The Charles Brasserie & Bar
Last updatedβ 4.5 Β· 1,299 Google reviews
The Charles Brasserie & Bar is a brasserie in the original 1938 Charles Plaza on King Street, Sydney CBD. The dining room is opulent and Art Deco in style, with an open kitchen. It suits business dinners, date nights and long lunches, and it is best at steak and steak tartare. Wynyard Park is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at The Charles Brasserie & Bar
Food at The Charles Brasserie & Bar
The menu runs from steak tartare and steaks to pasta, risotto and seafood, with starters such as croquettes, pΓ’tΓ© and gnocchi fritti. Regulars come back for the steaks, which are seared well, and for the steak tartare, made tableside. The dessert trolley carries house-baked cakes and petit-fours. Vegetarian dishes are available.
What to order: Steak tartare, prepared tableside Β· Chocolate candle cake
Drinks at The Charles Brasserie & Bar
The bar runs as a cafΓ© and bar Γ vin, with a wine list and its own bar menu of snacks, lunch and dinner. Mondays are BYO. One diner found the wine list good value for the room.
Brasserie, bar and private rooms
The Charles has two sides. The brasserie is the formal dining room, with a lunch service and a dinner service, and a Brasserie Prix Fixe menu at $69 per person. The bar is a cafΓ© and bar Γ vin with its own menu. Private dining and group dining are available, and the site also lists a Supper Club and The Charles Hour happy hour. The restaurant kept one hat in the 2026 Good Food Guide Awards, its fourth year in a row.
What customers say about The Charles Brasserie & Bar
- π¬Steak tartare and steaks are the dishes diners single out
- π¬Staff described as friendly and attentive
- π¬Desserts, including the honey cake and chocolate candle cake, praised
- π¬Quality can vary between visits, with some diners finding the mains uneven
Tips for visiting The Charles Brasserie & Bar
- βBookings go through SevenRooms, so reserve ahead for dinner.
- βMains have varied between visits, so the steak tartare and desserts are the safer bets if you are unsure.
- βMondays are BYO, so bring a bottle on that night if you prefer.
Getting to The Charles Brasserie & Bar
66 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, in the Sydney CBD. Parking is available. The bar and restaurant share the building, and you pass the bar on the way in.
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FAQ about The Charles Brasserie & Bar
What cuisine does The Charles Brasserie & Bar serve?
It is a brasserie known for steak, steak tartare and pasta, with a wine list to match.
Can I book a table at The Charles Brasserie & Bar?
Yes, reservations are made through SevenRooms.
Is The Charles Brasserie & Bar BYO?
Mondays are BYO. The restaurant is licensed and has a wine list the rest of the week.
Does The Charles Brasserie & Bar have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu.