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A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant
1. Pony Dining The Rocks
4.6
Exceptional(83)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • The Rocks
Booked 9 times today
Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.
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2. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1467)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 15 times today
Squires Waterfront Restaurant is THE spot for a night out, a special occasion, or a casual hang with mates. Our menus marry unique modern Australian flavours, with inspiration from the legend himself, James Squire. Nestled on the Sydney Harbour, the waterfront views certainly enhance the ambiance of Squire's Waterfront Restaurant.Bookings are available for the Restaurant. If you have 8 or more guests, a set menu and 10% gratuity apply. For non-exclusive parties of 8+ please enquire through our website. for our Brewhouse and Forecourt areas please contact our events team on 8014 5663 10% surcharge applies on Sundays. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.All Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent at all times across the whole venue.
A photo of Tapavino - Circular Quay restaurant
3. Tapavino - Circular Quay
4.6
Exceptional(269)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Circular Quay
Booked 7 times today
Tapavino in Sydney CBD is a hot spot for its unique celebration of Sherry, Wine, Tapas, & Friends. It's praised for its 'fabulous food' and 'very attentive service', with a 'great location' close to Circular Quay. The ambience is described as 'good' and the staff 'friendly and efficient'. It's also known for its 'excellent food and service', 'quality and flavour' and 'diverse wine collection'. Reviews highly recommend it for its 'amazing service' and 'quality food'.
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4. MATKIM
4.9
Exceptional(22)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Sydney CBD
Booked 2 times today
Matkim is short for “Mat kim” (Entrust) “Cha rim” (Table) which is Omakase in KoreanMatkim is a Korean BBQ Chef’s table like you have never experienced before. The finest cuts of meat are daily sourced, prepared by the hands of our butchers, perfectly aged and served with the finest ingredients to match.
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5. The East Chinese Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(44)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Circular Quay
Booked 13 times today
The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
A photo of The Doss House restaurant
6. The Doss House
4.4
Awesome(288)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • The Rocks
Booked 1 time today
The Doss House - where fine whiskies and cocktails meet the historical char of one of the oldest suburbs, The Rocks. Combine this with one of our famous Cheese Boards or Ploughman's Platters from our ever-changing menu and you might have just found your perfect spot to spend the day sipping on premium spirits. Tugged away between George St and Kendall Lane we're right there but so hidden at the same time.Recapturing the convivial spirit of Sydney’s formative years, the original sandstone walls of The Doss House bring warmth to our unique basement bar which features a beautiful terrace area and rare original fireplaces.Built in the 1840s, what we call The Doss House today has been the home to a rich, eclectic collection of tenants including a boot maker, boarding house, doctor’s surgery and opium dealer, some which have been entwined within the interiors of the five, cosy bar spaces.
A photo of Chat Thai - Circular Quay restaurant
7. Chat Thai - Circular Quay
4.3
Awesome(53)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Circular Quay
Booked 2 times today
Chat Thai became an instant smash hit in 1989 when it opened its first restaurant with plenty of heat and authentic Thai dishes. We've since added restaurants in Circular Quay, Westfield Sydney, Neutral Bay, Chatswood and Galeries Victoria, and in 2015 we added organic, fresh produce from our farm in Byron Bay. We look forward to meeting you soon.
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8. Neptune Palace
4.7
Exceptional(38)
Price: Expensive
• Halal • Circular Quay
Sydney’s Leading Malaysian & Chinese Ha’lal Fine Dining Restaurant.Our menu is very extensive, offering dishes that are hot and powerful, to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavours, or creamy coconut milk fragrances, or perhaps aromas of lemongrass and exotics herbs and spices, Neptune Palace has dishes that will tantalise your taste buds. We also serve an expansive wine list to complete your experience.
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9. Clam Bar
4.7
Exceptional(514)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Sydney CBD
Booked 36 times today
A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.
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10. Pellegrino 2000
4.7
Exceptional(1008)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 31 times today
Pellegrino 2000 is a top-notch spot in Surry Hills. It's a vibrant trattoria with an intimate feel, praised for its delicious, hearty food and warm, friendly service. The ambience is described as modern with an old-world charm and the staff is highly rated for their knowledge of the menu and wine recommendations. It's perfect for date nights and special occasions.
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