Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

70 Reviews

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Modern Australian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9252 7797
Website
https://www.ponydiningtherocks.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Neil Nolan
Catering
Pony offers your guests a unique blend of uncomplicated and flavorsome food cooked over wood-fire, showcasing the freshest of local produce. We will walk you through our well-shaped beverage list to create a selection that will complement your menu. A range of beverage packages and delicious cocktails are also available.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special occasion at Pony, a glorious space blending the charm of yesteryearwith the chic of today. The multiple photogenic laneways and buildings nearby bring a superior backdrop to capture those all-important happy snaps, Pony is the perfect place to say "we do".

Location
Cnr Argyle Street and Kendall Lane, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Neighborhood
The Rocks
Cross street
Corner of Kendall Lane and Argyle Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
5 minutes walking distance from Circular Quay train, Tram and ferry stations
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pre-order Tomahawk
A$200.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Pre order your tomahawk for this reservation All charges will be applied to the final bill.
Lobster - 48hrs notice minimum.
A$200.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Pre order your lobster for this reservation. 48hrs notice minimum. All charges will be be applied to the final bill.
$100 - THREE COURSE MENUS - MINIMUM 4 GUESTS
A$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Full menu available on website. - Starters to share - Main course - Dessert course

Marinated olivesA$10.00
Italian flatbread, wood fire grilled pumpkin, whipped ricotta, pumpkin seeds, salsa verde*A$18.00
Burrata, wood fire grilled peach and asparagus, vincottoA$24.00
Sydney rock oysters (ea)
- Eschallot dressingA$6.00
- Bloody mary dressingA$8.00
Duck and maple sausage, braised red cabbage, orange bbqA$24.00
Kangaroo skewers (3), pepper sauce, raspberries, toasted buckwheat *A$33.00
Wood fire grilled prawns (2), prawn toast, tomyum mayo*A$28.00
Wood fire grilled cheese burger, pickles, tomato slice, shoe string fries *A$26.00
- add bacon +A$4.00
- extra patty +A$6.00
Grilled chicken salad, cabbage, mint, pickled currants, chili, parmesan, citrus dressingA$28.00
Linguine, veal and pork meatballs, wood roasted tomato and basil sauce *A$28.00
Sesame seared tuna, avocado, soba noodles salad, sesame and ginger dressingA$28.00
Lord nelson beer battered flat head, tartare sauce, chips *A$34.00
Wood roasted cauliflower, snake beans, toasted hazelnut tahini dressing, curry leaf (v)A$34.00
Market fish - MP
250g Rangers Valley rump, grain fed 270 days, BMS5+, chimichurriA$46.00
270g O'Connor sirloin, grass fed, BMS3+, black garlic butterA$58.00
400gr o’connor dry aged bone in sirloin, bms 3+, condimentsA$94.00
450g O’Connor rib eye, grass fed, BMS3+, bone marrow, beef jus *A$89.00
Rangers Valley black onyx, 1kg - 2kg tomahawk, grain fed 100 days, BMS 4+, condiments - MP

Sides

FriesA$14.00
Market leaves, wood roasted leek vinaigrette, salted ricotta, grainsA$14.00
Wood fire grilled broccolini, toasted hazelnut dressing, crispy garlic (v)A$16.00

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney City
Great for creative cocktails
Sydney City
Romantic
Sydney City
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pony Dining The Rocks offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" that keeps guests returning. The menu features standout dishes like sirloin and brisket, complemented by a well-curated wine list. Despite some mixed reviews on steak preparation, the atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "highly recommended" spot for any occasion.

70 Reviews

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Gina
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very happy with the restaurant choice for our team dinner. Great food, service and atmosphere. Thanks
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Olimpia
Orange County
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the Kangaroo Skewers, Yellowfin Tuna and a Tomahawk steak, along with broccolini and pumpkin as sides to share. Every dish was excellent. It exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend visiting for an incredible meal. We plan on going again.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 4 days ago
Hi Olimpia, thank you so much for your kind feedback. We truly enjoyed having you and your friends dine with us last night. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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HIDEKI
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Your services must be over theJapanese one! We had greatest time there. Thank you for providing a fun atmosphere❣️
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 4 days ago
Hi Hideki, thank you so much for your recent visit. We are very glad you and your guests had a good time. We are looking forward to hosting you again soon!
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Erika
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten multiple times at Pony Dining and the food and service is always excellent. There is also a good choice of food for people who are vegetarian or pescetarian.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed your meals with us at Pony Dining. It's great to know that our food and service consistently meet your expectations. We’re also glad that you appreciate the variety we offer for vegetarians and pescatarians. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great dining experience soon!
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Michael
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's a lovely venue to take guests from overseas. Nice food, vibrant atmosphere and excellent service.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It’s fantastic that our food, atmosphere, and service helped make your time with your guests memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
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HIDEKI
Sydney
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
good service gave us today! thank you‼︎ w e`ll go there,again.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 4 days ago
Hi Hideki, it is always great to host you and your guests. We hope to see you back soon!
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ALISON
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Every dish was exceptional
Pony Dining The RocksResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed both the food and service. It means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience!
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Paula
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We were seated outside on a long table. I felt that people seated next to us were far too close. Almost no personal space between us. We felt like we had to speak to them although we were trying to have a night out alone. I understand the more the people the more the profit but even though the food and service was great I would probably not come back due to the sardine feel :(
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Teagan
Sunshine Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most amazing experience at Pony Dining! The service was good and the food was AMAZING 10/10! Everything we order was cooked to amazing, we can’t wait to come back on our next Sydney trip!
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on November 12, 2024
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you and we wish to see you back soon in the future.
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Deanie
Sydney
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous evening at Pony. Our host, Kevin, provided outstanding service. The atmosphere was buzzing even though it was a Monday night. The food was next level and the wine list was great. Pony is our new Rocks fave.
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FAQs

Pony Dining The Rocks is rated 4.6 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Cnr Argyle Street and Kendall Lane, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Kendall Lane and Argyle Street
Neighborhood
The Rocks
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Modern Australian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
5 minutes walking distance from Circular Quay train, Tram and ferry stations
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Neil Nolan
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ponydiningtherocks.com/
Phone number
(02) 9252 7797
Catering
Pony offers your guests a unique blend of uncomplicated and flavorsome food cooked over wood-fire, showcasing the freshest of local produce. We will walk you through our well-shaped beverage list to create a selection that will complement your menu. A range of beverage packages and delicious cocktails are also available.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special occasion at Pony, a glorious space blending the charm of yesteryearwith the chic of today. The multiple photogenic laneways and buildings nearby bring a superior backdrop to capture those all-important happy snaps, Pony is the perfect place to say "we do".

Pony Dining The Rocks

Make a reservation

Additional information

Pre-order Tomahawk

Lobster - 48hrs notice minimum.

$100 - THREE COURSE MENUS - MINIMUM 4 GUESTS

Menu

Marinated olivesA$10.00

Italian flatbread, wood fire grilled pumpkin, whipped ricotta, pumpkin seeds, salsa verde*A$18.00

Burrata, wood fire grilled peach and asparagus, vincottoA$24.00

Sydney rock oysters (ea)

Duck and maple sausage, braised red cabbage, orange bbqA$24.00

Kangaroo skewers (3), pepper sauce, raspberries, toasted buckwheat *A$33.00

Wood fire grilled prawns (2), prawn toast, tomyum mayo*A$28.00

Wood fire grilled cheese burger, pickles, tomato slice, shoe string fries *A$26.00

Grilled chicken salad, cabbage, mint, pickled currants, chili, parmesan, citrus dressingA$28.00

Linguine, veal and pork meatballs, wood roasted tomato and basil sauce *A$28.00

Sesame seared tuna, avocado, soba noodles salad, sesame and ginger dressingA$28.00

Lord nelson beer battered flat head, tartare sauce, chips *A$34.00

Wood roasted cauliflower, snake beans, toasted hazelnut tahini dressing, curry leaf (v)A$34.00

Market fish - MP

250g Rangers Valley rump, grain fed 270 days, BMS5+, chimichurriA$46.00

270g O'Connor sirloin, grass fed, BMS3+, black garlic butterA$58.00

400gr o’connor dry aged bone in sirloin, bms 3+, condimentsA$94.00

450g O’Connor rib eye, grass fed, BMS3+, bone marrow, beef jus *A$89.00

Rangers Valley black onyx, 1kg - 2kg tomahawk, grain fed 100 days, BMS 4+, condiments - MP

Sides

FriesA$14.00

Market leaves, wood roasted leek vinaigrette, salted ricotta, grainsA$14.00

Wood fire grilled broccolini, toasted hazelnut dressing, crispy garlic (v)A$16.00

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