
Ora Restaurant
A well-regarded restaurant on Danks Street, Waterloo, rated 4.7 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Ora Restaurant sits on Danks Street at Waterloo, in the inner-city area just south of central Sydney, on a strip known for its food and creative businesses. A well-regarded restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its accomplished, flavour-packed cooking — a clear sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience.
The appeal is that combination of skilled cooking, a considered drinks offering and a relaxed yet polished setting in a convenient inner-city location, ideal for a special dinner, a relaxed evening or a meal out. Building a strong following on a food-savvy strip like Danks Street speaks to a kitchen doing things properly, and Ora has clearly earned its place.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a special night out.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:30
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 22:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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