City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant
Last updatedβ 4.0 Β· 2,842 Google reviews Β· $$
* Listed as open 24 hours. Call to confirm after-hours work.
City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant sits on the harbour foreshore at Circular Quay, where the Manly ferry pulls in, and serves cafe-style food around the clock. The menu runs from all-day breakfast through burgers, steaks and pastas. It has a casual diner feel, suits a late meal or a relaxed lunch by the water, and is best for hearty, reliable plates. Jessie Street Gardens is about two minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant
Food at City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant
The menu is large and covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, mostly burgers, steaks, pastas and all-day breakfast. Regulars keep ordering fish and chips and spaghetti bolognese. The Canadian Breakfast comes with eggs, bacon, pancakes, butter and maple syrup. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu, and one diner says the kitchen happily offered gluten-free options. One visitor praised a roast vegetable tart, and scones are served with clotted cream and jam.
What to order: Fish and chips Β· Spaghetti bolognese
Drinks at City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant
Coffee drinkers mention lattes, and the drinks list includes milkshakes, a house white wine and mulled wine. Spirits are served, and there is a happy hour in the late afternoon.
Functions and school groups
City Extra also works as a function centre, with function and cocktail party packages and School Group Packages. New Year's Eve 2026 bookings are taken through a link on the website. Upstairs there is extra seating with harbour views, which suits larger parties. The restaurant is a short walk from the Sydney Opera House, the Museum of Contemporary Art and The Rocks.
What customers say about City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant
- π¬Food is described as fresh, tasty and generously portioned
- π¬Harbour location and views are a regular draw
- π¬Reliable choice for late-night and early-morning meals
- π¬Mains are often seen as pricey for the size of the plate
Tips for visiting City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant
- βLook out for the afternoon specials and happy hour, which one diner says run from 4pm to 6pm.
- βMains mostly sit around $30β45, so the specials can help keep costs down.
- βIt can get busy at peak times, and service is sometimes slow, so allow extra time.
- βOne diner says groups of four or fewer usually don't need to book.
Getting to City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant
City Extra is at E4 East Podium, between Wharf 3 and 4 where the Manly ferry pulls in, 2 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000. Ferries and walking routes along the foreshore bring most diners in. There is parking.
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FAQ about City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant
Is City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant open all night?
Yes, it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What cuisine does City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant serve?
It serves cafe-style food, including burgers, steaks, pastas and all-day breakfast plates.
Does City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu, and one diner says gluten-free options were offered.
Can I book a table at City Extra 24 Hour Restaurant?
Yes, the website links to a reservations page, and one diner says small groups usually don't need to book.