Eating out with kids
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Family travel in Sydney
Getting around with the whole family is easy, pick up a travel pass that includes ferries, trains and buses. With the Family Funday Sunday fares, you can explore Sydney city and nearby regions on buses, trains, ferries and light rail for just $2.50 per person.
Eating out with kids
Dining in Sydney with the whole family can be affordable, entertaining, and enjoyed in one of the city's many stunning locations. There's no shortage of choices from casual to fine dining and many restaurants and pubs offer great value kids menus or early bird deals in the evenings.
Keeping it casual, weekend farmers' markets serve great value breakfasts at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, Paddington, Balmain and Leichardt's Orange Grove. Join the locals for fresh juices and hearty breakfasts at beaches from Bondi, Bronte or north to Manly.
Come lunch time, flavours from around the world can be had at food courts in Pitt Street Mall in the city, Chinatown or Bondi Junction. Baguettes, pizzas and pub fare are best in The Rocks. All flavours of Asian food including Chinese, Japanese and Korean are popular in Chinatown.
Popular dinner hotspots include any one of Thai restaurants scattered on Newtown's iconic King Street. Little Italy in Leichardt serves traditional pizzas, pastas and gelato and Petersham is home to traditional Portuguese chilli chicken and sweet custard tarts.
For a feast for the senses, go early to the Sydney Fish Markets for Sydney's best seafood and fish. Grab a picnic table outside overlooking Blackwattle Bay. And if location is as important as the food, try the Newport Arms on the Northern Beaches or Doyles at Watson Bay have a menu to suit all and plenty of room for prams and for the kids to run free.
Don't miss these food and wine experiences in Sydney
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Doyles on the Beach
Sydney East, Sydney, Surrounds
On this original site, Doyles opened Australia's first seafood restaurant in 1885. The restaurant has been family owned and operated for over fiv...
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Sydney Fish Market
Sydney City, Sydney, Pyrmont
Sydney Fish Market (SFM) offers visitors and Sydneysiders the opportunity to experience an authentic working fish market. It is the largest market of...
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Centennial Parklands
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surrounds
Centennial Parklands are considered the 'lungs of the city', covering more than 360 hectares and located less than five kilometres from the ...
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Lilies on the Park Sydney West, Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park
Lilies on the Park Cafe, is an inviting outdoor cafe for the regular park visitor, providing seating for up to 220 guests. Whether you just drop in fo...
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Harbourside Shopping Centre
Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre
Located on the waters edge of Darling Harbour, only a short walk from the central business district and with magnificent views of the city's skyl...
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Elizabeth Farm
Sydney West, Sydney, Parramatta
Commenced in 1793, Elizabeth Farm contains the oldest surviving European building in Australia. Once home to Elizabeth and John Macarthur, pioneers of...
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Chinta Ria
Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre
Sitting atop the roof terrace of Cockle Bay Wharf, Chinta Ria serves market-style Malaysian food and modern Asian cuisine. Architecturally the ambienc...
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Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler
Sydney North, Sydney, Windsor
The Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler has been operating for many years now from historic Windsor, which is located at the end of the Windsor Road on one of th...
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City Extra Restaurant - Circular Quay Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre
City Extra is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days of the year. City Extra offers great food, an exciting atmosphere and superb views of Sy...
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Sassafras Creek Food and Design
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Sassafras Creek is situated in Kurrajong Village, on the side of the Blue Mountains, with spectacular views to Sydney. It is a café, gallery and...
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Japanese Gardens and Teahouse Campbelltown
Sydney West, Sydney, Campbelltown
The Japanese Gardens are a special gift from Koshigaya, Campbelltown's Sister City in Japan. Wander around the garden and relax to the gentle sou...
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Q Station Retreat Sydney North, Sydney, Manly
Sydney's Q Station has fast become one of the city's most successful heritage sites, combining stylish accommodation with spectacular views ...
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Marlborough Hotel
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown
Newtown's bohemian beauty, the Marlborough Hotel is the most impressive venue in the area. A hive of activity for artists, students, locals and visito...
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Clydesdales Horse Drawn Restaurant
Sydney North, Sydney, Windsor
Experience unique dining in historical Windsor (c1794) on-board a beautifully restored 1890s carriage, drawn by three majestic Clydesdale horses. Enj...
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City Extra Restaurant - Parramatta Sydney West, Sydney, Parramatta
City Extra Parramatta open 24 hours 7 days a week 365 days a year. The restaurant seats 200 people with both indoor and outdoor dining. All food cooke...
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