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08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
Dining out with friends can be one of life’s simplest pleasures…
… right up till when you’re figuring out the world’s greatest question: where to eat? With tons of diners and restaurants dotting the cityscape, what are the best places for you to bunker down with a big ol’ bunch of mates? Whether you’re after a hearty, warm Japanese meal, classic Aussie post-beach food, or a place to toss back drinks and bar food, Sydney’s glistening late-night cityscape has got you fully covered. Here’s a list of all the spots where you can make a group booking for your next hang (and be sure that everyone will love it).
What’s in a name? Harajuku Gyoza Beer stadium is all about the two best things in life – that is, dumplings and craft beers. This sprawling venue is the perfect spot to bring your crew for a chow-down for several reasons: one, it’s massive, and two, the food and beer here is utterly delicious.
Walking in you’ll notice right away that beer is the mainstay at this breezy harbourside gem. Craft beer and Japanese brews are available here on tap and are so addictive you’ll probably almost forget to converse with your mates (drunken babble excluded). Their famed grilled gyoza dumplings come with a ton of different fillings like duck, mozzarella, and classic pork and make for a perfect side dish to their chicken karaage curry rice bowls, or as a main with their sides of lotus chips and edamame.
Dish Cult recommends: The Grilled Duck Gyoza
The Newport is already a hot name in the Northern Beaches for being one of the best places to wallow the day away, and rightly so cause c’mon, who wouldn’t love a Hamptons-inspired locale? With giant-sized games areas, a vintage gym and a breathtaking view of Pittswater shores all round, their lineup of delicious burgers and pizzas is just the icing on the cake.
For a fun beachside dining experience with tons to see, do, and listen to (think live performances), if buzzy vibes is a must for your gang, The Newport is it.
Dish Cult recommends: The $22 Salt & Pepper Calamari
The Butler is one of the city’s prime vantage points with dining on a leafy rooftop verandah in a colonial-inspired dining room. Service here is friendly and the vibes are always pumping – potentially a factor of the ever-flowing drinks, but most probably thanks to that intoxicating skyline view.
The menu here is Ibero-American and with a number of group-friendly tables dotting the gorgeous, glistening rooftop, order up a bunch of sharing plates and get cozy watching the sun set over the city.
Dish Cult recommends: The $32 “Chorizo y papas” featuring potato gnocchi, chorizo ragu, pico di gallo and brown butter crema
Italian food made approachable and friendly, Fratelli Paradiso is any Italian-foodie affecionados dream come true.
Call ahead to book in a slot for your group and you’ll be rewarded with accented, uniformed waiters flitting about with friendly smiles and plates of delicious, steaming hot pasta. This vibey alfresco dining spot comes fully prepared to feed you and a hungry group of friends anytime of the day, so take them up on the offer and get ready for a whole lotta fun.
Dish Cult recommends: The $44 Scampi Spaghettini
Gantry has it all: amazing drinks, a prime harbourside location, and some seriously long group seating tables – what more do you really need for a night out with friends?
A seasonal menu takes centre stage at The Gantry, but while the items might change, expect consistently fresh ingredients and premium produce. This hatted venue is one best visited with a booking in hand, and right up the alley of those looking for a more luxe night on the town.
Dish Cult recommends: Anything and everything seasonal!
