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Platform 818

818-820 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 39 people

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818-820 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9217 6708
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Platform 818

Tucked inside the Mercure Sydney, Platform 818 delivers polished Modern Australian dining with generous mains and theatrical flair. Patrons praise the kitchen for ditching sterile hotel stereotypes in favor of genuine warmth and thoughtful plates. Kick off with honey-glazed halloumi scattered with pistachios alongside warm house flatbread. Charred Riverina sirloin lands with mash, grilled broccolini, and truffle butter—no stingy à la carte side pricing here. Dinner wraps on tableside theatrics, pouring water over dry ice to send cool vapor drifting around tiramisu.

  • All-Inclusive Plating: Mains like the Riverina sirloin arrive complete with mash, grilled broccolini, and rich truffle butter.
  • Honey-Glazed Halloumi: House-made flatbread paired with warm, pan-seared halloumi drizzled in honey and pistachios.
  • Tableside Dry Ice Finale: Interactive service finishes sweets like tiramisu and panna cotta in a cascade of dry-ice vapor.
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Why Diners Choose Platform 818

Discover why travelers and locals choose Platform 818 for everything from intimate dinners to milestone celebrations.

  • Theatrical Dry Ice Table-Side Desserts

    Signature desserts like the tiramisu and panna cotta arrive with an interactive tableside presentation of water poured over dry ice, creating theatrical vapor clouds for a memorable finish.

    Dry ice in the base of the bottom dish, and then the waitress poured the water.

    Kylie Magill

  • Sizzling Honey and Pistachio Halloumi

    Diners looking for an engaging culinary experience can start with pan-seared halloumi served warm on flatbread or a sizzling pan, topped with wild honey and roasted pistachios.

    We started with their house made flatbread and halloumi drizzled with wild honey and pistachio which was absolutely fantastic.

    Scott Rhodes

  • Inclusive Full-Plated Steak Entrees

    Unlike standard steakhouses that bill sides separately, sirloin cuts are plated complete with truffle butter, silky mashed potatoes, and grilled broccolini.

    I had the sirloin steak with mushroom sauce; it also comes with truffle butter, mash and broccolini, and it was cooked perfectly.

    Jess Dams

  • Seamless Post-Travel and Shopping Dining

    Conveniently situated right near Central Station and shopping hubs, the venue offers unhurried table service, generous portions, and piping hot mains to relax after travel.

    We visited as walk-in guests on a Thursday night after shopping. First impression was a decent quiet environment for dinner, but then after some interaction with the staff for ordering and recommendations, I can say the service was superb.

    Ali S

  • Personalized Milestone Celebrations

    Celebrants enjoying birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones receive thoughtful touches from attentive staff, including complimentary treats and celebratory songs.

    Huge thanks to the entire team for making the evening special with thoughtful touches like complimentary wine, a birthday dessert, and a lovely photo to remember the night.

    Bianca Moraga

  • Memorable Occasions and Group Events

    The team actively collaborates with groups on milestone events, warmly orchestrating celebratory reveals and group desserts to craft lasting memories.

    The team were amazing and they made sure we had a great time. One of friends was revealing a baby gender and the staff helped us with looking at the gender result and brought us the dessert that matched the result which was a baby boy!!

    shuree b

Signature modern Australian dishes prepared with care and quality ingredients

  • Honey Glazed Halloumi

    We also added an extra side of Honey glazed halloumi cheese topped with pistachio nuts. Oh my God that was out of this world.

    S A (Ms QUASON)

  • Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder

    The lamb was tender and succulent, with a rich depth of flavor that was simply divine.

    Syed Ali

  • Riverina Angus Sirloin

    I ordered the Riverina Angus Sirloin, medium rare, it came with mash potatoes that were to die for, grilled broccolini, roasted French eschalot and truffle butter and a variety of sauces!

    Christopher O'Connor

  • Fait-à-maison Fettuccine

    For main, my partner and I both ordered the fait-à-maison fettuccine, a cherry tomato and a smoked chicken. They were both decent, flavour was ok, and I had to say I hadn't had pasta still served piping hot on the table for a very long time.

    Ali S

Other favorites

Theatrical desserts and specialty drinks to complete your dining experience

  • Tiramisu

    The tiramisu was the highlight for me. Never had I had tiramisu like that!! Dry ice in the base of the bottom dish, and then the waitress poured the water.

    Kylie Magill

  • Pistachio Panna Cotta

    we ordered the pistachio pana cotta, which was light and smooth, and came served with dry ice which made for a very entertaining meal.

    Priscilla Freire

  • Big River Express Martini

    Caesar, was fantastic and recommended the refreshing Big River Express Martini alongside the main and dessert!

    Katzudonz

  • Apple Pie

    We got the apple pie for dessert and they put a candle in it and sang happy birthday! They honestly made me feel so special.

    Danielle Malone

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality details and presentation highlights that elevate your dining experience

  • Tableside Dry-Ice Dessert Presentation

    Dessert selections like the tiramisu and pistachio panna cotta feature dry ice in the base, activated tableside with poured water to create an aromatic cloud of smoke.

  • Complimentary Milestone Celebrations

    Guests marking birthdays are treated to personalized celebrations including complimentary wine, candlelit desserts, and the waitstaff singing together.

  • Fully Plated Steak Entrees

    Steak mains like the Riverina Angus sirloin are served complete with truffle butter, whipped potatoes, grilled broccolini, and house sauces rather than standalone cuts.

  • Custom Gender Reveal Coordination

    For milestone announcements, team members secretly check gender reveal results to coordinate and deliver custom celebratory desserts matching the reveal.

Before you head over

Practical advice on parking, menu highlights, and celebrations for your visit.

  • Plan Transit Over Driving

    Driving around George Street can be difficult to navigate and finding street parking is notoriously tough, so consider taking public transit to nearby Central Station instead.

  • Order Dry-Ice Desserts

    Be sure to order the tiramisu or pistachio panna cotta if you want to catch the theatrical dry-ice smoke presentation poured tableside.

  • Mention Special Celebrations

    Let the team know in advance if you are celebrating a birthday or special milestone, as staff arrange personalized touches like complimentary drinks and celebration desserts.

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