Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Dawes Point / Walsh Bay

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1. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(95)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 18 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(1483)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 21 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. Elements Bar and Grill Walsh Bay

4.4

Awesome(87)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 50 times today

Elements Bar and Grill has become a dream destination among connoisseurs who appreciate taste of fine food over anything else. No matter what the weather is like around you, you will find it right at home with our cozy seating arrangement and homey ambience. You will be surrounded with smell of freshly cooked steaks, close glimpse of elegant wine and vibe of euphoria coming from our staffs who don’t bother to go extra miles to bring the best food you truly deserve. Whenever you are waiting for your food to come to your table, you may as well take a sneak peak at our meat fridge which is nothing but a teaser of what’s cooking inside. Our customers have fallen in love with this place, its people and what we offer.

4. The Doss House

4.5

Awesome(289)

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.

5. Neptune's Grotto

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4.9

Exceptional(50)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 62 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

6. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(526)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 34 times today

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

7. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1020)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 70 times today

Pellegrino 2000 is a top-notch spot in Surry Hills. It's a vibrant trattoria with an intimate feel, praised for its delicious, hearty food and warm, friendly service. The ambience is described as modern with an old-world charm and the staff is highly rated for their knowledge of the menu and wine recommendations. It's perfect for date nights and special occasions.

8. Margaret

4.7

Exceptional(707)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Booked 90 times today

Margaret is a neighbourhood restaurant at its core, but it’s also evolved into something more than that. It’s about comfort, generosity, and cosiness.At Margaret, we work with the best quality produce that Australia has to offer. Chef Neil Perry AM has spent years developing relationships with some of the best suppliers in the country. We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and are very fortunate to receive our seafood direct from our fishermen, caught sustainably and dry filleted here onsite at Margaret, so we can ensure that all that love and care our wonderful fisherman have taken is seen all the way through. The menu at Margaret is diverse and inspired by all the flavours that Neil has been collecting over his 45+ years in the industry. Margaret

9. Song Bird

4.4

Awesome(211)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Double Bay

Booked 58 times today

Song Bird is open 7 nights. Lunch Friday to Sunday. Song Bird by chef Neil Perry AM offers a superlative culinary experience that blends the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the warmth and fragrance of traditional Chinese cooking. Reflecting Perry’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions, Song Bird’s menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Perry’s commitment to cooking with fresh, locally-sourced premium produce.Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set over three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960’s masterpiece ‘Gaden House’, designed by architect the late Neville Gruzman, Song Bird's interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance with a subtle nod to Chinese sensibilities. Neil Perry AM is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. He has been the Food, Beverage & Service Director at QANTAS for 25+years, creating one of the best dining experiences in the sky.

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10. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1825)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 37 times today

How many restaurants offer premium Australian seafood and waterfront dining at an everyday price point? love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in harbour-side Sydney. Now in its thirteenth year, the love.fish Barangaroo restaurant takes Sydney seafood and our founders passion for authentic, accessible seafood dining to the next level. With a 17 metre harbour frontage and 175 seats, we offer a wider selection of Australia’s best locally-sourced oysters, raw fish, whole fish, platters, and crustaceans. All in a world-class waterfront location with the soul and values of a family owned restaurant. Our Barangaroo restaurant offers the provenance and quality of Australian seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting. We’re all about sustainable, local seafood that doesn’t cost the earth, because it doesn’t need to!

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Lily
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
100% recommend to everyone. My boyfriend and I had the best night here, such an incredible view and the food was next level. Amazing service as well! This will definitely be our go-to spot when we come to Sydney.
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Squire’s Waterfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.1
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Carolyn
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing experience, we had the tomahawk and it was seriously impressive. Best steak EVER and the broccolini and halloumi salad like a taste sensation! So good!! It was busy but we felt like we were the only ones there, the service was excellent, even my 11 year old was treated like a VIP. Was just a fantastic experience all round. We will be back 😁
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Elements Bar and Grill Walsh BayPrice: Expensive• Australian• The Rocks
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4.4
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Simon
Canberra •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Devon
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Extraordinary meal. Great ambience - very speak easy, smokers lounge (with no smoke), cool vibe. Exquisite service with lovely and friendly staff.
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Neptune's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sydney CBD
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4.9
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Susan
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Loved our Happy Hour visit to the Doss House. Our server Lulu recommended a custom whiskey flight and mixed drinks which were delicious. The bartenders are creative & knowledgeable. Try to reserve a table because the ambiance of the Doss House is best experienced inside. We just enjoyed drinks here and it was a wonderful kickoff to our evening. It is a bit pricey but worth it for the experience.
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The Doss HousePrice: Moderate• Australian• The Rocks
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4.5

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101 restaurants available nearby

1. Pony Dining The Rocks

2. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

3. Elements Bar and Grill Walsh Bay

4. The Doss House

5. Neptune's Grotto

6. Clam Bar

7. Pellegrino 2000

8. Margaret

9. Song Bird

10. love.fish - Barangaroo

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