Best Steak in Sydney
The best steak in Sydney right now is BISTECCA (score 78 from 2,166 reviews), based on 20 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for steak in Sydney — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 20 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best steak in Sydney right now is BISTECCA in CBD ($$$ price tier) (14 community mentions · 13× called the best · in 1 youtube review · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of The Gidley, Elements Bar and Grill Pyrmont. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 20 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 20 venues ranked · 48,434 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 35 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | BISTECCA (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Elements Smokehouse and Bar (7,595 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 20 across 12 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | BISTECCA | CBD | $$$ | 4.7★ | Bistecca alla Fiorentina |
| #2 | The Gidley | CBD | $$$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #3 | Elements Bar and Grill Pyrmont | Pyrmont | — | 4.7★ | Steakhouse |
| #4 | 6HEAD Sydney | The Rocks | — | 4.6★ | — |
| #5 | Elements Smokehouse and Bar | Darlinghurst | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
🏅 Locals’ pick
BISTECCA
78📍 3 Dalley St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the steak, polenta, and bone marrow; don't skip the candied carrots.
★ 4.7 (2,166 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 14 community mentions · 13× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 Basement/161 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,448 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 8 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews
#3 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 2/3 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tomahawk and Wagyu lasagne; the Crab linguine is a sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (6,771 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 Bay 10 & 11, Campbell’s Stores, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the tomahawk steak; it is always perfectly cooked.
★ 4.6 (3,503 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 248 Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the steak and mashed potatoes; the tomahawk steak is cooked to perfection
★ 4.8 (7,595 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 Unit 10/6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the steaks; the duck fat potatoes are the sleeper hit
★ 4.6 (2,458 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
Porteño
25📍 50 Holt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the empanadas and tartare to start, then the steak.
★ 4.5 (1,757 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#8 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 174 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the sharing platter; the chicken wings are the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (1,784 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 219-223 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.6 (939 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 Enter Via Wynyard Lane, 285 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.7 (424 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#11 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
Margaret
21📍 30-36 Bay St, Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia
★ 4.3 (978 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1 editorial list · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#12 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 17 Lime St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.3 (962 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#13 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 217 Ramsay St, Haberfield NSW 2045, Australia
★ 4.7 (2,386 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 Pier 8-9/23 Hickson Rd, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.8 (4,190 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 18-24 Ingram Rd, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Australia
★ 4.8 (415 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 2 O'Connell St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.4 (2,730 reviews) on Google Maps
#17 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 23/33 Mary St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
★ 4.1 (1,497 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#18 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 6 Loftus St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.7 (2,134 reviews) on Google Maps
#19 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 Shop 2/250 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia
★ 4.7 (268 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#20 of 20 steak spots in Sydney
📍 International Tower One, Ground Level/100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.4 (4,029 reviews) on Google Maps
Common steak questions in Sydney
Where's the best steak in Sydney for a special occasion?
BISTECCA ($$$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly steak in Sydney?
The Sanderson Sydney is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in CBD.
Where can I get gluten-free steak in Sydney?
Roast Republic is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Sydney · 🌮 best tacos in Sydney · 🥙 best kebab in Sydney · 🍟 best hsp in Sydney. Steak elsewhere: Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your steak questions answered. Nationally: best steak in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best steak in Sydney?
BISTECCA currently ranks #1 for steak in Sydney — 14 community mentions · 13× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews.
Where is the best steak in the Sydney CBD?
BISTECCA is the top-ranked steak spot in the CBD (3 Dalley St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank steak in Sydney?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.