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Andrew McConnell's fine dining room inside the grand Cavendish House on Russell Street turns on an open fire grill and dry-aged Victorian and South Australian beef, which landed Gimlet a spot on the World's Best Steak Restaurants list. The room manages to feel glamorous without feeling stiff, and the wine list reads like someone actually thought about what goes with the food rather than just buying everything.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- World's 101 Best #62 · World's Best Steak Restaurants
- Australian Good Food Guide 14/20 · Two Chef Hats
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best International Restaurant Bar – APAC
One number, weighted & current 85
How we score
Nearby in the record closest first
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- Meatmaiden Steakhouse Eat · 63
- Marmelo Portuguese Eat · 80
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