Beautiful restaurant, amazing inside with a huge open plan kitchen pumping out some pretty special food. Came on my own and sat up at the bar which is directly looking into the kitchen. Great eye opener if you've not seen the inner workings of a busy city restaurant pumping out hundreds of covers a day. Shout out to the salad boys who made some serious looking leafy efforts, a basic lettuce and parmesan looked superb. Also wanted to mention the girl cutting asparagus for the entire 2 hours I was there. Service was excellent, recommending various dishes off the small plates menu. There are larger offerings available. A churros with goats cheese and honey was very very special. The steak tartare was very traditional and excellent. Beautiful spring asparagus with lemon were very tasty and well presented. Wine is a little pricey but had a great local selection. Very impressed. I bet it gets most busy on the weekend. Check it out. read more

I love it when I can give 5 stars - it is for me a rare accolade and seriously, means it blew me out of the water. NOMAD has been on my bookmark list since they opened - but the stars just never quite aligned. Well, finally they did and we got a couple of seats at the Chef's Counter for an early sitting. First off, bit hard to find, but when we did pleasantly surprised - the fitout is retro-grunge-chic-NYC loft or something, very hipster, with staff ditto. Straight to our seats and greeted with water and a very pleasant server who was the making of our night. The menu is wide and we wanted to eat SO much of it, so she said tell me what you are thinking and I'll see what makes sense. Well, we (erm, ok, "I") were thinking a lot - churros w goats cheese, pastrami, smoked pork empanadas, charcuterie, rilletes, roast pork and cauliflower. At her suggestion we had half servings of the churros, pastrami and empanadas, dropped the rilletes and away we went. Sitting at the Chef's Counter was awesome - I love to watch! The head chef, Jacqui, stayed calm throughout and patiently took staff through anything that was unfamiliar or needed correcting. The quiet clap of hands for service was a contrast to the dull roar of the crowded restaurant which was at capacity, and evidently is every night. All the staff seem to be having a good time, despite getting slammed, and a number of the sous chefs were happy to chat as they worked as long as chef wasn't talking :-) The food. OMG died and gone to heaven. Churros and goats cheese with truffled honey - rocketed right up the list of all time faves. Who knew? Charcuterie plate of house made yummies and sourdough with pickled veg - faultless. Smoked pork empanadas were crisp handmade and full of smokey goodness. Pastrami was some of the best I have had served on a lovely little flatbread, likewise house made and cooked on their gorgeous charcoal grill. The roast pork was stunning, although honestly it could have been hotter, as could the cauliflower. But it was so good I didn't care - the BBQ cauliflower with almonds and currants was a mind-blowing revelation. I love roast cauli but with almonds? Again, who knew. Combined with a fantastic red wine selected by the server, the savoury dishes were seriously outstanding. A look at the desert menu, she says? Be rude not to, says I (while my companion groaned and held her stomach while begging for mercy). Soooo glad I did. The Valrhona chocolate with coconut and coconut cream was like some fantasy re-incarnation of a Bounty bar that is possibly my all-time favourite desert - and folks I have had a few - just sayin. How something can be so chocolatey and coconutty and not sickeningly sweet is beyond me, but this was sublime. So, seriously, don't go, stay away, they haven't got a table, walk on by. Leave it for the rest of us please. read more

Nomad is a place that really should belong in New York with its uber-modern and warehouse-style decor. Dining here is a great experience from start to finish. My group of 5 was able to snag a reservation for six pm on a Friday night, which usually has me rolling my eyes and thinking about early bird specials, but when it's Nomad you take what you can get (I also think if we'd called more than a week away we probably would have been just fine to get a later seating). They do a set menu for $65 a head which I would do the next time I went, but we had some picky eaters in the group and elected to each pick our own dishes. We ended up all sharing anyway, but I definitely think the preset menu would be way more of a value if you can get the table to agree. The winners of the evening were the goats cheese churros (a bit surprising that the goats cheese was on the side- I was expecting it to be in the churros) and the Jersey Milk Haloumi. The star standout for me, though, was the Foie Gras & Chicken Liver Parfait. It's served with perfectly grilled sourdough bread and is melt in your mouth, lick the plate clean amazing. Our group didn't love the scallops (too fishy), the octopus (ok, but not well seasoned so just sort of blah) and the wood roasted pork (unlike most dishes at Nomad, it was MASSIVE, but fairly fatty and again, nothing spectacular in terms of seasoning) Don't leave without trying dessert either- the chocolate cake is divine and ridh, but not in an over the top way, and the doughnuts are light and flaky. Will definitely be back over and over again! read more

Ok so I went to Nomad!!! Had the whiting then the lamb followed by goats cheese platter for dessert. I was impressed by the building staff were nice enough, meals were nice. Seriously people why all the rave reviews I just don't get it?? Did anyone notice the meals were luke warm in temperature? read more

Nomad continues to delight with every visit. The team are knowledgable, friendly, and committed to you leaving with a satisfied smile on your face. The menu will be changing soon. We were able to preview a few of the dishes last night and they build on the success of the current menu. Eat light all day, because you'll struggle to not order everything on the menu. read more

Went here because of the excellent reviews and how well promoted it was on food blogs. The atmosphere here is very intimate and warm so it is an enjoyable environment. I am also a big fan of their sustainability practices and allergy catering, including the fact that waiters will notify you if you've ordered too much food. Excellent service. However, I ordered the lamb and found it was just too far boring a dish to justify the price. Cabbage severely overpowered everything else and gave the dish a monotonous flavour. I would suggest balancing out the meal with a milder side like potatoes. The portion sizes are decent though for a place that gives the opposite impression. For an upscale establishment, the service is great but the food is fairly ordinary. read more

The restaurant and its atmosphere is really nice. However we weren't surprised by the food. To start, we had the oysters that were really disappointing. There was too much dressing that completely obliterated the original flavor. It is really a shame as Sydney has one of the best sea food in the world. Then we had the so-called small plates that are really too small! Nothing noteworthy regarding these small plates. The North QLD King Prawns were really good - the highlight of the meal. The Spiced Cauliflower was decent but far too oily. The Valrhona Chocolate dessert was good - I especially enjoyed the rose water jelly. We didn't really feel good after the meal, I think that the amount of oil they use is really a problem. I wouldn't recommend this place as the quality is really uneven and this is not acceptable for this price range. read more

From Order To Table: Perfectly timed. Like a twist in "House of Cards". Service-ometer: Cookie cutter service. Amazing looking staff. Stomachability: Like a home cooked dinner from mum where she gives you wine from the cellar you never knew she had. I really enjoyed eating at Nomad. Our table was assigned a waiter who gave amazing service, recommendations and was entertaining as well. It has a refreshing modern Australian cuisine not often found in Sydney. Great meat, great sides and nothing is overpriced. Fantastic wine list too. Great ambiance and plenty of room. Would recommend. read more

No words can describe the food and the atmosphere!! Just amazing... I'm writing this review while I'm eating at this place, I just felt like leaving a review before I forget to do it. A must to eat here while you are in Sydney! read more

This place has a cool vibe - a little industrial / rustic but done in a modern and clean way! Service is ok... Food is nice (I recommend the pork, the raw fish and the halloumi). The carrots were good too... and you could nibble on some olives and their in house pickles while you sip on a glass of vino and wait for your food. Good for groups and sharing dishes... It was a good experience but I wasn't blown away! I liked how it was smart but not pretentious or too much of a scene... quite a mature looking crowd. I hope they do well. Sarah, San Francisco read more

Not a great first experience. The food was interesting and unique, however there was a 1 hour and 10 minute gap between our starters and main, which is kind of a downer when the people sitting to the left and right of you are getting served dish after dish. There was also a good half hour wait on trying to order a drink from our waitress at which point my partner had to physically grab the waitress by the shirt in order to grab her attention. We were then sent the bill which we were charged for a dish that we ordered but simply didn't arrive. It was also my partners 30th birthday and I feel I should've probably picked somewhere else to have dinner. Disappointing. read more

Oil, oil and more oil. I had to have cutlery changed because it was so slippery from the oil. Every dish we had was in a pool of oil. On a high note the wine was ok but pricey. Won't be going back. read more

Celebrating 41 birthday at Nomad. Love the decorations and the food. Definitely recommend going there. read more

Nomad - Celebrating 41 birthday at Nomad - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

A little while ago I took myself on a rather lovely date to Nomad Sydney. To begin with, it always excites me to see a kitchen with an open charcoal grill. There's a certain magic and flavour that charcoal cooking imparts that is just impossible to imitate in any other way. It's always hard when eating alone at a sharing style venue because you want to eat everything, but you can't. Nonetheless I made a valiant effort, tucking into zucchini flowers, smoked brisket empanada, spanner crab croquette, baked haloumi with heirloom tomatos, and a valrhona chocolate dessert. The serves were all generous, and bursting with fresh and intense flavours. From the truffle honey with the zucchini flowers to crumbly flakey pastry on the empanada, to the oozy stretchy baked haloumi and the mindblowingly flavourful heirloom tomatoes fresh herbs. I've never seen such large leaf parsley. The housemade sourdough is made in hours with a strong mix of 3 different cultures and just a 3.5 hour rise. As for the dessert, the chocolate was mirror smooth and glistened. Filled with a chocolate, raspberry and coconut cream and surrounded by chocolate crumb and fresh raspberries with an awfully romantic rose leaf garnish, this dessert is rich, smooth and just overall delicious. It's quite rich, so you could share it, but I wouldn't judge you for keeping it all to yourself!! (Admittedly, I couldn't quite finish it) Overall I highly recommend Nomad, and will definitely be back on my next trip to Sydney to try some of the dishes that I saw in passing! read more

Eeeeeexxxcellent....good vibe great food...(except the prawns,avoid) but the the lamb...sweet Jesus ...the lamb. Great place...recommended highly. Ps first time i ever felt moved to reveiw. read more

What a great atmosphere in a cool location! Our table of three sat right next to the kitchen, and spent the night watching the chefs as they prepared our meals. Our waitress couldn't have been more helpful, and picked out an impressive bottle of wine to pair with our meal (note, they send you an e-mail with your wine selection after the meal - great touch!) The lamb rump and ceviche were spot on, but the zuchinni flowers came out a bit cold and the amount of cheese seemed to detract from the flowers. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, but not sure if it is a "must go". read more

Did anyone else feel the flavours were a little out of whack? Yes, the ingredients are fresh and well-prepared. But the way they are thrown together leaves much to be desired. For example, raw kingfish with harissa - harissa is a very strong flavour to accompany a white fish, no? Lamb - again, good components, but the dish lacked any sort of acidity to cut through the heavy dish. On the other hand, the scallop tartare was way too acidic and also had something bitter in it. It wasn't all bad though - I enjoyed the whole snapper and the wagyu - these classics were great. The service was a little lack-lustre. Our first bottle of wine arrived after we'd finished two of our entrees. Amateurs! It's a Thursday night at 9pm - vino please! Maybe it was an off night, but I expected better from this well-rated restaurant. read more

What a great vibe! Busy and buzzy. Food was great and an interesting menu. An excellent cocktail selection & wine list. As long as you like the sharing style you should enjoy the experience. The skirt wagyu and roasted potatoes were perfect after the haloumi & tomato salad which was exceptionally tasty. The churros with goats cheese so light and matched perfectly with smoked eggplant. Yum. Desserts: a great range with matched wine suggestions. Chocolate coconut fondant caused a fight at my table. The passion fruit meringue was a modern twist. There seem to be no bad seats and you could even sit around the bar at the open kitchen which would be fun if you were alone or in a pair. Timed seating so they move you sling quite quickly which could be intimidating. Staff were mainly quite friendly. read more

Great service. They know their extensive wine list well and recommended a lovely pinot that went well with the food. They also know every dish on the menu well and what works well together. Sharing is the only way to go to get a taste of as much as you can. The haloumi was sensational and cauliflower both highly recommended as specialties of nomad. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the amazing salad completed it with a crunch. Overall worth a visit to this funky renovated warehouse in Surry hills. read more

Nomad - Modern Australian interior - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Ok so I get this easy. I was impressed about place. But to adjust what you want for vegans was far from expectations. If you do something and u avoid mayo just don't put this on th plate. The chefs should remember they cook for customers not customers cook for them ... I would not come back to be honest read more

Nomad - Australian Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Great atmosphere, wine list and excellent staff. The food, however, was well below par for such a great venue / vibe. Flavours were totally inconsistent and not well suited to the amazing wines on offer. Cocktail list was also minimal and not very substantial. read more

I came to Nomad for a special anniversary dinner, but what eventuated was the worst restaurant experience of my life. After ordering the beef tartare dish, I woke up in the middle of the night with SEVERE food poisoning. I could not keep any food or liquid down for days, and felt nauseous for over a week. The beef was obviously not stored correctly, yet was served to me despite this. On top of this, when I called Nomad to press for answers, they were extremely hostile and refused to admit any part in what was obviously a complete failure to abide by their Food and Health Safety Regulations. I was completely shocked by their obstinance, and their complete lack of respect for a paying customer. If you want to avoid food poisoning and an incompetent staff, DO NOT GO TO NOMAD. Horribly staffed and unsafe restaurant. If I could give it 0/10 I would. read more

Uber cool and hip, Nomad was an awesome way to start out our Sydney adventure. Inside is chic, modern, and trendy all while being upscale and classy at the same time. Excellently-informed waiters and waitresses. I loved the Australian wine as they were local and paired well with the food. The food was of course great as well! read more

As my dinner partner put it: "If I'd gone here on a first date and he would say this was his favourite restaurant, it would be over there and then." Take this as a 3-star review, because the service was friendly and the porcelain plates were nice. The wine was quite good. But that's where it stops: the food was far from excellent. The three dishes I shared with a friend lacked complexity and tasted downright bland. Ok (perhaps) for half the price, but otherwise utterly uninspiring for the taste buds. The one star is to get your attention from the other reviews in this list, which I banked on when I went to NOMAD for a nice night out. I don't feel it takes a food expert to realize this place is not that special. Hence my big surprise at the stellar reviews, which just really aren't worth it. Even water-front places like Cruise Bar on Circular Quay blow this restaurant away in terms of taste. My dinner partner agrees: do yourself a favour and pass by NOMAD if you appreciate great food. read more

Came here 8pm on a Saturday night in a large group. While I didn't expect lightning speed service for a large group in a "fancy" restaurant, I didn't expect to spend my entire night here waiting to be fed. It was expensive and food was not amazing. The best part was the bread they served as entrees- YUM. Very spongy and fresh. But, Q- Can I please get some butter please? A- Sorry we don't have any. What? How does a kitchen not have any butter?? Do you not prepare your food in here? Or is it not part of the service to ensure your customers are happy by effecting such a simple request? Either way, I don't think this is acceptable a restaurant of its class. Fast forward 4 hours later, yes, FOUR HOURS later, we get a scrumptious variety of desserts. However delicious the bread and dessert was, it did not make up for the wait. A lot of us had an early morning and we did not expect to be walking out of there at midnight. Will not return. read more

This has to be one of the most unbelievable restaurants to date. We tried various small plates while we sat at the bar style area . Each one was better than the next. The service was impeccable. read more

Nomad is a great option if you are in town and dining solo. They have a spacious bar, an amazing all-Australian wine list, and lots of small plates. I tried the zucchini flowers and kingfish ceviche, and both were incredible. I will definitely come back during my time in Sydney. Highly recommend this spot. read more

I can't think past Banana Kataifi ... trust me, I have tried. I refuse to budge!! This dessert was a real game changer. Where do you go from here? This dish was INSANE!! I was even inspired to make these at home. I'll get to that in a bit, but for now, WOW, Nomad, a restaurant that has been on my bookmark list for as long as I can remember - I can finally say I have been and here it is, yes, I'm making this call, but Top 5 in Sydney for me!! We came here to celebrate a birthday and given this is a share plate restaurant, we began the onslaught of food starting with the Okra, the Cannellini Bean dip and the Goats Cheese Churros with truffle honey - dear god, every dish just as good as the next - the bean dip was without fault, so creamy and a must pairing with every other dish (in fact, we kept it out for the next lot of food that came through). The Okra (hands down, my absolute favourite veg) was crisp and had a very mild spiciness to it. The churros with cheese - YEP - mention ricotta and whip in the same sentence and I'm done - whipped ricotta was everything!! The next round saw us salivating over the Barramundi, the wood roasted porchetta, the spatchcock, the broccolini, BBQ cauliflower (with a load of grated cheese over the top) and the grain tabbouleh - without getting into detail about these individual dishes, let me rate them in order of how audible our 'oooohs and ahhhhhs' were: Spatchcock, broccolini, porchetta, tabbouleh, barramundi and cauliflower. Spatchcock was so tender, I was expecting some blood to pour out of the thigh - cooked to absolute precision. Final round was dessert of course - highlight as far as I'm concerned. We ordered the Banana Kataifi, the Valfhona Chocolate w coconut and the Passionfruit meringue. I'm completely biased reviewing dessert since I'm such a tart for sweets ;) Let's start with the Valfhona - a very modern twist on a bounty .. and who doesn't love a bounty? Its suggestively moist.. This could easily be the sexiest dish to share with your paramour, the ganache glistening off your bottom lip as you barely bite into it - as I said, incredibly delicate and just heavenly. The meringue I can't quite recall but I have no doubt it was just as good as the "bounty". The Banana Kataifi - OH MY, a caramelized banana wrapped in kataifi (shredded pastry), baked until delightfully crispy, drizzled with salted caramel and hazelnuts - can you find a better dessert?? I have had my fair share of kataifi in my lifetime but it is often filled with nuts and drowned in sugar syrup - this was next world for me, I was in a permanent state of rapture. The service here is exceptional - could not fault. I can't wait to get back there. read more

Was the night before Xmas and perhaps just bad timing. We arrived at 8:30 were shown to our table for two and that was basically it. My expectation was much higher than what we received I would rate the service a 4.5 /10 and the food a 6.5/10. We felt that at $110 per head the evening warranted more of a dining experience rather than feeling like we were seated in a burger joint. Regrettably won't be returning despite having some quirky menu items. If I had to guess I'd say it felt like management were on holidays and the execute chef had left the building. read more

Trendy joint that feels more New York than Australia. There's an excellent selection of wine. I got the goat cheese churros, the bone marrow, and steak tartare with potato chips. I was hungry. I recommend it all, except the bone marrow was more of a snack then the main they claimed it was. It was all very high quality, creative, well-plated food. My waitress was a super charming Kiwi. We had a real connection. Maybe I will see her again one day. read more

Excellent restaurant - really good atmosphere and not too noisy. Good for small and big groups alike. You must order the brussel sprouts! The rillette and ceviche were also great. Fab wine list. Bookings can be tricky. read more

Delicious, fresh, hipster, exciting, and modern! Great place to go on a date or with a small group. The staff are knowledgable and the food pairs well with the drink selection. read more

Nomad is really good. Really really good. I like the tapas approach to menus in general and Nomad's is really interesting. I went for lunch with just one other person and we happily finished off 5 dishes. It would only be better with a larger group where you get to try more things. And I couldn't have wine, that would have been even better. Wagyu skirt steak, kingfish, haloumi - all super yummy. Decor is spacious brew pubby - very pleasant. I definitely want to go back with a group and for dinner. read more

Overall a fun experience. Sat at the counter, which was a great vantage to see the kitchen humming along. Charcuterie was well-assembled - looked like the meats were smoked in-house. Deep-fried zucchini flowers with pecorino cheese and truffle honey was very interesting. Favourite dish was the cauliflower - roasted overnight and doused with manchego cheese. Both meaty and tender at the same time. Easily outshined the beef cheek, which was my least liked dish of the evening as it was seasoned way too aggressively for my liking. read more

There was a time when you could judge a restaurant by how fulfilled you are afterwards, not hungry or over done, a feeling that they deserve the business and it's obvious r why they are so busy. Well. I took 14 people to this joint and then Mc Donald's afterwards. Some of the meals were unpalatable and certainly not fulfilling. Then to top it off 10% service charge just because I gave them 14 customers ? What's that? $1100.00 and then Maccas ! I would never go here again read more

Came here coz of yelpers!!! Thx for great review and couldn't agree more!! So for those who haven't tried this place ... Get yourself here but make sure you book!!! read more

A shared dining experience with a tasty menu that caters for all variations of dietary requirements without any loss of taste. Always find an excuse to get back here as I never grow bored of the selection of food and the great service. read more

It's actually 3.5, but I rounded up. I couldn't give it only 3 stars, but is it a solid 4? Not really. The food is good, but was it worth the price is why I'm taking off stars. The menu is really good. There were several things to pick from that we both wanted. So we both made a choice and went with it. I had the prawns, she had the fish wrapped in filo, we tossed in a salad and some bread. ($6 for 3 pieces of bread.) The food tasted good, but the preparation was not up to the price. Almost as if the talent in the kitchen can't keep up with the pretentious menu. And the place was empty when we ordered, we were the first ones in the door, so don't give me any excuse they were swamped in the kitchen. My prawns were over cooked and rubbery. Her fish was flavorless. The bread was ok. The salad was some leaves with some vinegary dressing on it, that's it, nothing else, and it was small. A hundred dollars over all, I think it was worth 80 at most. It was good, just not that good. read more

Fiiiiinally got to try Nomad! Have made several plans over the past 18mths to go there but they always fell through. Last night, it was meant to be! Based on a recommendation of a Nomad regular the 5 of us went for the "Feed Me" option which I now also highly recommend for groups. Just enough food to leave full and content. The goats cheese Churros was TO DIE FOR. To be honest I could have sat there eating that all night. Good variety of other dishes... Pickled veggies, cured meats, kingfish sashimi, roasted carrots with this amaaaazing labneh. Yum! Last dish before dessert was lamb. I don't normally like lamb... And I liked this! Same goes for the chocolate dessert. Whilst a bit rich for me, I caught myself going back for 2, 3 spoonfuls. Wine list is expensive but good. Best meal I've had in a while! I thought about taking off a star for the rude hostess (attitude!) but the other staff were lovely and attentive so I'll let that one slide. read more

would seriously have to be one of the finest wine lists in Sydney. Great food, superb ambiance and awesome selection of wine. Put on your places of must visit restaurants in Sydney - you won't be disappointed. read more