Firedoor Restaurant

Firedoor Restaurant in Surry Hills cooks seasonal food over wood fire, and the open kitchen is in view from the tables. Diners describe the vibe as relaxed and the service as attentive, and the steak is the dish they praise most. It suits a special dinner or a long, unhurried meal. Reservoir Street Reserve is about 2 minutes' walk away.

Cuisine at Firedoor Restaurant

Food at Firedoor Restaurant

Everything is cooked over fire, with two wood-fired ovens, three grills and a wood-burning hearth, and no gas or electricity. The menu changes daily and each dish is cooked to order. Visitors mention the dry-aged steak and Westholme wagyu. Plates often arrive as a board of charcoal-blistered clams with chilli and basil, or oysters set on pine sprigs with green olives. The Chef's Menu is a sharing-style menu from $90 a person. Vegetarian dishes are listed, and dietary requirements and allergies are catered for individually.

What to order: Dry-aged steak · Westholme wagyu

Drinks at Firedoor Restaurant

Drinks are part of the evening. One visitor praised the cocktails, and another mentioned a sommelier who recommended wines and made sure dishes were matched. Guests without a booking can also sit at the bar.

Fireside dinners

Fireside is a series of collaborative dinners where visiting chef friends cook alongside the Firedoor team. The restaurant publishes a schedule of these dinners on its website, so check there for upcoming dates. Seating across the restaurant includes traditional tables, communal tables, and counter seats at the kitchen and bar.

Prices at Firedoor Restaurant

What customers say about Firedoor Restaurant

• 💬Service described as attentive, friendly and well timed
• 💬Food praised as flavourful, cooked over fire and well presented
• 💬Booking ahead needed; visitors say it is often fully booked

Tips for visiting Firedoor Restaurant

• ✓Book ahead, as visitors say it is often fully booked. Walk-ins can ask at the bar.
• ✓Parties of seven or more must dine from the Chef's Menu, so plan for that when booking.
• ✓Mention dietary needs or allergies when booking, as they are catered for individually.

Getting to Firedoor Restaurant

Firedoor Restaurant is at 23/33 Mary St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Parking is available. Reservoir Street Reserve is about 2 minutes' walk away, and Belmore Park is about 3 minutes' walk.

Near Firedoor Restaurant

• ☕Toast Cafe1 min walk
• ☕Single O1 min walk
• ☕8oz Cafe1 min walk
• 🌳Reservoir Street Reserve2 min walk
• 🌳Belmore Park3 min walk
• 🌳James Hilder Reserve3 min walk

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