The Most Popular Restaurants in Sydney for 2023 So Far
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 2023 so far, you have been looking. So, with the year at its halfway point, these are the results. Our most-viewed restaurants of the past six months 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 2023 — and as a guide to planning the rest of your meals before 2024 hits.
Top image: Bouillon l'Entrecote
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RestaurantThe Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar
66 King Street, Sydney
This all-day French bistro, bar and cafe within an art deco building is open from 7am until 10pm, six days a week.
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RestaurantPinky Ji
89 York Street, Sydney
Daughter in Law's Sydney sibling, Pinky Ji, features Jessi Singh's rule-breaking Indian food.
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RestaurantBy Kai
45 Hutchinson Street, Surry Hills
This hole-in-the-wall cafe and takeaway eatery is a family-run independent smokehouse specialising in smoked trout.
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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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RestaurantRAFI North Sydney
99 Mount Street, North Sydney
This multi-space venue in the heart of North Sydney has something for everyone.
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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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RestaurantChez Crix
106 Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills
The Cricketers Arms was long overdue for a solid dining option and it has finally got it with Chez Crix.
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RestaurantRedbird Chinese
99 Redfern Street, Redfern
This modern Chinese-inspired eatery has arrived on Redfern Street from two Billy Kwong alumni.
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RestaurantRestaurant Hubert
15 Bligh Street, Sydney
High-class French food in a subterranean space on Bligh Street, where the steak is the stuff of legend.
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RestaurantFabbrica Pasta Bar Balmain - CLOSED
94 Beattie Street, Balmain
It's about time Balmain's food scene stopped resting on its laurels — and the addition of Fabbrica has injected some verve into the village.
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RestaurantSala
64 Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont
Sala at Jones Bay Wharf serves up seafood-heavy Italian food and stunning views.
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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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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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RestaurantRagazzi Wine and Pasta
2-12 Angel Place, Sydney
A CBD wine and pasta bar from the Love, Tilly Devine crew.
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RestaurantPasseggiata
318 Bronte Road, Waverley
Waverley is home to a bright yellow Italian restaurant with ambitions to be the "Lucio's of the 21st century".
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RestaurantTopikos
180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Head to The Point Group's expansive Greek restaurant for souvlaki and a baklava old fashioned by the beach.
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RestaurantBeau Sydney
52 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
A laneway restaurant and wine bar on Reservoir Street from the team behind NOMAD that puts the b-e-a-u in beautiful.
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RestaurantMAIZ Mexican Food
33 Enmore Road, Newtown
Flavour-packed Mexican dishes, weekly tostada nights and specialty cocktails await you at this Enmore Road spot.
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RestaurantGildas
46–48 Albion Street, Surry Hills
Bond with a date or with mates over top-shelf wines and Spanish-style share plates at this Surry Hills wine bar.
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RestaurantMisc. Parramatta
Byrnes Avenue, Parramatta
Misc is Parramatta Park's sleek Mediterranean-style brunch venue from Jad Nehmetallah and Joel Bennetts.
