TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Bennelong Restaurant Sydney

89/100 (4183 ratings)

Restaurants

European

Vegetarian Friendly

Australian

Gluten Free Options

Australian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

Fish

Beef

Squid Noodles

Suckling Pig

Smoked Wagyu Tartare

Octopus

Pork Belly Confit

Cupcakes

Eggplant

XO Scallops

Quail

Salad

Pavlova Opera

Crab

Creme Caramel Mille Feuille

Beef Cheeks

Scallops

Asparagus Smoked Tomato Beurre Blanc

Cakes

Duck

Cherry Jam Lamington

Lamb

Oyster

The Chocolate Crackle

Fish

Tuna

Sashimi Scallops Oyster Cream

Chocolate Cake from Across the River

Pork

Pine Nut Salad

Cocktails

Five Textures of Mango

Scallop

Cod

Birthday Vanilla Cupcake

Bread

Prawns

Blackmore Wagyu

Fried Eggplant

Australian

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Dinner

Lunch

Fine Dining

"Very impressive restaurant! This is a very high end restaurant reflected on it's menu, reputation, prices and location. Definitely a place to visit..."

Prakash Kachhala

"I wish i could give this place 10*. We came here for a date night and it more than surpassed our expectations. We ordered the steak tartarre and ..."

Meixing Yeoh

"One of the best and most memorable dinner experience we've had. The atmosphere, food and staff were amazing. The view was spectacular as well. Will..."

Diana Vass

"Toss between this and Tetsuya's for my best dining experience! The food was magnificent, especially the quail and the cherry jam lamington, but the..."

Genevieve O'Reilly

"From the start to finish was excellent! Great Service, Great Food, Great View Would recommend this to people who likes to eat tasty food & who likes..."

Joshua Wallace

"The perfect vantage point for light dinner at drinks at the bar..... watching The Vivid spectacular behind glass..... so..."

Sarah Tilley

"From when we stepped into the restaurant the staff greeted us with a warm welcome and make us feel very comfortable. We had the 3 courses dinner menu..."

Lindy Huang

"Amazing experience for a great celebration :-) staff were fantastic and the food was to die..."

Lauren A Donnelly

"Incredible food & service. Amazing wine list to match. Great pricing and portions. Server suggested our table of 5 try/share each dessert between..."

Jono Outred

"Absolutely amazing. Highly recommend sitting at the Cured & Cultured counter for a slightly more relaxed interactive..."

Anthea Hendry

"Knowledge and professional staff, fantastic cocktails and delicious food. What is there not to like. Oh yeah the view is awesome..."

Dimitri Kouroutzoglou

"Fantastic food, fantastic service and the best view in the..."

Will Sackville

"Love this place, great atmosphere. Food was great and staff were..."

Dreaa Solis

"Wagyu Tatare : 😍 Amazing Blue Crab Congee : 😍 Amazing XO Scallops : 😍 Amazing Squid & Shiitake Noodle : 😍 Amazing..."

Grace

"We came here for dessert and we were not disappointed. The dessert was very pretty and I almost didn’t want to eat it and ruin it. They use a lot..."

Aimee.

"I think I may have managed to not dine, even once, during Guillaume Brahimi’s 12 years running the Bennelong restaurant at the Sydney Opera House,..."

Andy Quan

"Cured and cultured menu is awesome! We added a couple of extra dishes ontop of the chefs selection to share and had plenty of..."

Nat Bain

"Wow wow wow what an amazing experience. First time dining and certainly won’t be the last. This is now my top choice to take visitors. We decided..."

Amanda

"My first time dining at the Sydney Opera House was a delightful experience. I ordered a passionfruit mocktail, the wagyu tartare, confit duck and..."

Aszy

"We had a pre theatre booking was one of the first at the restaurant. To be sitting within one of the most iconic buildings in the world and able to..."

Baba Gump

"It was beautiful. Staffs are..."

Mannama Mongkoo

"My boyfriend took me there for my birthday and it was amazing! Although you only have 2 hours to stay but I think it was enough for 3 course. There..."

Blair

"Enjoyed the big night out menu, great menu and dishes and I added a cheese course, the service staff were great with looking after all the guests...."

Graham W

"Amazing service. I visited Bennelong to treat my mum for birthday and they were extremely attentive and by the end of the night it felt like all the..."

Mulan Zhong

"Spectacular view and service. Food was absolutely no less than amazing. We weren’t for the casual cured and cultured tasting menu. Chef Gilmore has..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"I went here for my birthday dinner and overall had an enjoyable time. Food was good, however, not mindblowingly amazing. Unfortunately, none of the..."

Jesslikestoeat

"I had read some not-so-glowing reviews online about the vegetarian offering at Bennelong, but my experience today was absolutely 5 star. Vibrantly..."

Clare McDonogh

"Celebrated my mum's 50th birthday two years ago. Perfect night and place to celebrate something special inside the Sydney Opera House. Delicious..."

Joyce Lorbest

"Potentially the most stunning and surreal location for a restaurant in the world . It’s worth it just to eat a meal amongst the endless views of..."

Alex

"Came here for my partner’s birthday celebration and it was the best decision ever! Everything here from the service to the food exceeded our..."

Dee

"What a beautiful restaurant in a lovely location. If you want a fine dining experience that doesn't break the bank this restaurant is it. Lovely..."

EL

"While i was reading some information about the chef head restaurants from the AGFG site, I cam across this restaurant that i celebrated my birthday..."

Ronnielui2003

"Beautiful restaurant and delicious food. The service was great. The cherry lamington was a perfect end to the dinner. Highly recommend and would..."

KC

"My partner took me here to celebrate my birthday and I could not fault anything here! I loved every single part of my night, and they sent out a..."

Cindy Tran

"Our experience with fine dining is that it almost always starts high and ends low. Entrees are usually good and innovative, mains are typically..."

Picky Piggies

"Bennelong’s Cured & Cultured Bar was the chosen venue for a belated birthday celebration, and it was a great choice! We were greeted warmly by the..."

Custardbun

"I have to say, I am extremely picky when it comes to food. But this place, was worth the food, service, atmosphere and view. Its pricey but you are..."

Hani Hazeera

"Came here for a 30th birthday and it disappoint. Staff were engaged and attentive. We did the 3 course lunch menu. Food quality was amazing and I..."

Miss_foodie_au

"A delayed review but I went here to celebrate a special occasion in mid 2018. The location is truly breathtaking. Service was excellent and they..."

Eat Eat Eat

"@bennelong_sydney has it all. Inside the lavish Opera House sail, with views of the Harbour bridge. The best way to experience it is sitting at the..."

Once Upon A Craving

"Food was delicious and tasty couldn't fault it and overall a lovely dining experience but perhaps if we didn't have a pre theatre dinner the lighting..."

Mshelenlaw

"Good experience for my parents as starters for fine dining. As expected it is pricey. I have been to a lot of fine dining experiences and i consider..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"Had a show midweek at opera house so took our chances and asked for a bar seat at Bennelong, and got one of the best seats in the house. We had small..."

Postcards From Peta

"It is a great venue, simple but beautiful decor. The service was good but nothing remarkable (well this is the best I think, not too much, not too..."

GobbleDok

"Bennelong offers modern Australia fine dining experience with great ambience and view. We had the Cured & Cultured menu, fresh oysters, tarte of raw..."

Strawberry_vee

"Now we’re talking!Fantastic ambience and welcoming, friendly staff. Great service, beautiful drinks and all served with no fuss and elegance...."

Tonyjay73

"A unique experience that is well worth it. Yes it is expensive but stump up and spend your hard earned, you won’t be disappointed. Thoroughly..."

Bud Walter

"The pre-theatre menu is a great way to experience this venue with out a very expensive bill. The space is unique and perfect. I would recommend this..."

Katie Dav

"I have to say, first up, I have not had the privilege to eat here. However, I have been to their bar...on numerous occasions and let me tell you,..."

Adam Ananian

"What's our no. 1 tip for the best experience at Bennelong? Before we get to this, wow. If you’re looking for a venue suitable for a romantic..."

Explore.Melbourne

"For my first fine dining experience, I loved everything about this place! We were seated early, quality food arrived in a short period of time. My..."

Alice Chau Nguyen

"Beautiful interior and decor as well as the quality of food and the service provided which was impeccable. Great variety of dishes which was bursting..."

Hemi Guahk

"This is the most perfect restaurant for me. I have been here a few times and it never disappoints. We came here with my American cousins and it's the..."

Bee

"Bennelong is absolute perfection! My partner took me here as a surprise before seeing a show at the theatre and we were both so impressed. The wait..."

Rach Webb

"My wife and I recently came here for our wedding anniversary. From its reputation, and the reviews, we expected the best, We were not..."

Gerald Smith

"Food is great and the service upon entry is great however the service while seating wasn’t so great, they weren’t onto your drinks like you’d..."

Britt And Shane

"Visited this restaurant for my girlfriends birthday. One of the most beautiful restaurant I’ve been too. The location is perfect. The minute we..."

Da Vid

"A fine restaurant with a fine view. And by that I mean the view both outside the window of Circular Quay and in front of you on the table...."

Garry Huang

"Great environment, Good quality of food , excellent service, staffs are very nice and helped us take a lot photos . Definitely above my expectations..."

Mia Mia Feng

"So it was my birthday last month and I finally booked in for lunch at the Cured and Cultured Bar in Bennelong restaurant inside the Opera House cos..."

Susan ChocolateSuze Thye

"This place is amazing! We sat at the bar and had the chefs tasting menu. Extremely affordable for a restaurant of this caliber, and 100% worth it...."

Gem

"For food I would say 3 stars but by far you pay for having the best seat in the house of Sydney especially with Vivid going on. Don’t get me wrong..."

Fit & Fed Foodie

"Gorgeous setting. Great view. Dined here during Vivid which made it even more spectacular. We had a great seat at the window which was due to booking..."

Missfoodie

"What a beautiful restaurant - inside and outside. In the heart of the opera house! Cannot fault this restaurant, service and food were both amazing....."

Teriliciousss

"The interior of this place is immaculate! The architecture makes it have such a nice subtle ambiance. Definitely an 11/10 for interior design. The..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"This place is amazing! A prefect location for the vivid and other events. Love the customer services and the wine & food. Every dish has a story to..."

Will Choi

"Definitely a restaurant for an occasion. Tonight we celebrated a birthday overlooking the Vivid lights.As usual, the night started with..."

Brutal_AF

"I had a wonderful evening celebrating my birthday with my girlfriend. She had mentioned we wanted a good spot to view vivid when booking and we..."

Chamera Withanage

"Absolutely spectacular ambience, excellent views and overall great interior atmosphere makes this restaurant a standout. Food was as expected,..."

Albin Cheng

"Every single course was fantastic. Started off with some beef tartare, had some lamb that was so soft for main and raspberries for dessert! Fantastic..."

Wannabe Foodie

"We came on a Wednesday evening at 7pm.I am NEW to the fine dining scene, but I've always wanted to try Bennelong because I've heard the..."

@KeraBearEats

"Amazing location, amazing food, amazing wine, amazing service. My partner took me here for my birthday and we chose different dishes which allowed us..."

Steph Giles

"Bennelong... you were such a treat. Decided to come here for dinner to try this place out and I was left impressed. Located inside the Sydney Opera..."

Tanya

"So, the famous Bennelong Restaurant located exactly at the iconic Sydney Opera House! 😍 My husb and I just moved here in Sydney and it so happened..."

Bettina Zab

"Bennelong had been on my list forever, and it's now one of my favourite restaurant in Sydney. Striking setting under the sails of the Opera House,..."

Manz

"Excellent first time dining experience at the popular Bennelong! Booked a week in advance for Cured & Cultured, we were seated at the 2nd level..."

Kristina

"First time coming to this fine dining restaurant and it was amazing. The service was really amazing, we had Jose as our waiter and he was very..."

Kevin K Raww

"Have exceptional dining experience in the iconic Sydney Opera house. Service was great. Waiter explain each dish for us if we do not know.want we..."

Jenny Jade

"Went to Bennelong on a Monday night. This place is amazing inside the opera house and the view on the Harbour bridge is beautiful. The service was..."

Laura Blanot

"Hands down, the 3 course meal I had at Bennelong recently was the best meal I’ve had in a long time. I don’t remember feeling quite that over the..."

I'm Hangry

"Atmosphere: Modern and sleekLighting: Natural lighting is excellent and the artificial lighting is not harshParking: Opera house car..."

Pointblank

"Had an amazing experience! Definitely a must visit if you are in Sydney. Booked a table for my hubby’s b’day. The place is special - just coz it..."

Tulika Kabra

"Without a doubt the chefs are doing everything to make food perfect. Hardly to complain anything.you will feel special from the first moment going..."

Aaron T

"Right inside the Sydney opera house, this restaurant is a perfect place to enjoy delicacy. The dishes should be highly praised as well. Whatever the..."

Evelyn Chen

"Wonderful setting for a special occasion. Staff wished my sister happy birthday throughout the night and were genuine in their assistance. Even..."

Babbibelle

"Absolutely delicious! Could not fault a thing that was brought out.Superb location. Waitstaff are attentive and on the ball. Great wine..."

FoodLuva

"Enjoyed a 3 course meal, it was top quality! We had the following entrees:- seared tartare Rangers Valley Wagyu- shaved Southern squid -..."

The Engineer Eats

"Thank you Bennelong for accomodating my last minute booking and also giving us the best seats.It was my Husbands birthday and you truly made our..."

Shaila

"Excellent dining experience ! Came here for dinner for the first time. As we got there, the sun was still up so we got to see the beautiful dining..."

The Hungry Hippo

"An amazing experience! Sensational food, unbeatable ambiance and views, friendly, obliging and very attentive staff. A big shout out and thanks to..."

Chris Pisani

"My partner and I had our Valentine's dinner date here, and it was a marvelous experience. Outstanding customer service. That's for sure! The food was..."

AJ C

"This restaurant is absolutely amazing. From the iconic Sydney Harbour as its backdrop. Seated in the restaurant you are directly below the 'sails' of..."

Guy McPhee

"The interior of this venue was beautiful. The service was exceptional. Very attentive. The food was the aspect which had me disappointed! For the..."

Jason Lau

"Our second time of dining here, first time under Peter Gilmore. Similar experience. Unparalleled views and service, this is delivered in spades and..."

Rob Collins

"Just one of the most exquisite restaurants you need to experience to understand how special it really is. The 3 course set menu items is well crafted..."

Thanh Truc Lai

"I feel like giving this place a 5 is an injustice! It deserves more, much more...Lets settle for a 6! I had a birthday lunch here with my family, it..."

Nina Fard

"World class experience. A must try restaurant when in Sydney. Recommended for special occasions. Located inside the well-known Opera House. Staff are..."

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Claires Kitchen At Le Salon

88/100 (1629 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

European

French

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

European

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Steak Tartare

Escargots Bourguignons

Macarons

Canard En Croûte

Beef

Crème Brulée

Macaroons

Duck Pie

Quail

Three Cheese Soufle

Snails

Chateaubriand Bearnaise

Crab

Creme Brule

Beef Cheeks

Freebie Chocolate

Scallops

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Lamb

Duck

Beef Tartare

Fish

Goat Cheese

Pork

Salmon

Duck Liver Parfait

Parfait

Salad

Champagne

Lemon Tart

Steak Tartare

mushroom

Scallops

Tuna

French Onion Soup

Escargot

Creme Brulee

Chocolate Mousse

Sit down

French

European

Accepts Discover

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Reservations

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Fine Dining

"My absolute favourite restaurant in Sydney. Amazing food, top service, I take all my friends and they love it. The staff and the owner Marc are so..."

Lee Daniel Thompson

"Amazing! Gluten free eat your heart out... fabulous entrees , try the snails! They are delicious we also had the tartare... words cannot do it..."

Missy Hobz

"Great place, delicious food and wine, friendly, fun & professional staff - Pop up cabaret upstairs a must for those who appreciate top quality talent..."

Nigella Selwyn

"Most beautiful restaurant in Sydney. Incredible food, stunning decor and the French staff gives you the feeling you have been transported to Paris..."

Suzie Q Corbett

"Thank you for making my partners Maria Camilleri's 65th birthday celebration a great night The food & service was fantastic & Maria was over the..."

Stephen Edwards

"Always a fantastic place to stop by for a couple of Claire de Lunes (vodka based cocktail) before my Cigare d'Agneau Marocaine. Never anything less..."

Brian Laul

"My favourite restaurant in Sydney! Food is always incredible, it feels like you’ve stepped into a venue off the streets of Paris. The duck pie and..."

Sam Cullen

"I have been here on a number of occasions and and always leave smiling. Friendly, elegant, yet still cosy and the food is delightful. Highly..."

Michelle McLeod

"My husband and I went to Claire's for our anniversary; the service and food was impeccable! So much attention was given to us by the staff and the..."

Rose Batchelor

"He is great ! His food So Devine I actually melt my mouth ! His performances the whole course -..."

Wendy Dys

"Great friendly staff & management. Terrific food and wonderful..."

Jan Venn-Brown

"Loved the atmosphere , staff and amazing food . Today’s celebrations for Maria Venuti was wonderful , well done guys and gals . Bravo to you all ...."

Janine Marra

"We reserved a table here for my wife’s surprise birthday party for 4 and they didn’t disappoint. The dining room was bright and elegant and the..."

Howardwashere

"Fantastic venue for our anniversary. Staff friendly and very attentive. Food top notch! We'll be..."

Luke Seesink

"We visited Claire’sKitchen at Le Salon to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The venue was busy but service was attentive. The food was very..."

Beth Layland

"This is by far the best restaurant in Sydney. It is the perfect fine dining experience with reasonable prices. The service is always superb. Every..."

Lola Pok

"There’s a collective intake of breath in the intimate dining room when everyone opens their menus. Fanning out like piano accordions, each menu’s..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Chocolate mousse is a must must try . Loved the ambiance of this place. One of the best places for a great dining experience. Loved the food. They..."

Ritika Arora

"French born Marc Kuzma AKA Claire de Lune, has created a traditional French Brasserie menu with a few modern twists. Claire has decorated the venue..."

Robin

"The invitation from Claire's Kitchen reads "Whimsical, lavish, eccentric, imaginative, join us for an evening of surrealist, fashion, theatre, food..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"I love all kinds of cuisine, and French Cuisine would be amongst the top of my list. Claire’s Kitchen at Le Salon would have to be one of my..."

Strawberry_vee

"Excellent food. But we were being treated. Very Large portions especially for the extra veg salad, chips, green beans. Excellent dressing on the..."

Anil Thomas

"Came here for dîner, tried the Canard et Croûte. Duck with pinot noir jus in a puff pastry pie. Trés Délicieux! Service was also fantastic. All..."

James Ong

"I absolutely love this place! This place has amazing food that is very pleasurable, The atmosphere is fun and the staff are extremely pleasant, and..."

Mary Lewis

"One of the best dessert places. Nice ambience for conversations and celebrations. The food was good but not great. Visited a couple of times...."

Legit Travellers

"Good food and wine. Interesting menu. Area for improvement is service; not terribly but seems like staff were new or not trained. Duck pie was very..."

Ben 001

"I've literally passed this place almost everyday on the way to uni, and decided to finally come here with BW. I feel like this is one of those..."

Elisa Li

"Food were exceptional, stuffs were friendly. Had scallops and triple cheese souffle were amazing, looks simple yet not easy to make.Main course..."

Tiffany

"The dinner atmosphere here were excellent. The meals were quite good too. When I chose my dessert, they even offered samples for me to try first. The..."

Evelyn Chen

"There's a hint of vintage old fashion era in this restaurant. If you're an old soul, you'll definitely love it here. The moment you step..."

Aya Marie

"Absolutely one of the best places I've eaten at recently. Staff were all really friendly and helpful but unobtrusive, loved the decor and atmosphere,..."

Ana Pedic

"Went on Tuesday night, it's a quiet place to have dinner with your date. The waiter noticed when we finished our entree and fill up the water for us,..."

Shijia Jessica Zhang

"Food is amazing. The beef, escargots, beef tartare, quail with fois gras and lamb shoulder is perfect. One of the best French restaurant I've tasted..."

June Loh

"Such a really elegant space. Almost palatial with a beautiful bar and sitting area downstairs and dining room upstairs. The venue for the Team..."

The Next Rush

"Claire's kitchen has one of the best restaurant service i've ever been to. The staff was very friendly and nice. Ordered the escargot, and..."

Beatrice Bursa

"To begin with I am not too keen on French cuisine and hardly ever venture into the territory, but Claire’s Kitchen was an exception and a risk I..."

Anna

"Fantastic. The atmosphere was relaxed, the wait staff were professional and brilliant. The food = out of this world 10/10 would come back again :)..."

Lauren Soerink

"It's a good place to hangout with friends, and the overall atmosphere is nice. However, I think the flavour of the cheese soufflé and duck pie was a..."

Lindsay Song

"What a beautiful French restaurant, exceeded my expectations, absolutely beautiful food, service and ambiance!! I had called ahead to ask about Vegan..."

Rachael Brookes

"Fabulous atmosphere, it's closed off from the busy street and has a great ambience inside. The waiters are all French and very lovely. For our food..."

Phfat

"Went to Claire's kitchen a while back and dug up these photos. A classy, inner city restaurant, offering quality French cuisine. We have been here..."

The Chubby Food Critics

"Fantastic atmosphere and food here. The escargot was flavoured nicely, the duck pie was absolutely beautiful and the quail was done quite well. The..."

Johnny Pan

"Went here post dinner for dessert on a friend's recommendation.Loved how we were presented with a massive platter of desserts to choose from..."

Nupur Khurana

"The best part of this restaurant is the wonderful food and service. Not cloying but attentive. Fine dining with ample portions, without giving you..."

CK

"A highly recommended restaurant for your to-do list, the venue was so elegant with great lighting and the food was simplistic yet so delicious. My..."

Natalie

"Excellent meal, service and decor. A great dinner for a group or intimate dinner. Great dining experience! Thank you for a little taste of France!..."

Lauren Creus

"Delightful night catching up with a friend. The interiors are chic and elegant. Quite romantic mood lighting. Service was friendly and attentive. Our..."

Moon Bunny

"High Quality French Cuisine that is worth the priceEvery month a group of friends and I try a different restaurant. We go to different..."

Clinton

"I wish I knew this place earlier! Located in a convenient location on Oxford street close to the city, this little French restaurant amaze me! The..."

Shujai

"Very nice and quiet place to dine at, customer service was exceptional the staff there have a deep knowledge of the french culture. Food was a..."

Akshay Vallikkattil

"I had the duck pie and it was comfort food at its best. My partner had the Tasmanian beef which was cooked to perfection. We both struggled to finish..."

Constance Naomi

"Everything about my experience at Claire's was exquisite - the atmosphere, the staff, the food and the wine. They were trying out part of their new..."

ElleT

"What is there to say that hasn't already been said ?, this place from the moment you walk I. To the moment you leave must have amongst the most..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"We had a very good dinner here last week before Valentine's Day. We got the scallops as an entree, had the snapper and the lamb as mains, and then..."

Zach Kutlow

"Eat here and don't avoid the dessert range! Authentic and lovely service. Educated waiters who know food pairing. Such a lovely experience...."

Beck

"You can't fault this place.. Amazing entree, mains and desserts. Along with great accompanied wines. I took my girlfriend here for a romantic dinner..."

Nick

"Decor was beautiful with a very French feel. We were seated near the fake fireplace (I'm not sure how I feel about fake things). The wait staff..."

Tortuguita Comiendo

"I took my friend here for his 40s birthday. The restaurant is located at top end of Oxford street near Hyde Park. In contrast to the seedy..."

The RnB Diary

"friendly staff，great ambience. it presents food in a delicate way. we orded snail and duck liver & tasted bread for entrees, tasmanian beef and..."

Rowan Luo

"My wife and I dined at Claires on a recent visit to Sydney and had a great dining experience.From the moment we walked in, the service was friendly..."

JBN

"Overall fantastic - highly recommend. We were around 30 mins late (note: parking is a nightmare on a Saturday night) and we were still welcomed..."

Sydney Food Blogger @PeckishByZoeRenee

"I was tempted to try this out since it has a legendary rating. The atmosphere was good, but it is not to the extend of a formal fine dining. It's..."

Karina Santoso

"Wonderful french food, great for date night or for a big function. Impeccable service, this place runs like a well oiled machine, but still personal..."

Alisa

"With a huge range of traditional bistro dishes on their menu, as well as French aperitifs and digestifs, served by adorable young mostly..."

Andy Quan

"Superb, fantastic. Service was excellent and food very very good. Great value and unpretentious. Duck liver parfait up there with Te best I've had...."

Anthony Moran

"Absolutely love this place! Service was warm and welcoming. Came here for a Valentine's Dinner and had an amazing experience. Prices were quite..."

FoodComa

"We had such a fun night out at Claire's Kitchen. The wait staff were as delectable as the food, with their gorgeous French accents making us want..."

Kai Luv

"Came here for our anniversary dinner. Staff are friendly and helpful. Ordered mussels, duck liver parfait, steak and pan fried snapper. The parfait..."

Elaine Tsang

"I’d wanted to go to Claire’s Kitchen since I walked past it on my first week in Sydney. My chance came late in February when Dimmi was doing a..."

Steak Me Out

"Escargots are nice and great with some bread. Served still in the shell, I found using the tongs, a little too fiddly and as they cooled down a..."

ChocChip

"Fabulous French. A great addition to Oxford Street. It serves authentic French food just like you would find on a trip to France. The restaurant is..."

Finediner

"French food, s'il vous plait !! I love french food, period. Hard to find something comparable to Paris... But there are several dishes at Claire's..."

Janlifestyle

"White table cloths, dim lighting, art deco interior, jazzy tunes, the place stays true to its ‘brasserie’ roots rather than abuse it with a rowdy..."

Jambon Cochon

"...a great set of entrees that left high expectations for mains which certainly did not disappoint..."

Shirley Song

"Junee Gold rack of lamb with herb crust served with gratin Dauphinois and roasted garlic jus, $38. 1/2 dozen Traditional French snails in garlic,..."

Viv Ian

"...catching up over some Escargots, French crepes and Canard en croute in a dimly lit room, decadent French decor, chandeliers and antiques at..."

Krispie.kremes.

"You walk in, and it’s like you’ve stepped into a French bistro, which it kinda is actually, so that works out quite nicely. “Le Menu” is..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Jugernauts.com | Dinner at CK was an easy fantastic dining experience. Everything about the meal was outstanding – from the top tier service to the..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

" Claire's Kitchen has a bar upstairs, the service is amazing, and the food is equally as wonderful. It does come at a price of about $50pp..."

Tina T

"Chef Claire is turning out classic French food, pitched a bit more haute than plain old cuisine bourgeoise but without all the fussiness of modern..."

Prick With A Fork

"Here they serve comfort French bistro food with a modern touch. I have a soft spot for scallops and the scallops here are so succulent and..."

Lily Chang

"Classic French. With its moody lighting, lush interiors and hearty food, Claire's Kitchen is a welcome sanctuary from the chaos on Oxford Street. We..."

Orange_tree

"Outstanding. I'm so impressed with this little gem. The food, service and ambiance is what you'd expect from a French Restaurant. All the wait staff..."

Kim Archer Adcock

"Out of this world food and the service is the best in Syndey!! Highly..."

James Aspinall

"What an amazing experience. Claire's truly surpassed any expectation we had & more. The canard en croute was a celebration with every mouthful & the..."

Laura

"Feed her here. A trip to Oxford Street is a rarity for me these days as it is to find an elegant French bistro cheek by jowl (so to speak) with The..."

Marmaduke Pickthall

"Magnifique!. This is easily the best French restaurant in sydney. The service is amazing from the moment you walk in. Lovely staff who are friendly..."

Bryanabonyo

"Amazing food, service and atmosphere.. Amazing restaurant. Exceptional food and efficient, sharp service. HIGHLY..."

Scott

"Delicious dishes with exceptional service. Only downside the Claire's is finding parking but with great food like this I would happily return to try..."

Lydz

"Lovely atmosphere, super friendly staff, amazing good, huge portions! Such value for money, we were so full after sharing an entree and the..."

Maree Gergich

"Vive La France. Celebration meal on saturday night at the perfect place. Located in oxford st, Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon is a great choice for..."

Lynne Linda Connor

"Friends took me here for my birthday and all I can say is WOW. We were stunned with how good it was. The cheese soufflé for entre was delicious and..."

Rachel Freeland

"A really excellent place. Friendly wait staff and outstanding food made for a great evening with my son. If it's on the special list do have the John..."

Pokedeb

"Perfect. Everything about Claire's Kitchen has been amazing, every visit.Food - never disappoints. I have always been happy with whatever I..."

Emma-n

"Great food and service. I have wanted to try this restaurant for a while, so when the opportunity came, I made a booking for dinner and it did not..."

Miffy7

"So delicious and the service was wonderful! I will surely..."

Monica

"What a showcase of stunning and delicious creations to savour! Highlights include the escargot- the garlic butter seals the deal. Mushroom crepes is..."

Camfaith

"Had dinner here with my partner, everything was great. nice setting, service was very good, food was great.i had the rabbit terrine for entree..."

Zebedee

"I have been disappointed many times by dimmi's 50% discount as the restaurants with the offer usually don't deliver what's up to standard. But..."

LookAtMyTummy

"Date Night!. Everything was delicious! Wonderful service until we asked for the bill. I had to ask three times. We will be returning..."

Jaques

"Great food, atmosphere, decor and service.. This was my first time going to a French restaurant and I must say it blew me away! Waiters were very..."

Jackie

"Love everything about this restaurant from the polite French waiters to their superb food! Probably the best eye fillet I have ever had, it was..."

Daniela Grönberg

"An exquisite restaurant. Dined here on the Friday night that just past, and the restaurant was probably one of the best French restaurants I have..."

Su Lwin

"Lovely. I came here with my boyfriend and enjoyed every aspect of the experience. The food was divine, the service was excellent and the ambiance and..."

Lauren Eardley

"Absolute Bliss. The combination of fine food and excellent service is a rare find in Sydney. This restaurant manages to do everything! An added bonus..."

Jeremy Lawrance

"Great night out. I hadn't eaten French Food in quite a while. I had a great night out here. Alot of it is quite traditional but they do it..."

Restaurant Roamer

"Excellent Food and Wine. To celebrate Bastille Day, a meal and a French restaurant is called for. After reading the reviews of Claire's Kitchen, we..."

Gold Member

"Heaven. I absolutely love this place. It is quite possibly my favourite French restaurant in Sydney. Everything is perfect, the food, the service..."

Elise

"Amazing french food. If it wasn't for Dimmi I would have never heard of this place.The bf & i were initially skeptical of how good a french..."

Jeanne Yu

"Food, service and atmosphere.... The nightly special, French onion soup was delicious. The large beef fillet, truffle mash w/ red wine jus was cooked..."

Syrahlover

"Amazing :). Absolutely delicious from entree to main and even squeezed in dessert.All the team and Claire :) thankyou thankyou thankyou..."

Molly

"Four thumbs up. Well done Marc (aka Claire) and team. Authentic French at realistic prices, the chateaubriand, the canard pie, escargot, simply..."

Urbanfork

"Birthday party at Claires Kitchen. Yesterday I had my birhtday party at Claire's Kitchen. What a night it was! I cannot praise Marc and his staff..."

Helen

"Excellent food. I came here for my girlfriend's birthday and it was a very pleasant experience. The decor was nice and interesting but the food was..."

Barflairer

"Splendid. I took my partner here for Valentine's Day and it couldn't have been more romantic. The service was impeccable whilst still being warm and..."

Obre

"Amazing!! I booked a large group table for my partners birthday and everything from the friendly service the moment we walked in, the efficiency and..."

Jason Whitty

"One of the best restaurants that I have ever been. A true French menu prepared very well. I had a great dinner with my fiancée and will love to..."

Gabi Herlin

"WOW!! My girlfriend and I decided to try a French restaurant in Sydney. I was more than impressed. The service was excellent! The food was absolutely..."

Pedro

"What a surprise.. Wow, what a treat.Two of us had the most enjoyable meal served by excellent waiters who were friendly but not familiar and no..."

Eatfest

"Amazing 5-7 deal on Friday night. Delicious cocktails (and a good range, too) and very tasty and fancy canapés. Great service, friendly waiters...."

YvetteAnna

"One of the best place in Sydney amazing food for a good price... I will be back very soon for cheese souffle and duck..."

Val

"Have been to Claire's twice now and I have to say the food is great, three cheese souffle and the beef was scrumptious. Escargots are also good..."

Chris

"Wow, très superbe! Amazing steak and escargot! Dessert of mandarin sorbet was..."

MattMan

"Great food and great serviceFood was devine made better by the great service. French food is always better when the waiter is French. Would..."

Alan B

"Went there Sunday for lunch for a friends birthday .. The minute I walked in I knew I was somewhere very special .. the welcome was warm & very..."

Laura Venner

"I am seriously grasping for superlatives that would truly do this establishment justice. Perhaps I can just say that my mother's birthday is..."

Jules Andrews

"Delicious & wonderful ambience. Great wine menu, fantastic selection of high quality french wines by the glass (ranged from about $9-14) from..."

Foodlover

"Loved it! The food was pure heaven, along with the atmosphere and service. One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. It is quite..."

Matthew Rigley

"Chateau briande was divine! Great drinks, good food. Waiters were gorgeous! Only downside was the traffic noise. I had the steak tartare (yums) then..."

Basil

"Recommended. I've never posted a review before, but last night we enjoyed a lovely meal at Claire's Kitchen and I'd like to share our experience and..."

Natalia

"Vive la France! - mais...... We had a nice evening at this classy restaurant, which makes a great improvement to Oxford Street, but it could have..."

Pewit

"Claire's Kitchen @ Le Salon is Something Special. My partner and I had the pleasure of dining at the first night of trade for Claire's Kitchen last..."

Darren

"Great French restaurant close to the centre of the city. The quality of the food was consistently excellent across all courses and dishes. The..."

James Unwin

"Such a delight to walk in off the busy street and be welcomed into the calm and sumptuous space that is Claire’s kitchen. The food is always..."

James D

"A perfect finish to our trip to Sydney. Four of us enjoyed a perfect dinner here. Amazing service in particular by Valentin. Very hard to pick the..."

Raine P

"Great french restaurant with nice atmosphere and live music upstairs. Staffs were friendly and attentive, gave us a good recommendation on food which..."

Lauren J

"Found this place due to a deal on The Fork. Great find. Nice french food with cute ambience. The baguette was a touch stale and service forgot us a..."

N C

"While Claire's kitchen isn't the best french restaurant in Sydney, I have to say I have never had a bad dish here and the staff are always really..."

Kurt Poniewierka

"Very friendly service. Love the beef tartare (just be minded the portion of this dish is quite..."

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