Dining offers
Explore dining experiences and offers from pre-show meals to special occasions at the Sydney Opera House’s restaurants and bars.
Special experiences
Tour & Dine
Make the most of a day out at the Opera House by going on our 1-hour tour followed by a lunch at one of our harbourside dining venues.
Bennelong House Lunch
Enjoy a taste of Bennelong with a two-course menu featuring your choice of entrée and main, and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.
January School Holidays at House Canteen
Enjoy a casual and kid-friendly meal in a relaxed environment while the kids enjoy free face painting on select dates in January.
Lunar New Year at Opera Bar
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at this iconic Sydney venue with their lunar specials.
Lunar New Year at Midden
Enjoy a unique dining experience as Midden by Mark Olive brings an indigenous touch to celebrate the Year of the Snake.
Lunar New Year at House Canteen
Head to House Canteen for lion dances, sunsets, festive food and drink specials.
Lunar New Year Dinner with Luke Nguyen
7 Feb 2025
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a 4 course dinner by Luke Nguyen and a night of culture, flavour and celebration.
Valentine's Day at Bennelong
For the most romantic evening, dine under the sails with a special four-course menu by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore and entertainment by Emma Pask and Matt McMahon.
All About Women Dinner
9 Mar 2025
Continue the conversation after All About Women with a three-course dinner curated by one of Australia’s acclaimed female chefs, Danielle Alvarez.
Taste of the House
Last Sunday of the month
From Opera Bar to Bennelong, wine and dine your way around Sydney Opera House. With your own personal guide, you’ll tour our incredible venues, experience backstage spaces and even the boardroom balcony with Taste of the House.
Pre-show dining
Pre-theatre Dining at Bennelong
Reservations from 5.30pm Experience the best that the Sydney Opera House has to offer with pre-theatre dining at Bennelong. Enjoy Bennelong’s signature à la carte menu and relax before the show.
Overture Dining
Before the show enjoy a delectable three-course set menu paired with a glass of sparkling cuvée on arrival, before heading into the performance in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.
Dining experiences
Sunset Hour at Midden
Enjoy specials on beer, wine, cocktails and tasty Australian snacks, including oysters and olives between 3-5pm everyday.
À La Carte at Bennelong's The Counter
À la carte dining has arrived at Bennelong, now available exclusively at The Counter, seated on side-by-side bar style stools. Dine your way, choosing from a thoughtfully selected range of Bennelong's most-loved dishes by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore, seated at the beautiful brass counter on side-by-side bar style stools
Native High Tea at Midden by Mark Olive
Immerse your taste buds in a symphony of flavours, featuring native ingredients like bush tomatoes, lemon myrtle, and finger lime. Book now for an unforgettable culinary journey celebrating Australia's rich heritage.
Midden $49 Lunch
Discover an inspiring new dining experience that embraces Australia’s distinct and diverse native produce within one of the most iconic settings in the world with Midden by Mark Olive’s $49 Lunch Menu.
The Bennelong Bar
Located on the top tier of the restaurant, the Bennelong Bar is the perfect place for pre- or post-theatre plans, an after-work drink, or a nightcap after your meal.
