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    MODE Kitchen & Bar

    4.1 (17 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Coconut yogurt Sundae
    Prasiddha H.

    Went to mode many times during my stay at the Four Seasons which was an awesome experience. Came here for brunch and random meals throughout the stay which was great. If you are looking for great service and an elegant ambiance this is the place for you. The food is fresh - we were able to try brunch here which has all the hot foods, yogurt station and amazing dessert/pastries available. Also tried the risotto for a dinner as well as the hazelnut for dessert which was PHENOMENAL! Definitely a nice place to visit when in Sydney!

    Iceberg lettuce salad with Japanese sesame dressing and furikake
    Sallie D.

    Solid food in the Four Seasons. Though as an American - I think the food looked and tasted a bit generic like it could have been fine dining in any other city, without too much local personality. It was reliable if not memorable. Wedge salad was good though basic for people who are familiar with Japanese food. (Just iceberg lettuce plus sesame dressing and furikake). Prawns were also good. The kingfish appetizer was ok - fish was fresh but overall dish wasn't memorable given how much waiter hyped it up. Good service. Comfortable ambiance.

    Old fashioned
    Noanya S.

    I struggled with my rating as the food was tasty but the service was horrible. I'm staying at the four seasons and the service has been phenomenal so I was quite surprised with the lack there of at the restaurant. Breakfast service great, dinner service not so much. The breakfast buffet has a great variety and they open pretty early 6:30, which is great if you have an early morning tour planned. I had reservations at another restaurant but was feeling exhausted and just didn't want to go far, so we decided to eat at the hotel's restaurant Mode. We opted to sit at the bar, which gives me a great view for people watching. The bar tender did not greet us nor was he attentive. I may have given a pass if the bar was full but it wasn't. A waitress took our drink and food order once we had sat for a while, so thank you for that. The bar tender seemed more interested in showing off his overly loud and non impressive shaking of drinks ‍ then tending to guests. The food was great! I had the romaine salad, which is literally just romaine but the dressing was fantastic and made this simple dish fantastic. I also had the crudo, which was delicious as well. The citrus and apple contrast was phenomenal and the portion size was just right. We also had a fish that I can't remember the name of that was paired with mustard greens and a broth poured over. The fish was light with a crispy skin and paired very well with the mustards. Drink wise I'd stick with simple, it will save you a couple of bucks and just a better option in my opinion. I had a Hendricks and tonic $14 and then an expresso martini $27. My spouse had an old fashioned $26, which includes a single shot but could have gotten a double whiskey neat or on a block for the same price. All in all I was thoroughly disappointed with the service but enjoyed the meal. Just to show how inattentive the bartender was, after waiting forever we walked to the hostess to ask for the check. Thank you bartender Hi (that's their name) your service needs some work

    Scallop crudo, ponzu, seaweed & finger lime
    Henry C.

    We were warmly greeted and our waitress gave off good vibes! The scallop crudo was sweet and the finger lime and ponzu added some sour and salt. We were recommended the flounder special by our waitress. The fish was fresh and seasoned perfectly. You could still taste the flavor of the fish without the seasoning overpowering it. It was still early in the day so we ordered mock tails. The yellow drink is the passionate orange. It contains, orange Juice, passion fruit, lemon, and coconut water. The red drink is called Mr. George. It has, guava nectar, pineapple juice, lemons, berries, and hibiscus syrup. Both were delicious but personally I preferred the passionate orange. It was sweet but also sour. Lastly, we order the pavlova. I wasn't expecting much, but when it was served, I was blown away by the presentation. The pavlova was served on a bed of dry ice that smoked out and over our table. It was tasty and a joy to look at!

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    Hunter M.

    Honestly not the best food for being a restaurant lounge inside a four seasons. We didn't stay at this four season but of all the ones I've been to this is the most run down looking one. Back to the food review, I order the steak frites and it was not that good. I also thought the presentation wasn't great. I feel like I could have ordered this back home from a cheap dinner somewhere.

    Typical buffet
    Avelino C.

    This is just the typical buffet like you would find it any hotel that offers a buffet breakfast. There's really nothing special. It's a pickle eggs, sausage, breads, meats, and cheeses, orange juice, apple juice, cranberry juice, etc. it's a nice ambience very clean and quiet.

    Angela C.

    Best breakfast buffet ever. Varieties of food to choose from, great coffee drinks, best mocha! Great service, nice congee and porridge. $45 per person. Worth it.

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    Rohit P.

    5 Stars all the way! Girls at Reception we're very welcoming. Heard my dietary restrictions and got me seated at a very good place. Servers were very friendly. Bread was soft and delicious. Ordered a risotto with asparagus and mushroom. The quantity and taste were both outstanding!

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    Delicious food and lovely service. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. All around a great experience, service and ambiance.

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    The Rocks Cafe - Eggs Benedict and a long black.

    The Rocks Cafe

    4.1(203 reviews)
    0.2 kmThe Rocks
    $$

    Really popular place. They have street seating and indoor. The only thing available when we went…read morewithout waiting was inside. Inside wasn't bad, the table was big and the chairs comfortable. We were waited on immediately. Servers fly around like dancers, it's actually pretty impressive. Our food arrived in no time. My wife had fish and chips and I had lamb and rosemary pie. She enjoyed her meal. Mine was different than I've had before. It was still ok but I wouldn't order it again. Others would probably like it, it just wasn't for me. We didn't have any dessert but as you walk in the door they have some wonderful looking pies and cakes. Do yourself a favor and save room for one of those. I messed up and didn't try something. This is actually a really cool restaurant that I would like to try again. I wouldn't let one dish that didn't hit my taste buds keep me away.

    The Rocks Cafe is set in an adorable part of Sydney. I could see parking being a little challenging…read moreat times, but it's worth the effort and walk to make it to The Rocks Cafe! I understand it can get a little busy at times too, so there might be a wait. PRO TIP: make an online reservation and get seated right away! I had a couple of goals when visiting Australia... and one of them was to try kangaroo. The Rocks Cafe delivers with their Kangaroo Filet! And you can get it gluten-free! The sauce is a bit rich for me, but you can brush some of the sauce off with your fork. If kangaroo is not your thing, then there are plenty of other options on the menu... and the crowd around us all looked pleased with their orders. After you are done with your meal, you just go to the front/reception area and pay your bill. Easy peasy! Overall rating: ****FOUR STARS**** Gluten-free rating: ****FOUR STARS****

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    Wild Sage - Spices in the Sticky Chai

    Wild Sage

    4.6(17 reviews)
    0.6 kmBarangaroo

    On the third morning of our stay, we were looking for an early-open breakfast eatery or coffee shop…read morebecause we wanted breakfast but not to stuff ourselves before our late lunch at the Sydney Opera House's Bennelong restaurant. Our hotel's concierge suggested we look into breakfast eateries or a bakery at nearby Barangaroo wharf and pointed us two blocks down on Sussex Street, where we stumbled upon Wild Sage. Walking up to their patio dining area, we were greeted by a friendly young man who offered us a choice between patio and indoor seating and provided menus. We chose to dine outdoors to enjoy the beautiful sunny weather and cool yet comfortable temperature. After being seated, the young man, brought us glasses of chilled water while we waited for the server to take our morning beverage and breakfast orders. Our cheery server, Marissa, came by shortly after delivering another table's order and we were ready to order right away. FOOD & BEVERAGE: -Sticky Chai Tea: I requested the chai tea as its blend of natural spices with soy milk appealed to me on this slightly chilly morning. As I poured the steamy steeping hot chai tea through the strainer into the glass, its full aromas wafted towards me as I "aerated" or pulled the tea. $8.50 AUD -Proscuitto Toastie: Triple cheese (Gruyere, mozzarella, & scamorza), sliced proscuitto, truffle bechamel, & pickles on soy linseedsourdough. Although we're slightly lactose-intolerant, my husband decided to order this "upscale" ham and cheese sandwich. It was so rich in flavors and textures that he could only eat half the portion even though he was tempted to finish both sandwich halves. Notably, the toasted sourdough's crisp, crunchy, exterior and warm chewy interior tasted of caramelization and nuttiness. Its tangy sourness offered a savory balance to the creamy, slightly nutty and sweet scamorza and mozzarella cheeses. The creamy cheeses balanced the savory saltiness from the proscuitto and Gruyere. $24 AUD -Truffle Mushroom Toast: I selected this open faced toasted sourdough sandwich which was generously topped with roasted mixed mushrooms, confit garlic and truffle butter, thyme, goat cheese, crispy leeks, and poached eggs. The roasted mixed mushrooms flavors were enhanced "just right" with the truffle butter without being overpowered. This vegetarian sandwich was protein-packed, filling, and very flavorful. $26 AUD We took our time over breakfast while discussing our Sydney exploration plans at this clean, bright, and friendly cafe. It's too bad we didn't have more time in Sydney to return for more but, isn't that the dilemma while traveling? "Too many restaurants, too little time."

    Really wanted to get the Tuna Poke Bowl for lunch but I was too late by the time I got there at…read more2:48pm. They close at 3:00pm and the kitchen closes early so make sure you get there before then! Came back the following day for breakfast and got myself Mango Coconut Chia Pod. I love the puffed rice granola combined with all the colors of the seasonal fruits :) As for my drink, the strawberry matcha was meh, nothing great-- wish there was more strawberry puree ratio to it though. And I should have skipped the whipped cream on it if I read the menu closely. But the iced drink definitely helped with the summer heat!

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    Wild Sage - Chilli scramble ($25 AUD) very good

    Chilli scramble ($25 AUD) very good

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    Nomad - Scallops

    Nomad

    4.0(92 reviews)
    2.0 kmSurry Hills
    $$$

    Came to Nomad for a work dinner in May 2024 (catching up on old reviews) and it was one of the best…read moremeals I've ever had!! We started with a mini martini and goat cheese tart combo that they promoted as a bite while you decide on the menu for the night... very creative idea! We ordered a bunch of plates to share and everything was delicious but the most surprising was the kangaroo dish? As we were visiting Australia we had to order this off the menu but were not expecting it to be a raw dish like tartare. However, we were so pleasantly surprised with the taste! We shared 3 of the desserts and all of them were heavenly! Such a delicious dinner, great service, and some great people watching as well! This was a dinner I will remember for a very long time!!

    This was the most incredibly restaurant we enjoyed during our trip to Sydney. While the food was on…read morethe pricey side, we wanted to splurge on a fancy meal. This was the most highly rated restaurant in Surry Hills, and it exceeded all expectations. I cannot say enough great things about the duck slow cooked in plum sauce. It was perfectly seasoned with a bright, sweet plum glaze-- the meat was so tender that it fell off the bone. This was hands down the most delicious duck dish I have ever eaten. We enjoyed a handful of their appetizers (oyster shooters, mini pancakes with crème fresh, etc), all of which were incredible. Very grateful to our waiter for being so helpful with menu suggestions and accommodating one of the guests with a more complicated food palette. The ambience inside was intimate with low warm lightly. The music was classy and not too loud. Such a beautiful and memorable space.

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