If you’re planning to open a restaurant in Sydney, one of the first questions you’ll ask is how much the fit-out will cost.
The short answer:
Most restaurant fit-outs in Sydney range from $2,500 to $5,000 per square metre, but the final price depends heavily on the type of venue, kitchen requirements, and approvals.
As an experienced Sydney restaurant builder, here’s a clear breakdown of what actually affects the cost — from a builder’s point of view.
Commercial kitchens are the biggest cost driver:
If the existing site doesn’t support these, costs increase fast.
Most Sydney restaurants require:
A builder experienced in hospitality avoids costly redesigns and delays.
Costs are lower if:
Costs rise if:
Custom joinery, stone, feature lighting, and tiling all affect budget.
Simple layouts = faster build = lower cost.
Typical timeframes:
Projects blow out when approvals or services aren’t planned early.
These mistakes often add $40–$80k to a build.
A specialist restaurant builder:
Every restaurant is different, but understanding the real costs upfront helps you plan properly and avoid budget blowouts.
If you’re planning a restaurant, café, or bar in Sydney, speaking with a builder early can save you months of delays and tens of thousands of dollars.
Kobo Projects are one of the leading residential and commercial builders in Sydney, taking immense pride in our approachability, quality craftmanship, eye for precision, and client focused approach to building. You can trust Kobo to build your dream.
