Once you've finally locked down that date, head to one of these group-friendly eateries.
Chin Chin
Sydney's first outpost of Melbourne's famed loud, punchy and queue-inviting Thai eatery.
Restaurant Hubert
High-class French food in a subterranean space on Bligh Street, where the steak is the stuff of legend.
Totti's
An Italian eatery helmed by Pinbone's Mike Eggert and Rockpool's Khan Danis and located inside the Royal Bondi.
Bella Brutta
A Newtown pizza joint from the minds behind LP's and Porteño.
Chica Bonita CBD - CLOSED
Refined Mexican fare in a stunning restaurant on Clarence Street.
Don't Tell Aunty
Rule-breaking curries, retro Bollywood films flickering on the walls and a self-serve beer fridge in the old 4Fourteen site.
Canton Kitchen
A new Cantonese restaurant on the lower north shore by ex-Queen Chow head chef Jason Chan.
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