Sydney, NSW
Best BBQ in Sydney.
Harry's top 10 BBQ spots in Sydney score 66–91 on the Harry Score. Prices run $$ to $$$.
Smoke is an ingredient, not a decoration. Harry reads the bark, the smoke ring, and whether the meat rested as long as it smoked. Sauce is a condiment, not a rescue operation — if it arrives pre-drowned, the kitchen already told you what it thinks of the brisket.
Ranked by Harry Score, closest BBQ matches first. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
Elements Smokehouse and Bar
american · hamburger
248 Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
4.8 across 7.6k Google reviews; vibrant steakhouse & cocktail bar featuring ample outdoor seating, plus vegan offerings.
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
$$
Harry
88
Worth It
79
Crowbar Sydney & Ultimate Pig
bbq · burgers
345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt NSW 2040
4.6 across 936 Google reviews; low-lit pub with live music, pool & a beer garden, offering a menu that spotlights….
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
$$
Harry
81
Worth It
76
Gangnam BBQ
korean-barbecue · barbecue
Level 1 421/429 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000
4.6 across 614 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
$$
Harry
81
Worth It
76
Yummy Noodle & BBQ
ramen · bbq
Shop 36/1 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000
4.8 across 936 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
$$
Harry
72
Worth It
72
Untied - Rooftop Sydney
bbq · american
Lvl 4/400 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000
4.7 across 3.9k Google reviews; sharing plates, BBQ dishes & tropical cocktails served in a laid-back rooftop bar.
Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
$$$
Harry
66
Worth It
66
Also serves BBQ
Chefs Buffet Broadway (Korean BBQ)
korean-barbecue · korean
Shop LG02A Broadway Sydney, 1 Bay St
4.9 across 668 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
$$
Harry
91
Worth It
80
789 Korean BBQ Restaurant Green Square
korean-barbecue · korean
Tenancy 4/2-4 Ebsworth St, Zetland NSW 2017
4.8 across 2.5k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
$$
Harry
88
Worth It
79
789 Korean BBQ Darling Square
korean-barbecue · korean
Shop 4/35 Tumbalong Bvd, Haymarket NSW 2000
4.8 across 4.8k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
$$
Harry
88
Worth It
79
MyungJang St leonards
korean-barbecue · korean
shopG07, Myung Jang
4.8 across 504 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
$$
Harry
87
Worth It
79
Tajima Yakiniku
japanese · bbq
95 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 908 Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.6.
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
$$
Harry
87
Worth It
78
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Questions Harry gets about BBQ in Sydney
- What is the best BBQ restaurant in Sydney?
- Elements Smokehouse and Bar tops Harry's BBQ list for Sydney right now, with a Harry Score of 88/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score BBQ restaurants in Sydney?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap BBQ restaurants in Sydney to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Sydney on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.