Cozy dining area at Esteban restaurant in Sydney, featuring lit candles and wooden booths.

Esteban Sydney

Esteban sits on Temperance Lane. It holds a hat from the Australia Good Food Guide, serving a menu of modern South American and Argentinian cuisine.

The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into the formality that the city’s dining scene often mistakes for rigor. While The Rocks is a fifteen-minute walk away, you choose this address to escape the polished, tourist-heavy dining culture found closer to the harbour. It offers a sharper, more focused experience than the grander, nearby institutions, and the kitchen’s approach to flame-grilled meats makes it the better choice for anyone tired of the standard fine-dining tropes.

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Cuisine

Esteban FAQ

Esteban serves South American and Argentinian cuisine with a modern approach. It is an expensive restaurant that holds one hat from the Australia Good Food Guide.

Esteban is at 1 Temperance Ln. It is a fifteen-minute walk from The Rocks and a twenty-minute walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden.

The room at Esteban runs smart and elegant. While there is no strict policy, guests generally dress in attire suitable for a fine-dining environment to match the atmosphere of the restaurant.

Alotea takes your preferred date, party size, and any occasion notes to arrange your visit. We work the venue's own booking route and come back to you with a confirmed answer regarding your request.

Opening Hours

Sunday

12:00 - 23:00

Monday

17:00 - 23:00

Tuesday

12:00 - 23:00

Wednesday

12:00 - 23:00

Thursday

12:00 - 00:00

Friday

12:00 - 00:00

Saturday

12:00 - 00:00

Location

1 Temperance Ln, Sydney NSW 2000

Nearby

The Rocks800 m
Sydney Opera House1.5 km
Royal Botanic Garden1.6 km
Sydney Harbour Bridge1.8 km

Additional Information

Name

Esteban Sydney

Establishment Type

Restaurant

Cuisine Type

South American, Modern, Argentinian, Seafood

Dress Code

Smart and Elegant

Price Range

$$$

Address

1 Temperance Ln, Sydney NSW 2000

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