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FrenchCbd
French brasserie in The Rocks, Sydney. Set menus under A$50 for escargots, French onion soup and steak au poivre with frites; a Champagne wall to match.
SignatureEscargots, Soupe a l'oignon, Steak au poivre
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MediterraneanBarangaroo
Wood-fired Mediterranean on Wulugul Walk in Barangaroo, Sydney. Levantine-leaning small plates, charred Mediterranean fish, harbour patio seating.
SignatureWood-fired snapper, Hummus with smoked lamb, Octopus
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SteakhouseCbd
Two-hat steakhouse and modern Australian grill on O'Connell Street, Sydney CBD. Dry-aged beef, large-format roasts, an old-school grand-dining room.
SignatureDry-aged ribeye, Lobster thermidor, Steak tartare
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SteakhouseCbd
Two-hat steak and seafood room on Barrack Street, Sydney CBD. Bone-in steaks, fresh oysters, a polished room that landed two hats in the 2026 Good Food Guide.
SignatureBone-in ribeye, Smoked oysters, Beef Wellington
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MalaysianStrathfield
The original Ho Jiak on The Boulevarde, Strathfield, Sydney. Junda Khoo's Malaysian menu of nasi lemak, char kway teow and hawker-style noodle dishes.
SignatureNasi lemak, Char kway teow, Hokkien mee
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ItalianDarlinghurst
Italian with French and Spanish flourishes on Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney. House-rolled pasta, a tight Mediterranean wine list, neighbourhood vibe.
SignatureCacio e pepe, Pici pasta, Tiramisu