Our Top 10 Sydney restaurants with mains under $30

You only have to turn the news on these days to realise there’s a lot of financial uncertainty in the world right now.  But, tightening your belt doesn’t have to mean staying at home and warming up a microwave dinner.  What fun would that be?  You can still dine out and enjoy a top quality experience, without breaking the budget.

Here’s our top 10 list of restaurants (in no particular order) serving up exceptionally tasty mains at less than $30.

1. Bloodwood
   416 King Street, Newtown
   Most dishes on the menu are under $30 (ok, there may be 2 dishes just over, but it’s close enough).  You don’t have to compromise on quality and service – this is the perfect example.
2. The Forresters
   Cnr Foveaux & Riley Streets, Surry Hills
   Not only are their mains under $30, but they also do $5 steaks on Mondays!
3. El Loco
   64 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills
   $5 tacos.  Say no more.
4. Bootleg Bar + Italian Food
   175 Victoria Street, Potts Point
   A bowl of homemade pasta (including my all time favourite pasta dish) for less than $30?  Yes please.
5. The Buffalo Dining Club
   116 Surry Street, Darlinghurst
   Mozzarella, flown from Italy, for less than $20 a pop.  Oh yeah.
6. Dukes Bistro
   63 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst
   Fine dining quality at less than $30.  Bargain.
7. The Owl House
   97 Crown Street, Darlinghurst
   Recently awarded ‘Best bar with food’ in the smh Good Food Guide.  Most mains are under $30.
8. The Fish Shop
   22 Challis Avenue Potts Point
   We’ve yet to check this newcomer out, but it’s been getting rave reviews.  Even the Fishermans basket (for 2) comes in under 30 bucks.
   Website.
9. Ms Gs
   155 Victoria Street, Potts Point
   We’ve yet to post a review, but can promise from first hand experience the food is tasty.  All dishes come in under $30.
   Website.
10. Bodega
    216 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills
    This is our favourite Spanish tapas restaurant, and we must post a review soon.  All dishes under $30.  Quality?  Priceless.
    Website.

So, no more budget excuses, check out these restaurants and get more bang for buck.

Oh, and let us know if you have a favourite recommendation for a restaurant serving mains at less than $30.  We know there are plenty out there, so please share the love.

Tags: Asian, Casual, Darlinghurst, East, Gastro Pub, Modern Australian, Potts Point, Pub, Restaurant, Vietnamese

Category: Urban Chic Top 10