Ouzo Bar & Dining

4.2

11 Reviews

$41 to $100

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 31, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Welcome to OUZO Bar & Dining. A Mediterranean bar and restaurant inspired by our recent travels through the region.
As you enter you'll find the bar, a quintessentially European combination of alfresco, booth & bar seating. With an 80 bottle wine list from sommelier Jean Draillard, an extensive cocktail list from head mixologist Euan Ferderer & the perfect Mediterranean snack menu from head chef Ignacio Morales, the bar is one of a kind. No bookings, no turn times for tables just walk-ins only so come whenever and stay forever.

Upstairs you'll find the dining room. Soaked in natural light from the sky lights and the adjustable roof, the dining room will be the perfect spot for anything from a long lunch to a late dinner. We have created the perfect Mediterranean menu, cooking over woodfire to enhance flavours. From traditional dishes like slow cooked lamb shoulder & taramasalata to burrata & wagyu sirloin, this menu explores a range of flavours and dishes from the Mediterranean.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Tue 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
0417 957 836
Website
https://www.ouzobardining.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ignacio Morales
Private party facilities
We offer both private dining spaces and the option to hire out the whole venue. Please email us at hello@ouzobardining.com.au to organise your event.

Location
259 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010
Neighborhood
Darlinghurst
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Kings cross station and bus stops very close
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH: $99
Multiple dates available
OUZO's bottomless in the bar. Enjoy 2hrs of bottomless spritz, beer and wine alongside a carefully curated tasting menu from head chef Ignacio Morales. Available during lunch in the bar Tuesday to Sunday with the last seating at 4:30pm each day with mocktails, non-alc beers and soft drinks available for the non-drinkers. Please note: available in both the bar and dining room.
Standard Lunch Reservation in Dining Room
Multiple dates available
Join us in the sun-soaked dining room for an unforgettable lunch. A la carte and set menus available, 80 bottle wine list and our list of expertly crafted cocktails all at your disposal. Settle in for lunch with friends, family or work colleagues, suitable for all occasions

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

11 Reviews

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Betty
Sydney
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dining experience at Ouzo. Different Mediterranean flavours; ideal to share lots of different ‘plates’…….& great service from the team upstairs
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Brett
VIP
Sydney
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Did the premium set menu and loved it.. Every dish was full of flavour and the steak was a standout! Service was excellent and will definitely be back. Great Mediterranean restaurant!
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David
VIP
Sydney
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable food, drinks and service. The ambience was beautiful. Really nice place to have a meal. The sirloin and coral trout were absolute stand outs. We will definitely be back
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Christina
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Wednesday night meal for group of 6 Very slow service and small servings. Disappointing!
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Mary
Sydney
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We dine out regularly and I follow numerous restaurants on social media. Upon seeing the opening of this new venue with such a big write up, I was excited to gather my friends and enjoy a Christmas lunch at the new Ouzo Bar and Dining. Unfortunately this restaurant did not meet our expectations. With a name like Ouzo, one would think that the venue would have a BIT of a Greek vibe. Not at all. Firstly, the music was SO loud, like we were in a night club. We had to shout to be heard. It was eventually turned down after we told them several times. With a group of 12, we were encouraged to go with the set menu. Again, unfortunately, not enough to feed 12 people. We were told the portions would be small so we were advised to add another main meal to our menu. I believe, when you order a set menu and you are paying $99pp, it should be enough. When it came to the dessert, we were given 4 plates, each with a slice of cheesecake to share between 12 people. To top it off, coffee was not even on the menu. A bit of a miss for us.
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Jenny
Sydney
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Portions were tiny and the ambience was not Greek at all
Ouzo Bar & DiningResponded on December 3, 2024
Hi Jenny! Thanks for taking your time to leave a review and we are sorry to hear you think our portion sizes were tiny. Since opening we have had great feedback about the quality and portion sizes of our food. We are a Mediterranean restaurant not Greek. Have a lovely day!
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Nick
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did not know what to expect and we were blown away by the food and the service. Great but limited Greek wines too and reasonably priced. The carpaccio and the tarama were knock out as were the brussel sprouts.
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Helen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved all the small plates & entres, we didn’t have a main as we felt like mezze/tapas style dinner which ofcourse can be an option with Greek /med cuisine! Some plates were small servings for but exquisitely put together. And they’re meant to be small. We’ll definitely be back and try the coral trout or lamb ! A great new place to dine in Darlinghurst, beautiful fitout & ambince. Not too loud & not too quiet. Breads & taramosalata some of the best I’ve had, octopus small serving but quite nice, Salty cod crumpets just a bit too salty, anchovy toast was absolutely delicious as was the saganaki cheese, the prawns & the Greek salad. Fabulous loved it all!
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David
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best new restaurants I’ve been to in a long long time! Food, drinks and service were exceptional. Highly recommend and we will be back
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Opening night and staff very welcoming and offered us ouzo before our table was ready. I’m hoping they have better quality ouzo since that’s the name! Food was great. Decent variety and great taste. Wait staff a little raw but interested!
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FAQs

Ouzo Bar & Dining is rated 4.2 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 31, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

259 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Additional information

Neighborhood
Darlinghurst
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Tue 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Kings cross station and bus stops very close
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ignacio Morales
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.ouzobardining.com.au/
Phone number
0417 957 836
Private party facilities
We offer both private dining spaces and the option to hire out the whole venue. Please email us at hello@ouzobardining.com.au to organise your event.

Ouzo Bar & Dining

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH: $99

Standard Lunch Reservation in Dining Room

Menu

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Ouzo Bar & Dining restaurant rated?

Is Ouzo Bar & Dining currently accepting reservations?

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