Table Manners
Bronte, Sydney
Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
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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 Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Plan around its Sydney location, published opening days and hours, smart-casual dress code, and wine-list recognition.
It is best approached as a Sydney dining option where practical details shape the booking, rather than as a counter-driven destination, a tasting-menu venue, or a restaurant defined by a specific cuisine, chef, price point, or service format.
Choose it for a grounded Sydney booking
Table Manners is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5–11 PM, closed Tuesday, and 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, and 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 hours, smart-casual dress code, and 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. Ask the venue about phone contact, menu format, allergy policy, seating count, take-out, delivery, or price range if those details matter to your plans.
For travellers comparing Sydney dining with other Australian food stops, start with the practical basics rather than relying on assumptions. For non-restaurant planning, use our full Sydney wineries guide and our full Sydney experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 56-60 Macpherson St, Bronte NSW 2024, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- tablemanners.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 9058 2857
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.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming space with candlelight, white tablecloths, playful murals, and luxe yet relaxed Provençal-inspired decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- crisp_spaghetti_with_king_prawns
- bug_club
- crab_pain_perdu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 56-60 Macpherson St, Bronte NSW 2024, Australia
Planning details
Location
56-60 Macpherson St, Bronte NSW 2024, Australia · Directions
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, and 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 |
How Table Manners Sydney compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Table Manners handle dietary restrictions?
How far ahead should I plan for Table Manners?
Plan around the published hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5–11 PM; Tuesday closed; and Friday to Sunday 12–11 PM. If Star Wine List recognition is part of the appeal, factor that into your planning.
Can Table Manners accommodate groups?
Confirm group capacity or private-dining options directly before assuming a particular format. Compared with Totti's Bondi or mimi's, choose based on the practical details you can confirm for your date.
What is Table Manners known for?
Table Manners is a Sydney venue with a smart-casual dress code and Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
