Overview
Dining out in Sydney is always a good idea, but May brings a few extra reasons to lock in that booking. Across the city, venues are rolling out limited-time specials and exclusive discounts — an ideal excuse to try somewhere new, or even revisit an old favourite.
That's where American Express delicious. Month Out comes in, spotlighting the restaurants, bars and cafes that keep Sydney's world-class dining scene ticking. All month long, eligible Amex Card Members can unlock an exclusive offer at participating venues once they've saved it to their Amex Card*, with some also serving up limited-time dishes and menus. Many of these spots are also part of the Amex Shop Small program, which celebrates local businesses and encourages Sydneysiders to shop local, meaning every meal is a chance to support neighbourhood favourites.
In this month's Specials Board, we're highlighting some of our favourite ways to dine out as part of Amex delicious. Month Out. Get in while it's good.
Yusuke Oba
$59 express lunch at Gran Torino
Set within Double Bay's modernist Gaden House, Gran Torino is a contemporary ode to glamorous, old-world Italian dining. This month, the sprawling two-level ristorante is plating up a pasta-and-paired-wine lunch for $59. Choose between maccherone lungo alla Genovese with Mishima beef ragu served with a glass of Vivera Terra dei Sogni Terre Siciliane Rosso, or a vegetarian tortelli alla Lombarda with pumpkin, walnut and sage butter, paired with a glass of One Armed Scissor chardonnay. The offer runs from Wednesday to Sunday.
Next door, Bar Torino is also joining the party with aperitivi for two — including a signature cocktail each and a spread of bar snacks designed for sharing — for $55.
A limited-time bar menu at Spice Temple
Since 2009, Spice Temple has showcased the bold regional flavours of Sichuan, Yunnan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi and Xinjiang through a contemporary lens. This May, the Bligh Street institution introduces a refined new bar menu, featuring handmade dumplings, hearty noodle bowls and more, all designed to pair with your pick of a cocktail or wine. It's available from afternoon through to late night until May 31.
Two courses — and an Aperol Spritz on arrival — for $98 at Ormeggio at The Spit
One of Sydney's most celebrated Italian restaurants invites diners for a produce-driven feast by the water this month. As part of Amex delicious. Month Out, Ormeggio at The Spit is serving a two-course southern Italian-inspired menu (choose from entree and main, or main and dessert), complete with an Aperol Spritz on arrival, for $98. The menu is available for lunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday.
$49 express lunch at Bar Patron
Swap the sad desk salad for vibrant Mexican flavours and sweeping harbour views at Bar Patrón this May. The breezy waterfront spot is serving up a weekday set lunch where $49 will score you a speedy spread of signature dishes — think: made-to-order tacos, premium seafood and zingy salsas — ideal for breaking up the workday. The menu is available from 12–3pm, Monday through Friday.
Cardamom rice pudding soft serve at Gildas
Gildas, the atmospheric Surry Hills pintxo bar, has become a firm favourite thanks to its shareable snack menu and sharp selection of vermouth and sherry. For Amex delicious. Month Out, Gildas is also turning out a cardamom rice pudding soft serve topped with pistachio halwa. Whether you're finishing lunch on a sweet note or stopping by for an elegant nightcap, this is one special you won't want to miss.
$58 set lunch — including the signature prime rib — at The Cut Bar & Grill
The Cut, The Rocks' handsome underground steakhouse, is levelling up weekday lunch this month with a considered two-course menu. For $58, you can choose your entree and main — including the venue's signature slow-cooked Cape Grim black angus prime rib, served with green salad and crispy shoestring fries (usually priced from $75).
*Limits and exclusions apply — check here for the full details.