Sizzler Returns to Australia After 6 Years — And It’s Starting at Sydney Airport
The comeback no one saw coming is officially on the table. Sizzler is returning to Australia, six years after shutting every one of its doors and for many Australians that means one thing — the iconic cheese toast is back.
The all-you-can-eat chain, once a suburban staple across the country, will reopen its first new location inside a hotel near Sydney Airport in the coming months. The revival is being led by the Minor Hotel Group, a global hospitality powerhouse that operates hundreds of properties worldwide. And this is not just a one-off nostalgia play. The company’s leadership has made it clear they intend to expand Sizzler across Australia once again.
For those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, Sizzler was more than a restaurant. It was birthday dinners, family celebrations and endless trips to the salad bar. The brand first arrived in Australia in 1985 and at its peak operated more than 70 locations nationwide. But like many casual dining chains, it struggled in the 2010s. Changing food trends, rising costs and then the pandemic dealt a final blow. By late 2020, the last nine Australian restaurants had closed.
So why now?
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This relaunch signals something bigger than just a restaurant reopening. The hospitality sector in Australia is regaining momentum. Hotels are investing again. Tourism is stabilizing. And brands with strong emotional recognition are being seen as valuable assets. Sizzler still carries powerful nostalgia. That emotional connection can translate into real commercial strength, especially in a market where diners are looking for value.
The new model may also look different. Instead of large suburban standalone restaurants, Sizzler will first operate inside hotels, open both to guests and the public. That approach reduces risk and taps into built-in customer traffic. If successful, standalone sites could follow.
For the food industry, this is a test case. Can a retro brand thrive in a modern dining landscape dominated by fast-casual chains and delivery apps? Can buffet-style dining regain trust after the pandemic years? And will today’s consumers embrace a concept built on abundance and affordability?
For many Australians, the answer may be emotional rather than practical. Sizzler represents a time when dining out felt special but accessible. Bringing it back is a calculated business move, but it is also a cultural moment.
The ovens are warming up, expansion plans are already being discussed and one of Australia’s most recognizable restaurant names is preparing for a second chapter.
Stay with us for continuing coverage as this comeback unfolds and as we track whether Sizzler’s return becomes a short-lived revival or a full-scale national resurgence.
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