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The East Chinese Restaurant, Sydney, AU-NSW

The East Chinese Restaurant

4.5
4.5
58 Reviews
$41 to $100
Chinese

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Seafood, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9252 6868
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Circular Quay
  • Cross street
    8/1A Macquarie Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 30% OFF DISCOUNT IN FEBRUARY

    Feb 12, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
    For the month of February, we are offering 30% off food for lunch on Monday to Thursday and Dinner on Sunday-Thursday after 7:30pm (for parties up to 6, excludes banquets and drinks).
    30% OFF DISCOUNT IN FEBRUARY Photo

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sydney

    Great for scenic views

  • Sydney City

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sydney City

    Great for scenic views

  • Sydney City

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The East Chinese Restaurant in Sydney offers "fantastic service," "excellent food," and "amazing views" of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Renowned for its "authentic Cantonese cuisine," it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The dining experience is complemented by a "lovely atmosphere" and "extensive menu," perfect for special occasions.

58 Reviews
  1. Milton

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I go to The East restaurant whenever I am attending an event at the Sydney Opera House. Staff are always friendly and service is very good. The food is wonderful.

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  2. Ajay

    New South Wales

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb tasty food. Delivered very quickly. The only suggestion would be for them to serve sang chow bau chicken separately with the leaves and chicken . And the same with peking duck pancakes.

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  3. Affie

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoy this restaurant, proper linen tablecloths & serviettes. Food is great, staff is attentive. Quick service.

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  4. Kris van

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food was fantastic Great view in location

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  5. Simon

    Tasmania

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing restaurant, one of our favourites in Sydney. Outstanding service and views. Was very loud and crowded, which was to be expected on Australia Day. We booked especially to see the fireworks and hear the concert, which were both fantastic.

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  6. Allyson

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Service was fantastic, lovely atmosphere. Just a little expensive.

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  7. Ross

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & a good spot outside to see the iconic sights & watch tourists enjoy the beautiful harbour.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place - classic Chinese food ; old fashioned black tie waiters ; spectacular view of the harbor , bridge and opera house … wine list and extensive and really good value. Couldn’t ask for more

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  9. Ngo

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Excellent service. Wonderful location on a beautiful summer night. Prices are not too high given the location.

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  10. Maria

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was okay. The waiter never came back to see if we needed anything or to see if we wanted refills on our drinks.

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FAQs

The East Chinese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9252 6868.

The East Chinese Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The East Chinese Restaurant

1 Macquarie St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8/1A Macquarie Street
  • Neighborhood
    Circular Quay
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Seafood, Asian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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