The Grill at The International ★ 4.6
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.
Signature: Dry-aged ribeye, Lobster thermidor, Steak tartare
Watermans is a mediterranean restaurant in Barangaroo, Sydney.
Wood-fired Mediterranean on Wulugul Walk in Barangaroo, Sydney. Levantine-leaning small plates, charred Mediterranean fish, harbour patio seating.
Signature dishes: Wood-fired snapper, Hummus with smoked lamb, Octopus
Address: Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Sydney
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.
Signature: Dry-aged ribeye, Lobster thermidor, Steak tartare
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.
Signature: Bone-in ribeye, Smoked oysters, Beef Wellington
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.
Signature: Nasi lemak, Char kway teow, Hokkien mee
Italian with French and Spanish flourishes on Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney. House-rolled pasta, a tight Mediterranean wine list, neighbourhood vibe.
Signature: Cacio e pepe, Pici pasta, Tiramisu
Casual contemporary Australian dining on Riley Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. Wood-fired sourdough, share plates, the kind of room locals book on repeat.
Signature: Wood-fired sourdough, Lamb shoulder, Stracciatella with stone fruit
Modern Greek dining on Redfern Street, Sydney. Charcoal-grilled whole fish, mezze and Greek dessert pastries; one of 2025's strongest openings in the south.
Signature: Taramasalata, Whole charcoal fish, Loukoumades