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Experience Modern Australian Cuisine at Planar
Established as a premier waterfront destination in Sydney, Planar Restaurant combines modern Australian cuisine with international influences to deliver a unique dining experience. Located at Darling Harbour, we offer panoramic views paired with a Mediterranean-inspired ambiance and alfresco dining. Our menu features contemporary dishes crafted from global culinary traditions, complemented by an extensive selection of beverages.We specialize in hosting corporate events, private functions, and team-building activities for up to 380 guests. Our commitment to quality extends to curated masterclasses in cocktail making, whisky tasting, and artisanal food preparation, ensuring memorable experiences for both locals and visitors.
Services
Modern Australian Cuisine
Waterfront Dining
Corporate Events
Team Building Activities
Masterclasses
Private Functions
Breakfast Service
Cocktail Bar
Sustainable Dining
Dining Dome Experience
Highlights and features
- We offer waterfront dining with uninterrupted views of Darling Harbour
- Our menu combines modern Australian cuisine with global culinary influences
- We host events for up to 380 guests with customized banquet options
- We provide hands-on team-building masterclasses in food and beverage preparation
- Our Mediterranean-inspired ambiance features alfresco dining and sustainable practices
Services
Modern Australian Cuisine
Our menu showcases modern Australian dishes with international influences, featuring locally sourced ingredients prepared with innovative techniques. The culinary team creates seasonal offerings that reflect global flavors while maintaining Australian authenticity. Diners enjoy expertly curated wine pairings and signature cocktails alongside their meals.
Corporate Team Building
We offer hands-on culinary experiences designed to enhance teamwork and communication. Activities include cocktail making, whisky tasting, and pizza preparation classes conducted by professional chefs and mixologists. These interactive sessions foster collaboration in a relaxed, engaging environment while showcasing our premium facilities.
Private Functions
Our venue accommodates events from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions for up to 380 guests. Customizable banquet menus, beverage packages, and dedicated event coordination ensure seamless execution. The waterfront setting with panoramic views creates a memorable backdrop for weddings, conferences, and celebrations.
Dining Dome Experience
The climate-controlled Dining Dome offers private four-course meals with customizable LED lighting for groups of 4-10 guests. Available in multiple time slots daily, it features a dedicated menu and beverage options while maintaining views of Darling Harbour's iconic waterfront and fireworks displays.
Masterclasses
Professional-led workshops teach specialized skills in food preparation and mixology. Participants learn techniques for making pasta, pizza, and cocktails from industry experts. Classes cater to various group sizes and occasions, including hen's nights, corporate events, and family activities.
Questions
What are Planar's signature dining experiences?
We offer the Dining Dome for private meals, masterclasses in culinary arts, and waterfront dining with panoramic views of Darling Harbour.
Can I book Planar for a private event?
Yes, we host events for 4-380 guests with customized banquet menus, beverage packages, and dedicated event coordination services.
What team-building activities are available?
We provide cocktail making, whisky tasting, and pizza/pasta preparation classes designed to enhance workplace collaboration and communication.
What cuisine does Planar specialize in?
We focus on modern Australian cuisine with international influences, combining local ingredients with global culinary techniques.
How do I make a reservation?
Bookings can be made through our website or by calling +61 2 9212 6789 during operating hours from 8am to late daily.
What are the payment policies?
All card transactions incur a surcharge, with 10% additional charges applying on Sundays and public holidays.
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Reviews (6)
Lyzah Mc
Dec 31, 2021
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Great location and atmosphere for relaxing catch-up BUT lazy staff spoiled our experience. Our waiter was great but watching the bar girl on her phone for 20 mins while we waited for 2 basic drinks was frustrating and really not good enough - AND we were the only ones there! This was repeated for our second round. Once the new staff started the service vastly improved.
Osama Hourani
Dec 23, 2021
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Such a fantastic evening we had. The food is great and the menu is perfect for everyone and well balanced, nice collection of drinks and cocktails. Nice and calm atmosphere, definitely coming back
Karren Simpson
Dec 19, 2021
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I chose this restaurant for the work Christmas party because a friend had been there and their meals looked great. However our experience was similar to what most of the comments on this page state; the food is fine but service leaves a lot to be desired. They failed to deliver one of our main meals, and when queried, confirmed meal had yet to be… cooked. Because everyone else had nearly finished eating they cancelled their meal and ordered chips. No apology, no offer of a free “meal or drink”. To make matters worse, when the bill arrived we had been billed for drinks from another
Damien Chan
Dec 08, 2021
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Good value for money Restaurant on the water. It was a warm day and the breeze was lovely. The seafood linguine was really nice and perfectly cooked but unfortunately the lobster linguine was only average (overcooked). Fish and chips was good. Looks like it would be a nice venue to have a drinks and cocktails.
Stacy Volpes
Dec 05, 2021
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The Planar needs to plan in future...The food was lovely but it's such ashame the service was terrible...the waiters had no idea what table the food was to be served to, one waiter was asked if they served light beer and he seemed to have absolutely no idea what that meant- the waiter responded you want a white or blonde beer 😳. Just generally appeared very unorganised and took ridiculously long to respond. Improve the service it will compliment the food.
Jane Lee
Dec 04, 2021
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Excellent food, disappointing service. I feel like the chef has nailed it, and is doing his or her job properly, but the waitstaff all need to be trained. Our booking for two was on a Thursday night. I was left standing for ages at the 'Please wait here to be seated' sign when I first arrived, until another customer pointed me out to a waitress after my own attempts to get the waitress' attention failed. Once seated, it seems that each waiter isn't allocated their own tables, so getting any form of service was very haphazard. We ordered a drink each and a main meal, however when our meals arrived
