Margaret

4.7

691 Reviews

$101 and over

Modern Australian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 109 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

Margaret is a neighbourhood restaurant at its core, but it’s also evolved into something more than that. It’s about comfort, generosity, and cosiness.
At Margaret, we work with the best quality produce that Australia has to offer. Chef Neil Perry AM has spent years developing relationships with some of the best suppliers in the country. We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and are very fortunate to receive our seafood direct from our fishermen, caught sustainably and dry filleted here onsite at Margaret, so we can ensure that all that love and care our wonderful fisherman have taken is seen all the way through. The menu at Margaret is diverse and inspired by all the flavours that Neil has been collecting over his 45+ years in the industry. Margaret

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Fish, Grill
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9068 8888
Website
https://www.margaretdoublebay.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Neil Perry & Richard Purdue

Location
30-36 Bay St, Double Bay, AU-NSW 2028
Neighborhood
Double Bay
Cross street
We are located on the corner of Bay Street and Guilfoyle Avenue.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are a 10 minute walk from Edgecliff Train Station.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Semiprivate Dining Room - Deluxe Package
A$190.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our semiprivate dining room is located at the rear of the restaurant, amongst our beautiful open kitchen and can accommodate up to 18 guests. There is a minimum spend of $3,200.00 to book the space. A $190.00 per person feasting style menu is offered, meaning all dishes will go down the middle of the table for your guests to share. It is the best way to get the full Margaret experience! Menus are subject to seasonal change. We can accommodate all dietary requirements with at least 48 hours’ notice. Please contact our team on 02 9068 8888 or info@margaretdoublebay.com to have a copy of the latest menu sent through to you and to discuss wine selection, decorations, dietaries and anything additional we can do to ensure your event is seamless.
Semiprivate Dining Room - Premium Package
A$140.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our semiprivate dining room is located at the rear of the restaurant, amongst our beautiful open kitchen and can accommodate up to 18 guests. There is a minimum spend of $3,200.00 to book the space. A $140.00 per person feasting style menu is offered, meaning all dishes will go down the middle of the table for your guests to share. It is the best way to get the full Margaret experience! Menus are subject to seasonal change. We can accommodate all dietary requirements with at least 48 hours’ notice. Please contact our team on 02 9068 8888 or info@margaretdoublebay.com to have a copy of the latest menu sent through to you and to discuss wine selection, decorations, dietaries and anything additional we can do to ensure your event is seamless.
Set Menu - Deluxe Package
A$190.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A $190.00 per person feasting style menu is offered, meaning all dishes will go down the middle of the table for your guests to share. It is the best way to get the full Margaret experience! Menus are subject to seasonal change. We can accommodate all dietary requirements with at least 48 hours’ notice. Please contact our team on 02 9068 8888 or info@margaretdoublebay.com to have a copy of the latest menu sent through to you and to discuss wine selection, dietaries and anything additional we can do to ensure your visit is seamless.

Menus are subject to seasonal change. Our menus are feasting style, meaning all the dishes you see above will go down the middle of the table for your guests to share. We do ask that any decorations are kept to a minimum to allow room for the shared plates. We can accommodate all dietary requirements with at least 48 hours’ notice. Please note, all groups of 8 or above incur a discretionary 10% service charge.

Sharing Menu

$190.00 Per Person

To Start

Our Garlic Bread
Black Pearl White Sturgeon Caviar Tart
Freshly Shucked Sydney Rock Oysters with Desert Lime Salsa

Entrée

Beetroot Roasted in Embers with Pistachio Butter and Puffed Barley
Spicy Korean Style Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Gochujang, Sesame and Pickles
CopperTree Steak Tartare with Chilli Paste, Dashi Shoyu and Potato Crisps

Fish

Grilled Spencer Gulf King Prawns with Roast Pepper and Chilli Salsa
Crumbed Market Fish with Smoked Tomato, Caper Salad and Umami Mayonnaise
Grilled Market Fish
Green Salad with Margaret Vinaigrette

Main

Spinach, Pine Nut and Raisin Torta with Sugar Plum Tomato Salad
CopperTree Farms Beef Fillet with Red Curry Butter and Grilled Shallots

Sides

Slow Cooked Peas with Anchovies, Chilli and Garlic
Wentworth’s Twice Cooked Crisp and Creamy Potatoes

Dessert

Mascarpone, Blueberry and Almond Trifle
Neil's Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chantilly
Memories of a Mirabelle Tart

Menus are subject to seasonal change. Our menus are feasting style, meaning all the dishes you see above will go down the middle of the table for your guests to share. We do ask that any decorations are kept to a minimum to allow room for the shared plates. We can accommodate all dietary requirements with at least 48 hours’ notice. Please note, all groups of 8 or above incur a discretionary 10% service charge.

What 691 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Modern Australian
Sydney
Most Booked
Eastern Suburbs
Best Service
Eastern Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Eastern Suburbs
Good for business meals
Eastern Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Eastern Suburbs
Good for special occasions
Eastern Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Margaret offers an exceptional dining experience, celebrated for its "amazing food and service" and "beautiful ambience." Guests rave about the seafood and steak, with standout dishes like the "grilled King George Whiting" and "tuna crudo." Although some find it pricey, the attentive staff and impressive wine list ensure a memorable visit.

691 Reviews

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Michael
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have just had the most magnificently tasty Sunday lunch at Margaret. We didn't leave a mouthful of any of the three courses. It took a leisurely two hours which we thought was perfect timing, not rushed but we were not waiting around either. Everything was absolutely delicious. When we are in Sydney from London we now try to eat at Margaret. Previously we have eaten at Rockpool and the grill. Margaret is bright and breezy by comparison. The staff are friendly and efficient. They want to talk about the food and are very helpful with making choices from the extensive menu. The food is outstanding. For us the portions were perfect with wonderful imaginative complex flavours. We went fifty/fifty on the duck breast and grilled ocean trout and both were fantastic. We even had room for a dessert. Out of curiosity I chose the souffle pudding. I would never have thought of putting pine nuts in a dessert but it gave a great contrasting texture. The souffle was really more than I needed but I sacrificed myself and finished it. One staff member confided that although they worked there it was their favourite place to eat. We agree.
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Tracy
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Incredible service! Very attentive! Food was superb!
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anthony
Los Angeles
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately it didn’t meet the hype. A number of friends had recommended this place and the reviews were good. The service was very good and the menu was quite extensive. This surprised me that they would have so many choices. We started with the scallop crudo and crab Thai salad. The scallop dish was very nice. The dressing on the crab salad was an amazing flavor however it over powered the delicate crab. For mains we had the king George whiting and the veal rump. Whilst they were perfectly cooked they weren’t anything special. So sadly it just wasn’t the experience we were hoping for.
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Emma
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating our sister’s 60th birthday with family and friends at Margaret was an absolutely unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make the day special. The food was incredible - and a lot of it! And the service was friendly and flawless. It was a perfect way to mark this milestone birthday. I cannot recommend Margaret enough for any special occasion. Thank you to all at Margaret for making this day extraordinary!
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Mandy
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I do enjoyed our lunch today. Celebrating our 18th anniversary. My husband had the veal - must say I had food envy. And it was delicious!! My red emperor was great and the sides of green beans with lemon and corn puree with sheep’s yoghurt was amazing as was the sugar-loaf cabbage. The special touch of a chocolate desert to celebrate was amazing a thank you Sam!
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Sisi
VIP
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Margaret is by far my favourite restaurant. My husband and I are locals and are frequent diners there. The food is spectacular, the service is incredible and we just love Neil Perry!
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Mark
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of food was outstanding, and with generous quantities too. Staff were excellent; friendly, attentive and always willing to help with any request. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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Julia
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, very upmarket & lovely open spacious venue:-)
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David
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal in a long time. Thank you Neil Perry for raising the bar yet again!
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Sabrina
Sydney
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Hi Beautiful everything Starters came along and they’re delicious wine wasn’t Ordered lamb so I asked to have a red and the wine list and sommelier was suggested, I said no please bring wine list as I knew the food was coming in quickly The food comes and I ordered the Nebbiolo A glass comes out ten minutes later and then waiter comes back as I’m about to drink it and says that’s not mine…I’ve already eaten 1 & 1/2 chops at this stage Wine comes ten minutes after I’ve finished Really unsatisfactory and I couldn’t be bothered for dessert with this
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FAQs

Margaret is rated 4.7 stars by 691 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 109 times today

Experiences are available.

30-36 Bay St, Double Bay, AU-NSW 2028

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located on the corner of Bay Street and Guilfoyle Avenue.
Neighborhood
Double Bay
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Fish, Grill
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are a 10 minute walk from Edgecliff Train Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Neil Perry & Richard Purdue
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.margaretdoublebay.com/
Phone number
(02) 9068 8888

Margaret

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Semiprivate Dining Room - Deluxe Package

Semiprivate Dining Room - Premium Package

Set Menu - Deluxe Package

Sharing Menu

To Start

Baker Bleu Sourdough with CopperTree Farm Salted Butter

Entrée

Beetroot Roasted in Embers with Pistachio Butter and Puffed Barley

Elena’s Buffalo Mozzarella with Grilled Nectarines, Hazelnuts and Vincotto

Spicy Korean Style Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Gochujang, Sesame and Pickles

CopperTree Steak Tartare with Chilli Paste, Dashi Shoyu and Potato Crisps

Main

Spinach, Pine Nut and Raisin Torta with Sugar Plum Tomato Salad

Crumbed Market Fish with Smoked Tomato, Caper Salad and Umami Mayonnaise

Grilled Market Fish

CopperTree Farms Beef Fillet with Red Curry Butter and Grilled Shallots

Sides

Green Salad with Margaret Vinaigrette

Slow Cooked Peas with Anchovies, Chilli and Garlic

Wentworth’s Twice Cooked Crisp and Creamy Potatoes

Dessert

Mascarpone, Blueberry and Almond Trifle

Neil's Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chantilly

Memories of a Mirabelle Tart

Sharing Menu

To Start

Our Garlic Bread

Black Pearl White Sturgeon Caviar Tart

Freshly Shucked Sydney Rock Oysters with Desert Lime Salsa

Entrée

Beetroot Roasted in Embers with Pistachio Butter and Puffed Barley

Spicy Korean Style Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Gochujang, Sesame and Pickles

CopperTree Steak Tartare with Chilli Paste, Dashi Shoyu and Potato Crisps

Fish

Grilled Spencer Gulf King Prawns with Roast Pepper and Chilli Salsa

Crumbed Market Fish with Smoked Tomato, Caper Salad and Umami Mayonnaise

Grilled Market Fish

Green Salad with Margaret Vinaigrette

Main

Spinach, Pine Nut and Raisin Torta with Sugar Plum Tomato Salad

CopperTree Farms Beef Fillet with Red Curry Butter and Grilled Shallots

Sides

Slow Cooked Peas with Anchovies, Chilli and Garlic

Wentworth’s Twice Cooked Crisp and Creamy Potatoes

Dessert

Mascarpone, Blueberry and Almond Trifle

Neil's Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chantilly

Memories of a Mirabelle Tart

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