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A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant

1. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(140)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 12 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(1513)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 19 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. Tapavino - Circular Quay

4.6

Exceptional(306)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Circular Quay

Booked 26 times today

A celebration of Sherry, Wine, Tapas, & Friends. Influenced by the culture of sip-a-little-bit-of-this-and-eat-a-little-bit-of-that, Tapavino began in August 2012 as Australia’s first Sherry Bar in Sydney, in a little lane-way not unlike something you would find in the cobblestoned alleyways of Spain. Helped by the beautiful warm vibe that greets you as you step inside and take a seat among floor-to-ceiling wine bottles, Tapavino was named runner-up in Sydney Morning Herald's 'Best New Bar' Awards within 4-months of opening. 12-months later we were named 'Best Bar with Food'.

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4. The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf

4.5

Awesome(340)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay

Booked 21 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.

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5. The East Chinese Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(62)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Circular Quay

Booked 10 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. The Doss House

4.5

Awesome(293)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 3 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.

7. Neptune Palace

4.7

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Halal • Circular Quay

Booked 18 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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8. Chat Thai - Circular Quay

4.2

Awesome(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Circular Quay

Booked 13 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.

9. Jounieh

4.8

Exceptional(211)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay

Booked 11 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.

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10. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

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4.6

Exceptional(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Millers Point

Booked 19 times today

Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel, located in the historic Rocks precinct and home of Australia's oldest pub brewery. The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation.The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation. Come see for yourself and experience it all!

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Yulia
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good steak, good drinks, good service, good ambience.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Cristian
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was a good place with nice views, amazing food and excellent service
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Squire’s Waterfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.1
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John
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Theatre Bar is perfect for dinner after a show. The staff were very professional and the food was tasty.
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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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Christina
Las Vegas •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Yummy food, served by attentive staff. Interior quite basic and a bit cold. Good for a quick weekend lunch.
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Tapavino - Circular QuayPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Circular Quay
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4.6
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Rebecca
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was delightful, service friendly and attentive, lovely setting looking out to the harbour. Will be back again thank you!
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JouniehPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Dawes Point / Walsh Bay
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4.8

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1. Pony Dining The Rocks

2. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

3. Tapavino - Circular Quay

4. The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf

5. The East Chinese Restaurant

6. The Doss House

7. Neptune Palace

8. Chat Thai - Circular Quay

9. Jounieh

10. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

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