Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

102 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Steakhouse

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2 people

22 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Modern Australian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00
Phone number
(02) 9252 7797
Website
https://www.ponydiningtherocks.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Neil Nolan
Catering
Pony offers your guests a unique blend of uncomplicated and flavorsome food cooked over wood-fire, showcasing the freshest of local produce. We will walk you through our well-shaped beverage list to create a selection that will complement your menu. A range of beverage packages and delicious cocktails are also available.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special occasion at Pony, a glorious space blending the charm of yesteryearwith the chic of today. The multiple photogenic laneways and buildings nearby bring a superior backdrop to capture those all-important happy snaps, Pony is the perfect place to say "we do".

Location
Cnr Argyle Street and Kendall Lane, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Area
The Rocks
Cross Street
Corner of Kendall Lane and Argyle Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
5 minutes walking distance from Circular Quay train, Tram and ferry stations
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Pre-order Tomahawk
A$200.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Pre order your tomahawk for this reservation All charges will be applied to the final bill.
Fresh Live Lobster
A$200.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Pre order your lobster for this reservation. 48hrs notice minimum. All charges will be be applied to the final bill.
$100 - THREE COURSE MENUS - MINIMUM 4 GUESTS
A$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Full menu available on website. - Starters to share - Main course - Dessert course

Marinated olivesA$10.00
Italian flatbread, wood fire grilled pumpkin, whipped ricotta, pumpkin seeds, salsa verde*A$18.00
Burrata, wood fire grilled peach and asparagus, vincottoA$24.00
Sydney rock oysters (ea)
- Eschallot dressingA$6.00
- Bloody mary dressingA$8.00
Duck and maple sausage, braised red cabbage, orange bbqA$24.00
Kangaroo skewers (3), pepper sauce, raspberries, toasted buckwheat *A$33.00
Wood fire grilled prawns (2), prawn toast, tomyum mayo*A$28.00
Wood fire grilled cheese burger, pickles, tomato slice, shoe string fries *A$26.00
- add bacon +A$4.00
- extra patty +A$6.00
Grilled chicken salad, cabbage, mint, pickled currants, chili, parmesan, citrus dressingA$28.00
Linguine, veal and pork meatballs, wood roasted tomato and basil sauce *A$28.00
Cured Tasmanian ocean trout, avocado, soba noodles salad, sesame and ginger dressingA$28.00
Lord nelson beer battered flat head, tartare sauce, chips *A$34.00
Wood fire grilled zucchini, karkalla, miso dressing, toasted pine nuts (v,n) A$34.00
Market fish - MP
250g Rangers Valley rump, grain fed 270 days, BMS5+, chimichurriA$46.00
270g O'Connor sirloin, grass fed, BMS3+, black garlic butterA$58.00
400gr o’connor dry aged bone in sirloin, bms 3+, condimentsA$94.00
450g O’Connor rib eye, grass fed, BMS3+, bone marrow, beef jus *A$89.00
Rangers Valley black onyx, 1kg - 2kg tomahawk, grain fed 100 days, BMS 4+, condiments - MP

Sides

FriesA$14.00
Market leaves, wood roasted leek vinaigrette, salted ricotta, grainsA$14.00
Wood fire grilled broccolini, toasted hazelnut dressing, crispy garlic (v)A$16.00

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Sydney City
Neighbourhood gem
Sydney City
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pony Dining The Rocks delights with "great menu options" and an impressive wine list. Regular diners praise its "wonderful food" and "efficient service." Diners enjoy a "vibrant atmosphere" and often highlight the "amazing food" and "attentive staff." It's a must-visit for a memorable dining experience in Sydney.

102 Reviews

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Amy
VIP
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Kevin, was amazing. The kitchen was a little slow- but the food and drinks were incredible and I prefer a leisurely dinner to feeling rushed. We each had steak, which was delicious and perfectly cooked and the sides were great as well.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 1 day ago
Hi Amy, thank you very much for your detailed feedback. Kevin is an absolute star and I am very sure this feedback will make his day. We appreciate your business. We hope to see you again soon!
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Melanie
VIP
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! A bit pricey but a nice treat. Heritage tomato salad was amazing xx
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 1 day ago
Hi Melanie, we are very glad you loved the experience. We hope to see you again soon!
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Linda
New South Wales
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Steak was superb! Our waitress obviously didn’t want to be there. Other than that was lovely
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Louis
VIP
Philadelphia
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, ambience and atmosphere. The Bone—in Sirloin was exceptional! Great experience overall.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 1 day ago
Hi Louis, thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you had a great experience with us. We hope to see you again soon.
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Bob
VIP
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the top steaks I’ve had in my long life. Their meat is phenomenal. Their preparation is phenomenal. You owe it to yourself once in a lifetime to eat here..
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 1 day ago
Hi Bob, we really appreciate your kind words. I have passed on your lovely feedback to our kitchen team, and I’m sure this will be one of the biggest motivations for them to continue improving and creating amazing dishes. We hope to see you again soon!
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Caroline
Gold Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding, and the service is fabulous.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 1 day ago
Hi Caroline, thank you so much for your kind words. We are very glad you enjoyed the food and service here at Pony. We hope to see you again soon!
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Christine
Sydney
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely to eat outdoors in warm weather. Nice atmosphere outdoors on the long shared tables
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Ray
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Honestly the worst steak for $96 value wise. Disappointed in the food. Venue and service great. Very average meal.
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Mary
Milwaukee
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We ate here 2 years ago when we were in Sydney - and decided to come back again on this trip. It was great this time too - great menu options - good wine list - overall excellent!
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 7 days ago
Hi Mary, It was a pleasure having you dine with us again! We’re so glad you had a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon when you're back in Sydney.
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Simon
Canberra
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an outstanding restaurant. We dine regularly at Ponys ,and are NEVER disappointed . A huge THANK YOU for making our dining experience an utter pleasure
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on 8 January 2025
Hi Simon, Thank you for your continued support over the years. We truly appreciate your kindness—it always brightens our day when we know you're coming.
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Pony Dining The Rocks is rated 4.6 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Cnr Argyle Street and Kendall Lane, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Kendall Lane and Argyle Street
Area
The Rocks
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Modern Australian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
5 minutes walking distance from Circular Quay train, Tram and ferry stations
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Neil Nolan
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.ponydiningtherocks.com/
Phone number
(02) 9252 7797
Catering
Pony offers your guests a unique blend of uncomplicated and flavorsome food cooked over wood-fire, showcasing the freshest of local produce. We will walk you through our well-shaped beverage list to create a selection that will complement your menu. A range of beverage packages and delicious cocktails are also available.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special occasion at Pony, a glorious space blending the charm of yesteryearwith the chic of today. The multiple photogenic laneways and buildings nearby bring a superior backdrop to capture those all-important happy snaps, Pony is the perfect place to say "we do".

Pony Dining The Rocks

Make a booking

Additional information

Pre-order Tomahawk

Fresh Live Lobster

$100 - THREE COURSE MENUS - MINIMUM 4 GUESTS

Menu

Marinated olivesA$10.00

Italian flatbread, wood fire grilled pumpkin, whipped ricotta, pumpkin seeds, salsa verde*A$18.00

Burrata, wood fire grilled peach and asparagus, vincottoA$24.00

Sydney rock oysters (ea)

Duck and maple sausage, braised red cabbage, orange bbqA$24.00

Kangaroo skewers (3), pepper sauce, raspberries, toasted buckwheat *A$33.00

Wood fire grilled prawns (2), prawn toast, tomyum mayo*A$28.00

Wood fire grilled cheese burger, pickles, tomato slice, shoe string fries *A$26.00

Grilled chicken salad, cabbage, mint, pickled currants, chili, parmesan, citrus dressingA$28.00

Linguine, veal and pork meatballs, wood roasted tomato and basil sauce *A$28.00

Cured Tasmanian ocean trout, avocado, soba noodles salad, sesame and ginger dressingA$28.00

Lord nelson beer battered flat head, tartare sauce, chips *A$34.00

Wood fire grilled zucchini, karkalla, miso dressing, toasted pine nuts (v,n) A$34.00

Market fish - MP

250g Rangers Valley rump, grain fed 270 days, BMS5+, chimichurriA$46.00

270g O'Connor sirloin, grass fed, BMS3+, black garlic butterA$58.00

400gr o’connor dry aged bone in sirloin, bms 3+, condimentsA$94.00

450g O’Connor rib eye, grass fed, BMS3+, bone marrow, beef jus *A$89.00

Rangers Valley black onyx, 1kg - 2kg tomahawk, grain fed 100 days, BMS 4+, condiments - MP

Sides

FriesA$14.00

Market leaves, wood roasted leek vinaigrette, salted ricotta, grainsA$14.00

Wood fire grilled broccolini, toasted hazelnut dressing, crispy garlic (v)A$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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