Monday lunch was a good time to be here. We had a good space for a large group and had a nice view of the harbour while being under the shade. They have a kids menu which already comes with ice cream at the end of the meal and had a good amount of food options for adults so there was something for everyone. Cant really remember if the others liked their orders but I sure did enjoy my carbonara with shrimp and bacon bits! creamy and savory! Juice was refreshing and of course, the coffee was also good. read more

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(Dined 12/13/24 FR @ 9:30am): Adria... you had a very charming bar and restaurant at the Cockle Bay Wharf https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=S4Y09LqfxgcCr9A2N-ResQ and marina area! My travel companion and I were out and about on an exploratory morning walk when we came across Adria Bar Restaurant, looked at the menu, and decided to take a load off our feet and settled in for breakfast/brunch https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=_fL0R4-EZaHu8lYyxXTk3A as our first meal of the day. We'd actually walked the full length of the marina and more as we eyeballed other possible places to eat, but this place ultimately pulled us in. Did we make the right decision to go with Adria's bar and restaurant!? PURCHASE Stone & Wood Pacific Ale Pale Ale Beer 16floz Draft ($15.00AUD): Hazy amber color, light fruity hoppy aroma, light body, light fruity hoppy sweet flavor, smooth finish, and light fruity hoppy aftertaste. This surprisingly went well with my breakfast! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=mUBMQj9tpg4RTqg9nmzQ8g Vegetarian Three Egg Omelette w/Sourdough Bread ($25.00AUD): A sizable omelette simply constructed with avocado, tomato, spinach, and cheddar cheese, the egg wasn't as fluffy as I liked and was a bit dry. The vegetables were all fresh, but I wished there was more of a variety (I didn't bother to ask if I could add anything else). Otherwise, I still enjoyed it, and it held me over for a good portion of the day especially since we were walking everywhere. The sourdough bread was medium-toasted with a crunch I loved; but, no marmalade to spread on them. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=xiIUmugTez0MHxPPmxD_Cg Credit Card Fee 1.50% ($0.60AUD): I was completely fine with this! SERVICE We were greeted by a lovely young hostess/server from Brazil who immediately sat us wherever we wanted (there were only a handful of patrons at this time but was much busier by the time we left). She handed us menus and glasses of water while we viewed the menus. Once we were ready, she easily took our orders, our drinks came out quickly, and about ten minutes later our food arrived. We were checked on regularly and the water glasses filled. There was no rush to get us out as we enjoyed our relaxing meal before we ultimately left - ta! PARKING (FREE) I honestly had no idea nor took notice of their parking situation or that of the surrounding Cockle Bay Wharf business area where the restaurant was located. We simply walked or took an Uber here - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located along the marina https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=XqvCGK4crAcZMpef9Dp5Og with a nice view, this place was extremely spacious with a ton of front pathway seating, front patio https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=3XXZh4ju6z7ct1oOQWn0vw seating, and then the interior dining area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=af6SrzHNwAzfelW2iL7ipg with two bars - wow! The place was open to the elements for a nice breeze off the water. Plenty of natural lighting entered from everywhere while an assortment of electric lights depending on the area you were sitting filled in the rest. There were several TVs throughout while music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=yOouBpiaLxvKsD6H7osM5Q ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL A relaxing time was had at Adria Bar Restaurant and would definitely consider another visit. The breakfast https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=_fL0R4-EZaHu8lYyxXTk3A and bar food https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=3wivRgiHmg0OAJzhr9l_8g menus were varied enough while the beer/wine https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=MuqM0mnjYxzdxyNNLHfqRg menu was decent but lacked in local draft beers. They also had happy hour https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=c4bIGNmSn_uopv8xhlGF5w which I didn't have a chance to try. The food was fine, the location was awesome, and the service was awesome. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $41.00AUD / $25.00USD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

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My wife and I were here for dinner. We had never been to Australia before and this was our first evening - and were at Darling Harbour. We had Breaded Fish, salad and Penna Cotte dessert. All were good but I wouldn't say it was very good or anything outstanding read more

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We were in the area for Saturday night fireworks and decided to grab dinner here. We sat outside in the patio area and it was nice because there were heaters all around us. The server was very friendly and answered any questions we had about the menu. We ordered the mussels, ravioli, and prawns. We all shared our food, so it was nice to try a little bit of everything. The mussels were fresh, and I loved the sauce they came in. The prawns were bigger than expected. The ravioli was fresh, and I loved the toppings on top of them. We also got some garlic bread for the table. Try this place out! read more

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The food and drinks menu are both very good, and you can be a people watcher as people stroll by. I think k I've been here 4 times now. The big breakfast is amazing. Tonight I'm having the Scotch steak, and it's delicious. The wait staff can be a bit slow, which isn't a bother if you're not in a rush. The outside seating and atmosphere are top notch. read more

awesome food Love love love this place We came twice during our stay here at Australia Service is good read more

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Beautiful setting overlooking Darling Harbour. Sat as a two top on a weekday. Made online reservation for 630. Sat right away. Had some drinks and wine then dined on ceasar salad and ribeye with brocolini. Everything was hot and delicious. Enjoy! read more

Adria Bar Restaurant - Dinner at Adria - Mediterranean Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Sis and I came here to chill and have drinks after a wonderful day exploring Darling Harbor. The Promenade on Cockle Bay was the perfect way to end the evening. I couldn't asked for a better way to end a Friday night; stuff drinks, solid nibbles, and fireworks...awesome! The ambiance was just perfect; it was full of energy. Loved the drinks and nibbles. There were some great happy hour specials, and I think we took advantage of all of them. read more

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It's almost been 2 years since my last visit and I was pretty excited to come back. But what a let down, the menu has changed and the quality has suffered. Got the mixed meat plate and I was surprised from the lack of meat on my plate. The mix dip plate was below average and the haloumi salad was awful. I was still hungry so I ordered the mushroom risotto but after two spoons I asked for the bill. The food lacks flavour and taste. Staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. It will be more then a few years till I come back here again. read more

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We came here after a work offsite. Made a booking for 6:30 and got sat right away. I ordered the lychee and passionfruit caprihna which was good, but really thick. We got bread and balsamic for the table. My boss ordered a really nice Shiraz for the table, that was top notch. One of my coworkers got the lamb and raved about how good it was. I ordered the seafood risotto and it was just about average. read more

A funky bar! Loved the cocktail bar an doing his thing...talented man! I know I would have smashed all of the glasses. This place has a great feel, lively music and disco lights flashing..just want to get up and shake my boogey! The service is quick and the staff are friendly. The location is fantastic right at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour. I didn't have any food here...but there is a good range and a range of prices. Atmosphere plus...lots to look at and easy to meet people here too. I'll come here again! Oh better go...the start of the pre fireworks and my friend has wondered off in the crowd!!!! Come back! read more

Adria Bar Restaurant - Just trying all those cocktails! Yum! - Mediterranean Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Adria Rybar and Grill is primarily a seafood restaurant. It's a beautiful little place, with an impressive cocktail menu, all going for a reasonable $14 (I'd recommend the Dragonfly). The meals themselves are fairly reasonable, with steaks and ribs costing anywhere from $28 to $40, even though the selection is relatively slim. Also on offer, pastas and risotto's, averaging out to let's say $28 a dish. The dessert menu is also not too extensive, with most desserts going for $12. The crepes are quite lovely, if you're into crepes. I love the atmosphere of this place, and I particularly like the fact that you can watch the chefs as they toil. It's always nice to know exactly what's going on in the kitchen! read more

Adria Bar Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Sydney, NSW

ADRIA!!!! ADRIA!!! This is one of my favourite places to chill at on The Promenade on Cockle Bay Wharf. One of the reasons is because you can have the "smart Adria" experience - ala carte etc or the chilled experience... drinks and bar food.... I'm more of a chilled girl, so I'll tell you about that. We got a mix of 6 tapas plates which ended up costing us $44 - they included: MOZZARELLA ARANCINI Crumbed & Fried Risotto Balls with Smoked Mozzarella TARAMASALATA & BABAGANOUSH WITH PITA BREAD Two Dips Served with a Warm Crisp Pita ZUCCHINI & FETTA FRITTERS Lightly Fried Patties of Fetta & Zucchini MARINATED MUSHROOMS Served Warm with Balsamic, Chilli & Olive Oil Marinade FISH & CHIPS Fish Cocktail Pieces Served with Chips & Tartare Sauce SEASONED POTATO WEDGES Served with Sweet Chilli Sauce & Sour Cream The food was great - just yummy greasy bar food...I wasn't expecting more than that and we were adequately satisfied afterwards.... Us girls also took advantage of the cocktail list - i had a Summer Breeze ($14) Absolut Vodka, Lychee Liqueur & Malibu muddled with Lime, Lychees & Sugar A great afternoon out was had by all! read more

Adria Bar Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Walking around the Darling Harbour enjoying a scenic stroll and got thirsty in the high humidity of the late January summers so we stopped and lucked out for a couple $5 Happy Hour local beers. Recommended by our cordial bartender were these two: a Coopers pale ale and a Great Northern lager, both were very tasty and satisfied our thirst! Sat out on their covered patio and people watched, a totally awesome experience. read more

Adria Bar Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Sydney, NSW

We stumbled upon this place while passing time, waiting to check into our hotel. Flew into Sydney from the US in the early morning and had a few hours to kill until our room was ready. Waterside breakfast sounded delightful, and that's when we came across this place. Menu was OK, nothing special to call out. Ended up getting a muesli bowl and a cuppa tea. Service was OK, nothing special, and while we didn't have a bad experience at all, we'd probably try one of the other places in the vicinity before we'd come back again. read more

Adria Bar Restaurant - Muesli bowl. Was fine. - Mediterranean Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Located in the touristy Cockle Bay Wharf area, the main attraction is the view. Overlooking Darling Harbour, the views are lovely. Reading previous reviews, I was hesitant about what the night held for us however there was nothing to worry about. The service was pretty good. Attentive and friendly, they made sure we were looked after. There is a surcharge of $5 pp for Sundays and public holidays so that is a bit steep however it is printed on both the menus and website so you are warned. We started off with a couple of entrees to share. They were Warm Haloumi Salad and Spanakopita Triangles. The salad was nice and the sweet figs offset the savouriness of the haloumi and acid of the tomatoes. The spanakopita were slightly too salty due to the feta as needed more spinach to balance it out. The mains were Rotisserie Tasting Plate which had both beef and lamb, Mushroom Risotto, Giant Beef Ribs which were a full rack, and Lamb Gyros. We were not expecting the portion sizes to be huge. There was more than enough (actually too much food ordered) and it was pretty tasty and of good quality. As we had set our expectations lower it, we were pleasantly surprised. There was plenty of meat on the tasting plate. Risotto was tasty. The ribs were meaty and not too fatty. Gyros was packed away to go as too much food. read more

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Just left this joint,had a great atmosphere dj playing music while waiting at a bar for drinks was interesting. When we finally got a table it had a great view of the harbour and fireworks althought our food arrived warm and only 3 meals arrived out of 4 . My pork ribs arrived with a small tiny bowl of mash after 90mins was very average ,our friends fish and Samon was small and tasteless. The waitress kept disappearing ,and no water was served we had to ask for drinks several times. As for coffee and dessert well the service wasn't there so we got the bill and went to Lindt for coffee/mochas and dessert . Very pricey and food not quality but great tourist location. Regards Mary t read more

I'm quite skeptical about Darling Harbour dining. With such epic views and such an accessible location it's only ever going to be a tourist trap. Adria is all about the tourism. The prices are ridiculous and the menu uninspiring. It seemed more like a game of naming parts of a cow than a descriptive guide to the dishes. The waitress even gruffly asked which sauce I'd be having with my steak, I'd rather she tell me! It all felt a bit too Americanised. When my steak came the sauce had been put in a bowl on the plate, as you would a bowl of ketchup with a greasy fry-up. Nevertheless it did taste good, very tender and complimented with some well seasoned potatoes and vegetables, but at such a price I wanted a bit of glamour to my dish! My companions said their calamari was spicy and fresh(I can't stand the stuff so can only be the messenger!), but not anything particularly special. read more

Came here during my visit to darling harbour, sea life aquarium and wild life zoo. Food was decent. Ordered a full rack of the pork ribs, lamb gyro, and calamari. The calamari was good and wasn't too salty. My girlfriend had the lamb gyro and she was it was really good. The pork ribs was huge! But it wasn't as good as I was expecting. It was sort of tough. And when you eat ribs you expect them to fall off the bone. The sauce was good though. Not bad but a little over priced too. read more

Adria Bar Restaurant - Full rack of pork ribs with chips. Was just okay. It was kind of tough. - Mediterranean Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Overpriced tourist trap. Food is rubbish. Service was poor. $25 Gyro with a couple ounces of meat is a joke. You're paying for the location and view. read more

We had a fantastic breakfast here and were impressed by the warm greeting of the hostess and the excellent service. Everything fresh and hot and some of the best poured flat whites in Sydney in my opinion. They are right next door to Nick's and evidently do live music in the evenings. Offers outdoor seating with excellent views of Darling Harbour. read more

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The food was excellent. The ambience was great. I had beef lasagne, it was one of the best lasagne I've had. Perfect balance of sauce, beef and cheese. My husband had rotisserie slow cooked beef with veggies. 'Melt in the mouth' were his first words after taking the first bite. Only small issue was we had to use our phone flash light to see the food and menu since it was after 7 and the lights were very dim. read more

Got here in time for the happy hour drink specials. Great atmosphere with comfortable lounges to relax in along with some outdoor heating. We ordered a couple different cocktails and some bubbles. Great to come here pre dinner for some drinks and a chat ! read more

Adria Bar Restaurant - Some lovely bubbles , relaxing atmosphere and great drink specials during the happy hour. - Mediterranean Near Me - Sydney, NSW

The first place I go to in Sydney where there's actually service, the waiter was very friendly another first she made small talk with me she is definitely getting a tip and a good one at that. Nice bar and grill at the harbor, overpriced but it's geared towards tourists and you are paying for the location, it had live music that ended as I was being seated, but then the DJ came on so not bad. I ordered the scallop as my entree and the famous barramundi fish as my mains and of course a berry iced tea. The food was good but service was greater. Thumbs up!!! A must visit in Sydney. P.S the DJ is hella good and the place turns into a swanky dance lounge for anyone who wants to dance all that food off and I took mighty advantage of it. Surprised everyone else just sat down and watched. I guess dancing while everyone is watching is not an Australian thing. I had fun though. read more

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Very good fresh food, beautiful setting. Had lunch specials Souvlaki Lamb which was very good and Calamari which was even better. Calamari pieces were large and very soft, best I've had. Service was typical of other Australia restaurants I've been to, adequate but nothing special. read more

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This place has a really nice atmosphere and great on a Sunday afternoon when the weather is nice, and being close to Lindt cafe is also a plus in case you are with friends who don't drink. The downsides of this place, is that it's not cheap for what you're getting - but then again, a premium location means premium pricing. read more

Only had drinks... The wine glasses are so thick it looks pretty cheap and is quite uncomfortable to drink from. The outside sitting area does not really have an atmosphere. Indoors looked Nicer with a live band playing but was fully booked. Unless you are with a large group there are far better options read more

Lovely meal, great service and happy hour from 3-7pm Monday to Friday - I had the spicy king prawn read more

Adria Bar Restaurant - Brilliant place for a large group too - Mediterranean Near Me - Sydney, NSW

The place is a bar and restaurant with outside seating at Darling Harbour. I came her with my wife during Happy Hour. Restaurant kitchen was not yet open but it would have been possible to order bar food. However the waiter and other staff members ignored us. We flagged down the waiter to ask for a menu. He looked surprised and brought us the menu. But he never came back. Also he ignored our request to clean the table. Apparently customers are expected to order directly at the bar. Would have been nice if someone would have told us. No customer see at all. Go find another place read more

Fun place. Perfect location, in the middle of the action in Darling Harbour. The rotisserie lamb is fabulous. The potatoes and grilled Mediterranean vegetables were an ideal accompaniment. The pumpkin créme brûlée was very good and imaginative. Our server was very friendly and helpful. read more

Had a great day in Sydney watching MLB game. I had been to this restaurant for lunch and it was good. So we decided to give it a go for dinner. It was awesome. I am on a no sugar diet and needed something besides steak and veggies. I decided to try the Rotisserie Sharing Plate (I didn't share). Pork, lamb and beef were all wonderful. Service was great and a really good atmosphere overlooking Darling Harbour. read more

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Pathetic service, once you have been seated you are completely ignored. Not only is the service bad, the meal had no flavour. We clearly were paying to eat in a nice location as the service and meal did not come close to the value of what we paid...VERY DISAPPOINTING! read more

My boyfriend and I visited Adria on a Sunday afternoon. We checked out a few places on the harbour edge, knowing full well that they would be a bit more expensive for the location. It turns out that a Sunday is about the worst time to visit this restaurant - they charge a $5 cover charge, per person, on Sundays that they only tell you about on the bill. This is on top of a $10 service charge as well. Needless to say we weren't impressed. The atmosphere though was nice. The sun was setting and their heat lamps were on, so it wasn't too chilly. We each ordered the roast for $26 and found that the serving of meat was generous (three to four thick slices each). It also came with a few potatoes and a Mediterranean salsa. We didn't order the sauces for $5 but found the meat flavourful. The roast was served medium, which suited us perfectly. The servings weren't large - not a good place to come to if you are starving. Service we found was poor. The waitress was abrupt and indifferent. She didn't bring us the waters we had asked for with our drinks and didn't check on us throughout our meal, despite the restaurant being quite empty. When we went to pay, the staff were batching out their credit machine and it took nearly ten minutes to complete. They either had no other machine in the restaurant or just didn't care about making us wait. If you were to go for lunch or for their Saturday dinner specials, it would probably be an ok place. The food was good and it is nice to eat on the harbour. Just be prepared to pay a bit more for the experience. read more

I have to say that we only stopped here for a quick drink on the way to the Aquarium, but it was a wise choice. The bartender was quite the showman. I think that after watching the movie "Cocktail' he decided to take all the tricks to heart and learn them and let me tell you what, he nailed them. The show he did on my drink made my husband wish he had ordered something more involved that the draft beer he had! read more

Given the somewhat mixed reviews seen below, we were astounded by just how excellent our recent event at Adria was. All of the staff went above and beyond to make sure our event went off without a hitch. To start our event off, we had a large number of Aperol spritzes -- we were pleased that the drinks were not made too far in advance, and the quality of the spritzes was superb, evoking the true spirit of Venice in each glass. Samir did a great job helping to set up and initially manage our event, then Bhuwan carried it through to completion. Terence and Livia were experts behind the bar, and Carl and the other servers were attentive throughout. The canapes hit the right spot -- some excellent oysters and beef burger sliders among them. No complaints about the service. Perhaps the bad experiences described in other reviews occurred prior to the current management team taking the reins. Hard to say for certain, but we were certainly well looked after throughout. Highly recommended venue for hosting drinks and canapes event. read more

I only got the calamari cuz I'm cheap, but it was THE BEST calamari I've ever had in my life. The restaurant itself is also very nice since it's right on the harbour, and the service was very friendly as well! read more

Adria has plenty of outdoor seating and a nice overall atmosphere for getting a meal. They have excellent cocktails. I enjoyed a very good passion for mojito here. The lamb rotisserie was very flavorful here, but the side items fell short. Service was also very slow here. read more

Patience ran out quickly here.....90 minute wait, all the meat orders were not cooked as requested, rissotto's had poor texture., at least they were able to uncork the wine .......they lost us read more

We decided to dine at Adria as it looks cosy with all the heating provided. Plus there's happy hour with standard beer, wine and cocktail. There's also early dining specials. service was a let down. One of the waiter was rude, said to me if I'm not ordering then why am I sitting there, before checking if I've ordered or not. (Menu was not taken away as we might order more later). Made me feel like they are not there to provide good service but to only ensure people order, eat and get out as soon as possible. On a plus side, we got another waitress to serve us and she's much more pleasant. Overall, food was ok (7/10) but service was 3/10. Definitely won't be returning, given that there are so many places to choose around there. read more

Will NOT go back. Service was very slow. My wife received a dirty water glass. Then I received a dirty wine glass. The chicken was fatty and lacking taste. The only reason for two stars is the scallops were very good. read more