The Best Restaurants in Double Bay for Dins This Week

The upscale suburb of Double Bay, nestled along the glittering waters of Sydney’s Eastern suburbs, is a hub for luxury and has forged a reputation for housing some of the city’s finest eateries. Whether you’re in the mood for a comforting Italian meal that transports your taste buds to the heart of Rome, or you prefer to embark on an exquisite culinary journey through contemporary Asian flavours, Double Bay caters to all.

The variety is as expansive as the sparkling bay it overlooks, and the quality is as high as the standard set by its discerning locals and well-heeled visitors. Here, food isn’t just sustenance; it’s a feast for the senses that promises an unforgettable dining adventure. Read on for our picks of the best restaurants in Double Bay.

Saké Restaurant & Bar

Saké Restaurant & Bar’s exquisite blend of washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine, and extensive saké selection ensures it’s a magnet for food enthusiasts. With a chic, urban vibe, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxed dinner or sharing plates with friends, all while soaking in the harbour views. Be sure to sample their super-fresh, sustainable seafood and fine dining sushi, with options including delicate nigiri, fresh sashimi and expertly crafted sushi rolls. The à la carte menu features the likes of miso-glazed toothfish, Japanese wagyu beef and aged duck breast.

InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, 33 Cross Street, Double Bay

Margaret

Located in the heart of Double Bay, Margaret offers a truly special dining experience. Named in honour of chef Neil Perry’s mother, the menu is a celebration of contemporary Australian cuisine, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and reflects his passion for great food. Every dish is beautifully presented and bursting with flavour, and change daily to reflect the freshest seasonal produce provided by suppliers.

 The restaurant’s elegant decor and attentive service make it the perfect choice for a romantic evening or special occasion. 

30-36 Bay Street, Double Bay

Tanuki 

A very welcome addition from the team behind beloved Sydney institution Matteo, Tanuki is a Japanese Izakaya headed up by Chef Ken Wee Lee (ex-sushi e, Zuma and Toko). Seafood aficionados will be thrilled with the offering that ranges from a raw bar to fresh seafood display. 

Whilst the Japanese menu is as elevated as they come (with a distinctly playful twist), don’t expect any stuffy or fussy vibes. Tanuki offers the kind of carefree, late-night dining scene Sydney is earning a reputation for, as evidenced by the inspired and creative drinks menu. 

37 Bay Street, Double Bay 

Matteo

With an alfresco deck and classic Spritz-ridden cocktail list, this 150-seat chic Italian eatery was made for long, leisurely lunches. Matteo’s simple, yet authentic plates also channel the Amalfi Coast—with crispy, woodfired pizzas as the stars of the show. Don’t be surprised if you take a look at the menu and find yourself ordering one of everything from antipasti, pizza, secondi and contorni. We won’t blame you if you’re still there for aperitivo hour, either! 

29 Bay Street, Double Bay

Bartiga 

Head Chef Faheem Noor (ex-Gordon Ramsay’s Maze, Testuya’s) has brought his Malaysian legacy to Bartiga‘s kitchen as well as a love for seasonal and Australian suppliers, marrying the two for an innovative dining experience. You can expect a twist on Southeast Asian cuisine with the likes of popcorn bug slider with fermented chilli aioli, tom yum boullabaisse spaghettini and roast chicken rubbed in ground coriander, sweet sticky soy and sambal brown butter.

As for drinks, consider the offering equally exciting. Mixologist Vincent Valliere has curated a cocktail list with the same Southeast Asian flair as the menu, whilst the wine list will thrill with 80 options up for grabs. 

Corner of Short Street and Bay Street, Double Bay 

Bibo Wine Bar

Very chic, very Double Bay; Bibo Wine Bar is so worth a look. And it’s more than just its impressive wine list (which boasts over 150 bottles, by the way). With a particular focus on the Portuguese flavours of Head Chef Silva’s upbringing and the finesse of French techniques, Bibo Wine Bar crafts an unforgettable dining experience that is both sophisticated and inviting. Can’t make up your mind on what to savour? Opt for their Chef’s Menu and relish an array of their signature dishes or go for shared plates, from delightful Abrolhos Island Octopus with piri piri and spring onion to an exquisite veal cutlet wth pancetta, blueberries and blackberries.

7 Bay Street, Double Bay 

Song Bird

Another Neil Perry favourite, Song Bird celebrates the vibrant flavours of Modern Asian cuisine, with a menu inspired by dishes from China, Japan, Korea and Thailand. All of the dishes are designed for sharing in an elevated and authentic setting that sprawls across three levels but still feels welcoming and sophisticated.

Whether you feast on a selection of dumplings, share the signature Peking Duck or live mud crab, order some fresh-from-the-ocean seafood or grab some noodle and stir fries for the table, a meal at this Double Bay institution is sure to be truly unforgettable.

24 Bay Street, Double Bay

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