Table Manners
Bronte, Sydney
Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Table Manners if the draw is a Bronte dinner with serious wine credibility, not a formal chef-counter or tasting-menu occasion. Star Wine List recognition gives it a clear reason to be on the shortlist for drinkers, while larger groups or complex dietary needs should confirm details before committing.
About Table Manners
In Sydney, Table Manners is a smart-casual dining option with confirmed Star Wine List recognition in 2026. The verified details are limited, so the safest way to plan is around what is known: its Sydney location, its published opening days and hours, its smart-casual dress code, that wine-list recognition.
The available details do not support treating it as a counter-driven destination, a tasting-menu venue, or a restaurant defined by a specific cuisine, chef, price point, or service format. Consider it as a Sydney dining option where the confirmed practical information matters more than assumptions about the menu or room.
Choose it for a grounded Sydney booking, not unverified extras
Table Manners is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5–11 PM, closed Tuesday, open Friday to Sunday from 12–11 PM. For broader planning, our full Sydney restaurants guide is the better starting point; for a full night in Sydney, pair that with our full Sydney bars guide and our full Sydney hotels guide.
If you are comparing Table Manners with other Sydney options, Wagyuto, mimi's, Totti's Bondi, Una Mas, Rosso Pomodoro Bondi Junction may be useful reference points depending on the kind of meal you want. Table Manners makes the most sense when its confirmed hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition match the brief.
Good for direct planning, with details to confirm directly
The practical play is to keep the plan clear: choose a day that matches the published hours and confirm any specific needs directly rather than assuming details that are not verified here. The available information does not confirm a public phone number, menu format, allergy policy, seating count, take-out, delivery, or a set price range.
For travellers comparing Sydney dining with other Australian food stops, use the verified details here as a starting point rather than relying on unconfirmed assumptions. For non-restaurant planning, use our full Sydney wineries guide and our full Sydney experiences guide.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Table Manners reads like a neighbourhood restaurant with ambitions: it sits on Bronte’s Macpherson Street and retains the feel of a local room while its wine program pushes it into destination territory. The White Star recognition from Star Wine List underscores genuine curatorial intent, and the piece repeatedly frames the cellar as a reason to visit alongside the kitchen. That tension — a village-scale dining room hosting a sommelier-led, thoughtfully rotated list — gives the place a quietly notable charm. It feels approachable and familiar to locals, yet quietly elevated for diners who come specifically for the wine.
Best For
The restaurant performs best for evening occasions that centre on wine appreciation. Its recognised cellar and sommelier-minded list make it a natural pick for date nights and special-occasion dinners when bottles matter as much as the food. It also suits wine-literate visitors who are willing to cross suburbs for a thoughtfully curated list, as well as neighbourhood patrons seeking a polished yet relaxed night out. The setting’s local character keeps service and atmosphere grounded, while the cellar depth rewards guests who linger over bottles and pairings.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wine list as the main event: ask to speak with staff about the White Star-curated selections and the by-the-glass rotation. Engage the sommelier or server to highlight regions of depth and to suggest pairings from the kitchen — particularly with the restaurant’s signature seafood dishes such as crisp spaghetti with king prawns, the bug club and crab pain perdu. If you’re exploring, favour guided choices over blind picks so you can make the most of the list’s curated focus and discover bottles you might not otherwise encounter.
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if you cannot get in
Try Totti's Bondi for a livelier group meal near the coast, especially if the priority is an easy social dinner rather than wine-list focus.
Choose mimi's if the night needs more polish and a stronger occasion feel. It is the better cross-shop for visitors planning a coastal Sydney dinner with more ceremony.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Sydney's eastern suburbs
Wagyuto is the better choice when the night calls for a more destination-led meal and a higher-commitment booking. Table Manners is the easier, lower-pressure pick for Bronte when wine is central and the group does not need a special-occasion format.
mimi's and Una Mas suit diners chasing a broader coastal Sydney scene. Table Manners is more useful when the decision is practical: stay close to Bronte, keep the mood relaxed, choose a room with wine credibility.
Totti's Bondi is the safer call for a louder, more social group meal, while Rosso Pomodoro Bondi Junction is the lower-stakes casual option. Choose Table Manners when the table is smaller and the bottle list matters more than sheer crowd energy.
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Compare Table Manners
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Table Manners | Sydney | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Wagyuto | Sydney | No published awards |
| mimi's | Sydney | No published awards |
| Una Mas | Sydney | No published awards |
| Totti's Bondi | Sydney | No published awards |
| Rosso Pomodoro Bondi Junction | Sydney | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Table Manners handle dietary restrictions?
The verified details do not specify an allergy or dietary policy. Flag any dietary needs when you make plans, confirm directly with the venue before you dine.
How far ahead should I plan for Table Manners?
The verified details do not specify booking lead times. Use the published hours when planning: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5–11 PM; Tuesday closed; and Friday to Sunday 12–11 PM. If the confirmed Star Wine List recognition is part of the appeal, factor that into your planning.
Can Table Manners accommodate groups?
The verified details do not specify group capacity or private-dining options. Confirm group details directly before assuming a particular format. Compared with Totti's Bondi or mimi's, choose based on the practical details you can verify for your date.
What is Table Manners known for?
Table Manners is a Sydney venue with a smart-casual dress code and confirmed Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
