Things to Do in Sydney
Plan your days in Sydney, your way
Start at Circular Quay, feel the scale, then wander into The Rocks—weekend markets, sandstone pubs, history without homework. Coffee at a place with no reviews yet, good anyway. Ferry to Watsons Bay, fish and chips on the beach, the city distant across the water. Afternoon in Paddington, terrace houses, small galleries, a park bench with a book. Dinner at a neighborhood Italian, no reservation needed, tiramisu made that morning. One evening at the Opera House, something you didn't plan, the building worth the ticket. You moved without urgency, saw enough, left curious. Sydney showed you what you needed.
Top attractions and places to eat in Sydney
Sydney Fish Market
A bustling waterfront market and one of the largest seafood markets in the Southern Hemisphere, offering fresh catch, prepared dishes and dining stalls. Travelers come to eat seafood and experience the lively trading atmosphere.
restaurant · 4.2 rating
Sydney Opera House
The world-famous performing arts center with its distinctive sail-shaped shells on Sydney Harbour. A global architectural icon and venue for concerts, opera, and theater.
attraction · 4.7 rating
Powerhouse Ultimo
A large museum of science, technology, design and innovation in Sydney's Ultimo district, featuring interactive exhibits and historic machinery. Travelers visit to explore engineering, applied arts and hands-on displays.
attraction · 4.6 rating
The Grounds of Alexandria
A sprawling cafe, garden, and market complex built in a former industrial site, featuring lush greenery, a coffee roastery, and animal enclosures. Travelers visit for the picturesque setting and all-day dining.
cafe · 4 rating
Queen Victoria Building
A grand Romanesque Revival shopping arcade in central Sydney, restored to showcase ornate architecture, stained glass, and a domed interior. Travelers visit for the historic setting and upscale retail.
attraction · 4.5 rating
Mamak Haymarket
A busy Malaysian eatery in Haymarket known for roti canai, satay and hawker-style dishes. Travelers come for authentic, affordable Malaysian food, often queuing to get in.
restaurant · 4.3 rating
Mr. Wong
A large, atmospheric Cantonese restaurant in the CBD set in a moody laneway space, known for its dumplings and Peking duck. Travelers come for refined Chinese dining in a buzzing setting.
restaurant · 4.4 rating
Cafe Sydney Restaurant
An upscale restaurant atop Customs House with sweeping views of Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Diners come for modern Australian cuisine paired with an iconic harbour outlook.
cafe · 4.5 rating
Chat Thai
A popular Thai eatery in Haymarket serving authentic, wide-ranging Thai dishes and street-food-style plates. Travelers come for reliable, flavourful Thai food in a lively setting.
restaurant · 4 rating
CATALINA Restaurant
A refined waterfront fine-dining restaurant in Rose Bay overlooking the harbour and seaplanes. Known for seafood and elegant modern Australian dishes in a scenic setting.
bar · 4.7 rating
Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney
A grand steakhouse and bar in a heritage Art Deco building in the CBD, renowned for dry-aged beef and an extensive wine list. Travelers visit for premium steaks in an opulent setting.
bar · 4.4 rating
Harry's Café de Wheels - Woolloomooloo
An iconic Sydney pie cart at Woolloomooloo wharf famous for its meat pies with mushy peas and gravy. A quick, classic Australian street-food stop steeped in local history.
cafe · 4.3 rating
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
An iconic Italian-inflected restaurant and bar perched above Bondi Beach with sweeping ocean and pool views. Travelers visit for glamorous dining and one of Sydney's best coastal vistas.
bar · 4.1 rating
The Apollo Restaurant
A stylish modern Greek restaurant in Potts Point celebrated for its share-plate menu and taramasalata. Diners come for contemporary Hellenic cuisine in a buzzing setting.
restaurant · 4.6 rating
bills
The original Darlinghurst cafe made famous by chef Bill Granger, known for its ricotta hotcakes and scrambled eggs. A go-to for a bright, all-day breakfast.
restaurant · 4 rating