Best Fun Restaurants in Circular Quay

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AmericanItalianSeafoodIndianPizzeriaComfort Food

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BaysideInner SouthInner WestNorthern BeachesParramatta and surroundsRandwick and surrounds

Neighborhoods

AnnandaleHaymarketManlyOlympic ParkRandwickRedfern

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9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Fontana - Redfern

4.8

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Redfern

Booked 13 times today

A bustling, independent restaurant located upstairs on Redfern Street.Fontana serves Italian food from a frequently changing menu, wines made with care, a small selection of cocktails, and plenty of good times. We have a small bar where walk-ins are always welcome.

2. KOGI Korean BBQ

4.5

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Korean • Haymarket

Booked 14 times today

KOGI Korean BBQ is a fun place to be because of its unique Korean BBQ experience, perfect for those who love grilling. The atmosphere is friendly, with helpful staff and comfortable seating. Reviews rave about the 'delicious' food, 'friendly' service, and 'yummy' value. As one reviewer put it, 'Great food and friendly service here, I like that it’s not too noisy either'. So, if you're looking for a good time with great food and ambience, KOGI Korean BBQ is the place to be!

3. Semola Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(168)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sydenham

Booked 10 times today

Chef and owners Aniello Bortone and Reth have worked in unison for the past 10 years across a number of Sydney’s most popular restaurants. Hailing from the humble town of Aversa next to Napoli, Nello grew up watching his family make traditional Neapolitan dishes, this is where his love of food began. Working alongside Reth, also a chef and the front face of Semola, his enthusiasm for impeccable customer service and quality ingredients shines through. The dynamic duo are an authentic representation of what it means to eat and breathe true Italian food.

4. Wingboy Randwick

4.5

Awesome(36)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Randwick

Booked 15 times today

Wingboy is the creation of two mates, Mike and George, who teamed up through their love of hot wings, cold bevs and good times. The boys have worked in multiple bars and kitchens over the last 12 years to bring you the ultimate wing experience, Wingboy! Wingboy is big on flavour, an electric atmosphere and casual service. They have created 13 kick-ass sauces which are made daily, coating crispy wings, juicy boneless tenders or cauliflower bites. Come on down and join the boys at your local Wingboy.

5. Snacky Chans

4.8

Exceptional(179)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creative Japanese • Annandale

Booked 1 time today

Snacky Chans is a sushi train with cocktail bar, yakitori grill, bao burgers, sake, Japanese Whiskey & other interesting food & beverage items.Nestle into a booth, sit at the bar or grab a high table. We have it all for you to experience some fun times. A new and exciting concept, Snacky Chans is well worth the visit. Cool lighting, awesome music & chilled vibes. A great place to hang with friends and eat & drink and have fun.Located on Parramatta Road Annandale

6. Sketch Manly

4.8

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Manly

Booked 5 times today

Natural Wine, Craft Beer & Modern Indian CuisineSmall bar vibes with Cosy Indoors or Street Style Outdoors - with reviews like best Butter Chicken ever!Walk In mornings & Book In for evenings.

7. Mezza Via

4.8

Exceptional(288)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Ryde

Booked 4 times today

At Mezza Via Italian Cuisine, we’re renowned for our freshly made pizzas and pastas. Operating for over 11 years, we are a family owned Italian Restaurant that offers online ordering, delivery, pick up and dine in options. We deliver to the surrounding suburbs of Denistone. Please refer to our map for more information. Our hope is to bring you a casual home-style dining experience, whether you choose to dine-in or take away. For your convenience, we have ample parking along with outdoor and indoor dining options. We welcome group bookings and functions for up to 80 guests and offer a great variety of set menus. We cater for Birthday Celebrations, Christenings, Anniversaries, First Holy Communions, Confirmations, Christmas Parties, Farewells and Corporate Lunches. Phone us or come in to discuss your next function with one of our friendly staff members. We promise to create a memorable occasion for you!

A photo of Big John's Italian Seafood Restaurant restaurant

8. Big John's Italian Seafood Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(5)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sans Souci

Booked 4 times today

Big John’s is not somewhere you go for a quiet romantic night out for two, but a great place to catch up with family, friends, co-workers and mates. It is a lively, entertaining place, where you get great quality meals cooked for you al-la-carte, with the freshest ingredients. Please join us for a fun night out!

9. The Locker Room

2.5

(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Olympic Park

Booked 1 time today

At The Locker Room, we love Sports - and so do our guests. Join us for the next big game and take in the beauty the Stadium precinct has to offer.The Locker Room loves to bring memorable events to the Olympic Park Precinct - 2024 has brought some amazing events to Accor stadium and the precinct, we've hosted pre-event entertainment for the Taylor Swift Era's tour and State of Origin Game 1. We can't wait to be your next event venue pre or post sporting fixtures and concerts!

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James
Sydney •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a fav with the family. meat eaters delight. recommend the honey soy and sweet n sour.
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Wingboy RandwickPrice: Moderate• American• Randwick
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4.5
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Steve
South Australia •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Very nice staff and tha pasta is simply brilliant!
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Semola RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sydenham
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4.7
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JamieVIP
Sydney •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 28, 2025
The food, the service ,Always the same , always the best !
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Fontana - RedfernPrice: Expensive• Italian• Redfern
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4.8
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Joe
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Amazing food Amazing experience Definitely worth the visit, you will have an amazing time eating incredible food and enjoying cooking food over charcoal
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KOGI Korean BBQPrice: Expensive• Korean• Haymarket
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4.5
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Bryce
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Great meal and atmosphere. Especially impressed with how well they do gluten free food and how knowledgeable the staff were. The only issue was the lack of food on the sushi train but I guess since it was Saturday night it maybe isn’t The focus of their service.
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Snacky ChansPrice: Moderate• Creative Japanese• Annandale
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4.8

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