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A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant

1. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(131)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 14 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(1505)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 17 times today

Squires Waterfront Restaurant is THE spot for a night out, a special occasion, or a casual hang with mates. Our share style 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. Please note all of our Restaurant menus are now share style.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. The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf

4.5

Awesome(333)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay

Booked 11 times today

A hidden Sydney secret, boasting some of the best harbour views in Sydney, the bar is the perfect destination for pre- or post-show catch-ups with friends. Open daily from early till late, serving coffee, bar bites, lunch, dinner and drinks.

4. Neptune Palace

4.7

Exceptional(53)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Halal • Circular Quay

Booked 19 times today

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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5. The East Chinese Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(60)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Circular Quay

Booked 19 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.

6. Jounieh

4.8

Exceptional(209)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay

Booked 12 times today

Jounieh is a contemporary approach to the Middle Eastern culinary tradition.Perfectly positioned on the Walsh Bay harbour foreshore, this waterside venue takes you on a journey through the distinctive flavours and tastes of its famed namesake – the coastal town of Jounieh in Lebanon.From the pickles and spices of the bustling ‘Souk’, the grandeur of its luxurious oceanfront resorts, bustling nightlife and numerous promenade eateries, Jounieh is an all-encompassing slice of Lebanese culture.So grab another round of dips and pile up the pita; time moves slowly when you’re eating this well.

7. Frank Mac's

4.5

Awesome(95)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • The Rocks

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.

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8. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(539)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 5 times today

Mode Kitchen & Bar is a modern Australian restaurant located in Sydney's CBD, offering an innovative and uncomplicated menu that blends diverse cultural influences. The restaurant serves a range of meals, including breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner, with a focus on delivering delicious flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Mode's menu celebrates modern Australian cuisine, featuring a balance of locally sourced produce and global culinary techniques. The restaurant is known for its chic atmosphere, ideal for casual dining, business lunches, or evening meals with a sophisticated touch.

9. Walsh Bay Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(11)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Millers Point

Booked 9 times today

Located at the heart of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Walsh Bay Kitchen provides the perfect pre-theatre dinner experience to compliment an evening at Sydney Theatre Company's iconic Roslyn Packer Theatre. The restaurant showcases locally sourced produce and premium Australian meat and seafood through a light, Mediterranean-inspired Prix Fixe menu guided by the seasons. Menu price is $65 for 2-course or $78 for 3-course. The drinks menu features an all-Australian wine list as well as Champagne, cocktails, beers, ciders and a substantial non-alcoholic offering. The restaurant is operated in partnership with the Fresh Collective, bringing their signature love of the arts, food and service from the neighbouring Theatre Bar At The End of the Wharf. Walsh Bay Kitchen is the perfect way to round out a great night at the theatre.

10. The Doss House

4.5

Awesome(293)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 6 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.

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Bernie
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service here is absolutely wonderful. The food was great, the company perfect and the view sublime. The Thetre Bar at the End of the Wharf is one of Sydney’s greatest treasures.
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The Theatre Bar at the End of the WharfPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Dawes Point / Walsh Bay
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4.5
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BobVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Arguably the best steakhouse in all of Sydney, let alone NSW.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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dianeVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •49 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
Food was excellent. We loved sitting outside. Excellent views of Sydney
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The East Chinese RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Circular Quay
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4.5
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John
Toronto / Ontario •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
Great meal with good view even though we didn't pay for a window seat.
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Squire’s Waterfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.1
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Russell
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
All ways good fresh Chinese food and the Salt and Pepper Prawns at fantastic 🥂👍
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Neptune PalacePrice: Expensive• Halal• Circular Quay
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4.7

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