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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
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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

19/08/2026

The Father’s Day Mixed Grill.

Tomato gemista, lamb cutlets, lamb rump and keftedes. Made for the middle of the table.

Only available Sunday 6th September. Bookings now open for lunch and dinner.

14/08/2026

The Full Greek banquet menu brings together some of the dishes that have defined The Apollo over the years, served as a shared feast for the table.

A chance to filll your plate with everything we do best for $80 per person.

10/08/2026

Three new drinks that start in the kitchen.

Beetroot & Cacao Negroni | Four Pillars gin, Cacao Husk, Vermouth, Campari, Martini Rosso, Beetroot.

A classic negroni, deepened with beetroot juice and added to cacao husk infused vermouth. Topped with a dehydrated beetroot crisp from the Apollo kitchen.

Portokalopita Espresso Martini | Portokalopita Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Grand Marnier, Espresso.

Off-cuts of our orange filo cake are given a second life, steeped in vodka and shaken with espresso. Dessert, and coffee, in one glass.

Loukoumades Old Fashioned | Four Roses Bourbon, Crème de banane, Banana, Honey, Loukoumades.

Bourbon infused with banana, clarified through a Loukoumades milk punch. Finished with a cinnamon banana chip.

Our doughnuts in a glass.

All three on the list now.

07/08/2026

Some things earn the right to happen more often.

Jazz Sundays move to every week from August 16 through October 25*. Doors at 12, the band until 4, and Potts Point settling into Sunday mode somewhere in between.

Same room, same feeling. Just more of it.

Sundays 12-4pm | Book via the link in bio
*Excluding Sept 6th

22/07/2026

Shared plates. Old stories. Dad in his element.

This Father’s Day, join us at The Apollo in Potts Point for à la carte dining, banquet menus, and exclusive specials made for the day.

Sunday 6 September | Lunch & Dinner.
Book via link in bio.

21/07/2026

An Apollo favourite with a new seasonal change.

Found in bakeries and family kitchens across Greece, portokalopita is a beloved citrus cake made with filo pastry and soaked in syrup while still warm from the oven.

This season, ours is finished with mandarin syrup and served with mastiha whipped cream.

17/07/2026

Introducing our Chef’s Table Exclusive Experience.

Enter past the bustling dining room and behind the curtain, to experience The Apollo at its most intimate.

An exclusive menu, built for the table, selected and personally presented by our chef.

Designed for groups of 8–12, this is the space for milestone celebrations, special occasions, and gatherings that call for something more.

Now taking bookings - link in bio for full details.

06/07/2026

As winter settles in, the team have been busy behind the scenes making a few seasonal changes to the menu. Expect new dishes like Louvi and Milfay, alongside a handful of subtle updates inspired by the season.

26/05/2026

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

Address

44 Macleay Street
Potts Point, NSW
2011

Website

http://www.theapollo.com.au/

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