MARGARET

Margaret – Neil Perry’s Grand Celebration of Land and Sea in Sydney

In 2025, Margaret continues to shine as one of Australia’s most important culinary destinations- a restaurant that effortlessly balances elegant sophistication with heartfelt hospitality. Located in the stylish suburb of Double Bay, this flagship venture by legendary Australian chef Neil Perry has firmly established itself as a showcase of the very best Australia has to offer - both from the land and the sea.

At Margaret, beef and seafood don’t compete - they coexist as centrepieces of a thoughtful, ingredient-driven menu. Perry’s lifelong commitment to provenance and sustainability is on full display here, and every dish carries the confidence of a chef who has spent decades at the pinnacle of Australian gastronomy.

On the meat side, the offering is nothing short of world-class. A selection of the finest breeds and cuts from Australia’s top producers like Blackmore Wagyu - Australia’s benchmark in full blood Wagyu excellence - and also CopperTree Farms with its beef from retired Holstein-Friesian dairy cows are cooked over a wood-fired grill with stunning precision. The steaks are charred and caramelised outside, tender and expressive inside, with seasoning that respects the integrity of each cut. Margaret is not only one of the best steak destinations in the world - it is also one of the most refined.

Yet what makes this restaurant truly unique is Perry’s equal devotion to Australian seafood. Line-caught coral trout, Glacier 51 toothfish, Mooloolaba king prawns and Fraser Isle spanner crab arrive at the table in preparations that are clean, bright, and elegant, often kissed by fire or elevated by subtle Asian influences - a nod to Perry’s deep connection with pan-Pacific flavour profiles.

The wine list is intelligent and expansive, with a strong emphasis on Australian producers and sustainable winemaking. The front-of-house team, led by seasoned professionals, moves with polished ease - friendly, informed and always a few steps ahead.

The atmosphere is both contemporary and timeless. Warm, natural materials, an open kitchen and generous lighting give the dining room an energy that feels as local as it does global.

In 2025, Margaret stands proudly among the world’s best. It is a restaurant that celebrates Australia’s culinary identity through its finest produce - from pasture to coastline - and presents it with clarity, skill and soul. Under Neil Perry’s visionary leadership, it is not only a place to eat - it’s a place to understand what makes Australian dining truly exceptional.

Margaret - the proud No. 2 of our list of the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants.