Where Did Phil Eat in Sydney? 6 Restaurants Featured in Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil
If you watched Season 8 of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, you may have recognised a few familiar Sydney views — along with a lot of very good food.
In Episode 5, “Sydney & Adelaide,” Phil Rosenthal explores both cities, including a Bondi breakfast, Sydney Harbour and several well-known Sydney restaurants. Netflix describes the episode as a food-and-travel journey through Sydney before Phil continues on to Adelaide.
Destination NSW confirms six Sydney food spots featured in the episode:
Saint Peter, Firedoor, Porkfat, Speedos Cafe, A.P Place and Refettorio OzHarvest.
So, if you want to eat your way through Sydney like Phil, here’s where to start.
1. Saint Peter — Paddington
One of the standout stops is Saint Peter in Paddington.
Chef Josh Niland is known for his creative approach to Australian seafood, including using parts of the fish that are often overlooked. The restaurant now operates inside the heritage-listed Grand National Hotel in Paddington.
Phil was clearly impressed — Destination NSW reports that he described Saint Peter as one of the best seafood restaurants he had ever visited.
Where: 161 Underwood Street, Paddington
Why visit: If you want a very different take on Australian seafood rather than the usual fish and chips.
2. Firedoor — Surry Hills
Next is Firedoor, one of Sydney’s most distinctive restaurants.
Chef Lennox Hastie cooks entirely with fire, without relying on conventional gas or electric heat. The restaurant describes itself as Australia’s only fully fire-powered restaurant.
In the episode, food writer Pat Nourse joins Phil at Firedoor, where they explore the restaurant’s seasonal, produce-focused style.
Where: 23–33 Mary Street, Surry Hills
Why visit: For wood-fired cooking taken very seriously.
Fun fact: Lennox Hastie has also appeared on Netflix’s Chef’s Table: BBQ.
3. Porkfat — Haymarket
If Thai food is more your thing, Phil also visits Porkfat in Haymarket.
Porkfat serves food inspired by Central Thailand, led by chef Narin “Jack” Kulasai, who previously worked with acclaimed chef David Thompson.
Phil visited with his cousin Jeremy Shartar and longtime friend Tom McGowan, and the restaurant itself confirms that it was featured in Season 8 of Somebody Feed Phil.
Where: 33 Ultimo Road, Haymarket
Why visit: Bold Thai flavours and a much more intimate, casual feel than some of the fine-dining stops on the list.
4. Speedos Cafe — North Bondi
This is probably the easiest stop to turn into part of a Sydney sightseeing day.
Speedos Cafe sits at North Bondi overlooking the beach and has been serving the area since 1985.
Netflix describes Phil’s Sydney experience as including a memorable breakfast at Bondi Beach, and Speedos is among the Sydney venues confirmed as appearing in the episode.
Where: 126 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi
Why visit: Breakfast with one of Sydney’s most famous beaches right in front of you.
This is probably the easiest Phil stop to combine with a classic Sydney morning: breakfast, coffee, then a walk around Bondi.
5. A.P Place — Sydney CBD
Phil also stops at A.P Place, the city outpost from the team behind A.P Bakery.
Destination NSW specifically notes that Phil recommends the brisket pie and porchetta sandwich here.
A.P Place is in central Sydney and is known for baked goods, sandwiches and savoury pastries, making it a much easier casual stop than booking a full restaurant experience.
Why visit: If you want something quick and distinctly Australian — especially a very good pie.
This is the place on the list I’d choose for an easy lunch while exploring the CBD.
6. Refettorio OzHarvest — Surry Hills
The final place is quite different from the others.
Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney is a social-impact restaurant created through a collaboration between OzHarvest and chef Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul initiative.
Rescued ingredients are turned into vegetarian meals, with free lunches provided to people experiencing food insecurity. The venue also runs public Pay It Forward dinners, with proceeds supporting its community work.
Phil dines there with OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn during the episode.
Where: 481 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Why visit: It combines food with a genuinely interesting social purpose.
If You Only Have Time for Three
If I were planning a short Sydney trip around this episode, I’d probably choose:
Speedos Cafe for the Bondi experience,
Porkfat for a relaxed dinner,
and Saint Peter for the special-occasion meal.
That gives you three very different sides of Sydney food culture without trying to recreate the entire episode.
Final Thoughts
One of the fun things about Somebody Feed Phil is that it doesn’t just show famous landmarks.
The Sydney episode moves from Bondi breakfast to Thai food in Haymarket, experimental seafood in Paddington and fire cooking in Surry Hills — which actually gives a pretty good glimpse of how varied Sydney’s food scene is.
And because all six places are real venues you can visit, the episode can easily become a little Netflix-inspired Sydney food itinerary.
Next, Phil heads to South Australia — so I’ll also take a look at:
→ Where Did Phil Eat in Adelaide? Places Featured in Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil
Note
Restaurant locations, menus, opening hours and booking arrangements can change. Check each venue’s official website before visiting.
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