Prime Cuts: Our Guide to the Best Steaks in Sydney
From succulent wagyu to sizzling ribeyes, indulge at the city's top restaurants to enjoy the best steaks in Sydney.
Calling all steak lovers! We know how it is when a craving for a juicy steak hits - only the most premium cuts will do.
Allow us to take you on a mouthwatering foodie adventure through Sydney's sizzling steak scene as we uncover the most flavourful rumps, ribeyes and t-bones across the city.
Grab your fellow meat-loving pals, throw on your stretchy pants and make a booking at one of these chic venues ASAP to indulge in one of the best steaks in Sydney.
Hint: everything on this list pairs exceptionally well with a glass of red.
6HEAD
Sitting pretty in the heart of The Rocks, 6HEAD stands out as one of Sydney's premier restaurants for a prime cut of steak.
Housed in the beautifully preserved 1839 heritage building, this restaurant offers a unique "stop in time" experience with breathtaking views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Known for its focus on quality, grain-fed meat selected from well-respected meat programs across Australia, 6HEAD is the place to visit for some of the best steaks in Sydney and with some of the best views imaginable. One of only three restaurants in the country serving up HIDA-Certified Wagyu, you know these guys know steak.
Whether it's a romantic evening, a celebration, or simply answering a Wagyu steak or scotch fillet craving, the steakhouse has something for everyone.
Bay 10 & 11, Campbell’s Stores, 7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks
Poetica
Poetica is the refined and light-filled restaurant and bar you need in your life. The 120-seat space has made a bang with a 700-bottle wine wall, dry-ageing cabinets and a 15-metre-long open kitchen.
The menu champions local produce as well as cooking methods that have stood the test of time - from pickling and fermenting to wood fire and charcoal.
Expect to see dry-aged sirloin, t-bone and a massive 1.5kg tomahawk cooking over the fire whilst your side of roasted eggplant is charred in the Josper.
As for the wine list, vintage gems and beloved classics make up the 450-strong offering, many of which pair quite brilliantly with one of the best steaks in Sydney. One for the bucket list!
Mezzanine Level, 1 Dennison Street, North Sydney
Bistecca
This distinct, underground Italian steakhouse, bar and wine shop is well worth a mention in a roundup of the best steaks in Sydney.
Once you find the deliberately unmarked doorway in a CBD backstreet, you'll be led downstairs to a dimly lit room. We won't lie, finding your way isn't easy, but trust us, a steak tastes way better once you've earned it!
When it comes to the restaurant menu, less is more. Bistecca is solely dedicated to the art of the classic Tuscan steak dish, Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
Diners are invited to inspect their cut of meat, which is weighed tableside, while they peruse the long list of sides that can be paired with their steak.
3 Dalley Street, Circular Quay
Rockpool Bar & Grill
An incredible restaurant experience should begin the moment you step through the doors. Rockpool will have your heart as soon as you step off of the bustling Sydney CBD streets into this classic Art Deco space.
Complete with marble pillars and sky-high ceilings, the steak and accompanying wine list will be the next thrilling discovery.
Despite the luxe decor and top-notch produce, there's nothing pretentious about the food here which contributes hugely to its appeal.
Cooked over fire where possible, Rockpool's offering exemplifies simplicity executed to perfection. Expect mouthwatering beef like Blackmore’s Wagyu and Cape Grim grass-fed beef which represent the best produce in Australia.
66 Hunter Street, Sydney
Kingsley's Woolloomooloo
Specialising in premium steaks, Kingsley's is a carnivore’s idea of heaven – though crustacean lovers are also very well catered to with freshly caught seafood on the menu.
For the best of both worlds, start with the snow king crab legs before moving on to the black Angus eye fillet. The amazing food is matched by the equally as impressive harbourside views thanks to its primo location on the iconic Finger Wharf.
10/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
The Gidley
In the heart of Sydney's CBD, The Gidley is a hidden gem beneath the city's surface. This American-style steakhouse exudes an intimate and inviting charm. Descend dimly lit stairs into the lounge, fitted with plush seating and cosy corners, where you can enjoy a well-crafted drink that’s garnished and finished right in front of you.
Following a dirty martini or two, you can begin to savour their specialty prime cuts of meat like the mouthwatering Riverine Black Angus ribeye prepared in various styles. If you’re looking to round out your spread, be sure to order their brick chicken and whole trout. The accompaniments are equally impressive and offer a symphony of flavours to complement the star of the menu.
Basement, 161 King Street, Sydney
Alfie's
From the good people who brought us Bistecca and The Gidley comes this new concept steak restaurant - Alfie's.
Whilst Bistecca champions the T-bone and The Gidley the rib eye, Alfie's hero is the Sirloin. Fast-paced and hitting the Sydney scene running, the team promises to have your steak on your table within 15 minutes - ideal for power lunches and city slickers on the go.
Shop 2, 4-6 Bligh Street, Sydney
BLACK Bar & Grill
Steaks are served with a side of Sydney Harbour views at Black Bar & Grill. The stylish steakhouse inside the dazzling Star Sydney has a tight menu of top-notch meats.
With hand-selected cuts of beef cooked over high heat on the woodfired grill, you can guarantee your Angus and ribeye steaks will be nothing short of immaculate. If you're feeling extra fancy, the David Blackmore Fullblood Wagyu will likely be one of the best things you ever eat.
Add in an encyclopaedic wine list, where much-loved drops sit next to rare and unique bottles, and you've got yourself a night to remember.
Level G, The Star Sydney, 80 Pyrmont Street, Sydney
Meat & Wine Co.
Looking for a steak spot just a hop, skip, and jump away from the office for a mid-week romantic meal? Look no further than The Meat & Wine Co, located smack bang in the middle of Sydney CBD.
Tucked away on Castlereagh Street, the African-inspired steakhouse institution’s twelfth location feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of the 9 to 5 grind, with diners immediately transported to another world thanks to the moody, chic interior.
Remaining faithful to The Meat & Wine Co’s promise of delivering the finest meats, the menu takes its origins from the South African ‘braai’, an open grill cooking method centred on social gatherings.
The secret to any great night out may just be the perfect steak, something The Meat & Wine Co. does very, very well.
It starts with the careful selection of premium cuts from Australian providores, followed by the restaurant’s signature 35-year-old family basting recipe, resulting in a unique and intensely desirable flavour that will keep you coming back for more.
Also on the menu is The Meat & Wine Co’s exclusive, in-house, dry-aged steak programme: AGED. The Castlereagh Street venue launched the artisan beef dripping butter with black Australian truffle, where the umami depth balances harmoniously with the tender marbling of Shorthorn Rib-Eye from the heart of Gippsland in Victoria.
The result? A “melt in the mouth” meal.
219/223 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
Brasserie l'Entrecôte
For the Francophiles among us, this one is for you.
Brasserie l’Entrecôte takes a nod from the famous one-dish steakhouse “Le Relais de l’Entrecôte” in Paris with outstanding results.
The concept is simple at this North Shore bistro – amazing quality steak accompanied by a secret sauce, green walnut salad and homemade fries. Of course, you can order anything else you desire, but being home to some of the best steaks in Sydney, it's hard to resist this particular menu item.
This French eating house is refined and elegant with a charming vintage touch and will transport you for a fleeting, blissful moment to the streets of Paris. Très bon!
1047 Pacific Highway, Pymble
ESQ Bar & Dining
A luxurious experience from the outset, just one visit to ESQ Bar + Dining and you'll fall in love instantly. Just upstairs from sister venue Reign, ESQ is darker and more mysterious in its approach – think dark wood interiors and moody lighting.
More commonly known as a buzzing bar, the steaks that come off the grill here are not to be missed. From a 600g rib eye on the bone to a 250g rump when you aren't quite as peckish, these steaks pair well with the sides of fries, maple-glazed carrots and green salad.
For serious mixology buffs, look to the menu for their signature cocktails and their beautifully detailed descriptions – that reads more like a story than a drinks list.
Level 2, QBD Sydney, 455 George Street, Sydney
Hurricane's Grill Circular Quay
It’s hard to decide what’s more iconic: Hurricane’s legendary meat selection, or its Circular Quay location. Either way, it’s the place to go for a juicy steak or a rack of ribs coated in the steakhouse’s special sauce (warning: it gets messy!), and an array of indulgent sides.
Looking at the steaks, you can have your rump, rib eye, striploin or scotch fillet cooked to your liking - are you a medium rare or well-done type of person?
Sure, there are plenty of other dishes on the menu, but we know what you came for… you'll want to bring the meat lover in your life along to this Sydney establishment.
1 Macquarie Place, Sydney
Macelleria
To elevate your next date night, we suggest a visit to the butcher who cooks for you and devouring one of the highest-quality cuts of beef in town.
There's no better place to choose from some of the best steaks in Sydney than butcher and restaurant hybrid Macelleria, and luckily for you, they have two locations to choose from.
A butcher, steak and burger joint in one. You heard us right, at Macelleria you’ll no doubt be feeling very involved as you pore over the tantalisingly fresh options in the cabinet and handpick your preferred cut.
The clever boys behind the counter will then fire up the grill and cook your meat to perfection - it doesn't get much better than that!
73-75 Enmore Road, Newtown
09/180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
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