Restaurant in Multiple locations across, Australia
Oporto
Australian chain serving Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken and burgers. Quick service with spicy chilli sauce.
Oporto is an Australian quick-service restaurant chain specialising in Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken and burgers, with hundreds of locations operating across Australia. Founded in Sydney in 1986 and inspired by the peri-peri chicken traditions of Portugal and Mozambique, the brand has grown over four decades to become one of Australia's most recognised casual dining chains, with a presence in shopping centres, stand-alone buildings, and highway service centres across every major state.
The menu places chicken at the centre of its identity. Flame-grilling — the distinctive cooking method applied to marinated chicken before it is assembled into burgers, wraps, and whole-bird orders — differentiates Oporto's product from deep-fried fast food competitors and gives the menu its defining character. The Bondi Burger, named in reference to the brand's Sydney origins, is the chain's most recognised product: flame-grilled chicken, Oporto's proprietary Original Chilli Sauce, lettuce, and tomato in a sesame bun. The Original Chilli Sauce — a blend developed for the brand that sits at a moderate heat level and provides an acidic, aromatic finish — is considered the defining element of Oporto's flavour identity. It is also available bottled for retail purchase in-store and through the brand's website, making it a cult condiment for Australian households.
Meal deals combine burgers or chicken pieces with chips and a drink at a price point designed to deliver consistent value. The ordering format is counter-service, with most locations adding digital kiosks that allow customisation of burger assembly. Drive-through availability is common in stand-alone and highway locations. Many outlets also offer delivery through major food delivery platforms.
The chain's presence is heaviest in New South Wales and Queensland but extends throughout Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory. Hours vary by outlet but most run from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. No reservation is needed; all ordering is counter-based or via the Oporto app, which offers a loyalty program and promotional pricing for regular customers.
Signature dishes
- Bondi burger — $12
- Original chicken burger — $11
Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Reservations: Walk-in
Visit / Book / Contact
- Official website
- Phone: 1800 678 746
Location
Multiple locations across Australia
-33.8688, 151.2093 — View on map
Highlights
- Australian-born quick-service chain serving Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken since 1986 — a national institution
- The Bondi Burger and Original Chilli Sauce — the chain's most iconic and widely recognised products
- Flame-grilling as the core cooking method, distinguishing Oporto from deep-fry fast food competitors
- Hundreds of locations across Australia in shopping centres, stand-alone restaurants, and highway service centres
- Original Chilli Sauce available bottled in-store and online — a popular retail item for home use
Tips
- The Bondi Burger is the signature order — it provides the clearest expression of the Original Chilli Sauce that defines the brand's flavour identity
- Meal deals offer better value than ordering individual items; the burger-chips-drink combination is the most cost-effective format
- Stand-alone and highway locations generally offer a fresher product than very high-traffic food court outlets during peak periods
- Ordering via the Oporto app unlocks loyalty rewards and promotional pricing — worthwhile for visitors making more than one visit
- The bottled Original Chilli Sauce is available in-store and makes a practical souvenir of the chain for travellers returning home
FAQ
What is Oporto's most famous product?
The Bondi Burger and the proprietary Original Chilli Sauce are the chain's most iconic offerings. The flame-grilled chicken preparation method and the distinctive chilli sauce define the brand's identity.
How many Oporto locations are there in Australia?
Oporto operates hundreds of locations across Australia, with the heaviest concentration in New South Wales and Queensland. Outlets are found in shopping centres, stand-alone buildings, and highway service centres.
When was Oporto founded?
Oporto was founded in Sydney in 1986, drawing on Portuguese peri-peri chicken traditions to develop a fast-casual menu with flame-grilled chicken as its core.
Is Oporto a sit-down restaurant or fast food?
Oporto is a quick-service (fast-casual) chain. Ordering is at the counter or via digital kiosks, with most locations offering dine-in seating, takeaway, and drive-through depending on the outlet type.
Does Oporto cater to vegetarians?
The menu is primarily chicken-focused with limited vegetarian options. Items such as chips and some sides suit vegetarians, but the signature burgers and wraps are all chicken-based.
Accessibility
Oporto outlet accessibility varies by individual site design and age. Most modern shopping centre and stand-alone locations are fully accessible, featuring step-free entry, wide aisles, and accessible counter heights. Heritage or older stand-alone sites may have more limited access. The store locator at oporto.com.au can help identify specific outlet details before visiting.