The Gidley
An acclaimed steakhouse in a Sydney CBD basement, rated 4.6 across more than 1,400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Gidley sits in a basement on King Street in the heart of the Sydney CBD, an acclaimed steakhouse renowned for its premium meats and atmospheric, speakeasy-style setting. Tucked beneath the city streets, it's earned a serious reputation as a destination for a special meal — the kind of stylish, moody dining room built for a memorable night out.
The appeal is that combination of quality, dry-aged steaks, an excellent drinks list and a glamorous, intimate basement setting, ideal for a celebration, a special occasion or simply a top-notch steak dinner. It's the kind of restaurant that's earned acclaim well beyond its central address.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,400 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners at a high level. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a sought-after, acclaimed steakhouse books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly ahead — particularly for a weekend dinner, a group, or a special occasion in the heart of the city.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 96
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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