Best Date Night Restaurants in Circular Quay

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138 restaurants available nearby

1. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(562)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 57 times today

A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.

A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant

2. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(131)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 17 times today

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

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3. Tapavino - Circular Quay

4.6

Exceptional(299)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Circular Quay

Booked 33 times today

Tapavino - Circular Quay is a fantastic spot for a date night. With its intimate vibe and exceptional service, it's the perfect place to wine and dine. Reviewers praise its quaint and warm atmosphere, great food and wine, and friendly service. It's also described as a 'great spot for a celebration' and a 'perfect night out'.

4. Door Knock

4.6

Exceptional(310)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Sydney CBD

Booked 17 times today

COCKTAILS, WINE AND GOOD TIMESWe are a captivating cocktail and wine bar hidden below the hustle and bustle of Sydney's streets. Our progressive cocktail list has contemporary and traditional cocktails to delight all tastes. We have an extensive wine list to please all palates. Additionally our delicious food offering has a range of fresh appetising bar food and meals.

5. Masuya Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(204)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Sydney CBD

Booked 40 times today

Masuya Restaurant is a fantastic choice for a date night. It's a stunning spot with a long sushi counter designed in a 'kabuki red', creating a unique and romantic ambiance. The food is consistently praised as 'fantastic quality', with fresh sashimi and authentic Japanese cuisine. The service is also highly rated, with staff noted as 'friendly' and 'helpful'. Overall, Masuya Restaurant is the perfect place for a memorable date night in Sydney.

A photo of Balcon by Tapavino restaurant

6. Balcon by Tapavino

4.6

Exceptional(113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Sydney CBD

Booked 14 times today

Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.

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7. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(539)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 6 times today

Mode Kitchen & Bar is perfect for a date night with its elegant and warm ambiance, as mentioned in many reviews. The delicious modern Australian cuisine and friendly, attentive service add to the romantic experience. Many customers celebrated special occasions there, making it a memorable and enjoyable place for a date.

A photo of Tigra & Disco Pantera restaurant

8. Tigra & Disco Pantera

5.0

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Sydney CBD

Booked 4 times today

Tigra brings a combination of the lively laneway cultures of Barcelona and Tokyo, offering a refined space for midday aperitifs and upmarket bar snacks. Sprawled across two levels on Young Street, they’re promising a double dose of good times under one roof. Menu featuring a selection of daily snacks and small plates, including standouts like Koshihakari ‘cat’ rice, Yarra Valley salmon roe, and anchovy soldier. Perfect to pair with an aperitif offering or a drop from the extensive wine list.

9. Zaffi

4.0

Excellent(3)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Sydney CBD

The city that never sleeps deserves a Lebanese supper club that matches its energy. Zaffi is open until the early hours, ensuring that your night continues with the warmth and vibrancy of Lebanese hospitality. Indulge in a gastronomic journey curated by our world-renowned Executive Chef, Graeme Hunt. With a passion for innovation and a deep respect for Lebanese culinary traditions, Chef Hunt's creations are a symphony of flavors that elevate every bite into a masterpiece.

10. Frank Mac's

4.5

Awesome(95)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • The Rocks

Frank Mac's. Gin & Cocktail Bar The original 1840s sandstone walls of the building Frank Mac’s now occupies a 120-person capacity bar which flows from outdoor seating on George Street, across two levels and into a back courtyard. Whereas the downstairs space feels cosy and intimate, dotted with vintage leather banquettes, dark jade and light orange velvet armchairs, low tables and a fireplace, the ground level you’ll walk into off George Street will reflect the energy of the bartenders working behind the almost five-metre-long oak bar. A handful of bar stools provide the perfect vantage point to take in the cocktail mixology while the dark velvet curtains, worn leather banquette seats and cosy fireplace of the ‘Snug’ provides groups of up to eight with a private space to retreat and relax.

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Bob
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Menu offers wide options. Perhaps a few more tapas would balance it a bit more. Food was delicious and just right for what we needed pre concert at the Opera House. Outdoor tables the best.
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Balcon by TapavinoPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Sydney CBD
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4.6
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GarnerA
Sydney •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
NY Bistro vibe, excellent service. Pasta with clams was insanely good. Best sauce ever. Wine list has some outstanding white burgundy by the glass.
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Clam BarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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BobVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Arguably the best steakhouse in all of Sydney, let alone NSW.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Bradly
Chicago / Illinois •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
What a great out of the way charming and very tasty restaurant. Loved the tapas selections. Great find.
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Tapavino - Circular QuayPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Circular Quay
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
The evening was wonderful and the team were fantastic.
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Mode Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• The Rocks
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4.3

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