Diners' Choice: Australian restaurants in Sydney

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Australian cuisine in Sydney? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Newmarket Hotel

4.8

4.8 (344)

$40 and under

Australian

Mascot

About the restaurant

Centrally located on the Corner of Gardeners Rd & Botany Rd

Newmarket Hotel offers a unique, exciting, drinking and dining atmosphere.

Comprising of a Sports Bar, Bistro, Private Function spaces, TAB facilities and Beer garden our friendly team ensure an enjoyable experience.

Top review

Marie

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

We always enjoy coming to the Newmarket but our meal on Fathers Day menus was sublime! Dad had the wood fire baked whole snapper, my sone had the beautifully cooked prime ribeye and I had the lamb spit. We’re looking forward to it finally being our local once again. Michael and the team know how to look after their guests. Totally recommend a visit. Great menu, great wine and beer selection too.

Cozy Dining

4.6

4.6 (160)

$41 to $100

Australian

Sutherland

About the restaurant

The team of Cozy Dining brings their fine dining experience and refined paletes to create fantastic and incredible degustations to the Sutherland Shire! Cozy Dining aims to bring the opulence and grandeur of fine dining with a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Featuring our signature trout gravlax and Black Opal beef taco to kick start your degustation before presenting you with an in-house dry-aged, charcoal-grilled steak. Paired with an incredible wine selection from Hunter Valley, this is an experience guaranteed to satisfy all your cravings.

PLEASE NOTE:
Card payments will incur a 1.1% surcharge

Bookings of 8 or above will incur a $5 service charge if paying with card

Top review

Dave

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Great venue. Perfect host. The food was delicious. Loved every minute.

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Experience

4 Course Degustation

Experience

8 course degustation menu

BART Jr.

4.7

4.7 (75)

$40 and under

Australian

Redfern

About the restaurant

About Bart Jr.
Bart Jr. is the love child of local lethario and legend Bart, a frisky ginger tomcat, it's also your new favourite neighbourhood bar.

We are passionate about good booze, good food and good times.

TUESDAY - Bart FAMILY Night.
A Pasta & Glass of Wine for $35/hd

WEDNESDAY - Bart CHEF's Menu.
A carefully selected $45/hd menu of all our Fave things.
Our usual delicious Menu also available to order as you like!

THURSDAY - Steak Frites!
Our usual delicious Menu also available to order as you like.

FRIDAY/SATURDAY - Lunch & Dinner.
Good vibes all weekend, regular menu and specials!

SEATING
Standard seating is inside the venue on a stool or chair, Outside seating is under cover on the 'Bart Patio'.
We are a small bar and require flexibility in seating arrangements.

GROUPS
Groups of 7+ Attract a 10% Service Charge and are required to go on a $69/head Set Menu.

Top review

Sarah

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

As always outstanding food! Thank you George and team!

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Experience

WEDNESDAY's at Bart.

Experience

TUESDAY @ Bart - Family Night

Crafted by Matt Moran

4.6

4.6 (682)

$41 to $100

Australian

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

The Art Gallery Restaurant, Crafted by Matt Moran, provides a unique dining experience in one of Sydney’s most stunning dining rooms. Reflecting Moran’s signature style, the restaurant showcases locally sourced produce and premium Australian meat and seafood through a light, Mediterranean-inspired menu guided by the seasons. The drinks menu features an all-Australian wine list as well as Champagne, cocktails, beers, ciders and a substantial non-alcoholic offering. The restaurant is operated in partnership with the Gallery’s culinary advisor, Matt Moran, who works with food and beverage partner The Fresh Collective to execute his vision.

Top review

David

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic from start to finish. We were early but they accommodated us whilst they got our table ready. We were celebrating a birthday and every staff member we interacted with passed on birthday wishes, making it a very special day!

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Experience

Group Sharing Menu

The Waratah

4.6

4.6 (84)

$41 to $100

Australian

Darlinghurst

About the restaurant

The Waratah is a neighbourhood friendly bar, located in the heart of Darlinghurst.

Our ground floor features a friendly and easy-going public bar designed for walk-ins only. Upstairs is open for bookings, with a vibrant terrace bar complete with a stunning sun-draped rooftop and wrap-around veranda.

Our focus is on cocktails and great food. The Waratah is our love letter to all that makes Australia unique: small & independent producers, local growers, native produce and a diverse and singular landscape.

Welcome to The Waratah, let’s explore Australia together.

Top review

Shannon

Dined 5 days ago

Nice little gem in Darlinghurst. Great service, good wine list and beautiful food.

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Experience

GOLDEN HOUR

Next Door Double Bay

4.5

4.5 (91)

$41 to $100

Australian

Double Bay

About the restaurant

Next Door is the sister restaurant of Margaret, which, quite literally, sits next door to it at the corner of Bay St and Guilfoyle Avenue. Featuring a rolling 12-hour lunch-to-dinner menu, the bar brings you a selection of specially curated small plates such as Woodfire Grilled Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes with Oregano, Braised Zucchini with Mint, Chilli and Pecorino, as well as an amazing selection of Consorcio, Cuca, Pollastrini, Ortiz and Real Conversas tins with some freshly baked sourdough from Baker Bleu. It's also home to the famous Perry hamburger.

"It's just a place to get some really nice hospitality, chill out and enjoy your day," Neil Perry.
Sandwiched between Baker Bleu and Margaret, the indoor dining area is cosy and comfortable, with marble-top tables and an open bar and kitchen.

Top review

Sarah

Dined 6 days ago

I always love the friendly energy and personalised service

Bartiga

4.4

4.4 (45)

$41 to $100

Australian

Double Bay

About the restaurant

Bartiga is a modern Australian restaurant and wine bar on a leafy corner in the centre of Double Bay. With comfortable booth seating inside and a sunny outdoor terrace it's the perfect spot for a long lunch or cosy dinner.

Our menu is inspired by modern Australian cuisine with a contemporary Asian influence, and our dishes are designed to be shared.

Top review

Paul

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Was a perfect client lunch venue. Fast, helpful service and great food. The ambience was great too.

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Banquet Menu with House Beer & Wine Package

The Heritage House

4.0

4 (174)

$41 to $100

Australian

Kenthurst

About the restaurant

Car Park Entrance through Sagars Rd. The Heritage House is a restaurant that offers a modern twist on Modern Australian cuisine. It prides itself on creating a unique flavour profile by carefully blending fresh ingredients, spices, heat, and exotic herbs while ensuring a perfect balance of flavours. The restaurant embraces the philosophy that dining should be a fun and relaxing experience, mirroring the laid-back Australian way of life. The Heritage House aims to provide a sensory overload for its guests, delivering an unforgettable culinary journey that keeps them coming back for more. By combining innovative techniques with classic Australian ingredients, the restaurant creates a harmonious fusion that tantalizes the taste buds.

Top review

Genny

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Outstanding food and friendly staff. Such a lovely place, peaceful outdoor and elegant indoor. We'll be back again and again

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Experience

Wednesday Night Half Price Cocktails

The Pines Cronulla

4.5

4.5 (47)

$40 and under

Australian

Cronulla

About the restaurant

A stylish beachside restaurant experience. Enjoy the local coastline with an open-air-inspired dining room or terrace seating. Dine from our a la carte menu and enjoy the extensive wine selection. BYO also available.

Top review

Chris

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and service was fantastic. Not as formal or cozy an atmosphere considering the price, but still a lovely place

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Experience

Friday Nights at The Pines!

Experience

A La Carte Dining- 8 Adults or Less

Experience

Best of Both Group Menu

The Ambassador Training Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (98)

$40 and under

Australian

Ryde

About the restaurant

Dear Valued Customers ,

The Ambassador Training Restaurant is a TAFE NSW licensed venue.

Demonstrating our reputation as a leader in education and training for hospitality and culinary students, the students practice delivering fine dining food & develop their skills within an operational environment.

As we are a licenced venue BYO is not permitted. All dietary requirements must be advised through your OpenTable platform booking in advance. Meals will be served alternate drop - meaning you will not have a choice from the menu and limited facility for alterations.

The payments will be paid after your meal, and we do not accept cash or split bills.

We only take reservations via OpenTable. For larger bookings of 7 people or more, please email ambassador.reservations@tafensw.edu.au

Top review

David

Dined 3 days ago

Our first experience at dinner (we had previously had lunches) and was fabulous! Excellent food, excellent wine and a great price. We look forward to our next meal there. Great work and congratulations to all!

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