The Most Popular Restaurants in Sydney for 2022
These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning beachside restaurants to hidden Inner West eateries — and lots of omakase, of course.
There's always something to eat in Sydney, no matter what you're craving. Hankering for a burger? Extravagant multi-course omakase? Inventive eats in a Marrickville warehouse? Lamb shoulder and labneh by the ocean? Whichever fits, this city of ours has just what you're looking for.
And in 2022, you have been looking. So, with the year coming to a close, these are the results. Our most-viewed restaurants of the past year to provide a snapshot of your recent faves and a roadmap of places to visit (either for the first time or the sixth).
Use this list as a look back on some of your favourite eats from 2022 — and as a guide to planning your meals in 2023.
Top image: Babylon Rooftop
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RestaurantBotswana Butchery Sydney
25 Martin Place, Sydney
This mainstay of New Zealand's hospitality scene has a huge 940-capacity restaurant with an open-air rooftop in Martin Place.
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RestaurantBesuto
3 Underwood St, Sydney
This tiny 12-seat Japanese restaurant in Sydney serves up 18-course omakase menus across three sittings per day.
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RestaurantAvi's Kantini
324 King Street, Newtown
The Bank's new Middle Eastern-inspired eatery features a $45 Feed Me menu.
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RestaurantEmperor's Puffs
96-100 Hay Street, Haymarket
Eat as many as you'd like without putting a dent in your wallet.
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RestaurantELE by Federico & Karl
80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont
The Star's extravagant dining experience ELE takes you on a tour of three venues during your multi-course feast.
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RestaurantGrana
5-7 Young Street, Sydney
This all-day Italian restaurant inside a new four-storey Circular Quay venue bakes its own bread at its on-site mill.
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RestaurantBaba's Place
20 Sloane Street, Marrickville
A kaleidoscope of south-west Sydney food and culture inside a Marrickville warehouse.
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RestaurantMuMu
330 George Street, Sydney
Dan Hong's new all-day restaurant has arrived at George Street with Cambodian fried chicken and yuzu slushies until late.
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RestaurantBay Nine Omakase
7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks
Leave the decisions to the chef at this waterfront omakase restaurant offering six, eight and 11-course menus.
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RestaurantMamasan
57-59 Beach Rd, Bondi Beach
A tempting fusion of Taiwanese street food and Japanese deliciousness.
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RestaurantEsteban
1 Temperance Lane, Sydney
The Tequila Mockingbird team's two-storey Mexican restaurant is home to a massive collection of premium tequila and mezcal and a mariachi band.
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RestaurantWhite + Wong's Sydney
25 Martin Place, Sydney
The hatted New Zealand favourite, which boasts a menu of contemporary pan-Asian fare, has opened in one of Sydney's most iconic locations.
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RestaurantIl Pontile - CLOSED
6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo
Woolloomooloo's Cowper Wharf has an impressive Italian newcomer with seafood, harbour views and a delightful wine list.
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RestaurantFive Guys George Street
383 George Street, Sydney
The cult-favourite US burger chain has opened its first Sydney CBD store.
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RestaurantManon Brasserie
455 George Street, Sydney
This European Brasserie comes to the QVB from the team behind Lola's.
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RestaurantSushi Jones Japanese Bistro
2–10 Fountain Street, Alexandria
An affordable, unassuming Japanese eatery that will let you bring you four-legged friend with you.
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RestaurantBabylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
Level 7, Westfield, Pitt Street, Sydney
A luxe kingdom of meze, cocktails, slow-cooked meats and 300 wines atop Westfield Sydney.
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RestaurantBathers' Pavilion
4 The Esplanade, Mosman
Balmoral's historic beachside spot has scored a makeover and a terrace champagne bar.
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RestaurantBouillon L'Entrecôte
6 Loftus Street, Sydney
Hidden away above Quay Quarter Lanes, this decadent French restaurant specialises in steak frites with its secret sauce and ultra-cheesy soufflé.
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RestaurantIkaria
70 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Roll into this eastern suburbs meze bar for Mediterranean share snacks, holiday-worthy cocktails and sparkling ocean views.
