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Best Restaurants in Darling Harbour

Once a grand-scale tourist trap, Darling Harbour is now a genuine dining destination. Sure, there are still plenty of options for overpriced fish and chips. But the relatively new precincts of Darling Quarter and Barangaroo have lured top cheffing talent to the waterfront, and now you’ll find quality dining options at every price point.

This is your guide to finding the area’s best, regardless of whether you’re looking for a water view, a lunchtime pitstop or an innovative multi-course meal.


Updated on 3 June 2024

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Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium
Restaurant
Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium
It has nothing to do with sport.
Goobne Darling Square
Restaurant
Goobne Darling Square
The chicken here is twice baked, not fried. Get it spicy or served with powdered cheese.
Hello Auntie Darling Square
Restaurant
Hello Auntie Darling Square
The second location for the Marrickville favourite.
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XOPP
Restaurant
XOPP
The upmarket sequel to legendary Sydney Cantonese restaurant Golden Century. It’s named after its now-closed sibling’s most famous dish, the XO pippies, which you can absolutely order here. Plus, Cantonese-style roasted meats, live seafood and outstanding wines from the tome-like list. There’s also a daily yum cha service from midday.
love.fish Barangaroo
Restaurant
love.fish Barangaroo
Ethically sourced seafood on the waterfront.
Anason
Restaurant
Anason
Efendy owner Somer Sivrioglu brings a new generation of Turkish chefs together on the Barangaroo waterfront.
Ume Burger
Restaurant
Ume Burger
Japanese-inspired burgers and crazy good soft-serve.
Belles Hot Chicken Barangaroo
Restaurant
Belles Hot Chicken Barangaroo
Nashville-style spicy fried chicken, natural wines and craft beers.
Lal Qila
Restaurant
Lal Qila
A whole leg of lamb smothered in Pakistani spices and cooked for more than a day in a smoky tandoor oven.
Hunter & Barrel
Restaurant
Hunter & Barrel
Hunter and Barrel brings craft drinks and charcoal grills to Cockle Bay Wharf.
Mister Percy
Bar
Mister Percy
Old meets new in the lobby of Pyrmont’s Ovolo 1888 hotel, where you can snack on pintxos and wine.
Quick Brown Fox Eatery
Cafe
Quick Brown Fox Eatery
Dressed up and unconventional all-day meals in a laid-back and sunny setting.
The Port
Restaurant
The Port
An enormous, French-coastal-themed bar in Darling Harbour.
The Rooftop
Bar
The Rooftop
Craft beers downstairs, and DJs, cocktails and views of the CBD upstairs on the sunny verandah.

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