This bar is not only elegant but they have the best section of wines and food. ambiance is great food is great everything is worth a penny

"Sips & Nibs" with a fun view of both local & visiting diversity. Not the most comfortable seating, but at least the staff was very friendly & the food was good. Seagulls had the potential to be a bit sassy. An eclectic way to start an evening or feel a bit on vacation if only on a lunch break. read more

We got the tour and dine option for when we toured the Sydney Opera House, so came here after. I highly recommend doing an earlier tour so that you can beat the rush, even though it means you're eating an earlier dinner. We did the 4 o'clock tour, which ended a little after 5 o'clock and we were still able to get a table inside, which was great because it was sweltering hot that day. The way the tour and dine works is that you get a voucher for your meal when you show up for the tour, which you can redeem until about 6:30. There are three options, one of which always seems to be a vegetarian. I had the cauliflower with zucchini ribbons in a tomato sauce, and my wife had the rump steak. I was a little disappointed with my entrée, first because I was expecting a gnocchi pasta from when I booked the tickets, and second because overall it was just a little meh for me. The tomato sauce frankly tasted like it came out of a can. However, my wife said her steak was perfectly done, and the sides like potatoes that came with it were also very good. She had a couple of glasses of champagne, and I had the paloma cocktail and a couple of beers while we waited for our show - another benefit of getting there early is that you can just hang out and people watch and take in the scene and not be in a rush. The drinks are quite expensive, you're really paying for the location more than anything else. I liked the beer I chose. It's a pale ale that is made specifically for Opera Bar, and I thought it was quite tasty. Overall a pleasant experience and definitely something to do at least once if you're in the Sydney Opera House vicinity. The view of the Opera House at night is truly stunning. read more

Yes, the place is iconic and the setting absolutely idyllic, but my story tells of the uselessness and apathy of their staff and management. My partner and I took friends from overseas to visit and have a drink. We do this with all visitors who we want to show our beautiful city. It was Friday night, early evening. We only stayed for 45 minutes because we had small children to get home. On the way home, I realised that I had left my workbag with laptop and other items underneath a table where we were sitting. Immediately, I pulled over and called the Opera Bar, reaching a woman named Kylie. When I asked Kylie to please go out and check the area where we sat, she claimed that they couldn't do that because they have "thousands" of tables and it would be nearly impossible to locate any items. (Eyes rolled at the "thousands" of tables comment!). I told her exactly where we were seated, as it was fairly easy to pinpoint and pleaded with her a bit more to go out and check on my bag. She refused and suggested that I rather leave my name and phone number so she could call me when it turned up. The nature of the items in my bag necessitated her and my immediate action and I tried to convey the seriousness, but Kylie refused to do anything measuring up to the urgency of the situation. I angrily called her "lazy" and hung up the phone, speeding back to the Opera Bar to tackle the matter myself. When I returned to the table where we sat, I asked the ladies who sat in our same seats if they had seen the bag. They confirmed that they had seen it and said that some gentlemen who were previously at the other end of the table did look for some identification in the bag (there wasn't much except my work address). We had previously chatted with the gentlemen who were professional businessmen and not dodgy at all in our opinions. The bag wasn't there anymore, but the ladies assumed that the 3 gentlemen must have taken it to return to me or to the bar staff. I then went to the front of the bar area where I met John, the bar manager. He immediately knew who I was from my phone call and berated me for hanging up on his assistant manager, Kylie. In fact, he started yelling and created quite a scene for the other patrons. Meanwhile, he instructed a member of the security team, Dragos, to assist me. Of course, the bag was not found then and nobody has seen it since. Now I'm not one to make accusations, but if Kylie had just had the sense of care and urgency to have a look in the first place, she might have found my bag in the place where I left it. John could have coached her better and seen my side of things before publicly reprimanding me. I agree that it was my fault for leaving the bag and my fault for losing my cool with Kylie on the phone, but I think they could have tried so much harder than they did. My only hopes are that the bag turns up at the Opera Bar or the 3 gentlemen did the right thing and are looking for me now. I have little hope for the former. Even if they did I have it, I doubt they'd give it back to me. read more

Obviously, this place has a great location. However, it's extremely touristy (to be expected) and therefore overpriced for mediocre food. Not a miserable experience, but not worth the money. read more

This is a great place to get drinks with an amazing view of the Sydney Opera House. The drinks are good and reasonably priced considering how touristy the place is. I can't speak about the food, but the location is reason enough to stop in. I'd definitely recommend this place for visitors to Sydney. read more

I spent half the time here worrying about the poor unfortunates sitting in the full sun with seagulls attacking them! Staff swatting them away, but the gulls were just relentless. Otherwise I can see what the Opera Bar is up against - the rent must be extortionate. The food is really honest considering what they (and others in the vicinity) could get away with, but the prices for drinks just suck, see previous sentence. It's a sometimes spot, sometimes when you get in front of your debts for a minute and want to remember that Sydney is a beautiful place. read more

went there 1 year ago. we ordered two cocktail and sweet. its good view which made us so relax. and also enjoy the live music. it is good choice for afternoon tea time with friends~ read more

Best Bloody Mary's in Sydney ! Atmosphere a bit corporate for me to be honest, but when we go we're usually with the work crew, so that's ok. Unbeatable view and a summer-staple for Friday drinks after a hard week read more

If you haven't been here before, really worth a visit. A very layered and complex establishment, just what Sydney needs more of. In other words, come for a drink, a snack, a meal or stay the entire night and watch the bartenders do their thing. They are friendly an the views are lovely! read more

Quiet pricy (but that's what comes with the location), but great location often with live music. Only ever tried the cocktails and they are great! read more

You absolutely must not visit Sydney without having a drink here. We visit Sydney every year, and the Opera Bar is always our first destination. To be drinking a nice cold beer with the Sydney Opera House to your right and the Harbour Bridge to your left.... need I say more? read more

all stars for the location the food is ok. Even ordinary food would seem extraordinary at this location

Great place to sit down, relax and have a drink, all while gazing at beautiful Sydney Harbour and the bridge (as long as it's not too crowded and noisy.) read more

It's pretty good, it's not really a bar as it suggests but a whole bunch of outlets in an area. It's more like a high class food court if anything with a range of food from burgers to dim sims. read more

Expensive but you pay for the great view and atmosphere. Fantastic to show friends from overseas, highly recommend.

A celebrity chef does not always a great restaurant make. Had lunch with a friend on a beautiful day. A lot of tables outside with no shelter from the baking sun. Surely some umbrellas or shelter could be erected to make it more comfortable for patrons and would bring in more business for the owner. Did not like the choices on the menu and my choice of spatchcock was very dry. Will not be eating here again. I realise this is a bar, and with the fantastic location might be nice for a drink as food is very expensive. read more

An absolute must visit - the prices are exorbitant and the service isn't always the best but the atmosphere is amazing. I prefer going midweek when you can find a seat and have a bit of room to breathe. read more

What an amazing place and what an amazing view. This place is one of the greatest i have ever been to. If you sit outsite and the harbour is in front of you..this is the stuff that leaves you breathless! Everyone who is visiting Sydney should definitely check out this place!!! read more

Great breakfast. Eggs & mushroom was really good as it came with some spinach. Avocado on toast was delicious with it being perfectly seasoned with the lime and chilli, and the coffee was really good too. Great views and highly recommended read more

Great place to visit with the girls. We had a girls day out & this was the perfect place to go after a big day. A little cold... but it was a wet weekend in Sydney. GX read more

I went with a friend to the Opera Bar last week and besides the spectacular view and relatively cheap wine, the food was a disaster. My friend and I decided to splurge on the tasting platter for $75. I was very excited when the woman explained there would be sliders, prawns and plenty more. The platter came and my first thought was, does this even feed one? It's recommended for two people but literally was not even enough for one. The top tier had 4 sliders but miniature in size. They were literally one bite with a handful of fries and a dollop of ketchup in a plastic throwaway container. The second tier consisted of horrible soggy chips and two small bowls filled with lettuce, what appeared to be a small bite of canned salmon on one and three small shrimp on the other. The last and final tier consisted of three dumplings that were passable at best, three horribly bland shrimp dumplings and three canned tuna rolls. I actually can't belive they can serve that dish with a straight face. I would never in a million years go back. What a rip off! read more

Wonderful location, restful and yet vibrant experience, best views imaginable and solid friendly service, though expensive for what you get, terrific pre and post to the tour of the Opera House. read more