King Clarence
An acclaimed restaurant on Clarence Street in the Sydney CBD, rated 4.5 across more than 820 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
King Clarence sits on Clarence Street in the heart of the Sydney CBD. An acclaimed, much-celebrated restaurant, it's become a genuine destination — renowned for its accomplished, creative cooking, a great drinks offering and a stylish, characterful setting, the kind of standout spot that's a highlight of the city's dining scene.
The appeal is that combination of inventive, quality food, an excellent drinks-and-cocktail offering and a polished, characterful atmosphere in a prime central location, ideal for a special dinner, a memorable meal, a date or a sophisticated night out. Its acclaim and quality 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 4.5 rating from more than 820 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and an acclaimed, sought-after restaurant books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly well ahead — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in the city.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 88
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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