For eating out is Melbourne or Sydney better? Why?

Question

I hear that Melbourne likes to take the gold medal in this, but is it just because their restaurants are all close together? I think that Sydney has so many great areas to eat, with amazing food and good views....good atmosphere, but I want to know what others think.

Answer 1

I select Melbourne I was on holidays there for a few days 10 years ago - I loved it, Grand Final time - the atmosphere was electric and uplifting and fun - I have only ever visited Sydney using their airport to connect to a flight.

Answer 2

I think quality of food is same around.... the restaraunts in Sydney were a bit stuffy, while the Melbourne place had better ambience and crowd.

Answer 3

Well, I prefer Melbourne 'cause it's cuisine is more European influenced...but if you want a really good Italian pizza, the only place in Australia is Sydney's Mario!

Answer 4

Tough Question to answer both have nice places to go and eat i still like Red Rooster in Melbourne on the corner of Bourke & Elizabeth and Sydney how good is the kebab shop in Redfern yummy but if in doubt eat in Albury-Wadonga  right on the boarder

Answer 5

Sydney tends to keep things a bit cleaner, and in turn, more edible.

Answer 6

Sydney has much better legs :) lol

Answer 7

Sydney has many more famous restaurants.  I think there is more choice in all styles and prices.  Especially with all the harbour front areas that have developed over the last 10 years - Darling Harbour, King St Wharf, Cockle Bay, The Rocks etc.

The only problem in Sydney (not sure about Melbourne) is that there are so few late night restaurants.  Kitchens close too early which is frustrating!

Answer 8

Of course Sydneys restaurants are better - fabulous waterfront views, fantastic food, friendly people, beautiful weather. Sydney has such a great vibe.

Answer 9

melbourne has a much more enjoyable atmosphere with their grouping of restaurants and more sophisticated culture.

sydney seems more laid back and is great for informal lunches and time spent beside the water, but lacks a certain familiarity with patrons.  

i remember reading that crows nest (northern suburbs of sydney) once had the greatest number of restaurants per kilometre in Oz.  it's just a shame that they were all behind closed doors, so the atmosphere of melbourne's lygon street (for example) didn't spill over to other eateries.

food can be great, but without atmosphere it lacks a certain charm.  i feel melbourne wins in this area and i really enjoy dining out when i'm down that way.