Margaret

Both my girlfriend and I were they're to celebrate her birthday and our anniversary. We were amazed at the service, the quality of the dishes brought out and the pace of the staff attending to a packed restaurant. For entrees, we ordered Lobster Ravioli with Black Vinegar and Chilli Oil along with Yamba Pipis with Mexican XO and Garlic Shoots. Both were brought out quickly - delicious and beautifully presented. Pipis had a nice kick of spice. Wish we had some bread to soak up all the left over juices from both entrees. The mains, we decided on the 800g Dry-Aged CopperTree 36 Month Grass-Fed Hereford Ribeye. The picture speaks for itself. Served medium-rare, with a side of Wentworth’s Twice Cooked Crisp and Creamy Potatoes. All paired with a glass of a couple reds from Barossa and Margaret River. With all that being said, it definitely reflected their recent accolade of named #1 in AU and #2 globally. Thank you to all the staff and chefs for making our night memorable.

This was our first time at Margaret and we were very much looking forward to the experience. The service was great they even got us a table despite being 40mins early for our reservation. Service staff was very attentive and friendly. However, the food was below average at best. The highlights were the Korean style tuna tartare and the Coppertree Farms bone marrow. The garlic focaccia was neither here nor there and the Blackmore Wagyu tongue wasn't fantastic. The biggest letdown was the 800g Dry-Aged CopperTree 36 Month Grass-Fed Ribeye with a $290 pricetag. This steak was awful: chewy and sinewy. Honestly I've had better steaks at Felix and Gidley, as well as at Outback Steakhouse. Considering we came here to try the "world's 2nd best steak" we were incredibly disappointed.

When a restaurant has been crowned the No. 1 Best Steak Restaurant in Australia and No. 2 Best Steak Restaurant in the World by the authoritative World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants guide, expectations are sky-high. So, my son and I headed to Margaret in Double Bay for a special mother-and-son date night, expecting a standing ovation. By the end of the evening, however, we were left wondering… second best in the world according to whom? The evening started well enough. I opted for sparkling water while my son enjoyed two Czech Mate beers, which were excellent and probably the first winners of the night. The Entrée Parade The Garlic Focaccia was delicious, although the accompanying butter didn't quite hit the mark. Then came the 10g Black Pearl White Sturgeon Caviar Tartlet. At $49 for a bite-sized tartlet, I expected fireworks. Instead, I mostly tasted salt, followed by a hint of fish that arrived a little too late to save the performance. The Ceviche of Jack's Red Snapper was again slightly salty and otherwise forgettable. There was also an unexpected appearance by tomatoes that weren't mentioned on the menu—an uninvited clown jumping out of a tiny car. Thankfully, the Lobster Ravioli with Black Vinegar and Chilli Oil saved the day. Four generously sized ravioli with beautifully seasoned filling and easily the dish of the evening. The Spencer Gulf King Prawns with Roast Pepper Salsa unfortunately suffered from the same problem as several other dishes—the salsa completely overpowered the prawns and would have been far better served on the side. The Main Event I ordered Ben's Coral Trout with XO Butter, but sadly the butter completely masked the delicate flavour of the fish. Our waiter kindly offered to replace it, but by then I had reached my limit. Then came the headline act: my son's 500g Dry-Aged Bone-In Sirloin. This is where the circus really began. Some parts were medium rare, others overcooked, and instead of being melt-in-your-mouth, the steak was slightly chewy. When my son mentioned this, we were told that sirloin is a tougher cut. Respectfully… no. A good chef can still cook a sirloin beautifully, particularly in a restaurant celebrated as one of the world's best steakhouses. The Grilled Corn Purée with Chipotle Butter continued the night's theme of unnecessary toppings, and I found myself digging underneath for the plain grilled corn. By this point, we declined dessert, although our wonderful waiter brought us a little chocolate cupcake that was rich, delicious and a lovely gesture. The Final Bow The staff at Margaret were exceptional, professional, attentive and genuinely lovely. They handled everything with grace and deserve enormous praise. The menu, however, felt too large, and we found ourselves asking, "What would you recommend?" That's never a great sign. And parking in Double Bay remains its own circus act, though thankfully we managed to find a spot. I truly wanted to love Margaret, but for us it simply didn't live up to the hype. Too many dishes were overwhelmed by sauces and toppings, and the internationally acclaimed steak failed to deliver. Margaret, you're not terrible… you're just overrated. Will we return? I'm not going to answer that question

Yeh went for mrs bday. Customer service was great! Didnt know what to get so i asked chat gpt. The bread was some of the best bread i ever had in my life. Entrees was king prawns, oysters, Then after that has lobster and greens, then mains was duck, steak, and potatoes sort of like a sandwich potato. All was divine. The mrs was happy! Thanks guys 🙏🏼