With only a week left to go, American Express Restaurant Month is coming to a close.
Don't worry, there are still plenty of dining opportunities you can take advantage of before this huge celebration of the city centre culinary scene bows out for the year.
Here is our list of gastronomic events and delicious menu offers you can't miss before the end of August.
Grace Dining
$40 for a 3 course dinner or lunch
This elegant eatery, located in trendy Queen's Rise, offers a beautiful 3 course menu featuring kingfish tataki, roast lamb loin served with spiced roasted cauliflower and puffed quinoa, a decadent rhubarb custard panacotta and more.
Culprit.
$40 for a 3 course dinner + side dishes
If you haven't been to Culprit. yet, their brilliant American Express Restaurant Month menu is a perfect excuse to head there this August. Enjoy a selection of bites from their regular trolley service, grilled market fish or roast lamb belly followed by the signature open face ginger kiss dessert.
Gusto at the Grand
$25 for a 2 course dinner or lunch
Treat yourself to a delectable Italian meal featuring a garlic pizzeta with housemade ricotta and honey and papardelle al Ragu alla Bolognese. The menu also features a glass of wine.
Le Chef
$55 for 3 course menu
Savour the best of French cuisine at this cosy Vulcan Lane eatery. We recommend opting for a hearty seafood chowder to start with, followed by a classic confit duck leg served with cassoulet and crispy parsnip. Complete your meal with a selection of French cheeses.
A Taste of Aria
29 August, Euro Bar and Restaurant
This special dining event is your chance to experience fine dining on a whole different level. Two powerhouses of gastronomy, Joel Bickford of legendary Sydney waterside restaurant Aria and Gareth Stewart has teamed up to create a 5-course dinner that will blow your mind. Enjoy 5 courses for $130 per person or $220 including the wine matches.
Princes Wharf Progressive Dinner
27 August, Princes Wharf
Enjoy a night of dining on Princes Wharf with the Nourish Group. This evening provides guests with a chance to experience three different waterfront venues, including Euro Bar and Restaurant, The Culpeper and The Crab Shack, in one night.
Bollywood Night
25 August, IVillage
Gear up for an energetic, fun and food filled ode to the glamorous Hindi language film industry complete with music, Indian (Bhangra) Dance, glamour and stars along with a 3-course meal at the central city's much-loved Indian restaurants.
After-Ski Street Party
31 August, Le Chef Vulcan Lane
Le Chef is turning three and to celebrate they are putting on an epic street party on Vulcan Lane, complete with an 'apres ski' theme that involves raclette, live music and vintage 80s ski get up.