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Bistronomie By OK

3/355 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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3/355 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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About Bistronomie By OK

Surry Hills locals head here for an uncomplicated French bistro dinner paired with an accessible glass of wine. The room keeps things warm and low-key with a backlit breeze-block bar and soft film scores. Pull up a chair midweek for the dark, sticky beef bourguignon spooned over creamy purée de pomme de terre, or start with steak tartare spiced with Worcestershire and chilli. Pour a Beaujolais from the tight eight-bottle list—where nothing tops seventy dollars—alongside crisp-skinned salmon in lemon beurre blanc.

  • Tight menu, capped wine pricing: A focused, one-page bistro lineup where no bottle on the eight-strong list tops seventy dollars.
  • Comforting beef bourguignon: Tender beef cheeks in rich gravy over pomme purée, ideal for cold or stormy evenings.
  • Warm neighborhood setting: Subtle former fine-diner details and a backlit breeze-block bar set against mellow cinematic tracks.

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Why Choose Bistronomie By OK

Surry Hills neighborhood dining rooted in timeless French staples and accessible wines.

  • Hearty French Bistro Classics

    Guests praise signature bistro comfort classics, especially the dark, sticky beef bourguignon with tender beef cheeks and creamy mash.

    Your go-to for these cold winter nights is the dark and sticky beef bourguignon ($38) where the tender beef cheeks nestle against creamy purée de pomme de terre.

    Jackie McMillan
  • Well-Executed Entrees and Sharers

    Diners appreciate well-crafted starters like steak tartare with bold savoury flavour, as well as duck-filled ravioli and potato galette.

    The beef bourguignon is my most favourite, my partner loves the steak tartare, but everything else is amazing as well.

    Mia Hao Cao
  • Effortless Midweek Dining

    The restaurant caters to effortless drop-ins seeking a simple, well-made plate paired with an approachable glass of wine rather than a heavy production.

    Made for the midweek, when you want a simple well-executed plate of food and a single glass of wine

    Jackie McMillan
  • Curated, High-Value Menu

    A concise one-page bistro format delivers balanced course options alongside exceptional, accessible pricing.

    A small but well balanced menu.

    michael rubacki
  • Inviting Room with Artful Touches

    Warm interiors with sculptural art and backlit brick details retain welcoming traces of fine-dining craftsmanship.

    The space itself is warm and pleasant to be in, with a sculptural art centrepiece and a back-lit breeze block bar.

    Jackie McMillan
  • Relaxing Atmosphere and Soundtrack

    Thoughtfully curated music complements the intimate, cozy setting for a tranquil evening escape.

    The music (from the film score from “Perfect Days”) was just right.

    michael rubacki

Before you head over

Practical ordering tips to help you get the best value and experience from the bistro menu.

  • Explore the Compact Wine List

    Pair the rich beef bourguignon or steak tartare with an accessible red from the 8-bottle list, where all bottles are priced under seventy dollars.

  • Add Baguette for Soup and Tartare

    The French onion soup is served without a cheesy toast gratinée topping, and the steak tartare comes with a low cracker-to-meat ratio; order a side baguette for extra bread.

  • Focus on Slow-Cooked Classics

    While the dark beef bourguignon and potato galette consistently satisfy, avoid the steak frites, which has faced issues with tough meat and cold butter.

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