Best Restaurants in Sydney (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Sydney? We've rounded up 310 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
310 spots
The Pantry Manly
$$Upscale, breezy restaurant with beach views and rustic-chic decor, serving Modern Australian dishes.
Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant Sydney The Rocks
Upscale destination with views of Sydney Opera House offering classic fish dishes, plus cocktails.
Sketch Manly
$$Bars in Manly, Sydney.
Saint Peter at The Grand National Hotel
$$$Restaurants in Paddington, Sydney.
Infinity at Sydney Tower
$$$Revolving restaurant in dark mahogany for cocktails, grills and sweeping views of the city skyline.
Byblos Lebanese Cuisine
Restaurants in Bondi, Sydney.
Urban Spices - Fine Curries and Cocktails
Restaurants in Balmain, Sydney.
Cafe Sydney Restaurant
$$$$A rooftop restaurant with sweeping harbour views serving Modern Australian cuisine and cocktails.
Cockle Bay Wharf
$$Cafes in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Lil’ miss piggy
$$Funky eatery with all-pink decor & a courtyard offering creative Middle Eastern fusion dishes.
Sofia on Cleveland
Restaurants in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Munchies Sushi Alexandria
Restaurants in Alexandria, Sydney.
El Camino Cantina The Rocks, Sydney
$$Restaurants in The Rocks, Sydney.
Sealevel
$$$Glass-walled eatery with sweeping surf views, serving Modern Australian cuisine focused on seafood.
4 Pines Bonsai Izakaya
Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
The Herring Room
$$$Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
El Corte – Argentinian Steakhouse Darling Harbour
Restaurants in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Louie
Cafes in Coogee, Sydney.
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What are the best restaurants in Sydney?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Sydney are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sydney restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Sydney?+
We currently feature 310 restaurants across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.