Woodcut
Last updatedโ 4.4 ยท 1,916 Google reviews ยท $$$$
Woodcut is a Modern Australian fine dining and steak restaurant on Level 1 at Crown Sydney in Barangaroo. Food is cooked over fire, smoke and in a wood-fired oven, and the room feels polished and warm, suited to celebrations. Regulars come for the service and the bread. Hickson Park is a one-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Woodcut
Food at Woodcut
The menu is built on Australian produce cooked over open fire and in a wood-fired oven, with steak as a main draw. Diners keep naming the miche boule bread with cultured butter and the Hasselback potato, which arrives crisp and golden. Other dishes mentioned include grilled beef tartare, veal tongue skewers, halloumi with honey and figs, octopus with nduja sauce, and the apple tart. A vegetarian menu is available, and there is a children's menu.
What to order: Miche boule bread with cultured butter ยท Hasselback potato
Drinks at Woodcut
The drinks list covers a beverage menu, a bar menu and Hickory Bar. One diner praised the cocktails. Champagne is offered as part of a Golden Hour deal on weekday afternoons, and a seasonal Belvedere martini menu runs on weekends.
Hickory Bar and the lunch deals
Hickory Bar, next to the main dining room, runs its own menu. The Hickory Express Lunch offers a crispy chicken bun, Moreton Bay bug brioche or The Ultimate French Dip with chips. The Woodcut Frites lunch is $45 a person for steak and frites or fish and frites. Both are good options for a shorter visit than a full dinner.
What customers say about Woodcut
- ๐ฌService is the most praised part, with several diners naming staff for being attentive without hovering
- ๐ฌSmoky, wood-fired dishes and the bread are repeatedly called standouts
- ๐ฌThe atmosphere is described as warm and special, which suits birthdays and celebrations
- ๐ฌVisitors who return say they come back for a special meal rather than a quick lunch
Tips for visiting Woodcut
- โBook through the Find a table option on the website, especially for dinner.
- โExpect to spend about $200 a person or more on a full dinner.
- โFor a cheaper lunch, the Woodcut Frites at $45 a person is listed as a set offer.
Getting to Woodcut
Woodcut is on Level 1 at 1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000, inside Crown Sydney. Parking is available. Hickson Park is a one-minute walk from the restaurant.
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FAQ about Woodcut
What cuisine does Woodcut serve?
Woodcut serves Modern Australian food with a focus on steak, cooked over open fire and in a wood-fired oven.
Does Woodcut have vegetarian options?
Yes, the restaurant has a separate vegetarian menu alongside its main menu.
Can I book a table at Woodcut?
Yes, bookings can be made through the Find a table option on the Woodcut page of the Crown Sydney website.
Is Woodcut licensed?
Yes, it has a bar menu and a beverage menu, and it serves cocktails and Champagne.