Discover the best Barangaroo restaurants

Barangaroo is quickly gaining a reputation for having some of the city’s most sought after restaurants and it’s easy to see why. This waterfront dining precinct showcases Sydney at its best. Stunning food, relaxed atmosphere, and a breathtaking view of sparkling Sydney Harbour.

Whether you want a fine dining experience or a more casual long lunch, here are 10 of the best restaurants in Barangaroo for you to try.

1. Oncore by Clare Smyth

Clare Smyth is the first and only British female chef to hold three Michelin stars in the UK. She opened Oncore at the Crown Casino last year and it certainly lives up to its hype. With stunning views from the 26th floor, a decadent à la carte and tasting menu and an opulent 3000 bottle wine cellar, it’s a fine dining experience of a lifetime.

2.Barangaroo House

Matt Moran and Solotel have created Barangaroo House, a three-level hive of activity. Each level represents a different drink and dining experience. On the ground floor is House Bar, their casual watering hole where you can sip a sunset cocktail and enjoy the atmosphere.

Head upstairs to Rekōdo the latest and hippest restaurant in Barangaroo. Rekōdo means record in Japanese and pays homage to jazz kissa (Japanese listening bars). The menu of modern Japanese flavours will make your tastebuds sing. With the collection of over 20 sakes and 50 Japanese whiskies, it’s fair to say you might be singing too!

Rooftop bar Smoke is where you head next. Like the best rooftop bars in LA and New York, Smoke is the place to be between the hours of sunset and sunrise. Sip a champagne from their extensive menu as you bask in the Sydney moonlight.

3. Anason

Anasonwas the first permanent restaurant to make its home in Barangaroo. After giving Sydneysiders a taste of authentic Turkey cuisine with Efendyin Balmain, chef Somer Sivrioglu has collaborated with acclaimed Executive Chef Arman Uz to create a taste of Turkey in the heart of Barangaroo. Focusing on seasonal, modern vegetarian and seafood dishes, Anason is one of the best Barangaroo restaurants.

4. love.fish

For casual seafood dining on the waterfront, you can’t go past love.fish. This is guilt free dining – the focus is on local, sustainable seafood and minimising waste while serving up truly delicious fare. You also won’t be able to resist the cocktail menu with its seasonal produce-driven cocktails and a wine list that is predominately Australian-made and sourced. Love.fish, love it.

5. A’Mare

A’Mare means ‘by the sea’ in Italian, which makes sense when you see its stunning waterfront location. Created by acclaimed team Alessandro and Anna Pavoni from Ormeggio at The Spit, the food features an ever-changing menu of seasonal Australian produce with old-world Italian ingredients. It’s a classic fine dining experience with homely, delicious Italian cuisine.

6. Lotus

This is Chinese food at its best. Lotusis known for their dumplings masters who create heavenly parcels of goodness using local Australian produce. From prawn, calamari and ginger dumplings to pork xiao long bao, there are plenty of choices to satisfy any taste. The rest of their expansive menu focuses heavily on fresh seafood and is inspired by China’s rich culinary history. If you really want to taste it all, opt for the banquet (but come with an empty stomach!).

7. Woodcut

If you’re celebrating the birthday of someone who would appreciate a superb steak, then you have to take them to Woodcut. At the heart of this restaurant are good ingredients, beautifully cooked with fire, steam, smoke and ice. Award-winning couple Ross and Sunny Lusted have curated this unique dining experience inspired by their travels and memories of meals cooked on open flame.

8. Muum Maam

If you like to be a little gluttonous when you head out on the town, Muum Maam (moom mum) is the place to go. Named after the Thai slang for ‘little glutton’ or (to eat) sloppily, Muum Maam serves up the best traditional Thai flavours paired with contemporary techniques. The kitchen is headed up by ex-Longrain chef Santo Bun who serves up street food during the day and a casual but memorable dining experience in the evenings.

9. Tequila Daisy

The daisy is the inspiration behind this Mexican cocktail bar with a distinct fiesta vibe. Tequila Daisy will help you chase away the winter blues with their bright and breezy décor and spectacular cocktail menu. Once you’ve tasted their margaritas and delicious Mexican share plates and bites, you won’t want to leave. Go on - order another cocktail, a plate of tacos and settle in for a picture-perfect afternoon.

10. Spiced by Billu’s

Spiced by Billu’s serves up authentic, home-style Indian cooking on the waterfront of Barangaroo. Billu’s at Harris Park has been popular with locals for 25 years. Now the secret is out of the bag with its latest Sydney location in Barangaroo. Spiced by Billu’s serves up authentic north Indian recipes that are often called the best Indian in town. You’ve got to taste it to believe it.

How to get to these Barangaroo restaurants

If you’re keen on making a booking, you might wonder how best to get to Barangaroo. This CBD location is only minutes from Wynyard, so is well serviced by trains and buses.

But for a truly special occasion, you could arrive in style in a water taxi. Barangaroo Water Taxis can pick you up from any ferry wharf, private jetty, marina or pontoon in Sydney Harbour and deliver you straight to your restaurant.

You can even bring your own drinks on board so you can start your evening with a pre-dinner apéritif with the world’s best view.

Our boats have comfortable seating for up to 28 people, so whether it’s an intimate evening for two or a private boat tours for many, you can travel in style to Barangaroo.

If you’d like us to take you to your next Barangaroo restaurant booking, get in touch.