It's no secret that this city can be a pricey one, however, there's always a way to live the Champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget. Whether you're hoping to bag a cheap date night at a swanky haunt or a pocket-friendly meal with mates, we have rounded up the best restaurant deals in Sydney.
Not only is Bondi Bowling Club a fabulous venue for non-stop games with pals, but it also offers some awesome food offers. Head on into this joint for $20 sharing platters, including mushroom arancini, crispy prawn cones and flavour-packed BBQ wings.
Taco Tuesdays don't come much better than at Chula in Potts Point. This fun restaurant is letting you celebrate the second day of the week with $5 tacos, including achiote pulled pork, cactus and mushroom or four-hour braised chicken alongside crispy corn with a burnt husk mayo.
Touting gorgeous interiors and a crackin' rooftop terrace to match, The Royal Hotel Paddington has gained quite a reputation. It's not just a pretty face, as this hotspot whips up $18 rump Wednesdays, where you can chow down on a rare-ly good cut with some tasty chips.
$1 hot dogs? Check. $10 lunch specials? You bet. Join The Soda Factory in Darlinghurst for one of its excellent weekly food deals, where you'll be chowing down on a range of discounted delicacies, all while you bop along to musical bingo nights or live music.
Renowned for its $15 steak Mondays, Forrester's is a must if you're looking for half price dining in Sydney. On top of a great value start to the week, you can also score $1 wings and free comedy at this friendly Surry Hills venue. Need we say more?
Surry Hills' party palace Goros is also home to discounted plates. Catch them flogging $1 dumplings every Wednesday, so get ready to fill up on piles of delicious gyoza between rounds of pool and tabletop games, or enjoy its $30 set food menu touting flavour-packed small plates.
This sleek Middle Eastern spot in Bondi has your early week antics covered. You can pitch up with a wine of your choosing every Monday to Wednesday at this first-class BYOB restaurant, as it promises corkage for just $10. Sign us up.
When it comes to fine dining deals in Sydney, Icebergs Dining Room and Bar in Bondi is an ideal venue. Boasting gorgeous scenes from its inside space and outdoor terrace, this makes the perfect location for its wallet-friendly set menu, alongside tasty concoctions.
Boasting authentic Japanese dishes, including Hiramasa kingfish and silken tofu, Kaiza Izakaya is a great spot for tasty grub in Newtown. Make your way to this popular venue on a Sunday to enjoy $5 off your sake, all while you delve into a plethora of flavourful dishes.
For a range of wallet-friendly bites, the Stonewall Hotel is a must for those exploring the city on a budget. This renowned LGBTQI+ hotspot fronts some classic pub mains, such as burgers, schnitzels and pies, all for $15, alongside $7 snacks, including hot chips or sweet potato wedges.
Well known for its tongue-tantalising $65 Mexican feast menu or $55 wine and dine Wednesdays, Sonora in Potts Point is a firm choice for flavour-packed grub. Enjoy dishes from Tasmanian octopus to Carne apache served alongside pico de Gallo and a tortilla crisp.
Offering one of the most unique dining deals, Village Crown is rewarding your loyalty by giving you $1 for every $10 spent in its Zetland pub. Save up your pennies and treat yourself to a splurge later down the line, or pitch up on your birthday where they'll sort you out with a free main meal.
From kilo pots of mussels to freshly-baked pies, The Winery fronts some top-notch food offers in Surry Hills. Head over to this swoon-worthy venue for its Unwined Sundays touting budget bites and an afternoon vino or for its popular 3-course bottomless brunch events.
