Our favorite meal in Sydney thus far. Saturday nights they only offer the pre fixe menu which I'm…read moreglad we tried since we may not have ordered some of these items normally. The burnt onion jam with the blood sausage roll was so good. Flakey pastry complemented with that jam...hmmm. The potato bread spread with kefir, dashi jelly, and trout roe was delightful. Our favorites dishes were the duck dumplings and the whole tossed prawn. The steak was good but I'm assuming because of the cut "strip loin" it had more tough connective tissues that I'd like. Overall a great spot and would visit again. 195 pp sydney rock oyster, horseradish and fingerlime roasted rock oyster, chicken fat butter blood sausage roll, burnt onion jam Pickled beetroot, sesame duck dumplings, smoky broth, yoghurt 42 fermented potato bread, kefir, dashi jelly, trout roe whole roasted king prawns, shrimp paste butter, fried capers, lemon Wagyu strip loin, hot mustard Lettuce, radish, bagnet vert young coconut sorbet warm little wattle cakes, ricotta panna cotta

I'm not sure I understand the hype. The food was good but nothing really stood out. For example, he…read morereviews rave about the fermented potato head but it's just a nicely baked roll that you would expect out of any high end restaurant. The king prawn was also good but I felt something was missing to make it stand out. Not bad but not great. Finally, I upgraded to the wagyu scotch fillet which was excellent. The meat was tender, flavorful but covered in some pureed vegetable which wasn't necessary. The steak was beautiful by itself. Overall, it was a miss for me.

Had a wonderful birthday meal here…read more First things first, they do book up so definitely make a reservation. Inside has a more formal ambiance we appreciated, but outside - assuming no cruise ship in the way - is probably the way to go for views, as we requested an inside top floor table with a view and didn't get much of one; turns out not many tables inside with a view. Service was mostly good but oddly slow in a few spots, the wine list was on iPad, and our pomme puree (mashed potatoes) came quite late. Steak was very good. MB7+ tomahawk is a terrific presentation, perfectly cooked to your specification, and described in detail. If you want the very highest quality (MB9) unfortunately thay was not on the menu when we visited, but it was surprisingly difficult find higher than MB7 on the regular menu of any of their competitors so I digress... (keyword: regular) Rest of the food was excellent. Little gem salad and chips are included with your tomahawk, the pomme puree was deliciously creamy if you like creamy mashed potatoes, broccolini hit the spot. And the scallops, while modest in appearance, won high praise. As someone who normally has a hard time going out for steak, given I can almost always make a better one at home, I do have to say that for a special occasion, 6HEAD was on the mark.

Went for the Australian wagyu and it simply was nothing special. It was hardly seasoned as well. We…read morehad to ask for salt. The oysters were fine, but we went for the wagyu. I'd say save your money and try somewhere else, unfortunately. Our waiter disappeared after our dishes were delivered and the restaurant was near empty. We literally never saw her again. Had to ask other waiters for things. I truly think we were forgotten about. The one good thing is the view of the opera house, but honestly there are so many restaurants that have nice views, so I'd pick a different one.

Not the original spot we were planning to go but this was along the way and had no wait time so we…read morewent for it. Inside was dark but seems to be a good spot for groups who just want to have a casual and chill time. And thats just want we did lol. we got mushroom risotto, pork chops, steak and their roughy which were all actually pretty good. The only bummer was that it took quite a bit of time for the food to arrive - the kind where you scan the area to actually look for it and be like "where's our food??" lol yes it was a noticeable delay but go thing we were not in a rush at all so all was good. and plus the staff that night were very nice!

Totally exceeded expectations! For a IIght lunch we found this place to be a spectacular choice…read more The hospitality was effusive, the decor stylish and the food delicious. When the Chips/Fries are incredible, you know the rest will be amazing and it was. The Spanner Crab tart was fresh, bright and brilliant! The produce was impeccable. We will be back for a second helping soon!

Going to the iconic Sydney Opera House was on the destination list for either attending a…read moreperformance, wandering about, or dining at their "Two Hats"-rated restaurant during our short four-day pre-cruise stay. Originally, I made dinner reservations for Saturday night through the OpenTable app a month in advance, but ended up changing our reservation to lunch service since we were scheduled to check out of our hotel by 9:00 AM Sunday. Instead of walking from our hotel (Hyatt Regency at Darling Harbour) to the Sydney Opera House, we chose to catch a ferry from the nearby Barangaroo Pier. Also, the ferry route took us directly into Circular Quay, with spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, in an air-conditioned cabin, since we dressed up and didn't want to ruin our shoes or clothes along the way. The ferry ride cost us only $17.70 AUD, or around $12.50 USD, round-trip per person. I suppose we could've caught a ride-share or another form of public transportation, but the ferries offer a more scenic ride. The ambiance of Bennelong Restaurant was impressive, with its sail-like architectural design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, and each dish was artistically crafted to complement the UNESCO Heritage Site. Under the direction of Executive Chef Peter Gilmore, Head Chef Rob Cockerill and his fine-tuned kitchen team executed menus (two and three-course prix fixe, à la carte, and bar) which captured the essence of contemporary Australian dining by featuring the finest and freshest seasonal Australian ingredients. We were seated in The Main Dining Room, one of the five distinct dining levels, which offered gorgeous views of Circular Quay. After imbibing cocktails (Burn it Down $36 AUD and Lemon & Melon $22 AUD) along with six sweet, creamy, and slightly briny Sydney Rock Oysters with Lemon Pepper Granita $54 AUD, we selected the 3-course lunch menu (entree, main, sides, and dessert) experience, which cost us $225 AUD per person. We couldn't be more pleased with the exquisite artistry, creativity, flavors, and expert preparation of the dishes. Also, we noticed and appreciated the sophisticated yet not stuffy teamwork, genuineness, and Australian hospitality of all the servers who interacted with us, directly and indirectly, from start to finish. As we were selecting our entrees and mains from the menu, our server pointed out the menu items listing locally and sustainably sourced Australian produce and ingredients from farmers, fishermen, and growers who use sustainable practices. Each dish was stunningly plated and looked too pretty to bite into, but we were informed that, as a couple dining, we had a two-hour limit in the dining room. Our server delivered each course promptly, and we never felt that the service lagged or rushed. In between courses, we could leisurely converse with one another and allow our taste buds to savor everything. We look forward to dining at Bennelong Restaurant and returning to Sydney, Australia, soon.

Don't look at the price, and book this restaurant immediately. The food, the decor, the ambiance,…read morethe service, the drinks, literally everything here is tip top of the line. The only downside is you will be walking out of here a lot more poor than when you came in. However, I think it is totally worth it. Especially if you're from the USA like me, how many times are you really going to come back here? The $30.80 espresso martini was perfect. We loved the beet salad, pork, and the fish, and the potatoes. There wasn't a bad item that we ordered here. Most importantly the view and service can't be beat. You also get a free glass of champagne with your lunch. I booked our reservation for noon right when the restaurant opened and our guided tour of the opera house ended. This way we were the first people into the restaurant and got a window seat. I had a great time here and hope to be back.

Seats are kind of bunched together so it's hard to have an intimate dinner when others are right on…read moreyour back but it's a restaurant.. I started with some bread and that was really good. I tried to order a salad to start but it definitely came out after my meal which put a bad taste in my mouth. I will say at least my lobster pasta was good. I did not care for the calamari at all.. it didn't have any taste to it at all..

We arrived here from a cruise and decided to indulge on local cuisine and our party of six chose…read morethis place . The place is very inviting and very well shaded from the elements. The service was very lack luster at best . Our server never once came to our table to inquire if there is anything else we need. With the price you pay for the food you would think that service would match the elegance of the restaurant.

We found this tapas restaurants, and decided to give it a try. Without a reservation, we were…read moreseated outside. Very quickly, the entire inside and outside filled up. The service was good and friendly, although we did have to flag someone down to get the check and to get water refills. Overall, the weight staff works really hard and does their best. The food was pretty good. Some things were way better than others. For example, the tuna on potato was cold tin tuna over a cold, soggy potato, but the chicken skewer, special, the potatoes, and the prawns were delicious. The ambience is very festive and bustling. Lots of good energy and it can get a bit loud. Overall, a good experience and I would go back.

10/31/23 Happy Halloween, a newly celebrated holiday in…read moreAustralia. Wanted to take my wife to a nice dinner, okay, a nicer dinner. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. This place started as a Sherry bar and has evolved to a Tapas wine bar. Quality/Quantity - Slider - Good size (for a tapa), cooked well. Roasted Chicken Thighs - Just enough for two people, good flavors. Green Beans - Again, just enough for two people. Cooked well, nice and crispy. 1906 Red Beer - Good start. Good beer. Spanish beer. Well, we are having tapas. Wine is also available, I like the wine chart, see picture. Actually, they had a fairly good selection of wines; I should have gone in that direction. See menu and decor. Atmosphere - Got here late with no reservations. 2 floor restaurant, bathrooms upstairs. Ground floor is for walk-ins, upstairs is for reservations. Got seating in the corner next to the steps. After realizing that was a really bad location due to the traffic, I had the waiter move us. Indoor/outdoor seating available, too cold tonight to sit outside. Bar seating is also available. Open 6 days a week from noon to 11:30pm; Saturdays from 5 to 11:30pm and closed Sunday. Service - Hit and miss, overall good. Server was NOT very helpful but the good news is that the manager started helping him and service improved. Price - $70AUD, $47US expensive for what we felt we got. Overall, the quality of food was good but the service could have been better. The manager was better than the server. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2012 and your 4 businesses. Congrats on all your awards.

Great Cajun smokehouse and bar. Great food, great service and nice atmosphere. Been here a few…read moretimes and has been consistently good.

Food was pretty good, liked everything but the slaw ( never had it that way, maybe was an Aussie…read morething) coming from the States it was different and not what I was expecting for a "Nola Smokehouse. Brisket however was really nice and I'd go back in a group setting. Service was good they all were nice and spoke politely.

Happened upon this steakhouse from the 'Essentials of Australia Guidebook'. We went early, 5 pm…read morewalk up and in, hostess found a location where we could enjoy the scenery and people walking by. Our waitperson-Gil-was very cordial and entertaining. We each ordered separate entrees to taste test. Oh and by the way 'entrees' in Australia are considered appetizers. We had the Calamari, very good, very fresh. My travel mate had the kangaroo, yes that is right, kangaroo on the menu. It was a toss up between tasting like liver and venison but either way a big no for me. I had a steak (I'm from Texas do not come for me) and my husband had the Barramundi (Fish). Very very very good. All in all we enjoyed our meal, with wine and dessert. Loved the Crème Brûlée and the sticky rice pudding, best dessert out there. Go see Gil, you will not be disappointed.

菜都很好吃，尤其是牛排，很嫩，很香，服务生态度超级好，我们不太能听懂英语，还会放慢语速，很有耐心，价格还可以，但是在澳大利亚已经算便宜了，地球人不骗地球人，一定要来尝尝！！！！！read more