# Secondz: Restaurant Guide — Get foodie recommendations

> Genuine foodie recommendations and local dining discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Secondz Global Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondz-restaurant-guide/id6469451020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Secondz Global Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711990490)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondz-restaurant-guide/id6469451020/reviews.md

## What is Secondz?

Find restaurants recommended by chefs - not algorithms. Guides of where Australia’s best chefs actually eat at - now in your pocket.
Secondz is Australia’s chef-curated restaurant and bar guide. Real recommendations from the people who know food best, the places they go to on their nights off.





THE CITY GUIDES


Each Secondz city guide is built by 10+ of the city’s most respected chefs and tastemakers. Browse restaurants and bars by chef, cuisine or suburb. See exactly who recommended each venue - and trust it because you know who’s behind it.


No algorithms. No paid placements. No anonymous ratings. If a chef recommended it, it’s worth your time.





WHAT’S ON - LIVE EVENTS IN YOUR CITY


Never miss what’s happening. The What’s On tab shows live events, new menus, pop-ups and specials from the most recommended restaurants and bars in each city - updated in real time.


If something worth going to is happening tonight, it’s on Secondz.


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INSIDE THE APP


→ Chef City Guides - restaurant recommendations from 10+ respected chefs per city
→ What’s On - live events, specials and new menus happening now
→ Follow Chefs - see new restaurant picks the moment chefs add them
→ Save & Plan - build lists for date nights, travel and weekends
→ One-tap sharing - send a restaurant or bar recommendation in seconds


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NOW LIVE IN THESE CITIES


Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide · Gold Coast · Bangkok · Singapore · Bali


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BY THE NUMBERS


→ 500+ chefs and tastemakers sharing their recommendations
→ 35,000+ restaurant and bar recommendations across 9 cities
→ 275,000+ food lovers already using Secondz


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Stop wasting a meal on somewhere average.


Download Secondz. Eat like an insider.

## Key features

- Genuine recommendations from experts and locals
- Discover nearby recommended venues
- Explore curated Foodboards
- Follow trusted food experts and friends
- Create and save personal Foodboards
- See live foodie events and specials

## What do users think of Secondz?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💡 Game changer for foodies
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌟 Trusted recommendations
- ✨ 'Shake for surprise' feature
- 📚 Food boards for saving
- 🧑‍🍳 Expert/industry recommendations
- 🗺️ Discovering hidden gems
- 🤩 Solves indecisiveness
- 💯 Authentic and personal feel
- 🚀 Fast and efficient discovery
- ✅ Great for travelers
- 👍 User-friendly design
- 🌟 High-quality suggestions
- 💡 Unique concept
- ✅ Replaces endless scrolling
- 👍 Intuitive navigation
- 🌟 Tailored recommendations
- ✅ Honest and genuine tips
- 👍 Solves a real problem
- 🌟 Visual display is good
- ✅ Makes dining decisions easy
- 👍 Great for locals and travelers
- 🌟 Replaces unreliable reviews
- 💡 Follow feature for friends
- ✅ Perfect for indecisive people
- 👍 Fun and easy discovery
- 🌟 Helpful for food needs
- ✅ Great for documenting spots

**Cons**

- 🐛 App is slow
- 🐛 App doesn't react well
- 🐛 Unable to search reels
- 🐛 Cannot create food boards
- 🐛 Feedback/message failed
- 🐛 Limited venue selection
- 🐛 App seems Melbourne only
- 🐛 Can't use in Singapore
- 🐛 ACT not included
- 🐛 Location issues (Canberra)
- 🐛 Profile picture not changeable
- 🐛 Spam emails received
- 🐛 Account deletion issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to search users or venues from reels
- Cannot create food boards to save items
- Feedback/message feature failed
- Cannot change profile picture
- Spam emails sent despite requests to delete account
- App is slow and not very reactive
- Canberra ACT venues not included
- Using location (Canberra) brings up Melbourne locations

**Most requested features**

- Expand to more locations
- Improve search functionality
- Search by suburb
- Add ACT to list of states
- Allow changing profile picture
- Improve app speed and responsiveness

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondz-restaurant-guide/id6469451020/reviews.md

### 5/5 — great

*2026-08-12, version 1.11.18*

lots of different options and filters on the app so it helps you personalise it for the vibes that you're after, love it!

### 4/5 — Epic app / idea

*2026-08-04, version 1.11.18*

Great app and idea but search function and foodboards still very glitchy. Will be 5/5 once fixed!

### 2/5 — Extension of Broadsheet

*2026-04-13, version 1.11.10*

Anyone paying attention beyond what broadsheet spouts will share the frustration of how few venues the app actually contains. 

Theres a raft of good food in melbourne yet all the venues on secondz seem to be the run of the mill hard hitters than can actually afford paid PR.

Have had to request so many venues- youd think a webscrape prefilling the app with an existing directory for people to recommend would be a minimum if it is infact about usability. Which would also explain why i cant change my profile picture now that its set. 

Well done on another hype machine that doesnt cut through the noise

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-01-23, version 1.11.5*

Had a great first experience using this app. I’ve always found it hard using google reviews because I know there is so much fake or angry reviews there. I used it on my recent trip to Sydney and stuck to the top 20 list, had the best food of my life. Have told all my friends to download. Legends

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2025-12-26, version 1.11.3*

Love this app! Makes finding somewhere to eat in any city so easy. Recs by those who really know good food. Thanks guys!

### 3/5 — Would be great if it worked!

*2025-11-22, version 1.10.0*

Unable to search users or venues that have been recommended on their reels. Can’t create a food board to save anything to. Can’t contact as their ‘feedback/message’ also failed…

### 1/5 — Unresponsive and spam emails

*2025-09-17, version 1.9.4*

Multiple requests to delete account but instead they continue to spam you with emails.

### 5/5 — Perfect when stuck on where to eat

*2025-08-28, version 1.9.4*

Love that you can shake to get a recommendation of where to eat - will definitely be using this a lot when I get indecisive and overwhelmed by all the food options out there 😌

### 5/5 — Life changing app!

*2025-08-25, version 1.9.3*

As someone who always struggles with deciding where to eat, the Secondz app has completely changed the game for me. It takes all the guesswork out of finding a great spot by offering highly recommended places based on real reviews and ratings. The app is super easy to use, and I love how it highlights the best options nearby, making the whole process of choosing a place so much less stressful. Whether I’m looking for something quick or planning a night out, Secondz has become my go-to tool—it’s honestly the perfect app for anyone who’s indecisive when it comes to food.

### 5/5 — Highly recommended

*2025-08-25, version 1.9.3*

Such valuable info! Highly recommend joining the app and sharing your recommendations with others 🫶🏼

## Frequently asked questions about Secondz

### What does Secondz do?

Secondz helps you find places to eat and drink through genuine recommendations from chefs, foodies, and trusted locals. It focuses on authentic picks rather than star ratings or reviews, allowing you to discover hidden gems and insider spots.

### What are the key features of Secondz?

Key features include finding nearby recommended venues, exploring over 4,000 curated 'Foodboards' created by experts, following other users and experts to see their dining choices, and the ability to create and save your own lists.

### Is Secondz free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What cities are covered by Secondz?

Secondz currently supports cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Singapore, and Bali, with plans to expand to more locations.

### How does Secondz differ from other restaurant apps?

Secondz distinguishes itself by offering only real recommendations from chefs, foodies, and locals, completely omitting fake reviews and star ratings. It aims to provide an insider's perspective and a more curated discovery experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11.18 — 2026-07-23

We're always making improvements to the app, to make this the FASTEST way to find a restaurant! In this version we have updated the following:
→ General bug fixes

### 1.11.17 — 2026-07-10

We're always making improvements to the app, to make this the FASTEST way to find a restaurant! In this version we have updated the following:
→ Canberra is now live
→ Improved share links
→ Profile page upgrades
→ New onboarding experience

### 1.11.16 — 2026-06-24

We're always making improvements to the app, to make this the FASTEST way to find a restaurant! In this version we have updated the following:
→ New upgraded maps experience
→ Improved sharing experience

### 1.11.15 — 2026-06-03

We're always making improvements to the app, to make this the FASTEST way to find a restaurant! In this version we have updated the following:
→ New homepage layout
→ Expert quotes about venues they recommend have been added to the homepage for extra context on why you should visit
→ New section added with more expert recommendations in each city
→ New onboarding flow to get you to what you are looking for faster.
→ Improved search filtering
→ Improved in-app notifications

We appreciate the feedback which has helped up release this new version. If there is something else you would like us to add, please email sean@secondz.com.au

### 1.11.14 — 2026-05-29

We're always making improvements to the app, to make this the FASTEST way to find a restaurant! In this version we have updated the following:
→ New homepage layout
→ Expert quotes about venues they recommend have been added to the homepage for extra context on why you should visit
→ New section added with more expert recommendations in each city
→ New onboarding flow to get you to what you are looking for faster.
→ Improved search filtering
→ Improved in-app notifications

We appreciate the feedback which has helped up release this new version. If there is something else you would like us to add, please email sean@secondz.com.au

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*
