks with grilled skewers as much as a sit-down dinner. Frog Hollow Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 1,088 Google reviews

TRICO is a small Japanese rice house in Surry Hills, known for handmade onigiri and iced Uji matcha drinks. Visitors say the onigiri are generously sized and full of flavour, and the place suits a quick lunch or breakfast. Tables sit on the footpath out front. Belmore Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 76 Google reviews

Vacanza Pizzeria is a relaxed Italian pizzeria in Surry Hills, known for artisanal pizzas, antipasto and stone-baked lasagna. It can be busy on weekends, and regulars say it feels local and friendly. The pizzas are the main draw, and it is BYO. Foveaux Street Reserve is about one minute's walk away.

★ 4.5 · 1,255 Google reviews

Viet Eatery is a Vietnamese restaurant on Crown Street in Surry Hills, with a fresh, balanced menu built around beef pho. Regulars come back for the broth and the spring rolls, and it suits an easy evening meal. It's BYO. Edgely Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.9 · 411 Google reviews

VIVO 78 is an Italian restaurant in Surry Hills serving pizza, antipasti and salads in a relaxed, comfortable room. Diners praise the fresh pizza and the friendly staff. It suits an easy dinner or a group sharing plates, and bookings through OpenTable are recommended. Reservoir Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 336 Google reviews

Yulli's is a vegan and gluten-free restaurant and bar on Crown Street in Surry Hills. The room is dimly lit and casual, with live music on some nights, and it suits a long dinner with friends. It is best at its banquet and plant-based dishes. Shannon Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 2,088 Google reviews

Zen Zen Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills, serving sushi, sashimi, ramen and rice bowls in a stylish, modern room. Visitors say it suits a relaxed meal, with fresh sushi and friendly staff as the highlights, while full menu prices are a common talking point. Adelaide Street Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.5 · 4,078 Google reviews

道味 Yum House on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills serves Chinese dishes, dumplings and set meals in a casual, low-key room suited to a quick lunch or a dinner with friends or family. Visitors say the portions are generous and the staff are warm and helpful. Marriott Street Reserve is about two minutes' walk away.

★ 3.9 · 133 Google reviews