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Bare Witness, Rhodes, AU-NSW

Bare Witness

4.5
4.5
31 Reviews
$A40 and under
Café

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2 people
23:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
Bare Witness, where seasonal ingredients shine in our thoughtfully designed menus, paired with award-winning coffee, freshly baked bread, and handmade pasta, all enjoyed with a stunning water view.





Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Modern Australian, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0404 405 441
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Taking private events for all occasions
  • Area
    Rhodes
  • Cross Street
    Shoreline Drive
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We're close to Rhodes Train Station or you can catch the ferry to Wentworth Point Wharf and walk across the bridge.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Offers

  • Kids Eat Free in February | Dinner Edition

    5 Feb 2025 - 2 Mar 2025
    Sun - 17:00 - 21:00,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 21:00
    Due to popular demand, we're extending Kids Eat Free for dinner in February. You focus on settling back to normal routine with the kids, We've got your dinner sorted. With each purchase of an adult main meal, selection from kids menu and for kids under 12. Offer ends 3rd March.

    Kids Eat Free in February | Dinner Edition photo
  • Soulful live jazz band every sunday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 17:00 - 21:00
    Loved by all customers, soulful live jazz will be accompanying your dinner every sunday nights. *Jazz starts from 630/7pm.

    Soulful live jazz band every sunday photo

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sydney

    Great for live music

  • Inner West

    Great for brunch

  • Inner West

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner West

    Hot spot

  • Inner West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Inner West

    Romantic

  • Inner West

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner West

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bare Witness offers a vibrant dining experience by the water with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Guests love the unique cocktails and pasta dishes, especially the "delicious" crab ravioli. The restaurant's live jazz nights add a special touch, making it a must-visit for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable evening.

31 Reviews
  1. Anna

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely mood and setting. Wish I'd picked outside however with the weather lately it felt risky. Sun set and water views still seen from every table inside. The food was delicious only disappointment was the ravioli which was sold out; I'll just have to go back to try it and eat earlier!

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  2. Krishna

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall pretty good. Definitely some nitpicking with the food that could be better but I'm still impressed with the spaghetti and pistachio dessert.

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  3. Tim

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to meet and eat, on the water and great atmosphere

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  4. Saengtip

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was lovely as usual (we've been there quite often) just the aircon was a bit on the too-chilled side. Food came out quickly and was delicious as always. Love that all the cocktails can be mocktails too!

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  5. Ross

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely lunch on New Year Eve. A table outside overlooking the river (we were early enough that we'd finished by the time the sun came round and was shining on that side; it would have been uncomfortable then). The staff were uniformly pleasant and helpful, despite being very busy indeed. We had the avo and the chilli hopper and both were excellent and very generous serves; the hopper might be a bit hot for those who don't like their chilli, but I loved it. A nice white wine with that and we were very happy indeed. Great value too

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  6. Steven

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    pasta was very solid and i have no complaints, though i wouldnt say it was impressive. The cocktails were unique and i was really happy with the apple pie whiskey drink. Service felt a bit awkward, our server was kinda quiet and just did her job so it wasnt bad but im generally more used to a friendlier service. went on a christmas jazz night and i personally feel like the restaurant missed the point of what a jazz band is supposed to add to a restaurant. the band was really loud and people were talking even louder to hear eachother and it just got to the point of it being unpleasant and difficult to converse with someone right next to you. can only imagine what it was like for people right in front of the band.

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  7. Alice

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed with this new.menu. only pasta overwhelmed with cheese. You really need more variety in food choices particularly to meet the taste of your local residents.

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  8. Mandy

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful space by the water. Excellent food and service.

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  9. Adeline

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really loved the Black pasta. 10/10. The flavours are so unique yet balanced.

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  10. Roslyn

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining here was amazing!! So once to have local jazz and delicious food offered locally. It is usually something I travel into the city CBD for but look no further! The staff were so proactive in helping and serving, not the mention the food was delicious. I really hope they keep the Sunday night jazz and cocktail deal as it was definitely a seller for making me a repeat customer.

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Bare Witness is rated 4.5 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Bare Witness

30A Shoreline Dr, Rhodes, AU-NSW 2138

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shoreline Drive
  • Area
    Rhodes
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Modern Australian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We're close to Rhodes Train Station or you can catch the ferry to Wentworth Point Wharf and walk across the bridge.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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