The Apollo Restaurant

The Apollo Restaurant The Apollo is an Australian Greek restaurant that draws on the joint heritage of Jonathan Barthelmess in partnership with Longrain's Sam Christie.
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THE APOLLO RESTAURANT
BY JONATHAN BARTHELMESS
AND SAM CHRISTIE

OPENING HOURS
Monday - Thursday
5.30pm - late

Friday - Sunday
12pm - late

THE APOLLO RESTAURANT
44 MACLEAY STREET, POTTS POINT
SYDNEY, NSW, 2010
02 8354 0888

http://theapollo.com.au

The Apollo Tokyo is now open! http://theapollo.jp

EMPLOYMENT ENQUIRIES:
[email protected]

MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
KIM PEEL
[email protected]

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he Apollo is an Australian Greek restaurant drawing on the joint heritage and professional success of Jonathan Barthelmess in partnership with Longrain's Sam Christie with a keen eye to detail and the flavours of the Mediterranean. Located in Potts Point, the elegantly minimalist refurbishment includes both banquette and outdoor seating, and a chef's table sitting adjacent to the kitchen - not unlike the family dining table, as a transition between dining room, kitchen and pantry. The architect responsible is George Livissianis who has known Jonathan since they were kids. He's created something that's beautiful in the same way that much of the Greek landscape is; a kind of dusty, engagingly simple setting. There's some honest, rough concrete, but there's also marble, a little brass detailing and a subtle shock of colour. Jonathan Barthelmess has established himself as one of Australia's most exciting chefs. He steered Manly Pavilion Restaurant to win Best New Restaurant in the 2011 Sydney Morning Herald good food guide awards. Greatly influenced by his mentors Stefano Manfredi and Janni Kyritsis, both masters of Mediterranean cooking in Australia, Barthelmess has developed his own unique blend of tradition and innovation. At The Apollo, Jonathan returns to his origins; cooking Greek food. He will also follow his personal creed of always trying to make the next meal he serves better than the last.

'The Apollo is more living proof of the generational shift in our food culture that's making Sydney one of the world's most exciting places to eat right now If this is a gift from the gods, we must have been very, very good.' Terry Durack

The Greek Martini, best enjoyed when the week’s nearly done.Olive oil gin, vermouth, oregano & our secret brine.
29/05/2026

The Greek Martini, best enjoyed when the week’s nearly done.

Olive oil gin, vermouth, oregano & our secret brine.

Charcoal grilled sardines, herbs, vinegar & pickled eschallot. Best enjoyed with cold wine, good company, and plenty ord...
26/05/2026

Charcoal grilled sardines, herbs, vinegar & pickled eschallot. Best enjoyed with cold wine, good company, and plenty ordered for the table.

24/04/2026

A few from the pass.

Raw tuna, watermelon, dako
Native warrigal green spanakopita
Taramasalata, mullet roe dip

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20/04/2026

A small way to say thank you for everything she does.

Pre-order an .australia gift set and have it waiting at the table when you arrive. A luxurious shower ritual, beautifully gift-wrapped and ready for Mum to unwrap between courses.

Join us for a long lunch or dinner made for sharing - generous dishes, good company, and a little something extra to take home.

Sunday, May 12
Pre-orders close Monday, May 4
Bookings now open across all venues.

WIN | The ultimate smooth Sunday at Gin & Jazz on Sunday 26 April. Join us on the last Sunday of the month for a long lu...
16/04/2026

WIN | The ultimate smooth Sunday at Gin & Jazz on Sunday 26 April.
 
Join us on the last Sunday of the month for a long lunch and live jazz, with setting the tone. Shared plates, classic gin cocktails, and a laid-back Sunday set to its own rhythm.
 
⭐️ THE PRIZE
Our Gin & Jazz banquet for two ($95pp), valid for Sunday 26 April at Gin & Jazz.
 
Begin with an Almond Fizz on arrival - , almond, lemon, aquafaba, soda - before settling into a menu designed for sharing:

– Marinated olives & pickles
– Tzatziki with preserved persimmon, grilled pita
– Tuna crudo, dakos
– Saganaki cheese with honey & oregano
– Village salad with cucumber, tomato, feta & olives
– Oven-baked lamb shoulder with Greek yoghurt
– Roast potatoes with garlic & parsley
– Karpouzi: watermelon & ouzo
 
⭐️ TO ENTER
– Follow
– Tag who you’d bring along
– Share to your story for a bonus entry
 
Winner notified via DM on Monday 20 April.
 

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T&Cs

18+ to enter. Prize is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Valid for 26 April 2026 only. Winner must be available to attend on this date.

From the kitchen to your table.Chestnut stuffed lamb shoulder, lemon potatoes. Part of our Greek Easter banquet. Join us...
07/04/2026

From the kitchen to your table.

Chestnut stuffed lamb shoulder, lemon potatoes.
Part of our Greek Easter banquet.

Join us April 12. Bookings still available.

A long weekend calls for something generous.Lamb Shoulder braised for 12 hours. Tomahawk over charcoal. Tzatziki on the ...
03/04/2026

A long weekend calls for something generous.

Lamb Shoulder braised for 12 hours. Tomahawk over charcoal. Tzatziki on the side.

Tables still available across the weekend. Book now!

The heart of the table.Dishes that have long marked Greek Easter, made to be shared, passed, and celebrated together.Avg...
30/03/2026

The heart of the table.

Dishes that have long marked Greek Easter, made to be shared, passed, and celebrated together.

Avgolemono to start.
Village salad with feta to follow.
Gemista: zucchini, dolmades, and pork-stuffed onions with rice and herbs.
Then lamb, roasted with chestnuts, and lemon potatoes.

Greek Easter at The Apollo. Sunday April 12.

26/03/2026

A space for birthdays, reunions, and everything in between.

Beside the kitchen action, our private dining room brings the energy without losing its intimacy.

Enquire now to secure your table.

Gemista (pronounced: yeh-mee-stah). Meaning “stuffed” in Greek.Filled with mint, dill and lemon rice, cooked in tomato a...
20/02/2026

Gemista (pronounced: yeh-mee-stah).
 
Meaning “stuffed” in Greek.
Filled with mint, dill and lemon rice, cooked in tomato and onion, baked and made to be passed across the table.
 
On special now.

We’ve saved you a seat. Your midweek dinner plans, sorted.
19/02/2026

We’ve saved you a seat. Your midweek dinner plans, sorted.

18/02/2026

Greek Easter at The Apollo | Sunday 12 April

An occasion we look forward to every year. Join us for our Greek Easter menu - traditional red eggs, long lunches, and a table made for gathering. À la carte also available throughout the day.

Bookings now open for lunch & dinner.

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44 Macleay Street
Potts Point, NSW
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