Macellaria is billed as the butcher that sells you your meat and then politely cooks it for you. So if you’re keen to dine in with mates or get some takeaway for the barbie, this Sydney steak joint has got you covered.

BLACK Bar & Grill is The Star’s steak in shining armour. A favourite amongst the high rollers, BLACK is a beef fiend’s haven. Bunker down in a copper-panelled booth or at the sultry bar and set your sights on some the best steak in Sydney.

The team behind Woolloomooloo favourite The Old Fitz and Newtown’s Odd Culture brought The Duke of Enmore to life with a major reboot including a top-notch pub menu and not-your-average drinks list while maintaining its dive-y charm.

The seriously under-discovered S’More, stashed up in Castlecrag on Sydney’s lower North Shore, is a fun and laidback steakhouse with great food and imagination to spare. 

From the moment you open the door Hubert will take you from drafty city streets to the resplendent old-world opulence of post-war Paris. It’s like an adult’s version of Narnia, only this time there’s steak and wine.

Described as a tribute to the New York-style steakhouse, Chophouse removes itself from the old gimmicks of steakhouses and instead exudes a level of class through its service, food and contemporary setting.

This lavish European-influenced brasserie housed in CBD hotel Capella swung open its doors in early 2023, becoming an instant hit. The acclaimed hospitality crew from Monopole and Bentley Restaurant and Bar are behind this elegant spot.

Sydney has experienced a recent influx of sleek bistros, but few are leaning into the opulence quite like Clam Bar. The brasserie sets itself apart by combining modern sensibilities with a playful fondness for the fine diners of yesteryear.

One underground restaurant dedicated to steak wasn’t quite enough for Bistecca‘s James Bradley and Warren Burns. They have opened The Gidley — an opulent basement restaurant inspired by old-school New York and London steakhouses.

Located on Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, Kingsleys specialises in classic Australian dining — using premium, locally sourced steak, seafood and wine.

Firedoor is Sydney’s home of wood-smoked goodness from chef Lennox Hastie, a British-born chef with a string of Michelin stars on his belt. 

Rockpool Bar & Grill is a grand institution and one that maintains a consistently high bar. A marbled open kitchen exposes spunky chefs sweating under heat lamps, atmosphere is aplenty, and the wine selection is more like an encyclopedia than list.

While many of city’s best French restaurants bring a flashy Sydney flair to their take on French cuisine, Brasserie L’Entrecôte — and its new sibling venue Bouillon L’Entrecôte — celebrate tradition, serving up classic dishes done incredibly well. 

Botswana Butchery is a mega-venue in Martin Place housing up to 940 guests and the menu is all about presenting Australian and New Zealand meat, seafood and wine in the best possible way.

Having run The Newport since March 2016, Merivale decided it was about time to add something new to the sprawling Northern Beaches venue. And so was born Bert’s, a brasserie and bar brimming with oysters, lobster, steak and very fine vibes.

From the folks behind Grandma’s and The Rover is Bistecca, an Italian steakhouse that specialise in Tuscany’s top chop, the bistecca alla Fiorentine. 

Porteño owners Ben Milgate and Elvis Abrahanowicz have been grilling up a storm on their legendary Argentine grill for over two decades. Grab a seat at the bar, either just grabbing a few wines and some snacks.