The Gidley A drop dead gorgeous steak house on the corner of Elizabeth and King st. It was extremely well decorated with old fashioned furniture/artworks to fit the theme of a classy old school american steak diner and coupled with the option of a private poker room it seemed like the perfect birthday celebration for my friend. While I could go on and on about how beautifully set up everything was, giving an amazing atmosphere to dine in, the food truly had to be the highlight of the night. While most Sydney steakhouses spoil you with a plethora of steak options, The Gidley offers an extremely modest selection of steaks from the Rib-eye bone in or boneless, a classic english roast cut and even the prized spinalis cut of the rib-eye (which I didn’t even know was possible to sell) and to everyone's benefit made ordering much easier as the waiter recommended to share a bit of everything which was a spot on as you’ll be wanting to go back and forth comparing outstanding steaks with each other. The sides that we ordered to pair with the steaks are extremely rich in flavor and of a high standard but something more noteworthy would be their “Gidley” burger. I can’t say too but if you are a burger fan please do yourself a favor and order it. Desserts were also great as it’s their twist of a classic American dessert done well. While I wish I could say everything was excellent that night, the truth is it wasn't for me personally… Having experienced fine dining restaurants a handful of times, I understand the pretentious “rules” that follow whether it’d be wearing smart attire, avoiding causing disturbances and enjoying the food their way however under these circumstances I would expect excellence and near perfection for hospitality and service. The Gidley’s makes great recommendations for food, drinks and being in the private room, extremely attentive but that’s unfortunately where it ends. The restaurant prides themselves on the rule “refrain from using mobile phones in the dining room” and I’m not too sure to what degree they enforce this but the waiter felt the need to make this comment to the entire table while I was caught taking some memorable photos. He would continue to mention that guests would have their phones confiscated in a jovial manner which I unappreciated. While I respect and understand the idea of avoiding phones at dinner tables to encourage more conversation with friends and loved ones, I simply felt that being almost mocked for holding my phone (while trying to take photos and recommending The Gidley to family) was rude service and too far. Furthermore, I again felt like I was dealt the shortest straw because one of the worst possible things was to transpire after our meal. During the clean up, the waiter impressively stacks 20 or so dishes, knives and forks, steak bits/bones and juices and crumbs… only it wasn't impressive and completely lost balance in front of my face. I must’ve had really great foresight that day because I chose to wear black and saying that my whole attire was soiled and bruised may be an understatement. I realize that mistakes can happen ruining the established vibes of a party was not something I was looking to do. Despite the waiter being extremely apologetic I still felt that this was completely unacceptable and while they gave us more drinks, I still felt uncompensated for my completely ruined outfit and experience. If you value food and a great steak, this place might be for you. If you value the wholesome experience of a true dining restaurant this place might not be. For me personally, as someone who frequents many Sydney restaurants with my family, I will not be coming back. There are other steak places.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to The Gidley and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent fine dining establishment. There is a great selection of delicious food on the menu and whatever you order, you won't be disappointed. Make sure you leave room for dessert to finish your night off. I enjoyed the atmosphere as it wasn't noisy even when it was at its busiest, so it's fantastic for catch ups or dates. No phones are allowed in the main dining area, but that's not necessarily a bad things as it encourages you to fully enjoy your dining experience. The service is impeccable and the staff are very hospitable and attentive. They look after guests very well!

The meat and sides were very tasty and excellent quality. The service was also excellent. The wagyu burger and the Mac and cheese is amazing! As well as the steaks that were served. The overall feel of the restaurant is also very unique. A must visit.

Probably one of the best steaks I've had in Sydney. The spinalis was such a great cut and cooked to perfection. Everything about that cut was so good. Then the English roast was a great alternative to the steak. So much flavour, though its definitely a sharing piece. The burger is quite delicious, but I found the bacon better on its own thing, but the egg was great. They brought out a surprise bagel with some dips, and they were warm. The taramosalata was easy best sauce with it. We wanted something different for the entre, and the deep fried prawn heads were awesome though I can see that some people wouldn't like to eat a prawn head. Wrapped with lettuce dipped into the sauce, so good. There wasn't too much to write home about with the sides and desserts, but it was good enough for me. Enjoyable way to end the meal. The entrance can be hard to find, but its located down some steps. Highly recommend getting a booking first.

Ate here in the private dining room as part of a bucks night. Food was amazing, with the steaks were cooked to perfection. Staff were very friendly, attentive and made the evening very enjoyable. Highlight was deconstructed martini, which allowed us to experiment with different flavour combinations. A highly memorable night!

Exceeded all my expectations. Magnificent service and atmosphere,staff were super friendly and made excellent recommendations. Food was excellent of course, ordered the burger as an appetiser and honestly could have ended the meal there it was that good. Loved the no phone policy, definitely need to do this more when I go out. Will definitely be back again.

Attention to detail, a warm welcome, and fantastically cooked cuts of steak. All the food is served on sharing plates, the steaks are cut for your ease. Considering everyone shares food these days it’s nice to see a place change to adapt. The rib eye steak was perfect, the maple bacon a delicious must have side. Their drinks are well made, the old fashion was mixed perfectly. Having your phones taken away with a nice touch as it allowed you to appreciate the restaurant ambience and the food without worrying about adding 10 things to your Instagram story. Be warned it’s difficult to get a reservation so make sure if you want to go, plan ahead.

Went to the lounge section without a booking on a Friday night and they seated us within minutes. Best burger I've ever eaten. The picture doesn't do it justice whatsoever. I was concerned that it wouldn't fill me up as there was no fries on the side but just the burger alone was perfect. Service was also impeccable. Cannot wait to go back and try the steak! Tip: Get the burger with bacon.

Wow the intimate dinning experience that is gidley. Did not try the steak cause it was an hour till our table was ready so opted to eat the old jersey cow burger in the bar area. Just as happy with that. Awesome flavour. The scollops were the best I’ve had and don’t normally like. Could not get enough of the garlic butter mushrooms. Old fashion was on point. Will be back many times for sure.

Everything was great except for an unfortunately very chewy rib-eye on the bone. The sides, good service and an excellent glass of Shiraz saved the day however, but still disappointed that the star of the show was a big let down.

Dined here as a group in one of the private rooms. Staff were friendly and well versed. Food was delicious, especially their wagygu burger and the ribeye steak. We were asked to put our phones in a fancy leather pouch and these were kept safe for us throughout the night so we could focus on the dining experiencing. I understand the rationale but also find this rule quite restrictive. The reality is that most people these days want to capture photos of their food and may also need their phones on them for personal/work reasons, so to have these taken away was unsettling and detracted from the experience rather than enhanced it. I have no photos to share as our phones were confiscated, sad.

Lunch. Arrived early but was only allowed in at 1200hrs. The steak burger and steak is fantastic. Service is impeccable. They'll keep your phone in a pouch and store it somewhere during dining. Will definitely make a return trip. (No pictures as phone are kept )

Loved this dining experience! They didnt ask us how we liked our steak and it was a tad bir red to my liking but still delicious overall. Drinks were nice! The sides were better than expected, especially the mac n cheese.

When you're looking for the place, look for the sign above and then walk down the stairs to find the door to enter the restaurant. The staff were really friendly and explained the menu to us. Note, that they will put your phone in a bag so you can enjoy the dining experience. The let down for me was the rib eye, it was chewy and not as soft as I hoped it would be. On a positive note, they did an amazing job with the garlic mushrooms, best I've ever had!

I was so happy visiting this amazing steakhouse place in the underground, corner of King Street and Elizabeth Street to be exact. There is a great selection of delicious food, we ordered the Gildey Burger ( double beef patties with house pickles) by far the best burger I have had in Sydney and the Kafe express from their cocktail menu. I really enjoyed the ambience, from the carpets to lights to the furniture, everything had a unique touch to it. The service is impeccable and the staffs are very hospitable and really welcoming. They look after the guests so very well and made sure we had a wonderful time all throughout our visit. Make sure you have a reservation if you're fine dining.

The food is always divine!!!! My boyfriend and I have been there to celebrate little things, such as each other's presence or a promotion, as well as just to eat good food. We always order one scallop each, 700-800g of rip eye, and one of our choice depending on our moods. The chicken and the burgers are always the great options! They also have awesome range of wines and cocktails. It's the perfect place to focus on your company, talking 'with' not talking 'at' each other.

The steak and service were both more impressive than Bistecca based on my own experience. The medium was perfect to me. I do prefer the interior of Bistecca though. Same no phone allowed in the dining room.

So I went to The Gidley for my 20th birthday with a party of 9 and this experience was nothing short of immaculate. The Spinalis steak was the star of the show! Everyone on the table loved how it melted in our mouths, many others agreed that it was the best steak we've ever had. The Gidley Burger was one of the best burgers we've ever had, the bun were cut to perfection. It was so smooth and the meat melted in our mouths. Nicholas, our waiter, was so funny and accomdating by explaining all the dishes in detail. We all shared the English Cut, Prawn Cocktails, Scallops, Mac & Cheese, Fries, Potato Gratin & Garlic Mushrooms which were all very good. The Gidley Negroni and Tequila Gimlet were amazing drinks in the lounge. The vibe was amazing with low key lighting which felt very prestigious and comfortable. I would 100% return again to try more of the drinks and revisit the Spinalis and The Gidley Burger. They take your phone off of you which we didn't mind so I didn't take much photos but this is a MUST GO in Sydney! If no one took pictures of this, you wouldn't believe how amazing this place is! Thank you for the complimentary bagle and chocolate coins too but most importantly, thank you to The Gidley for a memorable 20th birthday!

My experience at this venue was nothing short of extraordinary. From the elegant ambiance to the impeccable service, every detail was meticulously crafted. The menu, a symphony of exquisite flavors, showcased the culinary expertise that defines The Gidley. A truly exceptional dining destination for those seeking perfection in every bite.

Excellent restaurant. High-end experience from start to finish. Food is all designed to be shared, which allows an awesome taste experience. Great wine list, with some value options as well as real top shelf offerings. The waiter we had needed a bit more polish - he spilt a water bottle on one of our party 😲. Not a complete disaster, but not great either, hence the less than perfect service score

Absolutely loved our experience at The Gidley! Great service, food and atmosphere. No pictures of food or drinks to show because they do take your phone away to ensure to socially connect and enjoy each part of the experience (which actually I loved more than I thought I would!). Definitely get the burger, and the rib-eye! 100% would recommend to anyone!

Exceptional little tucked away spot in Sydney. Had an amazing burger for lunch, awesome cocktails 🍸

Booked for a birthday and didn't disappoint. Service was top-notch from Harry. Great atmosphere. My personal fave was the prawn cocktail. The seasoned deep-fried prawn head was a tasty touch. Their serving size was pretty good compared to other restaurants with the same price range.

No photos allowed - so you can’t see the tasty treats. The hostess was very helpful. They didn’t have an item or two on the menu, however 1st weekend coming out of lockdown was to be expected.

What a gorgeous place! It’s like an old fashioned bar / restaurant in the middle of Sydney which is really cool. They take your phones off you when you’re seated which we actually really liked - even though we wanted pictures! The steak is incredible - some of the best we’ve ever had. The chips and asparagus were great sides; I tried the hash browns but I wasn’t a fan - they tasted like crisps (or chips if you’re American) to me as they were very finely cut and very crispy. The drinks were delicious too - you can ask for cocktails that aren’t on the menu which was great. Service was excellent!!! The attention to detail was great and they were incredibly attentive. Would definitely visit again!

This steak restaurant is definitely worth checking out! It’s hidden down a stair case behind a blue door and a bit difficult to find, no clear signage on the street level. I would recommend ordering the spinalis. Never has this cut of steak and it was very delicious and tender. They take away your phones so you won’t be able to snap a photo of your meal but this is clearly stated when you book the restaurant. I look forward to returning in future. For sides we got the potato gratin, Mac and cheese and butter lettuce salad. The servings are generous. The cocktails were lovely and on the strong side, but we definitely enjoyed them!

Fantastic restaurant! Best steak I’ve had in a long time. I had the boneless rib eye chop which had been smoked on cherry wood and bourbon and cooked perfectly. Great service and atmosphere, particularly the booths which were a cosy touch for a long lunch. Highly recommend it for any occasion - business, friends or romantic.

The best burger I have ever had in my 30 years alive. Little too dark inside for me but the food was exceptional. The potatoes gratin were also possibly top 3 I’ve ever had. Only big negative is we had a lot of leftovers and it seems they don’t let you take any food home? Not sure but we didn’t ask !

The service was simply impeccable. The food was truly last dinner worthy. Would highly recommend the burger as an entrée, and the rib eye on the bone as a main with sides. The whole experience was just wonderful and we could not fault it in any way.

Awesome service and food. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

One of my all time favourite restaurants in Sydney and the very best opulent steak house you will find anywhere in the country. No others come close. The Gidley understands hospitality and the team running this restaurant are absolute pros at what they do. Last night my group of 4 were so well looked after. We were seated for cocktails first at 6pm in the bar then moved to our beautiful booth seating. My husband and our friends hadn’t been before and I was so looking forward to introducing them to The Gidley- it did not disappoint! The lovely polish gentleman Matt (I believe this was him name) who looked after us gave us excellent recommendations and was so on top of everything along with the others on the floor. The ambience, the food, the drinks- everything was superb. You can’t find a single flaw. I only give Google recommendations to businesses that I believe are extremely worthy and The Gidley is that and more. I can’t wait for the next time. Thank you so much for a perfect night!

Visited here with a group not too long ago and we had the best dining experience! Hidden away off the main street, the Gidley is a remarkable steakhouse that does not skimp on quality. The star attraction is the spinalis steak, with a honourable mention to the Gidley burger made with the offcuts & trimmings. The pecan pie was a satisfying dessert to finish. Would recommend!

$13 for water!!! We got two martini’s at 27 each and although expensive they are absolutely worth it! Exceptional drinks and delicious! It was a surprise through when the bill came and it was $67.32. Not $54. I wanted to leave a tip but the table water mark up was so big I couldn’t justify the additional spend so felt gutted by the experience. I get it; rents are high and it’s hard to make a buck in Sydney these days. But don’t rort the people trying to spend money with you. Be transparent and we’ll spend time and time again. But the hidden extras (like water!) aren’t it.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Gidley, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was elegant and inviting, the service was top-notch, and the food was absolutely divine. Each dish was expertly prepared with exquisite flavors that delighted my taste buds. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, making sure every detail was taken care of. The Gidley truly knows how to create a memorable dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic culinary journey.

We love these tucked away gems, down stairs and through a beautiful door, down more stairs and into a basement then ... bang... into a world of luxury away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Not only is the ambiance relaxing and luxurious, but the food is devine and the staff are exceptional in their knowledge of their product and the meaning of professional service. Thank you to The Gidley for an awesome afternoon of luxury, fine food and excellent service.

The Gidley is a true gem! The food is outstanding, with each dish showcasing a delightful blend of flavors and culinary expertise. What sets them apart is their unique concept of taking away your phones upon arrival, allowing you to switch off and fully immerse yourself in the dining experience. It creates a refreshing and relaxing ambiance, making the meal even more enjoyable. A must-try for a memorable evening of fine dining and being present in the moment.

Great food! The burger is incredible!

Sister restaurant to Bistecca, equally quality dinning experience (6/5). Dark lit rooms, old school authentic fit out with fantastic service (waiters/bartenders on point), and impeccable food. If you like steak this is definitely a place you need to check out!

Brilliant dining experience. Food, wine and cocktails were stunning, set in a beautiful venue. Can't wait to come back. Big thanks to Vinnie, Ben, Matt and Cat!

This restaurant is such a great experience. The food is sensational, melt in your mouth rib eye steaks. The burger is definite try for an entree between 4 people. The service was impeccable and the whole place has a great atmosphere. A definite to put on your list for a night out.

One of the best in Sydney. Waiters, food, decor, ambience - everything is amazing. The burger is one of the best you'll ever have and the sides are michellin star worthy. We will keep going.

The place has great vibes; you really feel 'in the know' when you make your way down this assuming little staircase and get warmly greeted in the amazing ambiance. Service is on par with what you'd expect for this kind of place; friendly, attentive, well-mannered and accurate. The one thing that did take me a little aback though is the fact that our steaks were done rare rather than medium-rare. Not necessarily an issue for me, but a bit of an adventure for my partner. I guess I should have asked, but then again the waiter should also have.