
Fred's
An acclaimed restaurant in Paddington, Sydney, rated 4.4 across more than 800 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Fred's sits on Oxford Street in Paddington, one of Sydney's most elegant and characterful eastern-suburbs neighbourhoods. An acclaimed, much-celebrated restaurant, it's become a genuine destination — renowned for its accomplished, produce-driven cooking (with a focus on fire and seasonal produce), a great drinks offering and a beautiful, characterful setting, the kind of standout spot that's a highlight of Sydney's dining scene.
The appeal is that combination of exceptional, seasonal food, an excellent drinks offering and a gorgeous, warm setting in a prime Paddington location, ideal for a special dinner, a memorable meal, a date or a sophisticated night out. Its acclaim and commitment to quality, produce-driven cooking make it a real destination, the kind of restaurant people plan ahead for, and it's clearly won over a devoted following.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus change constantly with the seasons, and drinks lists, opening hours and pricing vary, while an acclaimed, sought-after restaurant books out well ahead, so it's worth checking current details and reserving a table directly in advance — particularly for a weekend or a special occasion in Paddington.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- WednesdayToday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 75
- Popularity
- 88
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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