Bistro Grenier
14.5/20

This funky new bistro is a bit French,a bit somewhere else,and a whole lot of Newtown

The loft space above Odd Culture becomes the dark and moody Bistro Grenier.

  • Terry Durack
Go-to dish:Coral trout and its parts.
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Sydney has a new three-hat restaurant,and it’s in a former pub

Josh Niland’s tasting menu showcases the near-limitless potential of fish. But it’s not all livers and eyes and “oh,my!”

  • Callan Boys
Crisp-skinned red mullet on sauce Americaine with fregola.
Good Food hat15/20

‘Make a mess’:This beachside bolthole puts the fun into fine dining

Head chef Luke Churchill’s menu is simultaneously serious and playful,running from sultry little snacks to big-ticket,kick-up-your-heels items.

  • Terry Durack
Katsu katsu is an onomatopoeic phrase used to describe the sound of crunchy food. You’ll hear that crunch a lot here.
13.5/20

Snap,crackle and crunch:Former Nobu chef hits Albany Highway

Those averse to chilli might be concerned. Your doctor might be alarmed. But fear not:this is big-value,comforting Japanese soul food.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Comedor is a good-looking space set in a century-old warehouse.
Good Food hat15/20

New modern Mexican brings the fiesta to the inner west,and gets a hat straight off the bat

Comedor nails warehouse party vibes,with a buzzy open kitchen,park views and plenty of salsa.

  • Callan Boys
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The go-to dish:Chilli oil parfait is a riot of bold flavours.
Good Food hat15/20

Lygon Street favourite gets a new chef,and a hot new ‘mind-bending’ chilli oil dessert

Always a place that showcases Melbourne dining,Etta has been reinvigorated by a new chef bringing Asian-influenced flavours to the fore.

  • Besha Rodell
14.5/20

Jackets off! The city’s born-again Japanese canteen is already chockers with corporate types

After closing in December,popular all-rounder Azuma returns to the CBD.

  • Terry Durack
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Not just here to grill steaks:This ‘proper restaurant’ offers bells-and-whistles dining

With a new winter menu and head chef fresh from Oncore by Clare Smyth and Newtown’s Cafe Paci,Shell House has plenty of compelling reasons to visit.

  • Callan Boys
Ammos.
Good Food hat15.5/20

Cancel that Greek island resort holiday;come to this new waterfront restaurant instead

A meal at Peter Conistis’ Ammos soon turns into a joyful feast of dishes many of us grew up loving.

  • Terry Durack
The T-bone steak served up at 6Head Perth.
14.5/20

High steaks:This polished riverside restaurant brings the party to Elizabeth Quay,every day of the week

Come for the high-end beef and big-night-out energy. Stay (and return) for Brussels sprouts,ace potato cakes and polished desserts.

  • Max Veenhuyzen