Best Date Night Restaurants in The Rocks

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A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant

1. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 28 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

4.1

Excellent(1473)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 20 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.

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3. Tapavino - Circular Quay

4.6

Exceptional(272)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Circular Quay

Booked 14 times today

Tapavino - Circular Quay is a fantastic spot for a date night. With its intimate vibe and exceptional service, it's the perfect place to wine and dine. Reviewers praise its quaint and warm atmosphere, great food and wine, and friendly service. It's also described as a 'great spot for a celebration' and a 'perfect night out'.

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4. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.4

Awesome(535)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 4 times today

Mode Kitchen & Bar is perfect for a date night with its elegant and warm ambiance, as mentioned in many reviews. The delicious modern Australian cuisine and friendly, attentive service add to the romantic experience. Many customers celebrated special occasions there, making it a memorable and enjoyable place for a date.

5. The Doss House

4.5

Awesome(288)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 7 times 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.

6. Frank Mac's

4.4

Awesome(94)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • The Rocks

Booked 2 times today

Frank Mac's. Gin & Cocktail Bar The original 1840s sandstone walls of the building Frank Mac’s now occupies a 120-person capacity bar which flows from outdoor seating on George Street, across two levels and into a back courtyard. Whereas the downstairs space feels cosy and intimate, dotted with vintage leather banquettes, dark jade and light orange velvet armchairs, low tables and a fireplace, the ground level you’ll walk into off George Street will reflect the energy of the bartenders working behind the almost five-metre-long oak bar. A handful of bar stools provide the perfect vantage point to take in the cocktail mixology while the dark velvet curtains, worn leather banquette seats and cosy fireplace of the ‘Snug’ provides groups of up to eight with a private space to retreat and relax.

7. Bar 1880

4.3

Awesome(6)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Circular Quay

Booked 1 time today

Originally the home of ‘The Bulletin’ newspaper, we touch on the rich history of Bulletin Place from the 1880’s through to today’s modern world. Mixing classic cocktails dating as far back as the building itself to signature cocktails and specialty drinks to compliment the latest news and events around the world.

8. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(516)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 38 times today

A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.

9. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1010)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 48 times today

Pellegrino 2000 is a perfect spot for a romantic date night. Reviewers rave about its 'intimate' and 'romantic' ambience, with one even saying it's a 'perfect venue for our date night'. The stand-out Italian food, coupled with great service and a superb wine selection, makes for a memorable evening. One review even mentioned it was their 'new favourite place'.

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10. Babylon RESTAURANT

4.2

Awesome(1091)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Sydney CBD

Booked 17 times today

Table reservations are only accepted for the restaurant, not the rooftop. A set menu applies to groups of 8 or more. If you have a party of 8+, please make an enquiry at bookings@babylonrooftop.com.au. A customary 10% gratuity fee for groups of 8+ applies in the restaurant. The Rooftop is our bar area and is available on a walk-in basis for groups of 1 – 14. We do not accept online bookings for this area. A full a la carte bar menu is available to order all day. Groups of 15+ must enquire at bookings@babylonrooftop.com.au. Minimum spends apply. Please note, if you book the restaurant, and on arrival decide to move to the rooftop, a cancellation fee of $50pp will apply. Please view the restaurant and bar menus on our website as they differ.On public holidays a 15% surcharge applies. On Sundays a 10% surcharge applies. We hope to host you soon!

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KathieVIP
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We were warmly greeted upon arrival. Charming small cozy restaurant right next door to the Marriott where we were staying. I so enjoyed my red sangria I had 2. The cows milk with lavender honey, walnuts and bread was our favorite 🤩. The chicken skewer and slider were also very good. And a neighboring table insisted on letting us try her potatoes - kind of huge but also very good. And créma catalan with a gift small glass of really tasty port. Highly recommend
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Tapavino - Circular QuayPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Circular Quay
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4.6
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NancyVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •87 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a great table for 2 at the front edge, with a clear view of the opera house and the people strolling the waterfront. The linguine with seafood was delicious, as was the burrata and the Italian beer. Tiramasu was tasty, but we wished we had shared because the portion was huge! On Christmas Eve, it was very busy, so service was a bit off, but all the servers were so pleasant that I can’t fault them.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Daniel
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Wonderful food and ambience. Staff were fantastic and made our 15th wedding anniversary special and memorable.
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Mode Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• The Rocks
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4.4
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Annemarie
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
Charming historical sandstone building, great ambience and friendly service. We will definitely be back.
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The Doss HousePrice: Moderate• Australian• The Rocks
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4.5
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Yvonne
Canberra •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 18, 2024
The service, drinks list, music and vibe are all 10/10
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Frank Mac'sPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• The Rocks
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4.4

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128 restaurants available nearby

1. Pony Dining The Rocks

2. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

3. Tapavino - Circular Quay

4. Mode Kitchen & Bar

5. The Doss House

6. Frank Mac's

7. Bar 1880

8. Clam Bar

9. Pellegrino 2000

10. Babylon RESTAURANT

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