66Spot Score
The Pantry Manly
$$Restaurants · Manly
Upscale, breezy restaurant with beach views and rustic-chic decor, serving Modern Australian dishes.
4.5(3,298)· GoogleView details →
Sydney
Best Restaurants in Sydney (2026)
310 restaurants in Sydney, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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66Spot Score
Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant Sydney The Rocks
Restaurants · The Rocks
Upscale destination with views of Sydney Opera House offering classic fish dishes, plus cocktails.
4.5(2,129)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Sketch Manly
$$Restaurants · Manly
Bars in Manly, Sydney.
4.8(488)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Saint Peter at The Grand National Hotel
$$$Restaurants · Paddington
Restaurants in Paddington, Sydney.
4.6(1,486)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Infinity at Sydney Tower
$$$Restaurants · Sydney
Revolving restaurant in dark mahogany for cocktails, grills and sweeping views of the city skyline.
4.5(3,964)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Byblos Lebanese Cuisine
Restaurants · Bondi
Restaurants in Bondi, Sydney.
4.8(481)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Urban Spices - Fine Curries and Cocktails
Restaurants · Balmain
Restaurants in Balmain, Sydney.
4.8(628)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Cafe Sydney Restaurant
$$$$Restaurants · Sydney
A rooftop restaurant with sweeping harbour views serving Modern Australian cuisine and cocktails.
4.5(4,040)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Cockle Bay Wharf
$$Restaurants · Sydney
A buzzing waterfront dining precinct at Darling Harbour, rated 4.5 across more than 2,000 reviews.
4.5(2,051)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Lil’ miss piggy
$$Restaurants · Surry Hills
Funky eatery with all-pink decor & a courtyard offering creative Middle Eastern fusion dishes.
4.8(559)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Sofia on Cleveland
Restaurants · Surry Hills
Restaurants in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.9(314)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Munchies Sushi Alexandria
Restaurants · Alexandria
Restaurants in Alexandria, Sydney.
4.8(467)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
El Camino Cantina The Rocks, Sydney
$$Restaurants · The Rocks
Restaurants in The Rocks, Sydney.
4.5(9,563)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Sealevel
$$$Restaurants · Cronulla
Glass-walled eatery with sweeping surf views, serving Modern Australian cuisine focused on seafood.
4.6(1,175)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
4 Pines Bonsai Izakaya
Restaurants · Manly
Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
4.9(404)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
The Herring Room
$$$Restaurants · Manly
Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
4.7(821)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
El Corte – Argentinian Steakhouse Darling Harbour
Restaurants · Darling Harbour
Restaurants in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
4.6(1,180)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Louie
Restaurants · Coogee
Cafes in Coogee, Sydney.
4.8(587)· 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.