Came to Nomad for a work dinner in May 2024 (catching up on old reviews) and it was one of the best meals 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!! read more

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This was the most incredibly restaurant we enjoyed during our trip to Sydney. While the food was on the 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. read more

Nomad - duck - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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Huge and trendy restaurant with a seafood forward Mediterranean style menu. We enjoyed the Experience menu which was $150pp, and includes 9 dishes. Mostly simple dishes, not a lot of culinary creativity but good quality items. The staff were able to accommodate substitutions due to dietary needs but some were a bit underwhelming. The wine menu was extensive and we sampled a few good bottles. Overall really enjoyed the experience - but probably won't go back unless there is something new on the menu. read more

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The Experience Menu was full of great hits of 'modern Australian' with some Mediterranean twists. The oysters were a great start, and the steak was a highlight. Overall the price felt a little bit high but the quantity of food was generous. Service was the right mix of attentive without being intense, and the team were professional and nice. Large open plan seating area, with fun and loud buzz. We were seated in a corner which felt relatively private. read more

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We had a reservation at 5:30 when they opened. By 6:00, most of the tables were filled. Our waitstaff was very informative about the menu, saying that all the food was meant to be shared. Our appetizer of cannellini bean hummus and flatbread was the most delicious and tasty part of our dinner, although the spatchcock chicken was also tasty. The hummus was so creamy and spiced perfectly. The chicken was so tender and it came sliced, which was nice since we shared it. The baked eggplant was ok but needed something else for added texture since the eggplant was creamy. Overall, an enjoyable meal! Definitely would come back, especially if going to a show at the nearby Capital Theatre. read more

I went to Nomad for the first time for the truffle brunch. Nice place - and the staff were really friendly. I chose the manchego pie, which I assumed from the description would come with the leeks and winter greens. I can't say I was that impressed when the dish arrived with a bare pie on a big plate ... and no veggies to be seen. It was only then that I realised that they were part of the pie, not separate. The pie was really nice ... but really there needed to be something else with it. We weren't told that when ordering and then it was too late. Also, the coffee was bloody awful - sorry to say but it was so weak. I went around the corner immediately after and got a proper Sydney coffee. I had 2 coffees at Nomad and they were the worst I've had in Sydney recently. I don't need to tell you that this is a coffee city and for my first coffee of the morning, well that wasn't what I wanted. It was just brown milk with a bit of froth and maybe a coffee bean had been waved at it from the other side of the kitchen. Or maybe the kitchen next door. As said, great design and lovely staff. Food: 10/10 for the pie, 3/10 for the quality of the dish compared to the menu description and 0/10 for the coffee. Sorry to say, but on the basis of my experience today I won't be returning. Good luck to them though - the place was getting pretty busy when we left so they must be doing something right. read more

The ambiance of the restaurant is like no other, open kitchen concept but actually well spaced. Love the seasonal menu and use of fresh ingredients. The tempura cauliflowers were amazing, as well as the spatchcock chicken. The wagyu beef tongue has an interesting glaze that made it taste like char siu. Australia also does king fish really well so no surprises there. Waiters are friendly and knowledgeable. read more

The food and wine was the usual very high standards. What really makes Nomad a stand out restaurant are the amazing staff - friendly, attentive, knowledgeable. We always feel extraordinarily welcome when we visit. read more

First time coming with a vegan friend and greatly appreciate the kitchens ability to make items vegan for them. These off menu dishes were given special attention with unique sauces etc. Too many places make vegan dishes dishes without flavor but as always Nomad rose above. Everything else this time around was what I would expect from my favorite restaurant in Sydney. Beautiful ambiance without being stuffy, excellent/attentive service, and delicious food. read more

Nomad - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

One of my favorite meals in my 2.5 weeks in Australia. I booked about a month in advance, and boy was it a good idea. The place was huge but completely packed. The layout was lovely and you do not feel crowded at all, but you only realize how big the place is when you walk through it. The cuisine is best described as Middle Eastern fusion I think. They have a tasting menu for A$105 per person, but some of the dishes were not what I wanted to order, so we just went a la carte for 2 people, and it still came out to about the same price, plus we were stuffed! It was a bit of a slow start. The fried olives were missing an aioli or something bright, really unimpressive and not recommended. However, it only got better from there. the flatbread was basically a wood-fired pizza dough with zaatar spice and olive oil. I wanted to save it for the eggplant dish we ordered, and thought it was strange that the flatbread came out with no other accompanying dish, but it was so damn good that we couldn't stop ourselves and demolished the whole thing. The honey, truffle, pecorino fried zucchini flower was inspirational. I made a honey, truffle, pecorino ice cream as soon as I got home. The wagyu tongue was actually a skewer. I absolutely loved the crispy, charred crust contrasting the smokey, chewy center. Thought it couldn't get better, then the chilis and oil with yogurt dish came out. My favorite dish by far, and really wished I still had that bread to sop it all up, but we were too full by this point to order another flatbread. The octopus and eggplant were also tasty and well-balanced, but I'll be honest, a bit less memorable now that I am writing this over 3 months after the experience. We also ended with a bang with the peach dessert. It was peach in as many ways as possible: sliced, jellied, caramel, and peach leaf ice cream. It had texture and taste, just all around a delight in every bite, and I am still dreaming about it to this day. I know the next time I am in Sydney, hopefully not too far in the future, I will for sure be coming here. read more

It is really fun to sit at the kitchen counter and watch the chefs' action. We saw the assembly of the cuke/pomegranate salad, Charcuterie, kingfish crudo, and carrot hummus with meat and dessert in the distance. The wait staff is fantastic and the sommelier steered us to a reasonably priced Chardonnay which we loved. This is a favorite when we visit Sydney! The tables are almost always full, but there are often seats at the counter. You must make reservations. read more

Food was ok - probably had too high expectations given the reviews - but service was horrible

To be honest we had totally forgotten about this wonderful restaurant. We used to love going, but you know how Sydney is... there's always something new. Recently went back, and just wow. Loved it. I think it's better than ever. Also loved a cocktail at The Rover, just around the corner. Super cool read more

Tane, our server, was friendly, professional, and made great recommendations. We were celebrating my 75th birthday, and Nomad lived up to Yelp reviews and your web site. Since we live in Honolulu, it's improbable that we will be visiting Sydney in the near future, but will recommend Nomad to friends visiting Sydney or Melbourne. read more

Such a great find in the city. We only dined as 2 so we couldn't try as many dishes as we wanted, but we ended up settling on the charcuterie, empanadas, grilled trout in vine leaf, and spiced cauliflower. We were stuffed and could barely finish. The flavors were meshed so well and so interesting. Couldn't pick one we liked over the others. They cure their charcuterie in house. We really wanted the grilled baby octopus but they ran out literally as we were about to order it, so now we're craving it! We did not have room to try any desserts but the ones that walked by looked delicious! read more

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It was very hard to get a same night reservation for 6 people on a friday night here. Good thing we had someone who knew them. Unfortunately, most of the dishes were very mediocre. Only the chicken tasted really good. Tender, moist, and very good flavors. Only the fish entree tasted very bad. Some spots of the fish were too well done and dry. They tried to put together many flavors and spices that didnt mesh well with the flavor n texture of how the fish was prepared. The restaurant is dark and hip/trendy. I feel that alot of their dishes the flavors didnt mesh well. They do use seasonal ingredients so perhaps the next seasonal menu will taste better. read more

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Kangaroo tartar on the menu... good wines by the glass and bottle selection. I was solo and appreciated being seated at the bar to observe the kitchen. I was a 730 walk in. read more

Hohkay, Nomad... Superlatives? Every single one that the English language permits. Service? Attentive friendly smart informed tattooed. Food? Eclectic flavoursome generous special rich intelligent fulfilling. Space? Industrial shabby chic modern nonconformist open comfortable Wine? Stacks of great options by the glass and a Henty Chardonnay for my bushman brother. Mark chose a brilliant Mornington Pinot delicious Value? Didn't pay - don't know. Would need to be outrageously expensive before it could be said to be poor value and I know it wasn't. It could have been expensive and I would still rave. Rating? The easiest 5 stars I have given since Berta and Starfish. Must haves -charcuterie, churro, kingfish, carrots, bugs, pork Go read more

Nomad - Sorry Maria - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Alright people. Get to Nomad. Food is an inspiration. Wine list is just oh so special. The fit out and design is terribly gorgeous with a huge open plan design with the charm of the old building this restaurant sits within shouting out. Now before I get to the food let's talk about the service. They are new and green around the edges and that's ok for a restaurant open for a week :) But some simple things will make the service snappier. We were treated to complimentary wine when our drinks order was misplaced. Much appreciated! The food is a tapas style offering with this quirky fusion of Asian, Middle Eastern and European. We ate like kings and were genuinely surprised by every dish! Amazing design, service that has all the call signs of becoming exceptional and food that is fresh and unique. Get to Nomad before this place is booked out for months on end. read more

Nomad - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Amazing. Everything about this place is hip, refined, and hopefully made to last. I attended Esther's fiancé's birthday celebration and it could not have gone better, especially with a group as large as ours. I've never heard of Nomad, and I'm glad I hadn't because I didn't have any expectations. The vibe is really cool, and while you don't have to dress to impress I would cause I wouldn't feel right otherwise. I would definitely bring a date here. We were seated in the back and it felt like we were in our own little area, without having to talk over others or hear conversations from other tables. Acoustics are great here. The service was awesome, our waitress was very attentive, personable, and stopped by often, taking into consideration everyone's individual taste. The food from the "Feed Me" menu ($55) is a blend of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern tapas. I found myself saving some hummus on the side to dip with everything because it was pretty damn good. They have fresh sourdough made on sight that you can see them cutting in the back, which was next to our table. I really enjoyed the BBQ carrots (who knew carrots could taste so good,) the Haloumi and eggplant, and the fish. I'm not even a fish guy...make sure someone can fillet a fish though unless you like bones. I'd most definitely come again...especially before this place rightfully blows up. read more

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I celebrated my birthday here and it's one of the best decisions I have ever made! Like converted warehouse, Nomad still provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. The tables arent too close to one another, so one can still have a decent conversation with your dining partners. And of course, I chose the premium chef's selection ($85 per person). Every course was well thought of, in terms of flavour combination and plating). Like a lot of fellow yelpers, my favourite courses include: Goat cheese churros - who would thought that goat cheese will go with churros! Duck & rabbit rillette - both meat shine through and the pickled pear completes the dish as it's refreshing and light. Just wish there were more brioche. Brussels sprouts (side) - O.M.G , I bet they put a lot of butter in this but it is doesnt matter. Worth every calorie! I can go on and on on how good every dish I had was sooooo good (except for lettuce salad [side], that was really sloppy, and tasted blend) . YOU YOU YOU just need to try it for yourself. Even though this restaurant is pretty big, I'm sure it's pretty packed everyday, so make sure you make an advanced reservation so you wont be disappointed. Great place for a date/ friends gathering/ special occasion celebration ! read more

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Beautiful spot for dinner in Surry Hills. They have a huge space and it seems to continue to pack out. They are big on the DIY and have the space to accommodate it. There is a glass case filled with hanging dried cured meats, and homemade cheeses being aged. They make their own bread from scratch as well. It's all so yummy and the extra love and time shows through in the menu. It's good for groups. I'm not sure how far in advance you need to give notice. We were able to get two spots at the bar on the weekend without a reservation, but there was a bit of a wait. Loved the Sourdough, Goat's Cheese Churros, Charcuterie board, Jersey Milk Haloumi, and Wood Roasted Pork. Recommend all of these. read more

Nomad - Dark 'n' Stormy - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

... like dining in a massive, well lit, wine cellar Vibe : Impressively large rustic warehouse with contrasting untarnished natural timber furniture. It's an industrial wine bar, it's intimate yet spacious.. like dining in a wine cellar, but better lit. We had a 6pm booking and were told via our online confirmation and our waitress that we would need to clear the table by 8pm for the next sitting. I found our waitress to be awfully attentive, almost rushing us to order. However it turned out she was great and let us stay until we could drink no more. Will impress : Friends with good chat (Angelique - always a pleasure!) , light eaters and wine lovers ! It's the type of place you can sit, drink and chat for hours. Spend : $$$ Dress code : Understated chic with the boys. Overstated chic with the girls, the outfits girls only understand. Must try dishes : Loved the Housemade Nomad Charcuterie board (which has wallaby meat on it, can't say I was a fan but the rest of it was perfection). We also had the Nomad Pickles & Olives, a nice dish to nibble on whist getting very drunk. The Wood Roasted Pork was highly recommended, I have a love-hate relationship with pork, I find it too fatty but if that's your thing, you will really enjoy it. For dessert, we had the Pedro Ximenez Magnum, served on regal pillow of ice . So soft and fluffy! Big thanks to head chef Nathan Sasi for our complimentary dessert :) Final note: There is sooooo much wine to choose from, we had a bottle of the Head Red 2013 GSM, Barossa Valley SA to share (we picked it because it was on the more affordable (but still expensive) side - It went down so nicely! Love Bangers x read more

Nomad - Charcuterie board. Pickles and Olives. Wood Roasted Pork .Pedro Ximenez Magnum. Lovebangers.com.au - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

5 stars for the five elements, all here in spades. Atmosphere, service, menu variety, value for money and food quality/taste. Really impressed with it all. Felt welcomed, even as a solo diner. Staff were knowlegable and engaging to the point of advising me that perhaps my eyes were bigger than my tum when I attempted to order two sides with my main. I like to think they are acting responsibly and not wanting to throw left over food away. But in reality, it meant I could order dessert. Win-win! The all-Aussie wine list is as interesting as it is patriotic. read more

Nomad - Fish parcel & heirloom tomats - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Came to Nomad for lunch with my Girlfriends! Amazing food excellent wine, the head chef even came over to great us! Possible the most exquisite food I have eaten in Sydney to date I could not fault a dish & we ordered 11! A absolute must visit, can not wait to book a dinner reservation read more

Nomad - Mmmmm Sorbet! - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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This is one of those moments where a 3.5 star option would be perfect. But since it's not, and since I can't quite give it 4 stars, we'll have to settle with 3... The good: The atmosphere was great, with a warehouse feel that managed to feel both expansive and warm at the same time. As far as the food, three dishes stood out as pretty exceptional: 1. The charcuterie had a cured waygu beef on it that truly melted in your mouth. 2. The lamb main course was fantastic, cooked perfectly to medium rare and with a smashed pea garnish that was perfectly complementary. 3. The cauliflower. I wish I could remember what was on it, but it was basically a large chunk of a head of cauliflower with a combination of flavours (vegetable, tangy, grilled) and textures (soft, crunchy, etc.) that was awesome! Maybe the best cauliflower I've ever had! The bad: First, the cocktails were very disappointing, in both quality and quantity. I had a mezcal-based cocktail that tasted more like smoke-flavoured juice than it did like alcohol. My wife's gin-based cocktail was also unoriginal, and too tangy at the expense of every other flavour. Second, the food was relatively unoriginal. For a $65 tasting menu, I though the first few courses were a bit bland, with the mortadella and the sourdough standing out particularly by not standing out at all. Bottom line: I don't know. I really want to like this place more, but it was just far enough below the bar that I don't think I'll be back, especially with places like 4Fourteen within walking distance, and at the same or lower prices. read more

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Nomad, an itinerant, rootless, individual given to wandering from place to place primarily in search of food. You've just located the Mother Load. Make a nest and settle in. This place is dishing up some of the best food in Sydney or anywhere else, for that matter. It is a perfect spot if you are young and hip, or remember when you were. It is inviting to all food nomads. The physical plant is slick and sleek as a seal pup. Tables are comfortably sprinkled around an open kitchen which is alive with cooking bees buzzing in the hive. No wasted motion, and it looks like a choregraphed ballet as they prep and plate. Better than front row for the Moisayev Dance Company. Tuna with Babaganoush Cream and Cilantro, Grilled Beef Tongue (usually like making out with yourself) with Prosciutto, White Anchovy with Fennel Slaw, were all steller. These opening acts were follwed by Fois Gras and Chicken Liver Mouse with Iranian Plum Jam. Peace in the Middle East on a plate. The charcuterie was a beautiful selection of the kitchen's favorites, all cured in house in their meat aging locker which was bigger than my college apartment and right next to the cheese ripening cabinet. Small wonder the staff at Simon Johnson told us to pay up and go to Nomad without further delay. The blessing and the curse was that we could not stop ordering or eating way past the full tank mark. It was like trying watch only one episode of Breaking Bad at a time. Next, came Pork with Cracklins, Lamb Collars with Moroccan Eggplant, and Grilled Squid with Nduja Sausage. I could go on reliving this food orgy but it is making me shake. Each and every dish was well thought out, expertly created and brought out by a polished professional staff with good humor and good sense to know when to hang and chat and when to monitor the table from a distance. Our server knew when to suggest and guide and quickly figured out that we were like the office floozy who simply can't say no, mate. Goodonyer mate. So, if you are a culinary nomad or a fickle foodie bagging hot spots and bragging rights. Head here and return often. Nomad isn't going anywhere. Nor should it, because it is an epicurean's oasis. read more

Nomad, wow...I mean WOW. A trendy restaurant that actually lived up to the hype and more! We started our meal with their own house made charcuterie board and churros with goat cheese (sounds wrong, tastes amazeballs). Followed by the jersey milk haloumi that confused me a bit as it was not over salty or squeaky...say whaaat, and wood fired pork that was cook to perfection. Icing on the cake was the was the dessert (see what I did there?) as we were there for the Christine Manfield's dessert event. The only criticism I could make was that their food is served 'to share' which really means the dishes will get served as they are cooked rather that diners getting their food at the same time. Generally not too much of an issue but that we weren't told, so service seemed slow and we spent a good 10 mins staring at 1 main whilst waiting for the other one, and by staring I meant drooling. Awkward. All in all, the food was spectacular even for Sydney standards, good wine list, well made cocktails and funky/hip environment. Winner. read more

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Since my last review, I have come and gone to Nomad multiple times. It is one of my favorite eateries to frequent. Tonight was the first time I have tried their new Winter menu - Amazing. We ordered the goat cheese churros, smoked eel croquettes, scallop with celery heart, black garlic moreton bay bugs, raw kingfish, eggplant, barramundi, spatchcock, roasted porchetta and Wagyu steak. All fabulous dishes, although I would rank the flavors of the egg plant and the scallops up top. In general I prefer the Summer menu, but my appreciation for the way Nomad presents and cooks their food has not wavered one bit. The stand out of the night had to be dessert, we ordered the Banana and the Valrhona Chocolate, both delectable. The Banana was cooked over a crisp and included salted caramel and hazelnut complements - Perfection without pretentious flavors. The wine pairings on the dessert menu was also a nice touch, given Nomad's comprehensive wine list, I will give these a chance soon. Til next time! read more

Nomad - Scallops with celery heart - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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Visited Nomad on Monday night with the family to celebrate my brothers University graduation. The hostess when we arrived was so surly and rude we wondered if we had made the right decision to dine there for a celebratory meal. However the server who actually looked after our table was fabulous, her knowledge of the menu and accompanying wine list meant that our choice of meals and drinks were perfectly paired. Our table of five ordered the Chef's premium menu shared menu and the food was all delicious. The courses were all well timed so there was time to enjoy and savour without feeling rushed or wondering when the next one was coming. So what started as a questionable first impression ended up being a lovely night out. If you are dining alone or in a pair the bar next to the open kitchen looked like the place to be with the chefs entertaining cooking the main attraction. read more

Nomad - A few courses of the premium shared menu - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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Do not know how else to put it, other than AMAZING. We were visiting from the US and taken here by friends who are regulars. The staff is all very helpful. A sommelier assisted with wine selection, very knowledgeable. But the food is the reason to go to Nomad. It is all small plates, but plenty to share for a party of 4. We had the zucchini flowers - deep fried, but lightly. So crisp and delicious. The flat bread and hummus was a huge hit. The prawns were delicate and tasty. Beef cheek was so tender it almost melted in your mouth. We had chicken that was fabulous. Also roasted potatoes with such great flavor and so velvety soft inside!! Again I cannot say enough! It was a great introduction to Sydney, though it may have spoiled us for future dining. read more

Came with a large party and really enjoyed our meal. We opted for the feast set menu and enjoyed every dish except for dessert which was just ok. Service was great in the beginning but kinda died down towards the end. read more

Nomad - Kingfish ceviche, delish! - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Great restaurant, 5 years old and still going strong according to our waitress, winning a "chefs hat" every year. Excellent food and service, although I think we had the worst table in the restaurant which was out back by the corridor to toilets (ask not to be seated there when you book) I booked a month ago so was disappointed. Otherwise design is great modern industrial. The food four of us shared (3 adults 1 young teenager) was maybe one main dish too many. Note the Churros mentioned in many previous reviews are no longer on the menu; Smoked Brisket Empanada with NOMAD Hot Sauce  - Yum Duck Liver Parfait Toastie - Wow one of the best dishes we had Zucchini Flower | Pecorino, Truffle Honey - Ho hum I prefer my ZFlowers to have more cheese, these were a bit crunchy. My partner liked them a lot however Roast Haloumi | Roast Crimson Grapes, Honey, Sherry - Yum Pomegranate Glazed Fremantle Octopus | Muhammara - OMG fantastic slightly spiced hummus served with the 'pus was delicious Housemade Chorizo | Confit Fennel, Capers, Green Olive - Excellent very tasty and lightly spiced Spiced Cauliflower | Cashew, Wild Rocket, Labne - Yum was served with our Chorizo and complimented it perfectly Smoked Nardin Anchovies | Ricotta, Sourdough Baguette - Good but the one we would not have again. Slightly bland in flavour. Ice Cream Sandwich - Bit too sweet a sweet for us Valrhona Chocolate Créme | Salted Pine Nut Brittle - Yum We really enjoyed the meal and would defiantly go back again.... read more

The nomad is a industrial vibe restaurant that had good food and cool decor. I ate alone at the bar the service was very attentive and the I really enjoyed the two dishes I ordered. I had the prawns with curry leaves and sage butter and it was delicious. Also ordered a side of the heirloom tomato salad with feta cheese which was delicious as well. The open kitchen is fun to watch. read more

Nomad - Heirloom tomato side. - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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The space was amazing - cool clean modern vibe - the dishes were well presented and all quite creative - the hummus and toast or were amazing - would definitely go back - the flatbread was amazing! read more

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I came here for a small bite late one evening per a recommendation. It was quite crowded, but we were able to be seated off to the side where you can order off the small bites and drinks menu. Overall, while the food was a little on the pricey and was smaller on the portion side, the food was quite delicious. We ended up ordering the calamari (grilled, even though we had assumed fried), as well as the kingfish ceviche. While both dishes were very simple and included minimal ingredients on the menu, everything was tasty as is. Perfectly seasoned, cooked to be tender and flavorful. Unfortunately we were out of towners so we didn't have an opportunity to try the actual entrees, but the place was quite crowded so if the small dishes were any indication, I would guess that they would be equally tasty. The restaurant itself has a very young cool ambiance, resembling a large industrial warehouse. In conclusion, neat space, good and simple food. read more

Nomad - Kingfish ceviche with avocado, finger lime, and coriander cracker - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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Food was delicious, I wish I'd had company so I could try out more. I had the ceviche, the cauliflower and the zucchini flowers. The ceviche was almost too pretty to eat. I sat at the counter and the only thing that would've made the experience better would have been if the chefs had engaged in any sort of interaction. read more

Nomad - Ceviche - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Add this to your must-try list immediately and make a booking while you still can - this place is amazing. We came here for my fiancé's birthday celebration this past Saturday. I won't lie...was a bit worried. Normally when I invite a bunch of our friends anywhere...at least half drop off or can't make it, but not the case this time! Everyone was out to celebrate the man and his 'stache - all 22 of us. I researched several weeks in advance to try and find a venue that could accommodate us and by a stroke of luck came upon newly opened Nomad while perusing Gourmet Traveller's Hot Plates feature. We are incredibly happy with the choice and recommend it for any group size two to over twenty! We did the "Feed Me" menu which, at the time of booking was $55/person. When we were charged the new price of $65/person - I was a bit confused, but didn't think much of it. When they sent an email to me on Sunday requesting feedback - I mentioned the price confusion and they offered to refund us the $10 extra per person - taking full responsibility for the mistake - amazing! That being said - our guests were all commenting that $55/person was such amazing value for what we got so $65/person seems a more appropriate price. My favourite things about this place: - The Space - beautifully done and incredibly spacious. Acoustics were perfect - our 22 person group didn't feel like we were taking over the restaurant. There was a spacious bar area where we were able to order drinks (charged to the table) and hang out while we waited for our table to be ready. - The Service - our waitress could not have been more lovely. She was attentive to each guests needs and while we were a pretty easy table - no food allergies, happy to share whatever wine was chosen, etc - it's still no easy task to have a table that large and make it look easy. - The Food - everything was amazing and we left all feeling perfectly full, but not overstuffed. Standout dishes were the BBQ Carrots with almond dukkah, and labne, House made Charcuterie selection, the tomato salad, the Haloumi with raisins and eggplant, and the Lamb main course - all were amazing! - The Wine - they have a fabulous wine menu with something for everyone. We had a selection of their reds and were pleased with them all. Great cocktails also! The only gripe I had was the price confusion, but they remedied that without a fuss so I would give this place a 10 out of 10 for sure. read more

I really wanted to be thrilled with Nomad. I mean, who spends $100 per person on a meal and doesn't really WANT to love the whole experience? Just putting that out there. I made a reservation for 6pm and arrived about 10 minutes early, unbeknownst to me that they don't even open 'til 6. The door was wide open, there was a staff member at the little desk the host stands at. I greeted him warmly, only to be told glumly, with a big long finger literally pointed in my face shooing me away that "We aren't open, our doors are closed to the public until 6pm. You can go next door and get a drink and wait"... I was so shocked and taken aback by the rudeness. I sort of didn't even want to go after that, but this was for a friend's birthday and I didn't want to ruin her night by having us wander around looking for somewhere "good" to eat. Our waitress wasn't great. Nomad is a place where they have to "explain" the food and "how" to order, and she sounded bored and like she was reciting something memorized. Which she obviously was, but you shouldn't sound that way. Especially when we are among your first customers of the evening. The food was good. Highlights included the spatchcock, the goat cheese churros, the housemade halloumi. The cauliflower dish we had was way too heavy with nuts and dense with spices. It was just OK. And the pork empanadas were just OK. And you get two little empanadas for... $20+. Yah, really. Dessert was incredible - it was a passionfruit meringue cheesecake thingy. So, like a deconstructed cheesecake pavlova. Delicious. Finally, we had finished our dessert and on less than half a glass of wine each when the bill arrived just after 8pm. The waitress didn't even have the grace to allow us to pay and finish our mouthful of wine each and be on our way before she reminded us that we had to scoot, because you only get 2 hours. Uhhh, yeah... we're on our way, don't worry. I mean, WHERE is the hospitality? I just forked over $200 for a "good" meal, but really, nothing absolutely spectacular, and you can't even let me finish my wine in peace? There was a table for 2 that had been empty right next to us the whole time we were there, so if someone really needed to be seated, it could have happened. Just the arrogance and cluelessness in these types of restaurants can sometimes be staggering and very, very offputting. I would not recommend and would absolutely not be back. We stopped by Longrain's new "Subcontinental" reinvention after we walked out, and the warmth and friendliness with which we were greeted was a night and day experience (and consistent... Longrain is always great in every way). read more

Ehhh... Not too impressed. The atmosphere... The staff... All stand out very nicely. But the food? Man the presentation Is great... But the flavor in everything I had really wasn't good. I can't even give the food here another chance... I can't waste two nights worth of potentially awesome meals. Well my two dishes... The goat cheese appetizer and the pork belly... Were average at best. The goat cheese 'sticks' were flavorless and not really tasty, although the goat cheese itself was tasty. The pork? All I taste is salt. Like it was over-brined or something. Take away the salt? If you did... No flavor. Really bland and just salty. Texture? The outside crispness of nice! But the inside is super chewy and tough. Now, on the side, they had a few tiny homemade sausages... Now those were tasty! Although too salty. Oh and dessert? Coconut and chocolate... Again no flavor. No coconut flavor, chocolate tasted like Hershey's (that's a bad thing) and just was a dud of a dessert. Looked nice though! Did a salt container break in the kitchen? Did I swim in manly beach too much today and have leftover salt in my mouth? What's going on god?? Holy crap... I just realized that if the service sucked... Or they were all stuffy and pretentious (like Pendolino... Now THAT place has epic food but man they are dicks!) I would give them a 2. Ok I am doing it... Really bad food experience. Damn I wanted to love the food. I wish I wasn't a picky bastard sometimes. Sigh. read more