Cinder Steakhouse, Bar & Grill

Set between the Sydney CBD and its inner suburbs, Cinder Steakhouse, Bar and Grill brings a confident, grill-led spirit to the city’s dining scene. Its name nods to the heat at its heart, while the menu champions quality Australian produce and clean, assured cooking.

To begin, simple pleasures set the tone: house bread with dip invites unhurried conversation. DOP fresh burrata mozzarella brings creamy poise, and Mooloolaba king prawns add a bright, ocean-borne lift. It is an opening that prizes texture and balance over fuss, signalling a kitchen that trusts good ingredients to speak for themselves.

Mains lean into the embers. A grilled platter channels the theatre of the flames for those who like a bit of everything, while Cone Bay barramundi offers a lighter line, crisp at the edges and tender at the centre. Flavours are direct and confident, unfurling with smoke, char and a well-judged hand.

True to its steakhouse and grill roots, the mood is convivial and unpretentious; a place to talk, taste and take your time, equally at home with city tempo and neighbourhood ease. Gather your favourites, follow the lure of the grill, and let Cinder do the kindling. Come hungry; leave glowing.