Cafe Sydney Restaurant
Last updatedβ 4.5 Β· 4,199 Google reviews
Cafe Sydney Restaurant is a rooftop restaurant on level 5 of Customs House, with views of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. It serves Modern Australian dishes and cocktails. Visitors say the service is a highlight and the terrace suits a long lunch or a sunset dinner. Jessie Street Gardens is a one-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Cafe Sydney Restaurant
Food at Cafe Sydney Restaurant
The menu is Modern Australian and changes with the seasons, with lunch and dinner served. Visitors say the Western Australian octopus is well liked as a starter. One diner praised the quail with a chilli jam, and another found the beef tartare well executed. Dessert gets attention too: one diner's favourite was the madeleines with salted caramel ice cream. Vegetarian dishes are available.
What to order: Western Australian octopus
Drinks at Cafe Sydney Restaurant
The wine list is award-winning and Australian, and there is a cocktail list alongside it. The Lounge and Cocktail Bar serves cocktails and light bites.
Lounge, private dining and events
The restaurant has a Lounge and Cocktail Bar for cocktails and light bites. It takes group bookings and offers private dining, cocktail events and exclusive hire. The shop sells gift cards, celebration cakes and champagne, which suits anyone planning a celebration around a visit.
What customers say about Cafe Sydney Restaurant
- π¬Service is praised as friendly, attentive and informative about the menu
- π¬The harbour and Opera House views from the terrace are the highlight
- π¬Food reviews are mixed, with some dishes impressing and others feeling under-seasoned or not as hot as expected
Tips for visiting Cafe Sydney Restaurant
- βThe terrace can be windy and cold in winter, though heaters and blankets help, so bring a layer.
- βBook ahead for a special occasion, as several visitors celebrated birthdays here.
- βExpect a mix of food standouts and misses, and the octopus has the strongest support.
Getting to Cafe Sydney Restaurant
Cafe Sydney Restaurant is at Customs House, Level 5/31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000. Parking is available.
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FAQ about Cafe Sydney Restaurant
What cuisine does Cafe Sydney Restaurant serve?
It serves Modern Australian cuisine, with a seasonal lunch and dinner menu and a cocktail list.
Does Cafe Sydney Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are available on the menu.
Can I book a table at Cafe Sydney Restaurant?
The restaurant takes group bookings and offers private dining, cocktail events and exclusive hire.
Does Cafe Sydney Restaurant have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu.