The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit

Grill Americano

1 Chifley Square, Sydney

Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas' celebrated Venetian-inspired steakhouse has landed in a historic Sydney location.

Manteiga

169 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

With an ex-Bentley chef at the helm, this Darlinghurst spot puts a fine-dining spin on classic brunch fare.

Acapulco El Vista

61 Macquarie Street, Sydney

The Maybe Group and Giovanni Pilu's 1960s Acapulco-inspired lounge brings easygoing cocktails and coastal Latin fare to a prime harbourside location.

The Beekeeper Bondi

45 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

Whether you're after a pint of Guinness or a traditional Sunday Roast, The Beekeeper is set to become a local hang-out.

Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

242 Arden Street, Coogee

The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.

MAGMA by Dany Karam

1 Bartley Street, Canley Vale

The acclaimed chef's long-awaited return brings destination dining to a dramatic, marble-clad space in Sydney's south west.

The Mulwray

1 Oxford Street, Paddington

This intimate 50-seater channels the moody elegance of its film noir namesake with pitch-perfect classics and snacks by Mitch Orr.

Bistro Bondi

17 Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach

This polished bistro from the Lox In a Box crew pairs Euro-leaning plates with a killer 70-bottle wine list in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.

Good Luck Eating House

11 Bridge Street, Sydney

Sip on a Strawberry Matcha Sour while slurping down some noods.

Bar Allora

Bond Street, Sydney

This all-day restaurant and bar by The Maybe Group and Accor's Table For brings 1980s Milan glamour to Bond Street.

Solaré

3 The Promenade, Sydney

Sana Mediterranean

1 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh

One part fresh and two parts delicious, Sana brings a Mediterranean spin to the typical build-your-own bowl concept.

Jimmy's Kitchen

7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks

This 22-seat taverna in The Rocks' historic Campbell's Stores plates up homestyle Greek recipes by an 82-year-old chef.

Pavilion Social

Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach

For sunny afternoons that turn into long, warm nights, Pavilion Social offers leisurely lunches, sunset drinks, relaxed dinners, live music and more.

Henrietta Charcoal Chicken Bondi

75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

Henrietta's hero charcoal chicken has been amped up with a new secret 24-hour marinade.

Cafe Margaret Double Bay

30-36 Bay Street, Double Bay

Spend an entire day eating, drinking and relaxing, without having to leave Neil Perry’s special, sun-soaked Double Bay corner.

Lee Ho Fook Sydney

203 Castlereagh Street, Sydney

Victor Liong's celebrated Melbourne restaurant has brought its refined Chinese cuisine and tea pairing menu to Castlereagh Street.

Ost. Cafe

73 Miller Street, North Sydney

This smart addition to the North Sydney CBD is designed for both morning coffee runs and after-work cocktails.

The Old Commodore Hotel

206 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point

North Sydney's historic watering hole has reopened with a smart new look and year-round live music lineup.

Joe's Tavern, Restaurant & Bar

206 Australia Street, Newtown

This intimate 30-seater by the Paisano & Daughters crew brings delightfully throwback dishes and classic hospitality to Australia Street.

Herbs Taverne

213 Clarence Street, Sydney

This sixth MUCHO Group venue fuses a mishmash of influences, from Renaissance paintings to New York indie nostalgia.

The Palomar Sydney

7 Oxford Street, Paddington

Star Sydney chef Mitch Orr leads the charge at this Michelin-acclaimed London import.

Aroma of Indonesia

Barrack Place, Sydney

From the husband-and-wife team behind The Sambal, this Clarence Street restaurant spotlights Indonesia's rich and varied regional cuisines.

Jaaks Restaurant and Bar

12 Merriman Street, Kyle Bay

After a top-to-toe renovation, the South Sydney favourite has reemerged as a breezy mezedopolio serving small plates, charcoal-kissed skewers and ouzo-backed martinis by the water.

Door Knock

70 Pitt Street, Sydney

Find the pineapple to locate this hidden bar — just remember to knock three times.

Le Frerot by Franca

81 Macleay Street, Potts Point

The Woodstock Hotel

Cnr Woodstock Avenue & Duke Street, Rooty Hill

Western Sydney's much-loved Carousel Inn has been reborn as The Woodstock, a 600-seat destination with a family-friendly bistro, buzzing sports bar, outdoor garden and playground.

Alzado

Level 1, 118 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

The sun-soaked wrap-around balcony is primed for another round of ice-cold beers.

Martha's

312 Great North Road, Wareemba

Classic pastries such as cinnamon rolls and custard tarts sit alongside za'atar knots, and njuda and eggplant croissants.

Dee Why Hotel

834 Pittwater Road, Dee Why

Following a $3-million makeover, the third-generation pub has reopened with a new retro-glam look and a sleek new sports bar with a ten-metre TV wall.

Bay Ten Espresso

10 Middlemiss Street, Lavender Bay

This North Shore cafe might just be one of the city's most atmospheric spots to grab a coffee.

Fro-Bowl Auburn

59 Queen Street, Auburn

FRO-BOWL is the newest addition in the never-ending froyo craze.

Elliott's

79 Elliott Street, Balmain

With a fresh design, an energised team and a dedicated live music program, Elliott’s has all the makings to become a neighbourhood favourite.

Tommy Panini

141 Glenayr Avenue, Bondi Beach

There is no need to trek to the Northern Beaches now that Bondi Beach has its own slice of panini and pizza heaven.

Fred's Providore

109 Cronulla Street, Cronulla

By day, it's a cafe and providore — by night, a moody bistro and wine bar serving caviar crumpets and pouring 16 wines by the glass.

Infinity by Mark Best

108 Market Street, Sydney

After nearly a decade away from the pass, one of Australia's most celebrated chefs has scaled the lofty heights of Sydney Tower's sky-high dining room with an all-Australian menu and drinks list.

Yum Yum Bakery Concord

50 Mortlake Street, Concord

Nearly four decades after it first opened in Western Sydney, the legendary family-run bakehouse has landed in the Inner West.

Etheus

Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach

Surf meets souvla as the team behind Hinchcliff House transforms the Bondi Pavilion dining room into a breezy Greek diner.

Deadwax

182 Enmore Road, Enmore

Wagyu sandos, a massive vinyl collection and Enmore's only karaoke room — this Inner West listening bar hits all the right notes.

Vin-Cenzo's

174 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

This neighbourhood Italian by the Bar Copains crew transforms into a late-night supper club on weekends, staying open until 2am.

BLAQ Restaurant & Bar

13-17 Brightlands Avenue, Blackheath

There's a Noma alum at the helm of this quietly elegant Blue Mountains spot, which features a seasonal menu that showcases the region's best producers, an all-NSW wine list and a cocktail list inspired by the local surrounds.

Gran Torino

24 Bay Street, Double Bay

Neil and Samantha Perry's contemporary ode to a golden age of dining brings big Italian flavours and seasonal Australian produce to a historic Double Bay location.

The Rusty Rabbit Concord

58 Mortlake Street, Concord

The brunch favourite has landed in Concord with pancakes, pop-ups and plenty of personality.

The Montague Hotel

252-254 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

It's schnitzels and schooners downstairs, spritzes and disco upstairs at The Montague, Marrickville's two-level late-night hangout.

Homer Rogue Taverna

3 Surf Road, Cronulla

No white linen, no blue-and-white cliches — Cronulla's ode to the modern Athenian taverna pairs charcoal souvla and home recipes with graffitied walls, terrazzo floors and a walk-up, three-metre wine fridge.

Gina

33 Barangaroo Avenue

Take a seat in the sun-washed dining room — or on Barangaroo's largest terrace — for daily house-made pasta and breezy Italian coastal fare.

Loom Lounge

23 Willoughby Lane, Crows Nest

Crows Nest's velvet-draped, dimly-lit listening lounge combines cocktails, late-night bites and an immersive sound experience.

Bessie's

111-115 Albion Street, Surry Hills

Mediterranean share plates emerge from the woodfire oven at the Bar Copains team’s warehouse diner.

Haven Coffee Green Square

34 Ebsworth Street, Zetland

Escape the jumble of the inner city at this minimalist third space, conceived as a refuge with an uncompromising approach to coffee and Asian-inspired cuisine.

Rasa House

639B New South Head Road, Rose Bay

Sitting somewhere between a restaurant, a wine bar and a neighbourhood hangout, Rasa House brings punchy, spice-driven plates and a tight wine edit to the Rose Bay waterfront.

Loulou Bistro Martin Place

1 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

The North Shore favourite has crossed the bridge, bringing its signature Parisian-style bistro experience to Martin Place.

District Eatery

10 Monash Road, Gladesville

Returning to where it all started, this brother-sister duo's new cafe elevates Aussie-inspired breakfast and lunch cuisine with the help of a former AALIA chef.

Rovollo Restaurant and Wine Room

25 Martin Place, Sydney

More is more at 25 Martin Place's all-day Italian trattoria, which serves up maximalist flavours in an a maximalist setting.

Hongdae Pocha

5 Central Park Avenue, Chippendale

Chippendale's new Korean hotspot has opened in a heritage brewery, from the team behind neighbouring bakery Buttered.

Felons Seafood

East Esplanade, Manly

The Queensland brewery has opened a sprawling 300-seat restaurant at Manly Wharf serving seafood platters, salt and vinegar martinis and a tap pouring Australia's coldest beer.

Sippenham

282 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham

There's strong house party energy at this intimate 20-seater, which features natural wines, recipes inspired by old family classics and weekly rotating playlists.

TOKI Bistro & Bar

100 Miller Street, North Sydney

North Sydney's very own Parisian bistro dishes up a set menu worth crossing the bridge for.

Bar DEMO

85 Enmore Road, Newtown

This casual, no-fuss wine bar by two seasoned bartenders arranges wines by their energy — and also serves up one of Sydney's coldest martinis.

The Newtown General Store

127 King Street, Newtown

King Street's wine bar, deli, grocer and cocktail den might just be Sydney's ultimate slashie.

Izy.Aki

362 Oxford Street, Paddington

Take a seat at this relaxed, Oxford Street-style spin on elevated omakase dining.

Ette Sydney

10 Bridge Street, Sydney

This sleek Bridge Street spot boldly reimagines fine dining, with creative snacks for less than a tenner and a seasonal menu of hearty mains all priced at $39.

Master Cow Hot Pot

123 Liverpool Street, Sydney

Master Cow Hot Pot brings premium ingredients and expertly flavoured broths to a late-night (and early-morning) location in World Square.

Flora

206 Australia Street, Newtown

The vegetarian and vegan-friendly addition to the Paisano & Daughters family of Newtown venues.

Sana Mediterranean

1 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh

One part fresh and two parts delicious, Sana brings a Mediterranean spin to the typical build-your-own bowl concept.

Miji Bar & Grill

100 Miller Street, North Sydney

Get a taste of Tokyo's laneway izakaya culture in the heart of North Sydney.

Lucille's

44 King Street, Sydney

A little sibling to nearby bar Jolene's, Lucille's is an homage to the great dive bars of the American southwest.