Maydanoz Restaurant Bar
Last updated★ 4.7 · 720 Google reviews · $$
Maydanoz Restaurant Bar is a Turkish restaurant and bar on Carrington Street in Sydney. It serves Aegean-style meze cooked over wood fire, in a warm room that suits a special dinner or a relaxed lunch. Visitors single out the attentive service. Wynyard Park is a one-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Maydanoz Restaurant Bar
Food at Maydanoz Restaurant Bar
Maydanoz cooks produce from Turkey's Aegean region over wood fire, in a casual meze style meant for sharing. Dishes that come up in reviews include whipped feta, halloumi, tarama, beef tartare and a Çökertme kebap served over potato pave. The menu leans on vegetables and olive oil, and vegetarian dishes are a clear focus.
What to order: Tarama dip with simit · Çökertme kebap with potato pave
Drinks at Maydanoz Restaurant Bar
The drinks list includes a wine list, wines by glass, cocktails, a beverage menu and a happy hour menu. One visitor said the restaurant gave them two complimentary glasses of wine to mark a special occasion.
Chef's table
The chef's table is an interactive dinner in a semi-private space with views of the open kitchen. Guests work with the chef on a meal built around their menu choice, using seasonal produce and original Anatolian recipes. The chef's table menu features plant-dominant dishes. Event packages are also offered, with enquiries sent to the events team.
Recognition
The restaurant's website lists Good Food Guide one-hat status for 2024 and 2025. It also lists Restaurant and Catering NSW awards for best specialty and best Turkish restaurant, and Wine List of the Year for 2023 and 2024.
What customers say about Maydanoz Restaurant Bar
- 💬Attentive, warm service that visitors single out by name
- 💬Standout dishes such as the tarama dip, potato pave and quail eggs on cilbir toast
- 💬A warm, relaxed atmosphere that suits celebrations
Tips for visiting Maydanoz Restaurant Bar
- ✓Lunch is served Monday to Friday only, so book a dinner for a Saturday visit.
- ✓Ask the staff for recommendations, since one visitor found their suggestions spot-on.
- ✓For a set, interactive evening, the chef's table is held in a semi-private space.
Getting to Maydanoz Restaurant Bar
The restaurant is at 1/50 Carrington St, Sydney NSW 2000, with a step-free entrance and parking available.
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FAQ about Maydanoz Restaurant Bar
What cuisine does Maydanoz Restaurant Bar serve?
It serves Turkish food, with produce from Turkey's Aegean region cooked over wood fire in a meze style.
Is Maydanoz Restaurant Bar open for lunch?
Yes, lunch is served Monday to Friday, and dinner runs Monday to Saturday.
Is Maydanoz Restaurant Bar licensed?
Yes, it has a wine list, wines by glass, cocktails and a beverage menu.
Does Maydanoz Restaurant Bar have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are a clear focus, with a menu built around vegetables and olive oil.