The Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for September

As October rolls around, and the winter chill finally melts away, we can almost see the glorious promise of summer just on the horizon. The sun is shining a little brighter, and with daylight saving time now kicking in, the days feel longer and lighter. As we head towards the pointy end of the year, many restaurants and bars have introduced fresh, fun, feel-good limited spring deals that make the most of sunnier days.

From bottomless pizza deals to daily saké flights, weekend Mediterranean feasts to unlimited Yorkshire puds, these are the best deals in Sydney this month, so hit the town now with our handy guide.

Express Lunch Set, Saké in The Rocks

Now that the sun is out for spring, go beyond of your usual boring lunch spot and head to Saké in The Rocks for a stellar deal. The $39 Express Lunch Set, available everyday from noon to 3pm, packs seven dishes into one standout lunch. From kingfish ceviche to seasonal tempura, short rib donburi to Nihon cheesecake, this lunch set won't leave you wanting. If you're looking for a bit of fun, add on the sake pairing for just $21.

Daily Saké Flight, Amuro

If you're getting a little bored of your usual pint or pinot, try something new with Amuro's Daily Saké Flight. The restaurant brings a taste of Tokyo to Sydney, and spruiks a saké menu as considered as its food offering. The recently launched deal offers guests the opportunity to experience a guided introduction to the depth and diversity of saké, suited for first-timers or seasoned enthusiasts.

Spring Bottomless By the Bay, Watsons Bay Hotel

One of Sydney's most iconic waterfront spots, Watsons Bay Hotel, is welcoming the springtime vibes with a new Spring Bottomless By the Bay weekend deal. Every Saturday, at noon or 2pm, graze on a bottomless Mediterranean-inspired feast with free-flowing spritzes and uninterrupted harbour views. Choose between 90 or 120 minutes, and snack on focaccia, olives, mozzarella and prosciutto, prawn pasta and grilled chicken, washed down with house wines, beers and spritzes.

Bottomless Yorkies, The James

It might be springtime, but that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to your favourite, comforting weekly roast. The James has introduced a new Sunday roast offer that is hard to resist: bottomless yorkies. Diners can choose between wagyu sirloin and roasted pork rack, with triple-cooked duck fat potatoes, creamed spinach, salad, jus, and the star of the show: bottomless yorkies. So grab your hungriest mates and see how many you can put down.

The Spring Club, SRG Restaurants

This month, SRG's stable of popular restaurants is enticing you out of the house with its champagne offering, The Spring Club. Until November 15, head into SRG restaurants to sip on a bottle of Taittinger Champagne for just $99, while snacking on fresh $3 oysters. Participating venues include Riva, Ripples Rose Bar, Akti, Ripples Chowder Bar, Ripples Little Manly, Sails, Summer Salt, The James, and The Fenwick. It's perfect for any special occassion on the calendar this month.

All You Can Eat Pizza, Maybe Frank

Neighbourhood pizza joint Maybe Frank has a stellar selection of spring specials. Put your stretchy pants on and head on in midweek for the All You Can Eat Pizza Wednesdays. For just $30, enjoy unlimited wood-fired pizza, salad and a Nutella slider to finish. We weren't kidding about the stretchy pants. Wash it down with $15 negronis and Aperol for a great night out. Pair it with its popular happy hour, which runs Wednesday through Sunday between 5-6pm with cheap cocktails and drinks.

DIY Martinis, Jude's Potts Point

Head to Jude's, Potts Point's underground retro good-times bar, to try their new special this month: DIY martinis. The new martini menu lets you create your perfect, bespoke version of the classic cocktails, with seven vodkas and seven gins to choose from, plus a dry-to-dirty scale to help you pick your preferred taste. Choose between lemon, pickles or olives as a garnish, and enjoy your personalised drink. While you're at it, why not try the team's new caramelised apple and cinnamon brulee cocktail for those with more of a sweet tooth.

Habibi & Brunch, Babylon Rooftop

Get your mates together for a lively Saturday activity this month with Babylon Rooftop's Habibi & Brunch sessions. Every Saturday, guests can graze on a generous, Middle Eastern feast, while downing two hours' worth of cocktails, wine and beer. Dishes may include the likes of Turkish bread with za'atar smoked butter, hummus with macadamia dukkah, wagyu beef nayyeh and spiced fried cauliflower. DJs will keep the beats coming, creating a fun and playful atmosphere to kick off your weekend right.

Dim Sum Sessions, Island Radio

Recently renovated Island Radio is filling your cup, and your bellies, across the weekends with its Dim Sum Sessions. The generous feed includes housemade pickles, prawn har gow, fried pork and chive dumplings, charcoal chicken txukune, chicken steamed buns, and many more delightful dishes. The team is also offering a vegetarian option for those inclined, plus a seasonal spritz upgrade for $30 per person. Bookings are available on Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 3pm.

Thursday Burger Night, North Bondi Fish

One of Bondi's beloved, sun-soaked diners, North Bondi Fish, has introduced a midweek meal worth venturing out for. Thursday Burger Nights sees four new burgers grace the menu: a crumbed fish burger, a Cajun soft-shell crab burger, a lobster burger, and, for those looking for a classic, an Angus beef burger. Wash it all down with $15 wines, and if you're still peckish, add on chips for just $5. Make Thursday Burger Nights part of your weekly routine this month.

Classico Menu, Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

This winter, the iconic Icebergs Dining Room and Bar wants to give you a taste of their classic dishes at a more accessible price point. The Classico Menu presents a three-course menu of some of the restaurant's most loved and renowned dishes for $90. You'll taste the likes of Koshihikari risotto, Ligurian-braised seafood, bluefin tuna tartare, and gamberetti. The deal is available for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, but only when booked in advance. With spectacular views and an elevated yet energetic atmosphere, this is the ultimate destination for a celebratory meal or a way to treat yourself, your mates, or your significant other.

$20 Late-Night Dumplings, Woollahra Hotel

Looking for a late-night feed? Then head to Woollahra Hotel on Friday and Saturday evenings for a cosy, comforting winter snack. From 9pm, enjoy a dozen mixed handmade dumplings for just $20. You'll sample the likes of pork xiao long bao, mushroom and chestnut dumplings and prawn har gow. Celebrate making it ot he weekend by pairing your dumplings with $9 spirits and mixers. It's a sure-fire way to loosen up this weekend.

$35 Steak and Bottomless Fries, Woolwich Pier Hotel

Cross the bridge on Tuesday evening to find a banging deal worth writing home about. The Woolwich Pier Hotel is offering a $35 steak night, made even more memorable with bottomless fries. Grab a 250-gram Riverina Sirloin steak and unlimited servings of golden shoestring fries, delivered tableside whenever a top-up is required. Round up your hungriest mates and make the most of this stellar special.

Long Lunch, Shaffa

Sample the best of the new menu at Shaffa with its Long Lunch offer. Head in between noon and 2.30pm on the weekend for a taste of Middle Eastern flavours in a high-energy setting. A hero of the menu is the simit bagel, a popular Turkish street snack, topped with sesame seeds and baked until crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It's crowned with a bone marrow inside, which is filled with a signature dipping sauce that takes five hours to prepare. And if you're keen to let your hair down, add on one of the bottomless drinks packages (available for $37 or $47).

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