First stop after landing in Sydney. This was only 5 min from the place we were staying and our…read morelocal friend recommended it. Amazing service- not a lot of brunch options but overall it was good food. The only other minor thing is we ordered hot totties and they tasted a bit subpar - in their defence though, they didn't really know what that was. If you are in Bondi, this restaurant is worth checking out.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Plates vary as small shared and large shared plates. Cocktails…read moreare delicious, so good luck choosing one. We got the daily pizza which had bbq sauce, chicken, brisket and onions. Usually I wouldn't love bbq on a pizza but I was blown away. Great place to check out if you love beautiful decor, small plates and great cocktails right off the beach.

When I knew we were coming to Australia, I made reservations immediately. As a fan of the show,…read moreSomebody Feed Phil, my wife and I always take Phil's recommendations to heart. He hasn't steered us wrong yet. Note: this review is for a January 2026 visit We did the prix fixe menu and from start tot finish, it was an amazing experience. Because it is on open kitchen, you can watch them prepare your dishes. Everything is done on an open fire. The restaurant is small and cozy and definitely feels very homey.

Firedoor was a great meal. It was our first time trying kangaroo and it was done well. Not gamey…read moreand went well with the cherries. The Wagyu was perfect. Shady's woodfired bread, smoked butter, rye Kangaroo, cherry, macadamia nut Westholme wagyu, grilled peppers Strawberry sorbet, rhubarb meringue

Delicious food. Incredible Service. Very small intimate restaurant. The passionfruit maid is the…read morebest drink I've had in my entire life. So fresh and light. The lamb shoulder was to die for. Perfect flavor. Super tender. The pumpkin hummus was delicious as well. Everything we had had distinct flavor. You could really tell it was made with love and quality ingredients. A must try when you're in Sydney. Worth the splurge!

Went there for the bottomless brunch with a friend I was visiting. Food was on point. Service was…read moreamazing. The atmosphere was absolutely relaxed and wholesome. The bottomless brunch menu literally will fill you up and the flavours presentation and dishes are fantastic. The Scottish server that we had was absolutely delightful and made the experience all that much better highly recommend as doesn't hurt your wallet and the quality is beyond. Caters to all dietary needs

The view is impressive - feels like you are in a fishbowl/cruise ship if you are seated upstairs…read more The night we dined there literally was a Celebrity ship docked next to us for part of our meal and when they left we were able to see the full view and fireworks. We walked from Sydney Opera House and we found it hard to find with the address given, check the reservation and enter through the cruise port or up the stairs from Campbells Cove. Food was expectedly upscale and refined. Only a few of the courses wowed us and the rest were good. Come here more for the experience and ambiance. If you are celebrating something they will provide a complimentary dessert.

Quay was, without a doubt, our favorite of the three fine-dining restaurants we visited on our…read morerecent trip to Australia across Sydney and Melbourne; all were awarded three hats with scores of 18-19 on the Australian Good Food Guide. We had walked to Quay from our hotel by Circular Quay. Despite the rainy weather, it was an enjoyable stroll. We particularly enjoyed the view of the barracks and the bridge leading up to the restaurant. The restaurant itself was modern and beautiful designed. We were seated at a table looking out towards the Sydney Opera House. We came here to celebrate my hubby's birthday, and it was nice that several amongst the staff wished him a happy birthday. I also appreciated their confirmation of our dietary restrictions and had planned our courses accordingly. Service throughout the meal was comfortable and the pace between courses were well-timed. We enjoyed all the courses. The Marron course and the alternative I received for the abalone course (I'm sadly allergic to abalone) were particularly memorable. Every fine-dining restaurant had a Marron course, and Quay's was a step above the rest. The same goes for the experience: good food and experienced staff made for a well-rounded, delightful evening!

I went here for Valentine's when they had a prefix tasting menu. The wine pairings were superb and…read morethe Grouper was a very special dish. There are not many places that can pair white fish with sichwan peppercorn and have it be so perfect.

It's dark, it's small, and it's oh-so delicious…read more The concise yet interesting menu at Bar H proves the consideration behind each dish, with execution of meals to match. My old office was just around the corner, and co-workers and I would relish any excuse to head here for an after work drink and share plate or two. The menu has since changed, but at the time we would return for the mulloway sashimi dressed with soy sauce, orange zest and shredded pickled beetroot - delicate, zingy and fresh. The cucumber salad with white anchovies and vinegary dressing was also a great play on crunchy and soft textures as well as fresh flavours. Some items are quite overpriced for what you get, like the prosciutto plate which was simply drizzled with olive oil and scattered with a few raw almonds and dried fig bits. The plates are only small so the cost can add up if you're not careful, so come with a nibbles-and-drinks approach rather than a full-blown dinner in mind.

Delightful spot on Manly beach. It's very pretty inside, with ceiling to floor windows showcasing a…read morespectacular view of the ocean. I highly recommend their affogato!

Our tour guide and countless Redditors said to eat at The Pantry when in Manly. That said, it is a…read morepopular spot and with the restaurant being on the smaller end, it's best to make a reservation. We were lucky to secure a booking for 1:00P on the day of. Their menu is considered modern Australian with an Italian flair, which is an interesting fusion of cuisines. They have tapas, entrees (appetizer size), mains (larger portions) and sides, which can be shared amongst the table or paired with a main to make for a more filling meal. + GRILLED TASMANIAN OCTOPUS (A$28): The four of us shared this and it turned out to be a tantalizing appetizer! Three meaty tentacles and one flat piece were served on top of n'duja (spreadable pork sausage) with pipes of lime confit on the side. This was my first time having n'duja, which had a smoky flavor from Calabrian chilis that paired well with the grilled taste of the tender octopus. The lime brightened up the dish with citrusy notes. + SEAWEED PRAWN PILLOWS (A$22): While tasty, if I tasted these blindly, I probably wouldn't think of shrimp and seaweed being the two main ingredients. The shrimp and seaweed were finely minced and made into a batter which was then fried into a fritter. They were crispy and light with a soft mochi-like texture inside. Salt on the plate enhanced the flavor even more. + SNAPPER FILLET (A$44): The snapper was delicate, moist and had a wonderfully seared skin. It came topped with a few zucchini blossoms, but that was the extent of the dish, so I'd recommend ordering a side with this. It was placed on a pool of creamy white sauce (which may have incorporated Jerusalem artichoke as noted on the menu) and dollops of black garlic sauce came on top. Unfortunately, I didn't care for the black garlic which had a very earthy flavor that I found too strong and off-putting for the mild fish. The four of us shared a side of BROCCOLINI (A$14) which was a great pairing with all of our mains. It tasted super fresh since the stems still had a nice snap to them. They were simply tossed with extra virgin olive oil, sliced almonds and chili for a hint of heat. My dad enjoyed their spatchcocked chicken and my sister was happy with her sirloin steak. The steak was cooked more than the medium that she requested, but it was still delicious and had a zesty salsa verde. Overall, we had a lovely lunch here. Our meals were wholesome and I could tell that everything was fresh and of pristine quality. This restaurant is right on the beach, so we enjoyed a direct view of the water, giving this spot a beachy vibe with casual elegance.

We had an incredible visit and meal and service, dining here for our 35th anniversary. We last were…read morehere 15 years ago for our 20th and they happened, by chance, to sit us at the exact same table! We found out later when the staff came over to congratulate us that we were at table #3 and we could request it when we return! Perhaps we will! They offered us free drinks to start. My wonderful wife got Australian champagne and I asked for mocktail of the bartenders choosing, fruity and not too sweet. On my! The resultant yuzu mocktail was bright, tart and incredible! Too bad it's illegal to import yuzu to the states. Our five course meal of chef's choices was relaxed, delicious, stunningly presented, unusual and memorable. My wonderful wife enjoyed the aged duck with rhubarb and cherry the most. I enjoyed the wagyu which was so tender and tasty and mind blowingly good. My whole meal was dairy and gluten free! No problemo! I presented my wife the anniversary cards I had snuck in with us. She enjoyed them! Two contained hand drawn art from a friend so this made it extra special. Special anniversary free deserts topped off the evening! Life is great with love! I know how lucky we are and I appreciate it.

1. We booked a day in advance to get a good view of the Opera House, but when we arrived half an…read morehour early, the staff seated us at the worst window table with a blocked view--see the photo. We asked to move, but were told other tables were reserved. Yet most window seats remained empty the whole time. Tables seemed to be allocated on the spot, which really disappointed us. 2. We ordered the steak medium-well, but it came out well done--overcooked, dry and chewy as cardboard. 3. The complimentary bread before the meal was hardly edible. It was over-toasted, rock-hard on the outside and impossible to bite into. The cheese spread served with it was unbearably sour--just couldn't eat it. So disappointing overall.

My niece and I ate here on my last night of a two week trip to Australia. The meal was…read moreexceptional. The first course was termed snacks, and consisted of an oxtail skewer, a mini-crab tart, a slab of country bread, and a couple of pickle slices. We added two optional items to that: a grilled scallop with Nori butter and a Moreton Bay Bug. The two optional items were excellent. I enjoyed the other items as well but wished the oxtail skewer was served hotter. The next course was a sashimi-like preparation of tuna and scallop, served in a tomato water and accompanies by a thin thin flatbread and a horseradish sauce. At this point, we were happy, but when the next course came we crossed from happy into blown away. The main course was lamp rump crusted with a dill and tarragon mix, and served with Hasselback potatoes in a Comte cheese sauce. The lamb was incredibly tender and flavorful. The potatoes were CRAZY good. The photo that looks like croissants were the potatoes - maybe the best potatoes I've ever had. There was also a small tasty salad. At this point, we were getting full, but there was no way we were leaving a morsel of that main course behind. After the main course came a double dessert. One item was creme brulee, served with a fresh blackberry sauce. The other item was termed a petit four but was shaped more like a mini-muffin. It was a hazelnut based pastry served with a cream made of white chocolate and maybe ricotta or mascarpone. Whatever you want to call it, that petit four was unreal. It was SO good that neither of us left a crumb behind, and both of us concluded that we could eat one every day for the rest of our lives. From the name and the information I had about the menu from Instagram and other sources, I expected a very formal "white-table-cloth" atmosphere. Instead, the restaurant itself was small and casual, with half the dinner service provided on small outdoor tables on the sidewalk. That's not a complaint, just not what I expected. All in all, the meal was outstanding. A wonderful way to end a vacation.

If you're not familiar with the area (like me), look for the storefront named Ken's, and Farmhouse…read moreKings Cross is next door with a tiny little sign. With a prix fixe menu (AUD 85), all you have to decide is whether to eat here or not and whether to pair it with wine (AUD 70). If you choose the wine pairing, you will find that the pairing was thoughtful and generous. Here's what we ate and drank: Country Loaf with House Butter/Pickles/Snacks (fried tapioca and salmon with nori rice cracker) Cremant de Loire Farmhouse Terrine aux Fruits de Mer Manoella Duoro Branco Aylesbury Duck Breast & Confit Leg served with potatoes and leeks Pinot Noir Baba au Rhum + Orange & Yuzu gelatin Armagnac + fresh white grape juice Surprising me the most was the terrine aux fruits de mer because of the delicate texture and taste. While the baba au rhum was prepared well, I was more interested in the gelatin. Dining outside proved to be quite noisy with the ambulance, horn honking, and a motorcycle engine revving several times. For next time, I would choose indoors.