French restaurants in New South Wales
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Bathers’ Pavilion
Spanish Mission–style architecture, harbour views and outstanding food collide at one of Sydney’s most enduringly popular restaurants. The seasonal menu focuses on produce from small local providers, with plenty of seafood; there’s also a full vegetarian menu. Under the same roof, Bathers’ Café opens for breakfast at 7am, serving equally scrumptious fare (including delicious pizza) at more democratic prices.
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Vamps Bistro
Behind red-framed shop windows, this romantic French restaurant at Five Ways plates up classics such as duck à l’orange and crêpe Suzette in the evenings. However, it’s the weekend breakfasts that keep us coming back. After a hard day’s night, grab a seat in the courtyard, order a strong coffee and a serious breakfast ($6 to $16), and vamp it up with the wait staff.
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Sel et Poivre
This casual bistro is perfect for homesick French expats; most of the staff speak French, the music is French, and the menu is available in French. Dishes like garlic snails, duck pâté and steak tartare are for the hard-core, so for something more mainstream order the delicious baguette sandwiches, roasted lamb loin or goat's cheese and walnut salad.
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Bécasse
There’s nothing gratuitously flashy about Bécasse, but it will linger as one of the most memorable dining experiences of your trip. The muted, elegant decor perfectly complements superbly created dishes. The degustation menu (with/without wine $190/130) is eight courses of gustatory heaven created by chef Justin North. Book ahead and dress up.
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Guillaume at Bennelong
Turn the old ‘dinner and a show’ cliche into something meaningful under the smallest sail at the Sydney Opera House. Snuggle into a banquette and enjoy the masterful cuisine of acclaimed chef Guillaume Brahimi. His contemporary French fare has fans hollering operatically all over town.
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Tabou
French right down to its lacy curtains, the flatteringly-lit Tabou is perfect for a low-key romantic dinner. Chef Jacob Brown whips out popular entrees like sauteed sweetbreads and cheese souffles, along with main dishes like the black pudding and veal fillet. Service is typically Gallic, meaning you'll either be flirted with or barely acknowledged.
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Bistro Moncur
Minimoguls and luncheon ladies while away long afternoons beneath Bistro Moncur’s vaulted ceilings and monochromatic mural. Chef Damien Pignolet’s menu changes seasonally but signature dishes such as French onion souffle gratin and grilled sirloin Cafe de Paris delight diners year-round. The wine list will make you want to take up mogulling, too.
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Petit Snail
This intimate restaurant is off the main beat and is more Bordeaux than Byron. French staff serve up traditional red-, white-and-blue fare such as steak tartare, wild rabbit terrine, duck confit and lots of fromage. There's outdoor dining on the verandah.
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Bronte Road Bistro
This friendly neighbourhood bistro is the perfect reward/draw for the lovely clifftop walk from Bondi. The casual, always-bustling interior (half indoor, half outdoor) and the menu of French favourites are true crowd pleasers.
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