Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best restaurants in Redfern in 2026 are led by Mjolner, with 3,130 Google reviews and a 4.6★ rating, followed by RaRa Ramen (2,352 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Redfern, NSW 2016, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where the neighbourhood actually eats.
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- 1. Mjolner
- 2. RaRa Ramen
- 3. RK San
- 4. Henry Lee’s
- 5. Three Williams Cafe
- 6. Olympus Dining
- 7. Kepos Street Kitchen
- 8. Cafe Oratnek
- 9. Flyover Fritterie
- 10. Juan Bowl & Tea
- 11. St Jude Cafe
- 12. Bistro St Jacques
- 13. La Coppola
- 14. Gibbons Street Cafe
- 15. Evie’s Redfern
Sydney’s Best Redfern Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mjolner | Redfern | ★ 4.6 (3,130) | Viking-themed dining with beef, lamb and drinking horns |
| RaRa Ramen | Redfern | ★ 4.2 (2,352) | craft ramen including vegan and tonkotsu bowls |
| RK San | Redfern | ★ 4.7 (2,154) | contemporary Japanese and sushi |
| Henry Lee’s | Redfern | ★ 4.3 (1,927) | seasonal brunch in an industrial courtyard space |
| Three Williams Cafe | Redfern | ★ 4.2 (1,763) | inventive daytime cafe menu in a warehouse space |
| Olympus Dining | Redfern | ★ 4.4 (1,494) | dinner for birthdays and special occasions |
| Kepos Street Kitchen | Redfern | ★ 4.6 (1,445) | Mediterranean and Middle Eastern breakfast and lunch |
| Cafe Oratnek | Redfern | ★ 4.3 (1,146) | vegan and vegetarian breakfast and matcha drinks |
| Flyover Fritterie | Redfern | ★ 4.4 (914) | vegetarian and vegan Indian street food |
| Juan Bowl & Tea | Redfern | ★ 4.3 (906) | Japanese rice bowls and tea |
| St Jude Cafe | Redfern | ★ 4.5 (721) | all-day breakfast, coffee and wine |
| Bistro St Jacques | Redfern | ★ 4.5 (658) | French bistro staples like steak frites |
| La Coppola | Redfern | ★ 4.6 (610) | wood-fired pizza with gluten-free options |
| Gibbons Street Cafe | Redfern | ★ 4.5 (601) | brunch with Dubai French toast and a Tokyo cheeseburger |
| Evie’s Redfern | Redfern | ★ 4.4 (586) | coffee, all-day breakfast and lunch |
1. Mjolner — Redfern
4.6★ (3,130 Google reviews) · Known for: Viking-themed dining with beef, lamb and drinking horns
📍 267 Cleveland St, Redfern NSW 2016
Mjølner on Cleveland Street is a Viking-themed restaurant, rated 4.6★ from 3,130 Google reviews. Reviewers mention the hidden entrance, tender beef and lamb, and drinking from a horn.
2. RaRa Ramen — Redfern
4.2★ (2,352 Google reviews) · Known for: craft ramen including vegan and tonkotsu bowls
📍 66b Regent St, Redfern NSW 2016
RaRa is a noodle house on Regent Street with industrial-chic decor and sidewalk seating, rated 4.2★ from 2,352 Google reviews. Reviewers mention the tonkotsu, the vegan soy shio and the black garlic and chilli ramen.
3. RK San — Redfern
4.7★ (2,154 Google reviews) · Known for: contemporary Japanese and sushi
📍 648 Bourke St, Redfern NSW 2016
RK San on Bourke Street serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and sushi, rated 4.7★ from 2,154 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the freshness of the food, a signature crispy pastry filled with salmon tartare, and the welcoming owner.
4. Henry Lee’s — Redfern
4.3★ (1,927 Google reviews) · Known for: seasonal brunch in an industrial courtyard space
📍 Hart St, Redfern NSW 2016
Henry Lee’s is a trendy cafe serving locally sourced, seasonal brunch in an industrial space with a courtyard. It is rated 4.3★ from 1,927 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the waffles and the XO prawn noodles.
5. Three Williams Cafe — Redfern
4.2★ (1,763 Google reviews) · Known for: inventive daytime cafe menu in a warehouse space
📍 613A Elizabeth St, Redfern NSW 2016
Three Williams Cafe on Elizabeth Street is a hip, easygoing cafe in a warehouse-style space with an inventive daytime menu. It is rated 4.2★ from 1,763 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the French toast, the matcha toast and the house-blend coffee.
6. Olympus Dining — Redfern
4.4★ (1,494 Google reviews) · Known for: dinner for birthdays and special occasions
📍 Wunderlich Lane, 2 Baptist St, Redfern NSW 2016
Olympus Dining is a restaurant on Baptist Street in Redfern, rated 4.4★ from 1,494 Google reviews. Reviewers describe birthday and anniversary dinners there, with praise for the food and the service.
7. Kepos Street Kitchen — Redfern
4.6★ (1,445 Google reviews) · Known for: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern breakfast and lunch
📍 96 Kepos St, Redfern NSW 2016
Kepos Street Kitchen serves cafe classics with a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern twist from an open kitchen, for breakfast and lunch. It is rated 4.6★ from 1,445 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the zucchini fritters and poached eggs.
8. Cafe Oratnek — Redfern
4.3★ (1,146 Google reviews) · Known for: vegan and vegetarian breakfast and matcha drinks
📍 4 Pitt St, Redfern NSW 2016
Cafe Oratnek on Pitt Street is a breakfast spot with vegan and vegetarian options, rated 4.3★ from 1,146 Google reviews. Reviewers mention the miso eggplant, the omurice and the matcha, though one found service slow on a busy Sunday.
9. Flyover Fritterie — Redfern
4.4★ (914 Google reviews) · Known for: vegetarian and vegan Indian street food
📍 88 Regent St, Redfern NSW 2016
Flyover Fritterie is a contemporary vegetarian eatery on Regent Street serving vegetarian and vegan Indian street food, including pakora and jaffles. It is rated 4.4★ from 914 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the aloo tikki, the chai and the besan laddoo soft serve.
10. Juan Bowl & Tea — Redfern
4.3★ (906 Google reviews) · Known for: Japanese rice bowls and tea
📍 94A Pitt St, Redfern NSW 2016
Juan Bowl & Tea is a compact, contemporary Japanese restaurant on Pitt Street specialising in rice bowls and an extensive tea menu. It is rated 4.3★ from 906 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the tonkatsu, the wagyu and the matcha dessert.
11. St Jude Cafe — Redfern
4.5★ (721 Google reviews) · Known for: all-day breakfast, coffee and wine
📍 Unit 1/728 Bourke St, Redfern NSW 2016
St Jude Cafe on Bourke Street is a snug cafe with a clever menu, including all-day breakfast, coffee and wine. It is rated 4.5★ from 721 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the coffee, the large menu and the friendly staff.
12. Bistro St Jacques — Redfern
4.5★ (658 Google reviews) · Known for: French bistro staples like steak frites
📍 96 Pitt St, Redfern NSW 2016
Bistro St Jacques is a neighbourhood French bistro on Pitt Street serving staples like steak frites alongside organic wines. It is rated 4.5★ from 658 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the scallops, the back dining room and warm service.
13. La Coppola — Redfern
4.6★ (610 Google reviews) · Known for: wood-fired pizza with gluten-free options
📍 152 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016
La Coppola on Redfern Street is a wood-fired pizza restaurant with a small menu and wine list. It is rated 4.6★ from 610 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the dough, the eggplant pizza and the gluten-free base.
14. Gibbons Street Cafe — Redfern
4.5★ (601 Google reviews) · Known for: brunch with Dubai French toast and a Tokyo cheeseburger
📍 Shop 1/7-9 Gibbons St, Redfern NSW 2016
Gibbons Street Cafe is a Redfern brunch spot rated 4.5★ from 601 Google reviews. Reviewers mention the Dubai French toast with knafeh cheese filling, the Tokyo sizzling cheeseburger and the coffee.
15. Evie’s Redfern — Redfern
4.4★ (586 Google reviews) · Known for: coffee, all-day breakfast and lunch
📍 688 Bourke St, Redfern NSW 2016
Evie’s is a neighbourhood eatery on Bourke Street with an all-day breakfast menu, coffee, brunch and lunch. It is rated 4.4★ from 586 Google reviews, and reviewers mention friendly staff, the lamb and eggs, and the outdoor seating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Redfern?
By Google review count, Mjolner is the most-reviewed restaurant in Redfern with 3,130 reviews and a 4.6★ rating. RaRa Ramen is next with 2,352 reviews at 4.2★.
Which Redfern restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, RK San has the highest rating at 4.7★ from 2,154 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Redfern?
This guide includes Mjolner (Viking-themed dining with beef, lamb and drinking horns), RaRa Ramen (craft ramen including vegan and tonkotsu bowls), RK San (contemporary Japanese and sushi) and Henry Lee’s (seasonal brunch in an industrial courtyard space), along with 11 more Redfern restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Redfern restaurants ranked?
They are ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, with each venue’s Google star rating shown alongside. Review count is a public, checkable figure, and it shows which places a lot of diners have chosen.
How many restaurants are in this Redfern guide?
15 restaurants in Redfern, with 20,407 Google reviews between them. Each was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing.
Where can I find the address and phone number for a Redfern restaurant?
Every listing in this guide shows the street address and has one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website where one is available. Tap a restaurant’s name for its full MealFinder page.
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