Dead Ringer

4.7

1129 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills with a great bar and a lovely team.
Our menu is dedicated to Australian produce, wine, beer & cocktails, opening every evening and for a lazy long lunch over the weekend.

We are located in a heritage townhouse just off Taylor Square at the axis of Paddington, Darlinghurst and Surry Hills with comfortable counter-top dining, a garden terrace, an intimate dining room, and a newly renovated private dining room.

We are thrilled to have one of Australia’s most experienced chefs, Mark Archer (previously Becassè, Tomislav, & Fix Wine Bar) heading up our kitchen. Together our goal is to champion the exceptional ingredients of this great continent through a changeable menu of sharing plates.

Our kitchen stays open throughout the day and late into every evening.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
0481 234 484
Website
http://deadringersydney.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mark Archer
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Dead Ringer can accommodate all your special event needs. With seasonal set menu's and bespoke drinks pairing, come have dinner at our house.

Location
413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, AU-NSW 2010
Neighborhood
Surry Hills
Cross street
Short Street
Parking details
Limited Street Parking.<br />Watch out, the rangers are everywhere!
Public transit
• train - 10 mins from central station, 10 mins from Museum station• bus - 2 mins from Taylor Sq, very frequent buses to cbd and eastern suburbs• walk - 15 mins from CBD
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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housemade focaccia, extra virgin olive oilA$6.00
Sydney Rock Oysters, Finger Lime Granita
- eaA$6.00
- SixA$33.00
- DozA$64.00
marinated gordal olivesA$9.00
mixed chilli picklesA$9.00
stuffed piquillo pepper, crab remoulade, ndujaA$9.00
creamed almonds, golden beetroot, honey, charred sourdoughA$15.00
heirloom tomato carpaccio, vanilla vinaigretteA$24.00
cured tuna, sweet & sour bullhorn peppers, smoked almondsA$26.00
stracciatella, black fig, shisoA$25.00

Larger Plates

gnocchi alla puttanesca, tomato, white anchovyA$37.00
Whole Roast Eggplant, Tahini, Almond DukkahA$32.00
bbq murray cod, vadouvan butter, desert limeA$50.00
koji roast chicken, ginger bread sauce, jerusalem artichokeA$36.00
wagyu sirloin, red wine butterA$54.00

Sides

grilled broccolini, walnut satayA$16.00
paris mash, roast chicken gravyA$12.00
roquette salad, pear balsamic, parmesanA$14.00

Desserts

Salted Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee SauceA$15.00
Baked to Order Madeleines, Mascarpone Berry Ripple***A$15.00
baked to order - allow 10min
Chocolate Pavé, Coconut Berry SorbetA$15.00
Baked Cheesecake, Lemon CurdA$15.00

'Feed Me' Menu

$99pp. A Sharing Menu Of The Following, Minimum 2 People

Housemade Focaccia, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Heirloom Tomatoes, Nduja Vinaigrette, White Anchovies
Stracciatella, Cucumbers, Mint
Housemade Gnocchi, Preserved Lemon Butter, Bottarga
Jacks Creek Sirloin, Cafe de Paris Butter
grilled broccolini, walnut satay
salted sticky date pudding, toffee sauce

What 1,129 people are saying

Dead Ringer reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dead Ringer offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing service." The venue is known for its "great vibe," accommodating dietary requirements, and a "beautiful atmosphere." Highlights include the "feed me menu," "bottomless brunch," and exceptional cocktails. It's a top choice for "special occasions" or a casual meal with friends.

1,125 Reviews

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AndrewB
Dublin1 review
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The dishes that we ordered which was tomato carpacchio, steak, lamb cigar and tuna were all quite poor and small portions, the steak was chewy, lamb lacked flavour and tomatoe carpaccio was 25 dollars for a plate of sliced tomatoes, overall not good value for money. They had good wine and friendly staff, but would not be running back.
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KellyA
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come here often for the bottomless brunch. Delicious food and amazing service means we'll keep coming back.
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SylviaN
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had the $85 banquet and every dish was so delicious. Dessert portion was excellent. We both commented on how unusual it was that we could actually hear each talking for once. It was a delightful evening. Thank you.
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Liam VIP
Sydney11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always. Accommodates various dietary requirements very well.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and vibe were amazing! Highly recommend!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommendable! Food is really nice, dessert included. Kind waiter.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. The squid in risotto was absolutely amazing so tasty and divine.
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EugeneO
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as usual, the new deserts especially were really really good ( as usual...)
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MaxD
Lancashire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant had a nice warm feeling which made you feel comfortable straight away, the staff were very attentive and helped where they could with dieters. Cocktails were fun and some finished at the table which was a nice touch. The food offering was well balanced and Affordable whilst the quality of the food was very good
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DonnaM
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A rare gem for Monday (or any other night) dining. Set menu is great value for money; and the service was delightful.
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FAQs

Dead Ringer is rated 4.7 stars by 1129 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, AU-NSW 2010

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Short Street
Neighborhood
Surry Hills
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Limited Street Parking.<br />Watch out, the rangers are everywhere!
Public transit
• train - 10 mins from central station, 10 mins from Museum station• bus - 2 mins from Taylor Sq, very frequent buses to cbd and eastern suburbs• walk - 15 mins from CBD
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Archer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://deadringersydney.com.au/
Phone number
0481 234 484
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Dead Ringer can accommodate all your special event needs. With seasonal set menu's and bespoke drinks pairing, come have dinner at our house.

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Dead Ringer

About this restaurant

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Dining areas

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Smaller Plates

housemade focaccia, extra virgin olive oilA$6.00

Sydney Rock Oysters, Finger Lime Granita

marinated gordal olivesA$9.00

mixed chilli picklesA$9.00

stuffed piquillo pepper, crab remoulade, ndujaA$9.00

creamed almonds, golden beetroot, honey, charred sourdoughA$15.00

heirloom tomato carpaccio, vanilla vinaigretteA$24.00

cured tuna, sweet & sour bullhorn peppers, smoked almondsA$26.00

stracciatella, black fig, shisoA$25.00

Larger Plates

gnocchi alla puttanesca, tomato, white anchovyA$37.00

Whole Roast Eggplant, Tahini, Almond DukkahA$32.00

bbq murray cod, vadouvan butter, desert limeA$50.00

koji roast chicken, ginger bread sauce, jerusalem artichokeA$36.00

wagyu sirloin, red wine butterA$54.00

Sides

grilled broccolini, walnut satayA$16.00

paris mash, roast chicken gravyA$12.00

roquette salad, pear balsamic, parmesanA$14.00

Desserts

Salted Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee SauceA$15.00

Baked to Order Madeleines, Mascarpone Berry Ripple***A$15.00

Chocolate Pavé, Coconut Berry SorbetA$15.00

Baked Cheesecake, Lemon CurdA$15.00

'Feed Me' Menu

Housemade Focaccia, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Heirloom Tomatoes, Nduja Vinaigrette, White Anchovies

Stracciatella, Cucumbers, Mint

Housemade Gnocchi, Preserved Lemon Butter, Bottarga

Jacks Creek Sirloin, Cafe de Paris Butter

grilled broccolini, walnut satay

salted sticky date pudding, toffee sauce

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Permanently Closed

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