The best French cuisine restaurants Australia

Claire's Kitchen skilfully combines traditional French brasserie with modern, refined cuisine. The cocktails are sophisticated and original. The restaurant team provides impeccable, attentive service in French in a warm, chic setting. The dessert cart will not leave you indifferent. If you're in Sydney on a Sunday evening, book Salon Dada for an evening of cabaret and surrealistic dining, which we'd rather let you discover.

In the heart of Sydney, Bistro Papillon is a tasty French restaurant with a beautiful wine list. Fine selection of French cuisine with specialties such as raclette, onion soup, coq au vin, boeuf bourguignon, cassoulet, fourme d'Ambert, profiteroles... All the classics! And of course, as a starter, the unavoidable baguette of bread and its semi-salted butter, or the plate of cold cuts. Some vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. An excellent address for those nostalgic for France and its gastronomy.

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An institution that has been repeatedly recognized as one of Australia's best dining experiences. Founded by Chef Tetsuya Wakada, this restaurant has won numerous awards. Here the dishes are a refined and creative combination of French, Australian and Japanese cuisine that the waiters will describe with a rare passion that alone is worth the trip. The attention to detail and to the customers somewhat justifies the high prices. The cellar contains more than 3,000 bottles of wine... In short, everything is done to make your evening perfect.

Located on the first floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Gaze MCA offers a spectacular view of Circular Quay, the harbor and the Opera House. It is the ideal meeting place for businessmen who meet for lunch. It's also a great place to grab a snack before or after a visit to the museum. A seasonal menu with quality products is offered. You can breathe the fresh air coming from the port and you can sip a glass of wine around seafood: the house even proposes oyster plates! A nice break to taste and appreciate the panorama.

Established in the old Semaphore Bath Palace (which dates back to 1920), the Palais Hotel is one of the most charming establishments in town. You can of course have a meal or a drink facing the ocean (its Beach Bar is a real success with a very nice selection of softs and cocktails), but the establishment also organizes a lot of Live Music evenings and has about 30 slot machines. On the bistro side, there are starters to share, fish, meat, vegetarian dishes, burgers, pizzas... All very good!

For those who miss French cuisine, or who want to introduce Australian friends to the art of the French table, Chez Pierre is a superb address. In 2007, Pierre, the son of restaurateurs, continued the family tradition by opening his own restaurant. It's the place to go in town for impeccable service and traditional French cuisine. You can eat real baguette, foie gras and even snails! Located on the west side of King's Park, quick bus access from the City.

Sydney's best crepes! Here, you'll find the good taste of home in a delicious sweet or savory pastry for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A wide choice of dishes: galettes with salad for a light meal, crêpes flambéed with Grand Marnier or with Belgian chocolate for gourmets. The crêpe au caramel au beurre salé is a must-try. This month's specials include two new sweet crêpes and two galettes. A fine selection of French ciders. Gluten-free galettes. And don't miss the guinguette evenings on Thursdays (6pm-9pm).

This French restaurant offers a high quality cuisine between gourmet plates and tasty wines. Spread over different areas, you can sit in the restaurant area, at the bar, on the terrace or on the rooftop . Each season, new menus are proposed. You will obviously find traditional French dishes made with local products but also creative dishes daring surprising associations: eggs with truffles, trout with caviar and curry, poultry sautéed with local wine... In short, a nicely worked menu.

If you miss French cuisine, head for Chez Olivier, which captures the charm of the French bistro with its subtle dishes. A very warm atmosphere in a Franco-Australian setting. The menu includes foie gras for starters, onion soup and roast Camembert, followed by vegetable risotto, coq au vin, duck confit and beef bourguignon. We continue with a selection of cheeses, before indulging in chocolate mousse, tarte Tatin, vanilla crème brûlée or crêpes Suzette. A fine wine list.

DOM'S is very popular with Italian cuisine. Excellent breakfast.

Are you looking for the best in French restaurants in Brisbane?This restaurant perfectly respects the culinary tradition of the Hexagone, and has been awarded a Gault & Millau in 2019 as well as the prize for the best French restaurant in Australia in 2022. In a charming Parisian brasserie setting, enjoy duck breast with Cognac, seafood bouillabaisse, escargot en cocotte or classic beef filet. Several menus are available, including the "Chef's Menu" and the "Table d'hôte Menu". Don't forget to book in advance.

The Tavern Bar & Bistro is the more affordable of the two restaurants offered by Peppers Cradle Mountains Lodge (the other being the Highlands Restaurant). Located in the south wing of the main building, the Tavern Bar & Bistro offers classic, hearty meals, led by pizzas, in an attractive atmosphere. We particularly appreciate the speed of service (as long as no group has positioned itself before you when ordering) and the terrace access, which affords a lovely view of the surrounding countryside and the entrance to the national park.

In this French restaurant, Philippe Poitou, the chef offers Mediterranean cuisine. The room is only outside and the service is French.