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The King's List
Modern Australian in Sydney
The finest modern australian tables in Sydney, adjudicated by King's Score.
Living ranking · updates weekly
# The King's List — Modern Australian in Sydney
**Quay**
Sydney's Modern Australian fine dining scene showcases six restaurants operating at the highest price tier, each representing the pinnacle of contemporary local cuisine. Quay and Sean's anchor this elite group, both commanding $$$$ pricing as they define the city's most ambitious culinary expressions.
1
Quay
In contention
2
Sean's
In contention
3
Shell House Dining Room & Terrace
In contention
4
Aria
In contention
5
Cafe Paci
In contention
6
Catalina
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7
Chiswick
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8
Nomad
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9
Three Blue Ducks
In contention
10
Woodcut
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11
Bathers' Pavilion
In contention
12
Bea
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13
Altitude
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14
Bennelong
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15
Firedoor
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16
Fred's
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17
Margaret
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18
Saint Peter
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19
Sean's
In contention
20
Cafe Sydney
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21
Ester
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22
Rockpool Bar & Grill
In contention
23
Blu Bar on 36
In contention
24
Sixpenny
In contention
25
The Bridge Room
In contention
How the order is decided
Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.