Sydney Fish Market
Fresh oysters, prawns and sushi at the Southern Hemisphere’s largest fish market.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Go early on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Show on mapFood & Drink – Sydney
Sydney’s food scene shines with fresh seafood, Asian influences and a multicultural café culture. From the fish market to harbour-view restaurants, there is something for every budget.
Local dishes
- Meat pie – The classic hand-held Australian pastry filled with gravy-rich meat.
- Barramundi – A local fish with a buttery flavour, usually served grilled.
- Sydney rock oysters – Small oysters from the region with a sweet, briny taste.
- Pavlova – Meringue dessert with a soft centre, topped with fruit and cream.
Must-try
- Flat white – A velvety milk-foam coffee born in Australia and New Zealand.
- Lamington – Sponge cake cubes coated in chocolate and coconut.
- Tim Tam – Chocolate-coated biscuit, enjoyed as a “Tim Tam slam” through a hot drink.
- Vegemite toast – A salty, intense yeast spread on buttered toast.
Street food spots
- Tiger pie – Pie topped with mash, peas and gravy, famous at Harry’s.
- Fish and chips – Classic fried fish and chips eaten by the beach.
- Dim sum – Steamed dumplings served around Chinatown.
- Sausage sizzle – Grilled sausage in bread with onions, sold at community fundraisers.
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Places
Bennelong
Elegant restaurant inside the Opera House sails serving modern Australian cuisine.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 2 h
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Book well in advance.
Show on mapBourke Street Bakery
Surry Hills bakery known for sourdough loaves and tarts.
- Category
- Bakery
- Duration
- 40 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Try the ginger brûlée tart.
Show on mapHarry’s Cafe de Wheels
Legendary food van serving its famous meat pies since 1938.
- Category
- Street food
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Order the “Tiger” pie topped with mash, peas and gravy.
Show on mapGelato Messina Darlinghurst
Sydney’s beloved gelateria with inventive monthly specials.
- Category
- Dessert
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Evenings have long queues, so come earlier in the day.
Show on mapThe Rocks Markets
Weekend market of crafts and street food in the historic quarter.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Held on Saturdays and Sundays.
Show on mapMr Wong
Lively, spacious restaurant known for Cantonese dishes and roast duck.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Pair the crispy duck with dim sum.
Show on mapPaddy’s Markets Haymarket
Covered market with cheap fresh produce, snacks and souvenirs.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
Tip: Open only Wednesday to Sunday.
Show on mapSingle O Surry Hills
Café showcasing Australian flat white culture with house-roasted beans.
- Category
- Café
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Order a flat white with avocado toast.
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