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Barangaroo, Sydney

Oncore by Clare Smyth

Clare Smyth's Sydney dining room translates Core-level restraint to a high-rise Barangaroo harbour setting.

4.7

FlightLogic expert score: 9/10 · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · Modern British , Modern Australian

Barangaroo luxury diningCore fans visiting SydneyHarbour-view tasting menus Three Hats, Good Food GuideFlightLogic Gold 2026
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Quick answer

Is Oncore by Clare Smyth worth visiting? FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9/10 based on editorial research. The 4.7/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. Best for barangaroo luxury dining, core fans visiting sydney, harbour-view tasting menus.

About Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore could have coasted on Clare Smyth's London reputation and the Crown Sydney view, but the kitchen is more disciplined than that. The restaurant brings Core signatures to Australia while letting local seafood, dairy, and vegetables reshape the menu around the harbour. Potato and Roe still anchors the experience, but the best Sydney-specific courses use cleaner lines and brighter produce. It is hotel fine dining with a serious chef's fingerprint, not a licensed replica.

Menu highlights

  • Oncore Tasting Menu A$340 Seasonal menu combining Core signatures with Australian produce
  • Potato and Roe included Clare Smyth's signature potato with smoked roe and herring cream
  • Murray Cod with Coastal Herbs included Australian fish course shaped by Smyth's restrained sauce work

Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

Published reviews

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  1. 4.0
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    The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into modern british detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured.

    — Priya Sharma ·
  2. 5.0
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    Oncore by Clare Smyth feels completely anchored in Barangaroo: the room, pacing, and oncore tasting menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration.

    — Sarah Mitchell ·

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How far ahead should I book Oncore by Clare Smyth?

For prime dinner seats, book at least six to eight weeks ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

Is Oncore by Clare Smyth best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. Oncore is best experienced through the full menu, where London signatures and Australian ingredients can both register.

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