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
Sails overlooks Lavender Bay,Luna Park,the bridge and beyond.
14.5/20

If you’ve ever searched ‘harbourside restaurants with a view’ this revamped diner will float your boat

Sails had recently had a major renovation,and now feels like a relaxed luxury weekender where you’ll want to linger.

  • Terry Durack
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
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
Bacon and egg roll with spinach.

Beeline for the bacon and egg roll at this trove of home-cooked food treasures

Eye-popping cafe and food store Little Stevies Shop brims with sweet and savoury goods.

  • Lenny Ann Low
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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
Plate 2 with beef brisket,pork belly and fries and hot wings.

Y’all are welcome to join the smoky,charry action at this Texas-inspired brisket joint

The co-owners of Brisket Boys travelled to the US to try every style of American-style barbecue. Now they’ve brought melty slow-cooked meats to Penrith.

  • Lenny Ann Low
The grass-fed rib-eye with mustard jus.
Good Food hatGood Food hat16/20

‘I was shocked and delighted to discover that it has morphed into a very good restaurant’

It’s not all caviar-topped ice-cream sundaes and luxe seafood. The Chris Lucas-owned eatery has found its groove – and regained a hat in the process.

  • Besha Rodell
A dish at Soluna Dining in North Sydney.
14/20

The new metro will take you to North Sydney in a flash. First stop,this fancy 260-seat diner

Large,light-filled Soluna is the flagship venue at the new precinct,joining cosy bakery cafe Sol Bread& Wine,boutique food store Una,and slinky modern Japanese spot Genzo.

  • Terry Durack
Duck a l’orange,the slices of rosy pink breast lapped by an orange scented glaze.
Good Food hatGood Food hat16.5/20

This two-hatted wine bar has had a French makeover – but does it have that je ne sais quoi?

Remember the days of silver service,candlelight and duck a l’orange? Well,they’re back,and we’re here for it.

  • Terry Durack