The Best Restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs for a Tasty Bite
From the beaches to Woollahra, these are the best eastern suburbs restaurants worth dining at.
Strolling through Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, one can't help but be drawn into its stylish swill spots and vibrant food scene that's as diverse as it is mouthwatering. With a nose for quality nosh and a discerning palate, we've meticulously scouted the cream of the crop, bringing forth a list of the best restaurants the Eastern Suburbs has to offer.
The Best Restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs: Bondi
North Bondi Fish
There’s nothing that screams ‘Sydney’ more than sparkling sea views paired with incredible seafood, and North Bondi Fish delivers on all fronts. Everything on the menu is incredible but you can't go past their trademark fish and chips (obviously!). The interiors are also perfectly nautical making it a lush backdrop for a long lunch.
120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi
Totti's
Totti's is a haven for simple, delectable food meant to be enjoyed in the company of your favourite people. Their menu champions sharing, offering their popular wood-fired bread, flavourful pasta, and charcoal oven-cooked chicken or fish.
Top it off with nostalgic desserts like tiramisu or the chocolate torta. The drinks? Think retro Italian favourites like spritz and a curated selection of organic wines. Settle in the indoor space or the olive tree-filled courtyard, and soak in the laid-back, fun-filled vibes that define Totti's.
283 Bondi Road, Bondi
The Best Restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs: Woollahra
Bistro Moncur Woollahra
Bistro Moncur Woollahra takes the best of Australian seasonal produce to create fine French food for lunch and dinner. From the French onion souffle gratin to the vanilla crème brûlée, you’ll be completely transfixed by the sensory dining experience at this Eastern Suburbs gem. A curated mix of Australian and French wines fills out the (substantial) wine list, with impeccable pairings happily advised by agreeable wait staff.
116A Queen Street, Woollahra
Chiswick
Based on Matt Moran's "planted to plate" ethos, Chiswick champions honest produce and balanced flavours. Ingredients grow just outside the window in their very own kitchen garden. The menu is shaped by fresh, seasonal ingredients, making it a local favourite as well as a destination diner. Their iconic dish is the slow-roasted lamb shoulder but everything on the menu is impeccable.
65 Ocean Street, Woollahra
The Best Restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs: Surry Hills
White Horse
White Horse is a multi-space venue offering top-notch quality, variety and a very well-priced set menu. Downstairs you can expect soft neutral tones, reclaimed French oak tables, sling leather seats and textured walls. As for food, it's luxe for less. Think Aussie ingredients with a French twist. Creamed warrigal greens, a beetroot mille-feuille with muntries and native thyme and veal tongue French toast are all set to debut. The same theme can be found woven throughout the deceptively simple yet incredibly delicious cocktail menu. A 100-strong wine list rounds out the offering for the oenophiles. Head upstairs and you'll find a public bar menu with a focus on snacks and cocktails inspired by fruity flavours.
381 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Pellegrino 2000
Taylor Swift approved. Pellegrino 2000 is giving cosy neighbourhood Italian with a 10/10 execution score. The menu is classic in nature with dishes like crumbed pork cutlets and eggplant parmigiana alongside a curated selection of pastas and antipasto.
80 Campbell Street, Surry Hills
The Best Restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs: Rose Bay
Catalina
Perched on the waters of glimmering Rose Bay, Catalina has been serving impeccable cuisine to the well-to-do since 1994. An extensive (and awarded) wine list is teamed expertly alongside a healthy smattering of cocktails while freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters keep the seafood-obsessed happy.
Lyne Park, Rose Bay
The Best Restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs: Double Bay
Margaret
Located in the heart of Double Bay, Margaret offers a truly special dining experience. The menu is a celebration of contemporary Australian cuisine, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. With an ever-changing, seasonal menu crafted by chef Neil Perry, every dish is beautifully presented and bursting with flavour - think freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters, Brent’s Wollemi duck breast with confit missile apple and vincotto, and fried coral trout wings with lime and chilli dressing.
Bay Street Corner Guilfoyle Avenue, Double Bay
The Best Restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs: Bronte
Table Manners (Image Credit: Jannifer Soo)
Table Manners
Whilst Bronte was a dreamy suburb before, the opening of Table Manners has elevated its status even further. A neighbourhood restaurant and bar with a European influence, you can expect approachable dishes and a relaxed atmosphere. As hospitality hero Alex Cameron's first solo venture, it's clear that a lot of love has gone into this opening. Head Chef Luke Churchill (ex Parlar, Oncore by Clare Smyth) is behind the menu which includes highlights like tuna belly toast, Hervey Bay scallops with nduja butter and macadamia and lemon polenta madeleines. Paired with a 400-bottle wine list (with 30 by the glass!) and sleek interiors, it's the perfect place to while away an entire evening.
56 - 60 Macpherson Street, Bronte
The Best Restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs: Paddington
Saint Peter
Saint Peter has recently settled into a new home at The Grand National Hotel. Double the size of the original restaurant, Saint Peter 2.0 offers a restaurant, bar and private dining room alongside a custom-made chef's table for six.
You can look forward to an incredible Australian rock oyster menu at the bar. As for the full dining experience, you can expect a welcome to the restaurant at the kitchen counter before a progression of perfectly presented dishes. The drinks list, curated by sommelier Houston Barakat, spans the globe with a niche focus on vineyards located in coastal locations.
161 Underwood Street, Paddington
Fred's
Fred's, located on Paddington's lively Oxford Street, combines the warmth of a friend's rustic country home with the culinary magic of an open-fire hearth. Here, it's all about life's simple luxuries, from just-harvested greens to artisanal bread and sustainably sourced meats and seafood. The thoughtfully crafted wine list celebrates ethical choices and small growers who embrace environmentally friendly practices.
380 Oxford Street, Paddington
The Best Restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs: Clovelly
Out of the Blue
A stone's throw from Clovelly Beach, Out of the Blue is a local burger institution that draws in a crowd, often extending onto the footpath. This spot crafts colossal burgers, boasting a range from classic beef to veggie, chicken, BLT, and fish. The board is covered in these selections, all embellished with lettuce, tomato, carrot, beetroot, and cheese.
272 Clovelly Road, Clovelly
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