The Best Restaurants in Barangaroo for a Foodie Feast

With glittering harbourside views and a slew of stellar eateries, Barangaroo is known for its premium dining. Foodies are spoilt for choice with mouth-watering delights inspired by cuisines from all over the world. From neighbourhood haunts to award-winning fine diners, our edit of the best restaurants in Barangaroo will take you from Italy, Spain and France to sumptuous seafood in the flash of a frying pan.

a’Mare

Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Alessandro Pavoni, in his quest to revive the lost art of gueridon or trolley service, has brought a touch of Venice and Milan to a’Mare. Dishes are thoughtfully finished tableside with the utmost care and attention – a nod to the rich traditions of Italian dining.

Taking its name from the Italian word “a’mare,” meaning “by the sea,” it perfectly captures the essence of its stunning waterfront setting with a seafood-centric Italian menu. From the mouthwatering Wagyu beef tartare to the tableside preparation of trofie al pesto, each dish is a story from the chef’s childhood in Northern Italy retold through flavours. A 15-page wine list complements the menu, featuring wines from Australia to Italy, premium spirits and cocktails.

Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue

Golden Century

Golden Century is back and is now calling Crown Sydney home. Whilst the sweeping views are new, the same no-fuss service remains — just the way we like it. Golden Century 2.0 has revived favourites from the original menu, including the legendary pipis in XO sauce alongside a swathe of fun new additions. The beloved Yum Cha offering is also be back with over 80 dishes available to nibble on. Pencil it in!

 Level 3, Crown Sydney 

Annamese 

There’s a new Vietnamese spot in town and it’s located right by the water down at Barangaroo. Executive Chef Andy Pruksa (Muum Maam) has combined the fresh flavours of Vietnam, Thailand and wider Asia with a dash of modern Australian influence for the menu at Annamese. Think wok-tossed Australian king prawns, slow-cooked lamb shoulder with peanut coconut curry and Sydney Rock oyster with nuoc cham haisan dressing, green chili, lime & black caviar.

2/2 Watermans Quay, Barangaroo

Tsuzumi

For a refined and immersive journey through traditional Japanese cuisine, Tsuzumi is a must. The omakase experience unfolds at an intimate 10-seat counter, where guests are treated to a meticulously curated multi-course menu crafted by expert chefs. 

Shop C2.07/3 Sussex Street, Barangaroo

Woodcut

Another fine eatery perched in Barangaroo’s Crown Tower, Woodcut offers an innovative dining experience. With a sprawling space offering panoramic Darling Harbour views, it features four open kitchens that showcase elemental cooking techniques: steam, fire, seafood, and pastry.

Breaking away from traditional menus, Woodcut’s offerings are categorized by these elements for an immersive dining experience. Start with wood oven-baked bread and make your way through Woodcut’s signature Stone Axe 9+ Wagyu sirloin, expertly grilled over an open flame. Complete the journey with a glass of wine (or two) from Woodcut’s cellar.

Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue

love. fish

The fish bar with a green heart, love.fish serves Australian seafood in the most sustainable and approachable way possible. Be it snapper ceviche, sardines on toast or an entire whole roasted fish of the day, love.fish will delight and impress from the get-go. Their Australian-only spirit offering makes choosing drinks a lesson in patriotism too.

Wulugul Walk, 7/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Nobu

Nobu needs absolutely no introduction. Celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has become synonymous with high-end Japanese cuisine served in the stylish dining room. Opening up at Crown Sydney, people have been flocking to taste the iconic menu. To try it all order the Sydney Seven Course Omakase, you won’t regret it.

Crown Sydney, Level 2, 1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Lotus

Wander down Barangaroo’s tree-lined Wulugul Walk, and you’ll stumble across Lotus. The modern Chinese restaurant boasts glorious waterfront views and fabulous outdoor seating. Seafood is the star of the menu here, as are dumplings with both traditional and creative fillings. The lobster, scallops, prawns and squid ink dumplings are not to be missed!

8/9 Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo

Zushi

Sashimi, bento boxes and bimbimbam are the mainstays of Barangaroo’s sushi staple, Zushi. The tataki and substantial roll selection are a perfect quick-lunch combo, while larger dishes – the mussels and clams or wagyu steak, for instance – are our pick for when you have more time on your hands to indulge.

13/33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Anason

A taste of Turkey helps round out the worldly cuisine selection at Sydney’s Harbourside precinct, with the Anatolian fare brought in by the chef behind Balmain’s acclaimed Efendy, Somer Sivrioglu.

The sardines on toast with tarama, salmon roe and chives, and rock oysters with tarama, squid ink cracker and beach succulents are winning picks at Anason. 

5/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Oncore by Clare Smyth

Set 26 levels above Sydney Harbour, with one of the best views in the city, Oncore is a world-class restaurant from Clare Smyth, the only British female chef with three Michelin stars.

Oncore, her first international restaurant, pays homage to Core, Smyth’s UK restaurant and highlights sustainable ingredients. With a seven-course tasting menu setting you back $360, this is a welcome addition to Sydney’s high-end dining scene. Save this one for a special occasion!

Level 26, Crown Sydney, 1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

NOLA Smoke House & Bar

Bringing New Orleans Southern hospitality to Sydney’s CBD, NOLA is the go-to for lip-smacking American BBQ, American whiskey, live music and good wine. The fit-out has been perfected, and you’ll feel right at home. All meats are cooked over charcoal and native Australian ironbark for an impressive flavour profile. Take your pick from dark beer, cornbread, scotch fillet and pork shoulder cooked over the live fire.

T1.13/100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

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