
Chez Crix
Surry Hills, Sydney
Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chez Crix is worth considering for an easy Surry Hills booking when convenience and a social room matter more than a defined chef, cuisine, or award story. It is a practical choice for casual occasions and smaller groups, but larger private-style bookings should confirm the setup first.
About Chez Crix
Is Chez Crix worth considering in Sydney? Yes, if its Sydney location, smart casual dress code, and opening days fit your plan. Chez Crix is in Sydney, has a smart casual dress code, and opens Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. That makes it a venue to assess first through timing, location, and the level of polish implied by the dress code, rather than through assumptions about the menu, room, or style of service.
The opening pattern is useful for evening planning because it gives you a clear frame for when Chez Crix can realistically sit within a Sydney itinerary. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday run from 5:30 PM to 12 AM, which places those nights firmly in dinner or later-evening territory. Saturday has a 1–3 PM service and a 5:30 PM–12 AM service, so it is the only day here with both an afternoon window and a later service. Sunday runs from 2–8:30 PM, an earlier finish that matters if you are arranging travel, accommodation, or another stop around it. For details such as cuisine, signature dishes, price, seating, awards, dietary handling, private rooms, or service format, confirm directly with the venue before making a plan around them.
Book it around the hours and smart casual dress code
Chez Crix is best approached through its Sydney location, smart casual dress code, and listed weekly hours. In practice, that means treating the hours as the anchor point and checking any details that matter before booking. It may suit a Wednesday-to-Sunday plan, especially if you need an evening option later in the week and want something that aligns with a smart casual setting. The Monday and Tuesday closure is just as important as the open days, because it narrows the workable part of the week immediately. For Saturday, note the separate 1–3 PM and 5:30 PM–12 AM services; that split should be checked carefully if your plan depends on arriving between those periods. For Sunday, note the earlier 2–8:30 PM window, which gives the day a different rhythm from the later Wednesday-to-Saturday evenings.
For Sydney planning around the same night, use the full Sydney restaurants guide, then build the rest of the evening through the Sydney bars guide, the Sydney hotels guide, the Sydney experiences guide, or the Sydney wineries guide. Those wider guides are useful if Chez Crix is only one part of the plan and you need to coordinate dinner, drinks, where to stay, or what to do before or after. If you want to compare other dining options, consider Appizza, Cicerone Cucina Romana, NOUR, Sang by Mabasa, or bills alongside Chez Crix. Use those comparisons as a planning tool rather than a substitute for checking current details, especially where cuisine, price, availability, seating, and service expectations matter to the occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- 106 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com.au
- Phone
- +61293313301
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chez Crix sits quietly within Surry Hills’ cluster of independent restaurants, favoring an inward, considered room over spectacle. The low‑rise terrace streetscape and compressed dining room create a sense of enclosure that makes meals feel deliberate and contained. Service and cooking are presented as thoughtful rather than flashy; the restaurant belongs to a tradition of neighbourhood places that local diners return to for meaningful evenings. Expect an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere that leans on the solidity of the plate and the room rather than on a showy location or view.
Best For
This is a place to book when the meal itself matters: birthdays, anniversaries and other quieter milestones are the kinds of occasions the venue is built to support. The copy frames Chez Crix as a neighbourhood destination for people who want to spend money on a meal that carries weight without requiring a harbour view or months‑ahead reservations. It suits small groups and couples seeking a focused dinner experience in Surry Hills rather than a boisterous night out.
Ordering Tips
The menu’s touchstones are straightforward and classic—take note of the house signatures: Steak Frites and Chicken Liver Parfait. For a straightforward occasion meal, consider starting with the Chicken Liver Parfait as a rich first course, then moving to the Steak Frites as a central, satisfying main. The restaurant’s emphasis is on considered cooking and reliable execution, so leaning on those highlighted dishes is a safe way to experience what the kitchen does best.
Venue details
Ambiance
Laid-back dining room with low-key lighting, frisky casual dinner party vibe, quirky artworks, polished floorboards, and potted palms.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Steak Frites
- Chicken Liver Parfait
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 106 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Planning details
Location
106 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sang by Mabasa, Notable alternative
- bills, Notable alternative
- NOUR, Notable alternative
- Cicerone Cucina Romana, Notable alternative
- Appizza, Pizza, Pizza
Restaurant context
How Chez Crix compares in Sydney
Choose Chez Crix when ease matters. Compared with Sang by Mabasa and NOUR, it reads as the lower-pressure Surry Hills option: better for a flexible night, less convincing if the group wants a clearly defined cuisine-led meal or a special-occasion anchor.
For a more specific brief, Cicerone Cucina Romana is the cleaner pick when the table wants Roman cooking, while Appizza is easier to justify for a casual pizza-led group meal. bills is the better cross-shop for daytime dining or a softer, all-purpose meal, especially if the group includes less adventurous diners.
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Chez Crix guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Chez Crix
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Crix | Sydney | , | No published awards |
| Sang by Mabasa | Sydney | , | No published awards |
| bills | Surry Hills | , | No published awards |
| NOUR | Sydney | , | No published awards |
| Cicerone Cucina Romana | Sydney | , | No published awards |
| Appizza | Sydney | Pizza | No published awards |
How Chez Crix Sydney compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chez Crix good for a special occasion?
Chez Crix can work for a special occasion if its Sydney location, smart casual dress code, and listed hours suit the plan. It is open Wednesday to Friday from 5:30 PM to 12 AM, Saturday from 1–3 PM and 5:30 PM–12 AM, and Sunday from 2–8:30 PM. For menu, seating, or group arrangements, confirm directly with the venue.
Is Chez Crix good for solo dining?
Chez Crix may suit solo dining if the listed hours fit your schedule. It opens Wednesday to Sunday, with evening hours from Wednesday to Saturday and an afternoon-to-evening Sunday window. If counter seating or a particular seating format matters, check with the venue before you visit.
How far ahead should I book Chez Crix?
Booking difficulty and lead times can vary. Use the opening hours to guide your timing: Chez Crix is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday to Friday from 5:30 PM to 12 AM, open Saturday from 1–3 PM and 5:30 PM–12 AM, and open Sunday from 2–8:30 PM. For availability, check directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Chez Crix in Sydney?
Other venues to compare with Chez Crix include NOUR, bills, Cicerone Cucina Romana, Appizza, and Sang by Mabasa. Use the comparison to choose based on your preferred timing, booking availability, and the most current details from each venue's official channels.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chez Crix?
Dinner is available Wednesday to Saturday from 5:30 PM to 12 AM. A Saturday 1–3 PM service is also listed, and Sunday runs from 2–8:30 PM. Choose based on the hours that best fit your plan, and confirm current service details directly with the venue before you go.
















