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A photo of Jounieh restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(188)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay
Booked 6 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.
A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(83)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • The Rocks
Booked 10 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.
A photo of The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf restaurant
4.5
Awesome(304)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay
Booked 3 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.
A photo of Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1467)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 16 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.
A photo of Mode Kitchen & Bar restaurant
4.4
Awesome(532)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • The Rocks
Booked 12 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.
A photo of Quay restaurant
4.5
Awesome(278)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern Australian • The Rocks
Quay is one of the country’s most celebrated restaurants; the creation of leading Australian restaurant group, Fink, and Executive Chef Peter Gilmore.Quay offers either a 6 course menu - $325pp. Or an 8 course menu- $385pp. The reimagination of Quay has welcomed an organic space reflective of Peter Gilmore’s nature inspired cuisine. The interplay of textures and colour bring new life and a vibrancy that embraces the restaurant’s place in the dress circle of Sydney Harbour. An ode to the Australian landscape, from the vast ocean floor, to the cracked bark of a paperbark tree, every detail from the ground up has been thoughtfully considered.A new era for Quay, gives an opportunity to fulfil even greater aspirations in delivering a most personal and immersive dining experience.
A photo of The East Chinese Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(44)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Circular Quay
Booked 13 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.
A photo of Neptune Palace restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(38)
Price: Expensive
• Halal • Circular Quay
Booked 21 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.
A photo of Chat Thai - Circular Quay restaurant
4.3
Awesome(53)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Circular Quay
Booked 2 times today
Chat Thai became an instant smash hit in 1989 when it opened its first restaurant with plenty of heat and authentic Thai dishes. We've since added restaurants in Circular Quay, Westfield Sydney, Neutral Bay, Chatswood and Galeries Victoria, and in 2015 we added organic, fresh produce from our farm in Byron Bay. We look forward to meeting you soon.
A photo of Feekah Dawes point Sydney restaurant
Price: Moderate
• Café • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay
Booked 5 times today
All day breakfast & All day lunch.We look forward to hosting you.

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  • Norman
    Sydney •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We, a party of four, use the Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf, regularly for pre-theatre dining and it never disappoints. The menu and the wine list are broad enough to provide variety without being overwhelming and are reasonably priced. The quality of the food is excellent and the staff are outstanding - always pleasant and helpful. Wouldn’t eat anywhere else.
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    The Theatre Bar at the End of the WharfPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Dawes Point / Walsh Bay
    4.5
  • Alice
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Amazing experience at Pony! From entrée to dessert an incredible discovery for the taste buds. I definitely recommend the duck and the lamb, delicious.
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    Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
    4.6
  • PaulH
    Gold Coast •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This was our wedding anniversary. Staff were helpful and friendly. Food was amazing. A bit of noise from the bar downstairs but not intrusive. Cruise ship was delayed and ended up parked outside our window. We were grateful that the restaurant refunded our booking fee. All in all a great night, very happy.
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    Squire’s Waterfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
    4.2
  • 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
    4.4
  • Rachel
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    We came from interstate for a theatre show and wanted to eat nearby, so Jounieh was the perfect location, I was expecting the food to be good, but we were absolutely blown away. The food was impeccable, absolutely flawless, the flavours, textures and presentation were all 10/10. My partner and I both agreed it was the best meal either of us have ever had (we had the banquet with meat). The service was outstanding, so professional, attentive, but not over bearing or in your face, the decor is modern and sleek, gorgeous location, amazing food and brilliant service. 5 stars. We’re already looking at coming back early in the new year just to eat here again!
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    JouniehPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Dawes Point / Walsh Bay
    4.7
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