Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

144 Reviews

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

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

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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 Sat, 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.
Fresh Live Lobster
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 watermelon 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
Cured Tasmanian ocean trout, avocado, soba noodles salad, sesame and ginger dressingA$28.00
Lord nelson beer battered flat head, tartare sauce, chips *A$34.00
Wood fire grilled zucchini, whipped potato and macadamia, karkalla, miso dressing, toasted pine nuts (v,n) 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
Cos lettuce, wood fire grilled cucumber, charred grapes, buttermilk dressingA$14.00
Wood fire grilled broccolini, toasted hazelnut dressing, crispy garlic (v)A$16.00

What 144 people are saying

Pony Dining The Rocks reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Pony Dining The Rocks offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." The restaurant is praised for its wood-fired steaks, kangaroo skewers, and "creamy, fresh burrata." The "relaxed yet refined atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a "top Sydney restaurant" that consistently impresses.

144 Reviews

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Sempad
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant, very good food, ambience was great. Drinks quite expensive. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening
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Erin
Sydney5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, everything was delicious. We had 6 people so ordered a lot of the menu! The open kitchen meant you could see everything being cooked on the open flames, and you could also see the kitchen staff enjoying themselves and the place they work.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Erin, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're proud of our open kitchen; it’s great to know you appreciated not just the food, but also the atmosphere and the passion of our team. We hope to welcome you all back again soon!
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Maria
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding! The lamb and steak perfectly cooked and the accompanying side dishes well matched to each main dish! The broccolini with toasted hazelnut a favourite! The ambience of the restaurant was really appealing with great background music and the acoustics allowing for easy conversation between our group of 4. The service was professional with a relaxed vibe. Will definitely return to this restaurant when we're next in Sydney!
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Maria, Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It’s great to know the vibe and service helped make your night a good one. Can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in Sydney!
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Irene
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We tried a few different shared plates and they were absolutely delicious. I was hosting an overseas visitor and introduced them to kangaroo which was so tender and juicy, they were very impressed. I particularly enjoyed the woodfired flavour that is so evident in the food. I had heard how good this place was and I was not disappointed.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on April 14, 2025
We're thrilled you and your guest enjoyed the shared plates — and that the kangaroo made a great impression! Wood-fired cooking is a key part of our menu concept, and we're so glad it stood out to you. We hope to see you again soon!
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Yulia
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good steak, good drinks, good service, good ambience.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Yulia, We absolutely loved having you here with us — please come back soon!
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Nick
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We regularly dine at Pony, one of our favourite restaurants. Always great food and excellent service.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Nick, We’re so thrilled to hear that we’re your favourite — it’s always a pleasure welcoming you back. Hope to see you again soon! P.S. The slow-cooked brisket empanada you tried the other day will be on our menu soon!
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Jonathan
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. Easy leaks from the cruise port. Highly recommend.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on March 28, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and service. We are definitely walking distance from the cruise! Hope to see you again.
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Nuno
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good and tasty. Very friendly stay and excellent service.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on March 28, 2025
Hi Nuno, thank you very much for your lovely review. We are looking forward to hosting you again soon!
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jonathon
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely blown away—what an exceptional restaurant! We’ve dined here a few times now, and every visit has been consistently impressive. From the moment you walk in, the service is warm and attentive, the atmosphere is relaxed yet refined, and the food… simply unforgettable. The Burrata is a standout—creamy, fresh, and perfectly balanced with its accompaniments. The eye fillet is melt-in-your-mouth tender, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. And the duck breast? Rich, succulent, and beautifully presented. Every dish is a reminder of why we keep coming back. A true gem—we’ll definitely be back again soon!
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on March 28, 2025
Hi Jonathon, we loved having you with us. Thank you very much for the detailed feedback. We hope to see you again very soon for another amazing experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pony Dining was our favorite dining experience for the time we spent in Sydney. The wait staff was helpful and pleasant. The food was exceptional. The wood fired steak was superb. We also shared a salad and bread. Everything came out promptly and was excellent. Highly recommend Pony Dining!
Pony Dining The RocksResponded on March 28, 2025
Dear valued guest, we appreciate your kindness and we glad our efforts make a different. We hope to see you again soon!
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FAQs

Pony Dining The Rocks is rated 4.6 stars by 144 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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 Sat, 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".

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Pony Dining The Rocks

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Pre-order Tomahawk

Fresh Live Lobster

$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 watermelon 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

Cured Tasmanian ocean trout, avocado, soba noodles salad, sesame and ginger dressingA$28.00

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

Wood fire grilled zucchini, whipped potato and macadamia, karkalla, miso dressing, toasted pine nuts (v,n) 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

Cos lettuce, wood fire grilled cucumber, charred grapes, buttermilk dressingA$14.00

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

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