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Sean's
Campbell Parade
Sean Moran’s beloved, produce-led Bondi institution on Campbell Parade, going since 1993.
Eat & Drink · Restaurants
The Best Restaurants in Bondi Beach
Bondi’s standout restaurants run from the iconic — Icebergs Dining Room above the ocean pool, and Sean’s on Campbell Parade — to buzzy local favourites for seafood, Italian and modern Australian. The right pick depends on whether you want a view, a long lunch or a casual feed near the sand.
Bondi eats far better than its beach-town reputation suggests. You’ve got genuine destination dining alongside the sand, plus a deep bench of neighbourhood restaurants that locals actually book. Below are the ones we rate, with what each is best for.
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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
Notts Avenue, above the Icebergs pool
Glamorous cliff-top Italian above the Icebergs pool — one of Sydney’s most iconic dining views.
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Raw Bar
Campbell Parade
Long-running Bondi sushi and sashimi spot on Campbell Parade — a local casual-quality favourite.
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Totti's Bondi
Bondi Road (behind The Royal)
Merivale’s crowd-pleasing Italian behind The Royal on Bondi Road — famous wood-fired bread and share plates.
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North Bondi Fish
Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi
Beachfront seafood at the north end of Bondi — sashimi, calamari, fish and chips with the sand at the door.
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Drake Eatery
Bondi Road
A well-regarded Bondi Road bistro doing seasonal modern-Australian day to night.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best restaurant in Bondi Beach?
For the view and the occasion, Icebergs Dining Room above the ocean pool; for produce-led fine dining, Sean’s on Campbell Parade. The “best” depends on whether you want a view, a long lunch or a casual local feed.
Where do locals eat in Bondi?
Away from the busiest beachfront spots — neighbourhood restaurants for seafood, Italian and modern Australian, many just back from Campbell Parade around Hall Street and Gould Street.