Still one of my favorites in Sydney, after not visiting for a while. Love to start with the raw bar, today I had the tiger prawns. They were good but not as large as I had expected. I had the duck confirm as a Amin, it was a special, and it was excellent. Very nice flavor. I was also pleasantly surprised with the side order of greens, wasn't expecting much (just felt needed some leaves) but it was a very nice flavor and quite fresh. read more

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My daughter and son-in-law took us to dinner at Felix. Wine selection and sommelier were outstanding. Service was above par and not intrusive. My Darling Wife had mud crab from the local waters. She was in heaven! It was fresh, sweet and delicious!! My daughter and SIL had steak tartare and thought it was fantastic. Granddaughter had the charcuterie plate and oysters and loved both!! I had the faux filet (sirloin steak) and fries. The sauce made the steak outstanding although cooked to perfection, the sauce enhanced the flavor pushing over the top. The only ding is the restaurant was extremely loud. We could not talk in a loud voice even. I would recommend the experience for the food and service!! read more

This is a beautiful French restaurant in a great location. The ambience is amazing. Be prepared to linger over your wine and food. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was fabulous. It is a dinner to be savored and enjoyed, rushing would ruin the experience. read more

Tucked away on a little lane in the heart of the CBD of Sydney is Felix, a little french bistro that will have you saying "oh la la" from the time you enter this little slice of France. Felix was recommended to us by a local and I always say, go where the locals go. I made a reservation on line and was assured by a follow up phone call that our table would be perfect. While I wanted to sit outside and pretend I was on the Champs-Elysees, my friend thought it was too hot so into the bar area we went. We were there early so there were plenty of workers and not many patrons so everyone was being super attentive and helpful. Our drinks were masterfully poured and I know this as my martini was perfect snd my friend's old fashioned was proclaimed as " one of the best he has had". A big win! I asked about what a "bug" was as it was on the menu and the server went to the raw bar and actually brought one over to the table to show me . . .great customer service. And our server also was quick to share her recommendations and make sure we got exactly what we wanted. For our starter course, we had raw oysters and the aforementioned "bug". Interesting, this so called bug, as it tasted a bit like a cross between lobster and crayfish. They have a variety of oysters each day so we spilt rock and pacific.. And for our mains, I had the chicken, which while it sounds uninspired, was delicious! It came with crispy skin and served with a side salad. My friend went with the lamb as our server recommended it and it was terrific! All in all a great experience. Dinner for two with drinks ran about $215. The place was packed by 8 so make a reservation. And be sure to have a drink at their vintage like bar. The bartender is absolutely terrific. Try a slice of France right in downtown Sydney! read more

Felix - Bar area - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Classic Parisian bistro, food is very good. I had the lamb shoulder and my wife a filet mignon, both were very good. I started with steak tartare which was excellent. However, I felt as though we were rushed at the beginning to quickly choose a wine and select entrees without a chance to relax, even though the restaurant was one third empty on a Sunday evening. We also discovered after being seated awhile that the AC was broken, on a 90 degree day. It was so stifling we left after entrees. That's information guests should have before being seated. read more

We had an amazing experience:) The food was out of this world! I dont really eat raw meat but their steak tartar was fantastic! And they cool thing about it is that they prepare it right in front of your table, so you can see all the ingredients and spices. Also we had lamb, which was so tender - just melting in your mouth:) Every day they have specials and white asparagus was the side dish of the day! Let me tell you something - delicious!!! Staff was super friendly and kind. They got us a table even though we didnt have a reservation and it was raining a little, so the seating area outside wasn't really occupied. Very lively authmospher! Just a great place to go with your family or friends or on a romantic date ;) Highly recommend! Cheers :) read more

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Felix is a french bistro located in the central business district of Sydney. We had made a last minute decision after seeing the reviews on Trip Advisor to give it a go. We called and were able to snag a reservation. I love trying french restaurants all over the world after having spent two years living in Paris for the 'glamor' and feel but also a 'true' french restaurant is a great food experience. On first glance, Felix has the decor and that glamor of France. The wine list is pretty extensive, being so far away from France here in Australia. We were sat and found the host lovely ; our waiter came , quickly rattled off the menu in very broken English , ( he was from France , because I asked !), took our drink order and left. He came back and answered a question my husband had about the Waygu steak and said he would be 'back in awhile as he had this large table to deal with'. That large table was next to us and he wasn't kidding : he took almost 25 minutes to return and only after we flagged him down. He never went over the prix fixe menu , one reason we chose Felix and walked a distance from our hotel is the love of french prix fixe menus . He was super impatient because the other table was large, we suppose. My steak frites was good and a large portion. My husband's Waygu was very marbled though and wasn't the best. We had started with the Terrine Pate and it was okay but definitely not as 'french' as I've had when it's truly authentic. He never checked on us after the meal was served and we were over it and him. Our wine was empty as was our water. Again, we flagged the host down for the bill, never being offered a dessert menu. Everyone knows that french dessert is king! We had fun because my date is always the best date and we were in Sydney together .. but next time , Felix won't be our choice. read more

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We absolutely love this place, it's one of those French restaurants where the waiters are all dressed in classic uniforms that adds on to the authenticity of this place. On top of that, the food is amazing, definitely come here for the steak and wine. The look and feel of this place will make you feel like you're on holiday in Europe. We can't wait to return in the future to have a feel of Europe again right in the heart of Sydney! read more

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I love this place!! Good food,good service.nice atmosphere. I was visiting Sydney and this restaurant was one of my lists. Seems always busy. So recommend to make reservation soon. We had Lobster and oysters for appetizer. Very fresh and tasty For main we had steak , very good!! I really enjoyed all! But my favorite was dessert !! Very good!!! I would come back when I come to Sydney again. read more

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Incredible and kind service from the waiters and servers. Every employee was pleasant and most were French which was genuine. Food was impeccable and filling. Portions were perfect sizes. I got the gnocchi and I'd recommend it. The cheese is soooo good. The restaurant ambience is high-end with mosaic art and low lighting. Highly recommend this place for a nice dinner out on the town. read more

Love it! Love the thursday night dish! Steak is so juicy n tender! Spatchcock is amazing so delicate n juicy! Ocean trout was fine. Mussel pot is alright! Steak tartar was very nice but not the best! The area is nice, but not big fan sitting outside but inside is way to noise. Service are wonderful, servers are knowledgeable. I ordered virgin mojito but it came with alcohol, she changed it directly. I'm looking forward to go back to try suckling pig on Tuesday! read more

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Truly a wonderful place; Excellent service and food. Had the Bay bug, salad, lamb, and sorbet w Apple tartin as well as 3xFrys , and peanut butter parafit. read more

Felix - Bay bug and salad - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Really outstanding dinner! Herbed gnocchi was soft as a pillow and delicately flavored. Rotisserie spatchcock (brined for half a day) was lightly crispy. Sserved with a finely cut cabbage salad and a super light yogurt dressing--all very deftly seasoned. The only item that was nothing special was the simple green salad-nothing unusual. However, the mandarin lime soufflé (allow 20 minutes from ordering) was simply to DIE FOR!!! The Soufflé was a combination of delicately tangy citrus enveloped in a perfect cloud. No falling soufflé here. Served with creme freche ice cream--intriguing mix of tart and creamy. And as a side notes, with the cappuccino came a chocolate truffle that could change your life! read more

This is up there with the best French Bistro's on Sydney. This restaurant is comparable to any good Bisro in Paris. With its stylish decor, the quality food on offer and the drinks list. I have eaten here a few times and it is cosistenly good. They have a small army of staff busily working the kitchen and the floor. The service was very professional, as to be expected in this type of establishment. We stopped in for the prix fix menu on this occasion, which is such good value dining. We ordered the gruyère souffle, this entree was light and fluffy with great texture and flavour. We ordered the confit lamb shoulder with red wine jus caramelised onion and paris mash. The lamb was melt in your mouth tender, the caramelised onion sweet and combined well with the jus. The mash was devine, the best I have had in Australia. Smooth and rich, Very decadent. No doubt a decent amount of butter and cream used. One of our dining companions ordered the wood grilled Salmon and raved how nice and delicate it was. We shared a couple of the desserts. The Valrhona chocolate tart with coffee mousse, hazelnuts and a cocoa nib tuile. A rich chocolate tart combined with a deicious quinelle of coffee mousse. We also shared the profiteroles with salted caramel, vanilla ice cream and the theatrics of the hot chocolate sauce being poured at the table. This too was delicous, with great textures and a contrast of temperatures; Cold ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. If you haven't dined in a Paris bistro and are after a similar dining experience, this is the place to visit. read more

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Felix looks great, it's a restaurant thats definitely easy on the eyes. We went along to celebrate my birthday, we normally go to Rockpool but thought we might like a change this year. A few things: - It's very noisy. It would be better for a group of 4-6 people where you can have a few drinks and get loud I think. Otherwise, it can sort of get frustrating. - I booked almost a month ahead and got the table closest to the front door. This was sort of disappointing. - the clientele - this is a lovely looking restaurant but throughout the course of the evening a lady came and sat down on one side of me, unceremoniously plonking a huge yoga bag down on our shared banquette. On the other side an older man (obviously entertaining his much younger lady) kept coming over and trying to squeeze himself in between us - this is a (very nice) restaurant, not a nightclub! - then someone else arrived with their KIDS (aged approx 4 & 6) at about 9.30pm on a weeknight, one of them was running AROUND the restaurant, waving his bunny in the air, there were a few raised eyebrows. I felt very sorry for the staff, they were obviously uncomfortable about this but it should have been stopped immediately, this really isn't one of those restaurants. Now that's out of the way, the service was good (although a bit hard to hear, Im old now I'm in my 30s) and I was sort of interested in the fresh seafood although it wasn't really explained to me, vague at best, even after asking. The steak frites was excellent and my lamb pie was nice, but only nice. I really enjoyed the Bombe Alaska dessert and my husband finished his chocolate mousse. I'd probably return for lunch and it seemed much of the crowd were there on the corporate AMEX for an early dinner. Felix is good, but it has so much strong competition. I'll probably go back to Rockpool bar & grill for my birthday next year :) read more

I would like to start off that I have been to many French restaurants that were excellent. But Felix Bistro must be confused by what that means to call themselves a French restaurant because THEY ARE PRETENTIOUS AND SNOBBY. We came in at 9:50 very politely asking if they still serve food just to be safe even though they close at 10:30 (so we came well before closing). After a walk around the CBD we found what we thought was this cool-suave restaurant off to the side of George street. But what we actually came in on was being ignored and treated down by all the staff. They made us order immediately without letting us thoughtfully think about it and that was the last time they talked to us. We even saw them bring food to other people after we ordered, so there was no way we came too late. NO ONE asked us how our meal was going. NO ONE bothered to refill our water. They made us feel like we didn't belong there even though we are paying with the same money as everyone else. NO ONE even asked us if we wanted desert and they did to the other guests in the restaurant. This was a terrible dining experience and I was very disrespected by the whole staff and in an attempt to try to get some positive attention I even told the manager thank you for having us but he still was very disrespectful. The only nice person was a blonde waitress and I thank her for her kindness because everyone else was awful. I am sorry I couldn't experience as good a dining experience as everyone else on here. Tomorrow we are going to Tetsuya's where we will be spending the same money they could have had from us but missed out on. I am really disappointed by this experience at Felix. If they wanted to ignore us and treat us so poorly I wish they didn't even let us come in to have such an awful experience. I would have much rather gone somewhere else and not wasted my time or money. read more

This place is just like Balthazar in New York. I couldn't believe it when I walked in the door. It's a great atmosphere, the waiters and staff are great, friendly, and know the menu very well. One if the touches I love at this place was the butter with rock salt. I coup test that every day if my life. The oysters were among some of the best I have ever had. You really have to have at least one. I ordered the steak frites medium rare and it was served perfectly. read more

Nice ambiance and all ... but for me it's all about the food. Felix has a nice atmosphere, and a great location in the CBD, but I can't say that I thought the food was particularly stellar compared to what else is available in Sydney. $34 for pretty ok salmon - where I come from though, char grilled fish is called "burned fish". The rhubarb creme dessert was also ok, but I'd argue that creme brulee doesn't benefit from flowers. I'd rather have had the strawberry and rhubarb flavors come through than the other infused flavors. read more

Yum yum yum! We wandered in here on a Sunday night and managed to nab a table. It is all very French down to the authentic french waitress. It has a fantastic atmosphere - but unlike the real thing the staff are friendly! I had the lamb rump which was amazing - it literally fell apart! We had two awesome sides - the pumpkin and broccolini and the roasted cauliflower - both fantastic. No room for dessert! As usual merrivale can't get it wrong! read more

Love the cute upmarket Parisian vibe of Felix, from being located in a laneway, the French styled tables and chairs, the trendy modern but old styled interiors, everything is lovely about it. There is a huge glass wine cellar across most of the back wall and a circular glass station where you have the chance to see the chef shucking oysters and preparing other seafood. Food is also great - but I was paying too much attention to the decor to concentrate properly on the food itself! Service was okay, nothing special but nothing bad either. read more

This place just never fails to deliver! The restaurant itself is gorgeous just like your typical bistro in Paris and the food is spot on everytime. read more

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I had such high expectations for Felix and was so excited to dine here. I love classic French cuisine and I had a taste of their Gruyere Soufflé & Beef Bourguignon at the European Laneway event earlier in the year and both dishes BLEW MY MIND! I was like, oh wow!!! This is special. This is the real deal... Maybe this was an off night? I ordered the Gruyere Soufflé and this time it was just "meh"... I had the Wagyu steak and "frites" and my steak was just OK. I had it done medium-rare, and it was a bit dry and not amazing. Nothing approaching stellar, and at this price point, you expect STELLAR. One of my friends got another cut of steak (I forget which) and said the same. Actually she said hers was crap. She was also at the Euro Laneway and had the souffle and beef with me so we were both like, what happened here? We had such high hopes!!! Part of me says I would give it another go maaayybe, just because the food I tried at the Euro Laneway was just so stand out, but I'm definitely not making it a priority to come back here to eat again. read more

This restaurant is Merivale related and all establishments by Merivale are the BOMB! So so good!! I ordered the waguu steak with fries cooked medium rare and it was packed full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Even the hot chips were quality! My friend also ordered the whole chicken.. Excellent how they packed so much flavour into it. We ordered the profiteroles with salted caramel icecream for dessert. It presented in a deconstructed form, but not so deconstructed when you taste it! We ordered another one it was that addictive. They also have a good wine and cocktail selection list! It's a little pricey but if you want French fine dining with good service and yummy food I recommended coming here! read more

Felix - Profiteroles, vanilla ice cream, salted caramel and hot chocolate sauce - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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A bit of a mixed bag here, I had some very nice food, but they told us the day before the booking that we'd be kicked out after 1 hour! They were fairly nice about it but still we had to order fast and not have dessert to get out in time. I don't like being rushed! So restricting it to the hour we had it was enjoyable. The food was great, the service nice and even the presentation of the food was done well. Maybe you should lock in a leaving time as well as an arrival time when you do your booking? read more

Excellent food, great service, and lively ambiance. We had the steak tartare which is prepared table side. The lamb is one of the best I've had in my life. White asparagus dish (special of the day) was small but so yummy it was definitely worth it. read more

For the price, damn good French food. Portions are small, but tastey. Had the lamb, which was served with (very) creamy mash potatoes, and grilled Vidalia onion wedges. Finished with the cheese course. Spendy and yummy read more

The place is good, the food excellent, the wines wonderful. Keep in mind you have to book a table especially on friday and saturday evening. read more

Finally, a nice French bistro in Sydney! I came here about a month ago, ordered a few simple things on the menu, and was really pleased with the quality of food. Came back here a few nights ago and found myself re-ordering my favourite :) I would definitely start off with an order of the prawns from the seafood bar. They are fresh, sweet, meaty, and served with an awesome remoulade-type sauce. So fresh and relatively healthy (minus the sauce). We also added some Coffin Bay oysters this time around and I was really happy with those too. Served with a nice little shallot vinaigrette - they were delicious! We also had their Soup du Jour, which was a ham and split pea soup (great winter warmer!) and a side pumpkin and goats cheese salad. The salad was so good! Who knew quinoa, roasted kale, pumpkin and goat cheese went so well together? Overall I highly recommend this place! read more

I could steadily eat my way through the classic French inspired menu at Felix, which sits ever so chic next to her infamous Ivy sister. The bistro backdrop is a convincing Parisian setting and (language aside) I feel like I've been transported there for the night. My friends are late as usual so I begin at the bar with an earl grey infused gin and citrus tonic, evocative of a bergamotty iced tea with a juniper twist, and a clean, refreshing start to the proceedings. Ocean trout terrine with beetroot and cornichons is a generous starter. The gruyere soufflé is a rich cheesy commitment that commands sharing. Plats du jour include national favourites like bouillabaise, beef bourguignon and coq au vin. We opt for the lamb shoulder for two ($68) to share between three and still don't manage to get through the lot... presented on a mound of spinach with red wine butter that's so good you good drink it. The rocket, cucumber, feta and walnut salad is a fitting accompaniment and we talk the kitchen into a side of chats (that officially belongs with the beef) cooked in mounds of duck fat with mushroom, cheese and speck, which we all concur is our new favourite thing. Service is surprisingly down to earth, accommodating and efficient as it gets. We make the most of our sommelier and our palates are rewarded with superb vin rouge. Julia Childs would be proud of this newish Sydney city fixture. Felix je t'aime. read more

Felix - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I've been back to Felix twice. Once in April and again now. The food is great and most of all consistent. Yes its pricey but worth the value. Service is excellent. I do hope that they can improve the environment's acoustic to reduce the noise level in the restaurant. It was really hard to hv conversation without raising our voices. read more

ok today visit number 10 or there about since 2011. We had entree all the way. Classic stuff superbly done. Garlic prawns, streak tartare, seared tuna, the board. This all after the best martini in town always, vodka, dry and dirty of course and 6 wow oysters that turned into another round thanks. Peach melba pavlova and profiterols rounded out the big treat lunch. Seamless service this place rocks. As always wow, wow, wow. Certainly be back for visit 11. read more

Great place for French food! Affiliated with Merivale, you can expect the food to be served at a high standard, extensive wine list, slightly more expensive and pleasant staff. That's exactly what I experienced plus the Parisian style decor had me in awe. read more

Nestled down Ash Street's alleyway is a great little French Bistro, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. It instantly transports you into Europe, and its food didn't disappoint. I recommend it for lunch, and highly recommend the beetroot salad! read more

Fantastic service. However, do not go for the kingfish carpaccio - no good. For a main, they have a lamb pie - you won't be disappointed. It's like someone tenderised the meat beforehand and covered it in delicious pastry, its seriously good. This place is pretty loud, so be prepared to shout your conversation. A part of the Merivale group, it's a lovely french bistro. read more

The food was good - it was nice but overpriced for what it was, but definitely enjoyable. The servings were generous. The service was what put this rating to a 2. Our waitress had attitude from the start. She did not even bring us the 5.30-6.30 special menu which we were there for, we had to ask for those, and then it took her 20 minutes to bring menus to a table of 8. When it came time to order, several people ordered before me, I asked her to go the couple of people who still hadn't ordered first and she refused, saying "no it's your turn now". After a mix-up with the bill in which it turned out the restaurant had charged the table for 1 dish we had not ordered, as I handed her the cash payment for the whole table, she had the hide to say "so the whole amount is in there is it?". It may be that if you went and had a better waitperson, you would have a wonderful night, the decor is magnificent, the atmosphere great and as I mentioned the food is good. I know after our experience that none of our group will ever be going back. read more

Classic French bistro in the heart of the CBD. Beautifully cooked food with all the classics. Stand out dish is the steak tartare just perfect! read more

Delish Steak frites, and cocktails as french as you can get. Atmosphere was spot on and was grateful for the patient staff while I contemplated the comprehensive menu. All in all a good choice. read more

Justin Hemmes has managed to bring the feel from the Paris end of Melbourne (or even of Paris itself) to Sydney with this restaurant and the bar opposite. A superb wine list and a great menu, together with authentic decor features. Service could be improved a bit, but some might say that of Parisians too. Quite noisy, so better for an intimate table. As well as a varied menu, make sure you consider the regular daily specials. read more

Definitely gives the feel of Parisian bistro: striking decor, fast-paced bustle, noisy (but not boisterous), thoroughly enjoyable dining experience (but not necessarily a place to linger over a relaxed lengthy conversational dinner). Food was really excellent, with the standouts for us being the gruyere souffle starter and the slow-roasted lamb main (fork-tip tender). Service was speedy and efficient (including the maitre d' helping to clear and re-set tables), but we knew we sure as hell weren't in Paris because it was also genuinely caring and helpful .... patient descriptions and recommendations on food and wine, and the sommelier took the time to write down a list of winery recommendations for an upcoming trip to McLaren Vale. read more

Pleasant atmosphere that harkens back to Parisian bistro style. Extensive wine list but highly priced. Grilled barramundi nicoise was nicely done, all very fresh tasting and nicely balanced and put together. Well informed sommelier both for Australian and European wines. read more