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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.

FlightLogic expert score: **9/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · [Modern British](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/modern-british/) , [Modern Australian](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/modern-australian/)

Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant.

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*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

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

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample 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 · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample 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 · 14 March 2026

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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.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Vegan options
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

## Location

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