Opera Bar Sydney

Opera Bar sits on the Lower Concourse Level of the Sydney Opera House. It is a five-minute walk from the transit hub at Circular Quay and ten minutes from the Royal Botanic Garden.

While most waterfront venues in the city rely on their proximity to the water to mask mediocre menus, this spot makes the location work for it. It serves international grills and seafood in a room that runs smart and elegant. The space is often dismissed by locals as a tourist trap, but the open-air layout provides an unmatched vantage point of the harbor bridge that no other grill in the district can replicate. You visit for the panorama rather than a quiet conversation, but the consistency of the kitchen ensures you stay longer than one drink.