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Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon

4.5
4.5
39 Reviews
$41 to $100
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Open since 2010, Claire's Kitchen creates an authentic and familiar French experience that keeps bringing customers back.

Situated between Surry Hills and Darlinghurst over 2 levels. The ground level is reserved for classic dinner experience while the mezzanine level hosts Cabaret Nights from Tuesday to Sunday or private functions at request.

Former TV chef Marc Kuzma (aka Claire de Lune) lets his talents shine at his Darlinghurst venture. Step through the doors from Oxford Street, and enter a world of glamour, decadence and French chic. Soaring ceilings, imported wallpapers, glittering chandeliers, white linen, black Louis XV chairs and French antiques will make you feel like you're world's away from the chaos of the bustling street outside. Oh oui, nous aimons que….(we love that!). Charming French waiters warmly welcome patrons at Claire' and the brasserie classics with contemporary touches are done with true French finesse. It's French chic at its best.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Southwest French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    MARC KUZMA

What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for live music

  • Sydney

    Great for fine wines

  • Sydney

    Romantic

  • Sydney

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon offers "amazing food and atmosphere" with a "wonderful find" in Sydney featuring French cuisine that accommodates dietary needs. Guests praise the "incredible" service and charming ambiance, enhanced by musical performances. It's a "must to visit" before its closure, promising a memorable dining experience with thoughtful presentation and taste.

39 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Glasgow7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Like a little part of France tucked away in Oz. Warm welcome, authentic dishes with excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  2. Frank

    Sydney1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok but unfortunately nothing to rave on about. People were nice.

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  3. Tri VIP

    Los Angeles101 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining room right on Oxford Street. The food was very good, especially the chicken florentine, the cheese soufflé, and the duck parfait. The staff were all gracious and friendly.

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  4. Jinny VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was an experience of extremes really. It’s obviously popular as few empty seats. Best dirty martini ever thanks to the genius behind the bar. However the French onion soup was inedible - it’s served from the bar, rather than the kitchen, was lukewarm with two small croutons floating in it and a weird tomato-y smell. The addition of an egg yolk at the table only made it more unpleasant. They probably need to go back to the drawing board on that one as you could reasonably expect rich, slightly boozy, beef broth, sweet slow-cooked onions and a bowl-sized crouton bubbling with melted gruyere fresh from the grill. The mushroom tart had nice flavours but the pastry was soggy - a reheating issue no doubt. The duck pie was amazing - so delicious! Crispy, tasty and a very generous serve. The highlight of the night. We also had the stuffed zucchini flower special which was great. Probably wouldn’t return.

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  5. Trevor

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff great food and great vibe in the room

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  6. Richard

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic French dishes in an elegant & quiet dining space. Friendly staff too. Good to hear they have a temporary reprieve from their forced relocation.

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  7. Raynita

    Sydney1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointing compared to previous years there before, the standard and quality of food has gone downhill,especially the chateaubriand serve was huge but quaff meat was poor overcooked grisly with lots of tendon and muscle scallops as entree was tiny and French onion soup was sour after port added in complexly unpalatable price was increased, will not recommend it to anyone and definitely will Never go back there ever again .

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  8. Kevin VIP

    Brighton32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fabulous meal here. Hosts were very attentive and would highly recommend this. The lemon tart was divine. 🌟

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  9. Graham

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Claire’s is always excellent. This was our last visit before they close due to the pending the redevelopment of the building. They will be missed. We can but hope that they find a new site. In the meantime, go to have a great French meal - which is also great for coeliacs - and if you time it right see some incredible cabaret performers at their final shows at the venue. Au revoir Claire’s! Merci.

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  10. Alan

    New South Wales2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    overall experience was less than expected. menu was a lot less impressive.

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Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon is rated 4.5 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon

35 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Southwest French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    MARC KUZMA
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