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The Palomar

7 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

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7 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

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+61 2 7234 2532
HoursMonday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM Tuesday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Palomar

Wood-fired smoke and bold Mediterranean-Levantine plates anchor this vibrant dining room right on Oxford Street. Settle in along the chef’s counter to watch the pass in motion, or head to the courtyard with an espresso martini. Regulars point straight to the cucumber chili salad with tahini, followed by flame-charred rib-eye, coral trout, and lamb croquettes. Floor staff keep the tempo lively without missing a beat, sweeping crumbs between courses before the pistachio baklava hits the table.

  • Wood-Fired Mediterranean: Open flames touch shared plates drawing inspiration from the Levant, North Africa, and Southern Spain.
  • Chef's Counter Dining: Front-row seating overlooking the open kitchen puts the culinary team and line prep directly on display.
  • Standout Shared Plates: Crisp cucumber chili salad with tahini, charred steak, and delicate coral trout designed for sharing.
  • Attentive Service: Detail-oriented hospitality with prompt plate clearing and seamless table maintenance throughout the night.
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Why Choose The Palomar

Why diners choose The Palomar for lively evenings, counter dining, and vibrant Mediterranean sharing in Paddington

  • Inventive Levant & Mediterranean Sharing Plates

    The kitchen serves a bistro menu designed for sharing, weaving Southern Spanish, North African, and Levant flavor profiles across plates like lamb croquettes, spatchcock, and zesty salads.

    Southern Spanish / North African / Levant inspired fusion. Every dish was unique, full of flavour and just delicious.

    Adam

  • Sharable Cuts & Beverage Pairings

    Hearty, share-friendly mains like perfectly charred steak sliced for the table pair with a curated wine list and balanced house cocktails.

    The steak (pictured) was cooked perfectly - juicy, beautifully charred, and sliced to share, topped with a vibrant herb sauce that packed a punch.

    Alex Guilfoyle

  • Vibrant Kitchen Action at the Bench

    Perched directly at the open bench, diners get a front-row view of culinary execution and dynamic kitchen craft.

    we love the colour and movement of watching the chefs do their thing

    Portland Georgiou

  • Front-Row Chef's Counter Energy

    Sitting at the counter allows direct hospitality and spontaneous interactions with the culinary staff preparing your meal.

    With no booking, they were able to seat us at the Chef's Counter infront of Sam. Sam was an absolute delight and brought a wonderful energy to our night

    Nicole Apps

  • High-Energy Setting for Celebrations & Dates

    A buzzing dining room, stunning bar, and lively patio create the ideal backdrop for group celebrations and couples nights out in Paddington.

    This is a super fun Paddington night out, great for couples and groups.

    Renae Leith-Manos

  • Attentive Service That Makes Gatherings Special

    Floor staff deliver attentive, thoughtful hospitality that elevates milestones, from custom card greetings to seamless table care.

    Our dessert came with a candle in it and lovely birthday card from the staff - a really thoughtful touch to make my evening more special.

    Jade

Standout share plates celebrated across diners' reviews

  • Cucumber Salad

    The cucumber salad was one of the best I’ve ever had, so fresh and full of flavour.

    Mona Febriani

  • Oysters

    The oysters and the signature cucumber salad with tahini (& I’ve never liked cucumbers before!) are what I’ll be going back for many times over.

    Rachel Reed

  • Scallops

    The standouts for me were the scallops.

    David Maddison

  • Spatchcock

    The spatchcock was simply amazing — perfectly cooked, moist, and full of flavor.

    Shilpa Thakker

Other favorites

Sides, house dips, and indulgent desserts to complete your feast

  • Baklava Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwich

    I have not stopped thinking about the cucumber salad, scallops, steak and the baklava pistachio ice cream sandwich.

    Jade

  • Crispy Potatoes

    Must try flathead and crispy potatoes.

    Baylah Betar

  • Flatbread + Whipped Tahini

    Cannot fault the food - everything we had was superb - the oysters, scallops, rib eye, swordfish, brussell sprouts, potatoes, crudo, flat bread + whipped tahini...you get the idea.

    Kellie Bowers

  • Honeycomb Dessert

    The perfect mix of sweet, crunchy and indulgent - one of those desserts you keep thinking about afterwards.

    Alina s

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures and experiential touches observed by diners at The Palomar.

  • Handwritten Birthday Notes & Candles

    Diners celebrating birthdays are surprised with a candle in their dessert accompanied by a handwritten birthday card from the team.

  • Interactive Chef's Counter Seating

    Guests can sit along the kitchen bench or counter to interact directly with the culinary team and take in the colour and movement of meal prep.

  • Attentive Table Crumb Clearing

    Floor staff maintain pristine table settings by attentively clearing empty share plates and sweeping stray crumbs between courses.

  • Attentive Family & Child Accommodations

    Servers take extra steps to accommodate young families, tailoring meal orders and providing attentive care for children.

Before you head over

Practical advice on booking, seating, and ordering for your visit

  • Book a table in advance

    The dining room gets very busy, especially on Friday and weekend evenings, so booking a table in advance is strongly recommended to secure a spot without waiting.

  • Request counter seating

    Ask to sit at the chef's counter or kitchen bench to take in the energy, watch the chefs prepare dishes, and enjoy direct interaction with the team.

  • Order dishes designed to share

    The bistro menu is built around sharing, so order a spread of dips, flatbread, salads, and meats across the table rather than individual main courses.

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