The Apollo Restaurant
Elizabeth Bay
Restaurant in Elizabeth Bay, Australia
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book The Apollo Restaurant for a relaxed Potts Point meal when ease matters more than ceremony. It is strongest as a repeat booking for locals or returning diners; compare Franca Sydney, Bistro Rex, Busshari, The Roosevelt and Maggie's Potts Point if the night needs a clearer cuisine or bar-led direction.
About The Apollo Restaurant
The Apollo Restaurant in Elizabeth Bay is a practical choice when the brief is simple: clear trading hours, a smart-casual dress code and enough flexibility across the week to plan dinner, plus earlier openings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you are comparing other options, consider Franca Sydney, Bistro Rex, Busshari, The Roosevelt, or Maggie's Potts Point according to the style of night you want.
A practical choice when timing matters
The schedule is the main planning advantage at The Apollo Restaurant. It opens from 5:30 PM to 12 AM Monday to Thursday, from 11:30 AM to 12 AM on Friday, and from 12 PM to 12 AM on Saturday and Sunday. That makes it easier to consider for a weeknight dinner, a Friday midday meal, or a weekend meal in Elizabeth Bay.
For dish-led planning, check the venue's latest menu and current details before deciding. Use The Apollo Restaurant when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plan. If you are cross-shopping, compare it with Bistro Rex, Busshari, Franca Sydney, The Roosevelt, or Maggie's Potts Point without assuming they serve the same purpose.
When to go back, and when to choose somewhere else
The Apollo Restaurant is easiest to justify when its opening hours solve the planning problem: dinner throughout the week, an earlier Friday opening, or a weekend midday option. The smart-casual dress code also keeps the preparation direct.
Choose somewhere else if your decision depends on locking in a particular cuisine, signature dish, set menu, chef, price point or award history before booking. In that case, use the named alternatives above or other dining options based on their own current details.
Planning details
- Location
- 44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- theapollo.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 8354 0888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Apollo presents an understated, carefully calibrated evening room that favours substance over show. It reads warm rather than theatrical: lighting is discreetly considered, surfaces and service are composed, and the overall effect is intimate and human-scaled. Arriving on Macleay Street after dark, the restaurant sits comfortably within Potts Point’s dense dining strip while retaining a residential, cozy sense that keeps the focus on what’s on the plate. The vibe is approachable and quietly confident: the kind of restaurant that makes refinement feel effortless rather than performative.
Best For
The Apollo suits evening dining above all: it’s a place to reserve for nights out when the neighbourhood’s after-dark rhythm feels important to the experience. The considered ambience, intimate lighting and ingredient-led cooking make it a strong pick for date nights and special occasions where you want the room to feel thoughtful rather than flashy. Its provenance-driven menu also appeals to diners who prize produce and technique; you come for the food first and the quietly polished setting second, making dinner here feel purposeful and memorable.
Ordering Tips
Order with the kitchen’s ingredient-first argument in mind. Start with the signature shareable flavours, saganaki and taramasalata, to set a classic Greek tone, then move to more substantial dishes such as the oven-baked lamb shoulder and the char-grilled octopus. The menu rewards attention to provenance and handling, so choose dishes that highlight single ingredients and the kitchen’s technique. If you’re unsure, pick a mix of small plates and a standout main to experience how the restaurant applies modern cooking methods to traditional flavours.
Venue details
Ambiance
Industrial-chic decor with stunning marble bar, elegantly minimalist refurbishment, banquette and outdoor seating, creating an inviting and vibrant atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Small plates, A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- saganaki
- oven-baked lamb shoulder
- char-grilled octopus
- taramasalata
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
Planning details
Location
44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the right fit
Choose Franca Sydney if the meal needs more polish and a stronger occasion feel. Choose Busshari if the group wants Japanese food rather than a broader neighbourhood restaurant choice.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Elizabeth Bay and Potts Point
The Apollo Restaurant is the safer repeat booking when the goal is a relaxed meal without overplanning. Franca Sydney is the better choice for a more polished, destination-style dinner, while Bistro Rex suits diners who want a clearer bistro identity. If the decision is value for effort, The Apollo is the easier default; if the decision is occasion energy, Franca Sydney and Bistro Rex are stronger cross-shops.
For a tighter cuisine call, Busshari is the better alternative when Japanese food is the priority. The Roosevelt makes more sense when drinks and atmosphere matter as much as dinner. Maggie's Potts Point is the nearby fallback to check when availability is the main constraint.
Booking difficulty is listed as easy for The Apollo Restaurant, which gives it an advantage for short-notice plans. For diners who care more about a defined format than convenience, cross-shop first; for a regular weeknight in the area, this is the lower-friction choice.
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Compare The Apollo Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Apollo Restaurant | Elizabeth Bay | No published awards |
| Maggie's Potts Point | Sydney | No published awards |
| The Roosevelt | Sydney | No published awards |
| Franca Sydney | Sydney | No published awards |
| Busshari | Sydney | No published awards |
| Bistro Rex | Sydney | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Apollo Restaurant good for solo dining?
It can be, if the hours suit your plan. The Apollo Restaurant opens from 5:30 PM Monday to Thursday, from 11:30 AM on Friday, and from 12 PM on Saturday and Sunday, with trading listed until 12 AM each day.
Is The Apollo Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the Elizabeth Bay location, smart-casual dress code and opening hours fit your plans. If you need fine-dining format, set menu or awards information, check current venue details before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Apollo Restaurant?
Earlier dining is available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Friday from 11:30 AM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM. From Monday to Thursday, The Apollo Restaurant opens from 5:30 PM, with trading listed until 12 AM each day.
What are alternatives to The Apollo Restaurant?
For comparison, consider Maggie's Potts Point, The Roosevelt, Franca Sydney, Busshari, or Bistro Rex, along with other dining options.