AU · Fancy
The 10 best fancy restaurants in Sydney.
The birthday restaurant is the one people cite for years. That is the bar. Not the balloon. Not the complimentary dessert. The meal. Harry's list is ranked by Harry Score, and when you're paying for the scene, the card says so.
What earns the price
Expensive ≠ good. Harry has opinions.| Top two price tiers | Only restaurants priced in the top two tiers. The price tier Harry falls back to when a source says nothing is the second-lowest, so every place here is priced high by a real source. |
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| Harry Score 75+ | A higher floor than Harry's other lists: at these prices the room has to be clearly better than fine. Critic coverage feeds the score, so a Michelin or broadsheet trail counts. |
| No warnings | Anything Harry rates a tourist tax or a false economy is out. A room that's mostly paying for the scene can stay if the food scores, and its card carries that verdict. |
Harry's ten — Sydney
Ranked by Harry Score.- 01NOUR
middle-eastern · lebanese — 3/490 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
4.8 across 3.3k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; reimagined Lebanese cuisine & signature cocktails served in a stylish, light-filled….
Occasion WorthyHarry
89
Worth It
78
- 02Alegre Bar and Dining
mexican — King Street Wharf, 21/23 Lime St
4.8 across 4.1k Google reviews; a $$$$ mexican option.
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
Occasion WorthyHarry
88
Worth It
75
- 03Besuto - Omakase Sydney
sushi — 3 Underwood St, Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 391 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a $$$$ sushi option.
Occasion WorthyHarry
88
Worth It
75
- 04Sixpenny
83 Percival Rd, Stanmore NSW 2048
4.8 across 1.0k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; clever Modern Australian tasting menus featuring homegrown produce, served in a cosy….
Occasion WorthyHarry
88
Worth It
75
- 05Esteban
mexican — 1 Temperance Ln, Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 1.9k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; mexican cuisine, a tasting menu & cocktails offered in a dark, romantic fine dining spot.
Occasion WorthyHarry
84
Worth It
75
- 06Ecco Ristorante
2 St Georges Cres, Drummoyne NSW 2047
4.7 across 530 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; italian food and wine in a chic space with white tablecloths, huge windows and….
Occasion WorthyHarry
83
Worth It
75
- 07Kobe Wagyu Yakiniku
japanese · yakiniku — Level 1/605-609 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 7.5k Google reviews; warm, red-&-gold Japanese eatery offering sushi, sashimi & BBQ, plus housemade desserts.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Paying for the SceneHarry
83
Worth It
75
- 08Rovollo Restaurant and Wine Room
Tenancy 7.11/25 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 242 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a $$$ spot option.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Paying for the SceneHarry
83
Worth It
75
- 09Bopp & Tone
australian — 60 Carrington St, Sydney NSW 2000
4.6 across 1.9k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; stylish restaurant/bar with vintage decor offering sharing menus, char-grilled fare &….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Paying for the SceneHarry
82
Worth It
74
- 10The Gidley
steakhouse — Basement/161 King St, Sydney NSW 2000
4.6 across 1.4k Google reviews; classic steakhouse fare is matched by an extensive wine list at this old-world,….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Paying for the SceneHarry
82
Worth It
74
How this list is built Restaurants across Sydney in the top two price tiers with a Harry Score of 75 or more. Nothing Harry rates a tourist tax or a false economy. Chains with several branches get one entry. Ranked by Harry Score. No restaurant pays to appear. Scores last recomputed .