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Porteño

50 Holt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 62 people

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50 Holt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 8399 1440
HoursMonday: 5:45 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:45 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:45 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:45 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Porteño

Surry Hills’ benchmark for open-flame cooking pairs Argentinian wood-fire technique with serious dry-aged cuts. Searing beef directly over hardwood coals imparts a clean smoke and crisp crust to dry-aged wagyu and 1kg T-bones without unnecessary fuss. Long-table gatherings lean into empanadas, wood-fired bone marrow, and crisp brussels sprouts matched with sharp chimichurri. The dining room balances low candlelight and open-kitchen energy with focused wine pairings, ending smoothly on flan mixto topped with dulce de leche.

  • Wood-Fired Grilling: Dry-aged Wagyu and thick-cut T-bones take on deep smoke and charred crusts over hardwood embers.
  • Argentinian Specialties: Traditional bone marrow, empanadas, and bright chimichurri sauces complement prime butchery cuts.
  • Celebration Dining: A vibrant, candlelit room and polished table service suit milestone birthdays and shared feasts.
RestaurantArgentinianSouth AmericanSteakhouseBar & GrillFamily Restaurant

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Why Dine at Porteño

Experience authentic wood-fired Argentine grilling, bespoke milestone hospitality, and seamless group dining.

  • Wood-Fired Grilling Technique

    Cuts are grilled over open wood fire to achieve a rich charred exterior, tender interior, and clean aromatic smoke profile.

    The traditional Argentinian wood-fire grilling is executed with precision — beautifully charred crust, juicy interior, clean smoke flavour without bitterness.

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  • Argentine Starters & Accompaniments

    Starters and classic accompaniments showcase signature Argentine preparations, including wood-fired bone marrow and traditional sauces.

    The wood-fired bone marrow was perfect, rich, smoky and beautifully charred, exactly the dish to start with and share.

    Max Rounasi

  • Thoughtful Celebratory Hospitality

    Celebrations are elevated by observant, thoughtful floor service that adds memorable personal touches.

    It was such a thoughtful gesture and truly made our evening even more special.

    Débora Duarte

  • Expert Beverage Guidance

    Knowledgeable sommeliers and waitstaff tailor beverage and dish selections to create seamless pairings.

    Mario combined both me and my partners wine preferences and recommend a wine to suit us that blew both of us away.

    Brittany Hart

  • Milestone Celebration Ambiance

    The dining room pairs an open wood-fire kitchen with a refined yet energetic setting suited for marking key personal events.

    Whenever there’s something important to celebrate, this is always the first place that springs to mind.

    Sssuzie zsy

  • Sharing Menus & Group Gatherings

    Sharing-style banquet formats and custom private event menus comfortably accommodate large parties and dietary preferences.

    We were a group of 15 with a few dietary requirement which was supplied by email a week prior and on the day there were no issues.

    Agnes

Signature wood-fired cuts and specialties from the Argentinian grill

  • Woodfire bone marrow

    The wood-fired bone marrow was perfect, rich, smoky and beautifully charred, exactly the dish to start with and share.

    Max Rounasi

  • T-Bone steak

    Would highly recommend the T-bone steak, wood fired cheese and chorizo.

    Toby Millington

  • Margaret River Wagyu steak

    Then we continue our food journey with Margaret River Wagyu steak with crispy fried brussel sprouts as a side and Chimichurri, Salsa Criolla & Quiquirimichi as condiments. OMG.. each slice of steak worth of gold. The steak was so tender. It's melted in mouth just like butter.

    Rina Maria

  • Spiced Hunter Valley Charcoal Chicken

    The Spiced Hunter Valley Charcoal Chicken was incredible, the Skull Island prawns were unreal, and the Margaret River flat iron steak was one of the best steaks I’ve had in a long time.

    Alexandro Lopez

Other favorites

Starters, sides, and desserts that complete the Porteño dining experience

  • Flan Mixto

    We choosed Flan Mixto and Affogato as dessert to finished up our dinner.

    Rina Maria

  • Empanadas

    The best starters were their empanadas and tartare

    The Mog Champ

  • Crispy fried brussel sprouts

    Margaret River Wagyu steak with crispy fried brussel sprouts as a side and Chimichurri, Salsa Criolla & Quiquirimichi as condiments.

    Rina Maria

  • Mashed potato

    the meat, salad and mashed potato were all delicious.

    Cristina Krindges

Beyond the menu

Above-and-beyond hospitality touches and tailored celebratory gestures recorded by guests.

  • Thoughtful Take-Home Gestures

    When guests mention loving a specific house-made component like the butter, waitstaff arrange a takeaway portion to take home as a personal parting touch.

  • Surprise Birthday Confections

    Guests celebrating birthdays receive unexpected celebratory desserts like complimentary birthday mousse to mark the occasion.

  • Tailored Private Dining Inclusions

    Private dining groups receive bespoke touches including complimentary custom printed menus, private speaker access, and waived cakeage fees.

  • Customized Wine and Menu Guidance

    Floor staff and sommeliers combine individual guest wine preferences to curate tailored bottle pairings and customized dish recommendations.

Before you head over

Key tips for planning your meal and getting the best experience at Porteño

  • Reserve in advance for milestone celebrations

    For special celebrations, booking ahead lets the team arrange thoughtful personal touches, from warm welcomes to celebratory dessert surprises.

  • Plan sharing-style starters before heavy mains

    Start with sharing dishes like the rich wood-fired bone marrow or empanadas before ordering large-format steaks like the 1kg T-bone.

  • Submit group dietary requirements ahead of time

    For group banquets and private dining, submit dietary needs at least a week ahead so the kitchen can adjust the feast seamlessly.

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