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    Pony Dining The Rocks

    4.0 (96 reviews)
    PriceyAustralian
    Open 12:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

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    $33 Kangaroo skewers
    Trent N.

    First time in my life I've gotten to eat kangaroo! I thought it was pretty good. A little bit chewy, but the flavor was good. For $33 you get 3 of them on a skewer. The $16 broccolini was underwhelming. However, the $46 lamb rack was perfect. I really liked it as the flavor was great and it wasn't overcooked. My mom loved the $20 chocolate dessert. I thought it was excellent too. This is a super long and narrow restaurant. Quite a bit of outdoor seating. Good location to the main hotels.

    Shannon M.

    Pony was one of my favorite restaurants I went to in Sydney Australia, so delicious. We did the tasting menu and everything was incredible, from the cocktails to the apps, and dessert. The ambiance of the restaurant is dark and moody. The waiter was thorough and explained the menu to us well. I would recommend this to anyone traveling the Sydney, versatile menu with something for everyone!

    Shrimp with prawn toast
    Rob B.

    Good but I reckon Dinner is more there strong suit than lunch. Lovey and many styles of seating, we sat outside and some high top chairs have backs, good for us over 50! We loved the friendly service and the prawn toast! The pasta with meatballs was nice but tasted like Indian spices, maybe fenugreek in the meatballs? Fish and Chips was really nice with Flathead in a crispy batter. The "chips" aka French Fries ala Maccas were listless and pale.

    Kangaroo skewers
    Kashif K.

    My dinner at Pony was the best meal I had during my week-long stay in Sydney. The kangaroo skewers were so tasty, I went back the next night to eat them again! The black pepper sauce, grilled onions, and raspberries came together beautifully to enrich the flavor and textural profile of the lean and mild kangaroo meat. As a solo diner, I did not make reservations on either night, but the team here was gracious and cordial, and I was seated promptly. The indoor and outdoor spaces are utilized efficiently such that seating capacity is optimized without the overcrowded feel.

    Kangaroo skewers

    A bit expensive in my opinion. We sat on the patio and it felt crowded and chaotic with servers and customers arriving. There is no scenic view so indoors would likely be more comfortable.

    Ribeye
    Ronnie H.

    Awesome spot for cocktails and steak, oysters and just craft food. Service was really amazing.

    Kathleen K.

    Had a gorgeous meal at Pony. Beautiful Vibe. Excellent service. Highly recommend. Was my favorite meal in Sydney

    Sirloin and chips with old fashioned.
    J T.

    Great service, a little bit awkward seating. No bar area to grab a stool, but food was excellent.

    Lamb appetizer

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    Great creative cuisine. Good ambience. Fantastic service. Had an excellent vegetarian dish.

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    2 years ago

    Kangaroo skewers! Yes must to have it! Highly recommend. Lamb, steak, prawns, all dishes that we ordered are so delicious!

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    Fantastic venue and food, wood fire grill fire at its best, quality meats and seafood

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    Nice ambiance, overpriced because it's in the rocks though! Food was okay, drinks were okay.

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    Price was OK considering prices for a decent steakhouse in the USA, but being from the US, I wanted to try kangaroo.

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    The Rocks Cafe - Eggs Benedict and a long black.

    The Rocks Cafe

    4.1(203 reviews)
    0.1 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)
    0.8 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)
    2.3 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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