AustraliaRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Australia: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Quay

CUISINE:MODERN AUSTRALIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:WHITE CORAL

Quay sits at the edge of Sydney Harbour inside the passenger terminal. Floor-to-ceiling glass reveals the glowing white sails of the Opera House across the dark water. The dining room feels intimate and structured, with soft lighting and textured tables. It is a quiet arena designed to frame the harbor view.

Must Try:White Coral
02

Bennelong

CUISINE:CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:BENNELONG PAVLOVA

The dining room sits directly beneath the soaring concrete sails of the Sydney Opera House. Soaring timber beams frame panoramic views of the glittering harbor lights. Guests gather across multi-tiered levels wrapped in warm brass and dark stone.

Must Try:Bennelong Pavlova
03

Sepia

CUISINE:FRENCH
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SEASONAL MARKET MENU

Sépia sits above Marseille on Colline Puget, with the city and sea below. The room feels calm, precise, and lightly Provençal. Plates carry coastal produce, bright vegetables, citrus, herbs, and clean Mediterranean depth.

Must Try:Seasonal Market Menu
04

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

CUISINE:MODERN ITALIAN
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:KOSHIHIKARI RISOTTO

Large glass walls frame the crashing waves of Bondi Beach from this elevated clifftop dining room. The interior features minimalist white table settings and subtle pastel accents matching the ocean below. Cool coastal breezes sweep through the space, mixing with the hum of refined local diners.

Must Try:Koshihikari Risotto