One of the most touristy places in Australia, Sydney also has its fair share of quirky places to dine. Make any occasion more exciting with some American pinup style cafes or a boat lunch in Sydney Harbour, from date nights to birthdays or just your everyday dining.Why be plain when it comes to dining when you can dine and have fun at the same time? Read on to find out some of the quirkiest places Sydney has to offer.
Australian Heritage Hotel
Take a bite out of Australian meat like never before with pizzas topped with emu, kangaroo, and crocodile meat.
This might be one of the few places in Sydney where you can enjoy a kangaroo as a topping on the famous Australian meat pizzas. They also serve countless other meats such as lamb, beef, chicken, and pork, along with seafood, and an impressive array of drinks with wines, beers, and ciders from all over the island. With its cosy ambience, antique decor, and charming vibe, the Australian Heritage Hotel is one of the all time local favourites. Make sure you don’t miss out on it.
Hello Kitty Tea Party at The Sandwich Shop
Unlike other cat cafés, here, you'll be surrounded by one very cute, pink kitten—Hello Kitty! The place is delectably decorated with a kawaii Japanese aesthetic. The menu here is a fusion of American and Japanese dishes and are literal eye candies.
If you are confused about choosing from the tempting options this place has to offer, go for customer favourites like the Hello Kitty tea, Gee Gee Burger, or a White Chocolate Milkshake. This charming café will make your day complete with a bow on their burgers and whiskers on their cakes. Relive a bit of your childhood with this pretty Hello Kitty Tea Party.
Ms G’s
Get your cocktails served in teapots or with bubble teacups. With sparky designs and bubbly flavours, this is a place you cannot afford to miss.
Try the specially packaged cocktails with the pearls—the iconic Yuzu Slushee is one you can’t afford to miss. If you’re a beer junkie, go for the super adorable Miyozakura panda cup or Akishika Bambi cup—180ml sealed glasses printed with frolicking pandas and fawns.If you’re not for drinking, this place serves Asian Cuisines with a twist. It has 4 levels with funky wall arts and jam jar ceilings to give that bohemian vibe. The Cheeseburger Spring Rolls here are something you should definitely try out.
Spice World
One of the quirkiest restaurants in Sydney’s all time busy neighbourhood of Chinatown, Spice World offers a unique dining experience. With countless robots wandering throughout the restaurants, Barbie dolls covered in Wagyu beef, Hello Kitty shaped stock cubes, and bamboo shots filled with shrimp, the Spice World is bustling with fun. They also have a sauce bar where you can create your own dipping sauces. With the incredibly Chinese aesthetic, the whole experience of dining here feels like something straight out of a dream.
Sydney Harbour Night Cruise
Have you ever dined with a spectacular shoreline in the background? Sounds too good, right? Now add a 1-hour cabaret that is star studded with a talented Australian cast. That is what the Sydney Harbour Night Cruise offers you. The cabaret features musical and dance sequences from around the globe. With freshly prepared food on board, it is a dining experience that you’ll remember for quite some time.
The Soda Factory
One of Sydney’s hidden gems, The Soda Factory is an elegant well preserved building focusing mostly on American Style diner like Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Cheeseburgers etc. They also have regular live performances, bands and international Djs to keep you entertained.
