Tale of two meals. I went for the Wednesday steak and frites night and was pleasantly surprised…read more They had tenderloin which is not my favorite cut. However, it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. For my second meal, I had the set menu. There was nothing I ordered that was memorable. If I had to pick, it would be the seared tuna over avocado mousse. The lamb was missing something. It wasn't seasoned and relied on the sauce. It was also sous vide, so no natural meat juices. Finished a night with a crème brûlée and it's the first time I never finished one. It was a bit dense. I would avoid the items I ordered and give the other items a try. So more of a 3.5 but I'm rounding up because the service is super friendly and it's the little bistro in your neighborhood that's always welcoming. Heads up, happy hour is limited to beer and wine and fries.

$2 Pinxtos on Thursday is what drew me on and I wasn't disappointed the food was so flavoursome and…read morethe service was lovely. What I was disappointed about was the lousy Sydney weather and our public transport, it's the absolute pits. Anyway, Black Bottle is great! Go eat, drink and be merry fellow Yelpers

My new favourite wine bar. Service and wine selection are impressive. Hidden away in a great…read morelaneway. Feels more like Melbourne than Sydney.

Favorite wine bar full stop. Great reds by the glass and the burata is on point. Right in the…read moreCross, but it's where the adults like to hang out. My kind of place

Great little wine bar is a back lane of Darlo ! Perfect for a casual date or a catchup with a…read morefriend :-) There cheese food platter is to die for - very generous portions for 24$ with delicious grilled bread and slices of pear / walnuts. There wine list is huge - do not hesitate to try something different and ask for advice as they are passionate about their wines and knowledgable !

Tilly Devine comes in a small package but packs a punch, it's tucked away in Crown Lane, and can be…read more a bit difficult to locate amidst the small eateries around lower Darlinghurst, so bring you're phone to guide you. The cute bar staff with their hipster big rimmed glasses, styled hair, and low-rise skinny jeans, are not only very attractive, but offer up some acute knowledge on the origins of their wine list, and bar food. To start we were sheltered from the horrible weather outside, to a small thin table, which was a tad too long for proper conversation. Although, with olives and bread, good wine and good music (although a bit too loud) there wasn't much room left for an intimate conversation. We shared 3 plates, starting with the Burrawong duck's liver pate with sweet and sour onions for $14, which was smooth and divine, although the onions were a bit on the small side. Second we had buffalo Mozzarella with shaved prosciutto for $15 which melted in the mouth, the creamy cheese was godly. Third we enjoyed the Sashimi style Whitebait served with olive oil, lemon juice, and mint, thinly layered and served, it was sweet and tangy from the acidic lemon, and smoothly soft in texture. The wine list was amazing, and next time I will get the waitress to explain to me each wine of choice, as the extensive menu put's a damper on being indecisive.

Amazing new wine bar smack bang in the middle of Surry Hills next to the best Italian restaurant in…read moreSydney. Much love has been poured into this place. Come enjoy aperitif style food and an amazing wine selection curated by the part owner. Open for more than just wine. Coffee I'm sure will be amazing but will repost when I have enjoyed breakfast!

12/5/24: Met up with a friend's niece whom took us to this establishment…read more My first Australian speakeasy and I loved it. Classy chic. It is dark but that simply adds to the effect. Music was a bit loud so difficult to have conversation. Yummy bites, tasty drinks. Attentive friendly server. If in the area whether native or visitor, add to your list.

We love finding a speakeasy, and this one doesn't disappoint. The fun is finding the entrance. Look…read morefor 70 Pitt Street, and find the doorway, with stairs leading down 2 steep flights of stairs. Knock 3 times, and we were in for 1.5 hours, greeted by nice servers, great music and comfy seats to enjoy the scene. A long list of specialty cocktails, plus a variety of nibbles, and even better, a free bowl of popcorn to start made it tough to decide. Drinks were fun, ambiance chill, and there is free wifi to post Yelp reviews since we are so far underground cell service is non-existent.

A gorgeous restaurant hidden in the back streets of Double Bay. The service is fantastic and the…read morefood is absolutely delicious. Come with friends and go for the set menu. The shared courses are amazing! You'll also be recommended some beautiful wine - take their word for it and get a bottle or two.

I'm not sure what more I can add , after reading the other reviews. This place is simply divine…read more I'm thinking so used to "pub fare" or cheap and cheerful places that can feed afew fairly quickly and adequately, that I forgot the pleasure of taste, and how quality can have you walking out way more satisfied that quantity, something that generally leaves you undoing your belt saying you never want to eat again and planning another diet "on Monday" Absolutely amazed . Each tasting plate that arrived was savoured from the moment it landed on the table, by friendly and courteous staff. There was pleasure from the way it was so artistically and creatively delivered , amongst shells, pebbles and rocks, and then when eaten how delicious each and every piece was. I was accompanied by two "old" girlfriends and wanted a place where we could hear ourselves think and have a long awaited catch up. This place was perfect. Elegant , stylish and away from the busy streets lined with noisy crowded "cheap and cheerful" places. of my friends and I consider ourselves qualified "foodies" knowing a little more than some, having eaten and personally created many a decent dish or two. The sounds that came from our table may have been reminiscent of the film "When Harry met Sally", fortunately for us we were sitting at an outside table and not heard by others, however we were just in heaven with each and every bite Can't wait to go back , the experience , not just the meal itself was truely amazing. PS. If you're a little hard of seeing or have just spent a small fortune on your teeth, I would consider taking a small torch, whilst the dim lighting was appropriate it could result in one accidentally thinking the decoration was the food and have you with an undigestable shell in your mouth and then another expensive trip back to the dentist for repairs.

This pub was okay, but certainly not one of the best. There was some charm about it, but it was a…read morelittle too crowded for my tastes. Okay, that probably had more to do with Australia Day than anything else, but while a part of it was nice, other parts of it were a bit too tacky. There were some decent beers available, but none that would really grab my attention. Once again there was a beer garden, but that was more for the smokers.

Darlo bar (as it is known to pretty much everyone) is a tale of 2 bars. Downstairs you have the…read moremix-match retro-chic look, complete with old-school arcade games. Upstairs, you'll find the outdoor patio area - complete with wrought-iron garden furniture - with walls so high, it almost feels indoors (except when it rains). It can get very busy in the evenings, especially Friday and Saturday, so if you want a seat, you better get there early! Both bars over a good variety of drinks, ranging from local boutique beers to a variety of wines and cocktails, so all bases are covered in that respect. Although there is no kitchen, food is on offer from a number of local outlets (order at the bar), with a minor surcharge for delivery. They also nightly specials and events, so check out the website and see what's on when you're heading down!

We liked this hip high ceiling venue with outside seating and a large patio. It's off the Main…read moreStreet down a walk. Lots of good menu choices and drinks. Large bar with lots of space. We started with Pacific oysters, and a delicious thinly sliced pork sandwich on crispy fried bread with pesto and greens. Recommend.

I visited this establishment on a food tour a few weeks ago and wished I could have stayed longer…read moreor visited again during my time in Sydney. Unfortunately I wasn't able to do either. The Winery is a beautiful space. Dark, yet well lit by natural light, with decor and furniture to match the elegant look and feel. My group ended up sitting outside and that space was lovely too, with a bunch of outdoor tables and chairs, plus a garden. The bathrooms were very nice too, and in the upstairs of the restaurant. This area is also lushly appointed with furniture and decor. We sampled oysters which were some of the best I've had (and I live in MD and eat oysters all the time!). We also had some sausage roll which was ok, but not my taste with the chorizo addition. Overall, great visit!

We really wanted escargots so we decided to stop by at this lovely French restaurant :)…read moreUnfortunately they didn't have them but they had a delicious lamb dish:) Big wine selection and tasty food and nice atmosphere. Recommend:) Cheers :)

Bon Vin is a neighbourhood restaurant and it is as good it gets. I have never been disappointed by…read morethe food or the service. I have visited Bon Vin on countless occasions since I moved into the area four years ago and it has been en pointe every time. Lisa and her team have created an intimate space with lovely ambience and a menu and wine list to match.

Chargrill Charlie's is a family owned business that has been operating for over 30 years. Beginning…read morein Coogee, they've branched out and although no longer in Coogee, they've got 11 venues across Sydney and open 7 days a week. We visited our closest store, the Woollahra venue. It is both a dine in and takeaway venue and they are always super busy. This is testament to just how good the food is. At first it might look like your typical charcoal chicken shop, but it is much more than that with amazing salads, veggies, burgers and desserts and it will have you salivating for more. From the charcoal grill, their chickens do not have hormone injections and they are beautifully chargrilled, and seasoned with herbs and spices or marinated with Portuguese flavours. Of course it wouldn't be the perfect meal without fries. You can get their nicely seasoned French fries chips or their famous hand cut potato wedges or sweet potato wedges. We tried them all and can't choose our favourite They use the freshest of ingredients and seasonal produce to make their famous salads, made in house everyday. They will suit a range of crowds and we tried the poke salad, Buddha salad and roasted cauliflower. The Golden quinoa salad was also an absolute winner. There's a hot menu with a lot of choice - from baked salmon, chicken drumsticks, meatballs and curry to casseroles and Lentils. We had the amazing lamb shanks and mixed roasted vegetables and they were a great accompaniment. As we were here for a huge spread, we both got a burger, the chicken and also a cheeseburger. Free range chicken and grass fed beef, fresh butter lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, secret sauce on a milk bun - these were delicious - and huge! We tried the piri piri sauce and lemon and herb dressing which we also enjoyed. They have sweets and desserts too, and although we didn't try, because we were full; the home made apple pie looks like a winner. Chargrill Charlie's does catering as well if you're keen to order a bunch of food for your office meeting, picnics or even private functions. When you arrive it may appear slightly overwhelming with so many people trying to get the Chargrill Charlie's fix. But don't fret, the service is easy. Take a number and wait your turn, service is extremely fast. They also have an app where you can earn store credit and even purchase Chargrill Charlie's hoodies, hats and bags to feel like a part of the team.

Want to dine out like a star? Then come to Chargrill Charlies! This casual take-away chicken and…read morerice and salad joint is - and the whole thing is kind of hilarious - "Celebrity Central" as evidenced by the photos along the wall with pictures of movie stars and talk show shosts dropping in (Oprah! Hugh Jackman! Russell Crowe!) which, who knows, maybe gives it a bit of food industry-cred. But nevermind the celebrities (really, don't mind them) because the food is what everyone is there for (ostensibly, because, again, who knows?). It's cheap, quick grab-and-go food. You can get a quarter or half chicken and be on your way or put a bun between the chicken with lettuce and tomatoes to make a chicken burger or you can put it in a long roll or you can get the Indonesian rice with chicken schnitzel or get a half chicken or a whole chicken with wanton salad or avocado salad or pesto pasta or roasted potatoes. Whatever you want. Take note, though, there are only a total of about 4 seats here so make other arrangements for seating if you can. And take a number if it's busy. Don't say I didn't warn you.