Prime Cuts: Our Guide to the Best Steaks in Sydney

Attention connoisseurs of prime beef! We understand the irresistible allure of a perfectly cooked steak—when the craving strikes, only the finest, most exquisite cuts will suffice.

Allow us to guide you through an indulgent gastronomic journey, exploring the very pinnacle of Sydney’s vibrant steakhouse culture. From the tender rumps to the richly marbled ribeyes and the majestic T-bones, we will lead you to the city’s top steak restaurants where flavour and quality converge.

Rally your fellow carnivorous companions, don your most comfortable attire, and secure a reservation at one of these sophisticated and chic establishments without delay to experience some of the finest steaks that Sydney has to offer.

(And as a delightful suggestion—each selection on this curated list finds its perfect partner in a glass of full-bodied red wine).

The Cut Bar & Grill

Adored for their signature prime rib and premium cuts of beef, The Cut Bar & Grill in the historic district of The Rocks is back with a refreshed menu featuring premium, wood-fire-grilled meats, with a special emphasis on exceptional steaks.

Our top pick? The mouthwatering prime rib sandwich is filled with tender, slow-cooked Black Angus beef, caramelised onions and Gruyère cheese.

There’s a reason these guys have a reputation for doing the best steak in Sydney. Served in a moody, underground setting, The Cut delivers an unparalleled experience for discerning diners.

15 Argyle Street, The Rocks

Poetica 

Poetica is the refined, light-filled restaurant and bar you need in your life. The 120-seat space has made a big impression with a 700-bottle wine wall, dry-aging cabinets, and a 15-metre-long open kitchen.

With a menu championing local produce and cooking methods that have endured —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 while your roasted eggplant is charred in the Josper.

This is one for the bucket list! 

Mezzanine Level, 1 Dennison Street, North Sydney

The Gidley

Tucked away in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, The Gidley is a haven for those who truly appreciate a perfectly cooked cut. Recently clinching the number 24 spot on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list, The Gidley has earned its stripes as a go-to destination for Sydney’s steak aficionados. 

The menu also boasts the Spinalis, a boneless ribeye chop draped in a rich bourbon glaze, often lauded as the most tender cut, so seasoned steak connoisseurs are truly in for a treat.

Basement, 161 King Street, Sydney 

Bistecca

The distinct, underground Italian steakhouse, bar and wine shop Bistecca 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, with the restaurant 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

Chophouse

Aussie produce champion Matt Moran calls the cuts at Chophouse, which prides itself on doing quality Australian-sourced beef—and doing it very, very well.

Heralding steak perfection as an art, this steakhouse in Sydney has a signature Montague broiler, and each wagyu steak, sirloin and eye fillet is prepared with years of skill behind the grill. The steaks are cut to order, with many dry-aged on the bone for depth of flavour, with an extensive wine and whisky list to serve as your meat’s new best mate.

25 Blight Street, Sydney

Loulou

A neighbourhood French bistro where classic fare meets local charm, Loulou offers up a signature steak frites that simply must be tasted. Choose from the sauce au poivre de Sarawak or traditional cafe de Paris, or try the bone in sirloin served with a Bordelaise sauce for a truly luxurious dining experience.

Of course, it all pairs perfectly with a glass of wine (may we suggest a Burgundy) or a sneaky Champagne made for toasting life’s delights.

61 Lavender Street, Milsons Point

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

Alfie’s 

From the good people who brought us Bistecca and The Gidley comes this new concept steak restaurant in Sydney—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 wood-fired 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

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.

1047 Pacific Highway, Pymble

Eaten your way through the best steaks in Sydney and keen to continue your foodie journey through the city? Why not explore the flavours of the Mediterranean with the best Italian or the best Greek restaurants in Sydney?

Writer

Kelly Mills

20 March 2025

A Melbourne native, Kelly has spent the past two years getting well acquainted with her new home in Adelaide—one great glass of wine and even better meal at a time. As Sitchu’s Adelaide Editor, she’s your go-to for the city’s best eats, must-attend events, and hidden gems beyond the CBD. When she’s not rounding up the best of SA, she’s likely at Pilates, exploring a new winery (for research purposes, of course), reading on her Kindle, or out on a long walk with a millennial podcast in her ears.