Clarence River baby octopus skewers.
Critics'Pick

St Siandra

Sun,seafood and spritzes on the eastern shores of the Spit.

Whole fish with salmoriglio and shaved fennel.
Good Food hat15/20

Saint George

Party up the front,elegance in the back.

The menu is inspired by southern France and northern Italy.
Critics'Pick

Boomtown Cellar Bar

History-steeped space where wine is made and small plates rule.

The Mediterranean menu draws on Turkish,Greek and Lebanese cuisines.
Critics'Pick

Rose Bay House

Old favourite adds a touch of Turkish delight.

Earl Grey-infused creme caramel at Martinez.
Good Food hat15/20

Martinez

As close you can get to the Cote d’Azur in a Sydney high-rise.

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Prawn and cuttlefish linguine and oxheart tomatoes with goats curd at Bobby’s.
Critics'Pick

Bobbys Cronulla

Beachy-keen dining with a passing parade of buff bodies.

Bruno’s brings Mediterranean fare to a weatherboard cottage in Bellingen.
14.5/20

Bruno’s

Punchy,polished plates in a homestyle format on the Coffs Coast.

Charcoal grilled market fish at Ates in Blackheath.
Good Food hat15/20

Ates

Fire-fuelled cooking with a large serve of hospitality.

Rum baba cake at Where’s Nick.
Critics'Pick

Where’s Nick

Natural wines and flavour-led plates in a fuss-free local.

Mimi's restaurant at the Coogee Pavilion owned by Justin Hemmes.
Good Food hatGood Food hat16.5/20

Mimi’s

Scrimp-and-you’ll-miss-it seaside dining by Merivale.