Fire, Time, Australian Beef
Hide Steak & Bar is built on a simple philosophy.
Start with the finest Australian beef.
Join us for great food, genuine hospitality and premium whiskies, wines and cocktails in the heart of Wagga Wagga.
by local chef Sârn Rudd
Dry Aging at Hide
Dry ageing is one of the ways we enhance exceptional Australian beef.
Selected cuts are carefully dry aged to naturally develop greater depth of flavour, tenderness & character before being cooked over natural mallee charcoal. The fire enhances the natural qualities of the beef, creating a steak that is rich in flavour and true to it’s origin.
Its a philosophy built on patience, craftmanship and respect for great Australian beef.
Sârn Rudd
Chef/Owner
Sârn’s love for food began in her childhood kitchen, baking alongside her Mum every Sunday in Adelaide. What started as a family tradition soon became a lifelong passion for bringing people together through food.
Cooking and caring for animals were her two great passions. Sârn began her career in hospitality before fulfilling a lifelong dream of working in the Veterinary Industry. Over the next 13 years, she became Head Veterinary Nurse & earned a Diploma in Emergency & Critical Care. Working alongside veterinarians & local livestock producers, she developed a deep appreciation for Australian agriculture, animal welfare, nutrition and the people behind the food we eat.
Drawn back to the kitchen, Sârn returned to hospitality with a renewed appreciation for exceptional produce and the stories behind it. She has since become a familar face in Wagga Wagga’s dining scene, honing her craft in some of the regions most respected kitchens including The Roundabout Restaurant, Meccanico Espresso & Wine and Pastorale by Meccanico. She also shares her passion for cooking as one of the chefs at Food I Am, inpiring others to discover the joy of great food.
After leading the kitchen at Hide Steak & Bar for several years, Sârn and her husband Darren took ownership with a shared vision of creating a restaurant built on exceptional Australian beef, genuine hospitality and a place where every guest feels welcome.
Inspired by her travels and a love of authentic local food, Sârn has explored everything from Singapore’s bustling hawker centres and hidden tapas bars in Spain to Michelin starred restaurants across Europe. Those experiences continue to shape Hide’s evolving menu, while always staying true to the incredible produce of the Riverina.
Whether she’s refining the dry-ageing program, mentoring young chefs or creating a dessert with a touch of theatre, Sârn believes the best dining experiences are built on care, generosity and connection.
‘Cook with love, eat with joy, and never leave hungry’…. Sârn
Meet the Team
Darren Rudd
Director/Owner
Darren is the quiet force behind Hide Steak & Bar. While much of his work happens behind the scenes, his influence can be felt in every part of the restaurant…from the drinks list and warm welcome to the relaxed atmosphere that makes guests feel at home.
Service has always been at the heart of Darren’s life. After serving in the Royal Australian Air Force, he persued a career as an Intensive Care Paramedic, a role that he continues to love today. The values that have guided him throughout his career…compassion, integrity and caring for others…are the same values that underpin Hide.
A passionate whisky enthusiast with a love of great wine and cocktails, Darren carefully curates Hide’s beverage offering & is always searching for producers & flavours that compliment the food coming from the kitchen.
‘I’ve spent my life looking after people. Whether it’s on the road as a paramedic or welcoming guests to Hide, the goal has always been the same..to make people feel cared for’… Darren
Welcome to Our Table
For us, Hide has always been an extension of our home.
It’s a place where people come together over exceptional Australian beef, your favourite drink and genuine hospitality. A place to celebrate, reconnect, unwind and create lasting memories.
Whether it’s your first visit or you’re one of our regulars we hope you’ll always feel welcome. It’s a place where you’re part of the story, welcomed in like family, and invited to savour the things that matter most.
Our menu is guided by the seasons, inspired by our travels and grounded in exceptional Australian produce
The Art Of Dessert
Raise a Glass
Our wine list celebrates some of the best producers from the riverina and beyond, carefully chosen to compliment our menu and exceptional Australian beef.
Behind the bar, our cocktails are crafted with house-made ingredients, classic techniques and a touch of creativity. From our signature Wagyu fat washed whisky to collaborations with local distilleries, every drink is made with the same care and attention to detail as the food we serve.
Whether you’re sharing a bottle of wine, discovering a new whisky or enjoying a cocktail before dinner, we invite you to settle in, relax and enjoy the experience.
Proudly working with
Horse’s Tale Distilling Co
Johansen’s Wines
The Apple Thief
CopperTree Farms
Blackmore Wagyu
Tumblong Hills Winery
Borambola Wines
Sohi Spirits
Kinross Station Lamb
Ten Thousand Harvests
Wagga Black Garlic
Lake Village Butchery
Wagga Fruit Supply
Riverina Fresh
Vino & Vinyl
Art Of Espresso
Wattle & Flame
Teys Australia
We can’t wait to ‘Meat’ you
