Cafe Sydney Restaurant
A celebrated rooftop restaurant atop Customs House with sweeping harbour views, rated 4.5 across more than 4,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Cafe Sydney sits on the top floor of the historic Customs House at Circular Quay, one of the most spectacular dining positions in the city. A celebrated restaurant with sweeping views over the harbour, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, it's long been regarded as one of Sydney's premier spots for a meal with a view.
The appeal is that combination of accomplished cooking, a polished setting and an unbeatable rooftop outlook over the harbour, ideal for a special meal, a celebration or simply a memorable lunch or dinner with that quintessential Sydney panorama. The location atop the grand heritage building only adds to the sense of occasion.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 4,000 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners in a prime location. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a sought-after rooftop restaurant with views like these books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly ahead — particularly if you're after a spot with the best of the harbour views, dining with a group, or marking a special occasion.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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