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The Golden Sheaf
$$Restaurants · Double Bay
Opulent pub with a breezy lounge, balcony & beer garden, plus gourmet grub.
4.1(2,134)· GoogleView details →
Sydney
Best Restaurants in Sydney (2026)
310 restaurants in Sydney, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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Barbe-Q Restaurant
Restaurants · Parramatta
Restaurants in Parramatta, Sydney.
4.6(152)· GoogleView details →
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Italian Street Kitchen Parramatta
$$Restaurants · Parramatta
Restaurants in Parramatta, Sydney.
4.3(748)· GoogleView details →
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Blackbird Cafe
$$Restaurants · Sydney
Modern Australian food in a huge, vibrant space with a central bar, yellow chairs and a balcony.
4.1(3,730)· GoogleView details →
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Summer Salt Restaurant
$$$Restaurants · Cronulla
Contemporary restaurant with a menu of modern Australian specialties, plus sweeping ocean & beach views.
4.2(1,283)· GoogleView details →
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IL BARETTO
Restaurants · Paddington
Restaurants in Paddington, Sydney.
4.4(359)· GoogleView details →
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I'm Angus Steakhouse
$$$Restaurants · Sydney
A casual harbourside spot for chargrilled steaks, ribs and seafood, plus cocktails and wines.
4.1(2,409)· GoogleView details →
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mimi's
$$$$Restaurants · Coogee
Restaurants in Coogee, Sydney.
4.3(578)· GoogleView details →
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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
$$$Restaurants · Bondi Beach
Seasonal Italian eatery offering seafood & artisanal produce in a cool spot overlooking Bondi Beach.
4.1(2,456)· GoogleView details →
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La Spiaggia
$$Restaurants · Coogee
Wood-fired pizza & classic Italian dishes served on two floors with polished decor & long tables.
4.3(658)· GoogleView details →
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Coogee Pavilion Ground Floor
$$Restaurants · Coogee
Pizzas, burgers & Mediterranean fare over three floors with a rooftop terrace & games arena.
4.1(8,123)· GoogleView details →
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Flat Rock Brew Cafe
$$Restaurants · Naremburn
Craft beer, cider and classic pub grub in a laid-back locale with woodsy-chic decor and booth seats.
4.5(266)· GoogleView details →
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Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
$$$Restaurants · Sydney
Modern Middle Eastern bar bites & mains are served at this buzzing cosmopolitan rooftop eatery.
4.1(2,361)· GoogleView details →
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Pancakes on the Rocks Darling Square
$$Restaurants · Haymarket
Long-running diner chain known for sweet & savoury pancakes, plus pizza, ribs & brekkie.
4.1(2,133)· GoogleView details →
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Pancakes On The Rocks
$$Restaurants · The Rocks
Long-running diner chain known for sweet & savoury pancakes, plus pizza, ribs & brekkie.
4.1(8,978)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Forno 46
Restaurants · Manly
Breweries in Manly, Sydney.
4.7(132)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Poly
Restaurants · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.3(685)· GoogleView details →
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Chin Chin
$$Restaurants · Surry Hills
Restaurants in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.1(3,948)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Sydney's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Sydney?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Sydney restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Sydney?+
We currently list 310 restaurants across Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Sydney?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.