Here's the thing - yep, it's touristy, but it's truly is a solid place to eat before a Sydney Opera House show. View is pretty great and the food was actually decent. Thing is, they move a little slow BUT apparently that's just how they roll in these major Australian cities. No one is trying to rush you out so of you do go to a show ask for the check a little in advance of when you'd think you'd like to leave. The calamari was my surprise but I enjoyed the most. Pumpkin was simple and was just a unique side to get at a restaurant like that! read more

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We had dinner b4 a show at Sydney Opera House. Searock is walking distance from SOH, and takes rezzies. Regarding the ambiance, they have indoor & outdoor dining. We chose indoor bc we were going to the show later. We both ordered steaks, and shared chips & a pumpkin wedge. The steaks were cooked as ordered, and the meat was high quality. You can choose a sauce, but I chose none. Likewise the fries were piping hot and double fried, and the pumpkin was moist and nicely seasoned. To end the meal, the affogato was perfect b4 the show. Note: There is a 10% charge for "weekend" service, but gratuity is optional. Ali was an ok waiter. He wasn't proactive, but he took care of our requests quickly. A downside to the service was the hostess tried to seat us at the worst table in the house: The one right up by the front door. I fukn hate when hostesses do this to me, esp when we had a res. The worst table in the house is for drop ins. Searock had what we were looking for: Good food near SOH, and where you can make a res. However, I would have preferred to go to newly re-opened Opera Bar that is even nearer SOH. Unfortunately, they don't take rezzies on weekends. OB was crackin b4 and after the show. read more

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My wife and I stopped here for lunch yesterday. We had a wonderful lunch! The people watching was really fun too. I had the seafood curry and my wife had the fish and chips. We both loved what we had. The wait staff was very attentive too. read more

We had the seafood basket and the slow cooked octopus appetizer. Both were excellent. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. Service was great. Would recommend. read more

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I stopped by Searock Grill while I was wandering Circular Quay one Saturday afternoon. I was seated right away with an amazing view of the harbour. I ordered fish with a side of salad, plus a glass of wine. The food was pretty good - the fish was well seasoned, but I wish I'd had a stronger dressing on the salad. The waitresses were nice, though a little negligent/distracted. read more

Searock Grill - Fish and salad - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Delicious fish and chips here! Compared to America, it's lightly fried. The tartar sauce is really tasty too! :) You can sit inside or outside. Right in the Harbour. Great place to relax and grab a bite before coming/going to the Opera house orrr if you're coming from the Taronga zoo via ferry. read more

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We walked the area for a while and settled on Searock for dinner. It's a bustling area, so not for peaceful dinners. The service was a bit lackluster. It took a while to get acknowledged, which was annoying as we watched a number of servers stand around. There are so many food options in the area, and the menu here is good. We ordered garlic bread, and landed on steaks with a bit of seafood. The ribeye was very overcooked. It was ordered medium-rare and came out on the well side. The steaks are a la carte, so any sides are extra. You do get crispy sweet potato as a garnish, and it's pretty yummy. I had the eye filet with mushroom sauce (it's so, so good). Overall, it was an okay experience. We had to flag people down to get service, which isn't my favorite. I also hate ruined steak, especially at this price point. read more

Searock Grill - Eye fillet with mushroom sauce - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Ok, so bit touristy. No, no real complains. Location great. Good place to stop for food leaving the opera house. Had their octopus. Octopus was probably cooked. Had a descend Marina based sauce. Those things taste better grilled. Service fine read more

Searock Grill - Octopus - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

12/2/24 First meal in Australia. As it was bit hot we dined inside. Great staff friendly and helpful. Note if you order shrimp aka prawns they are served with head on. I ordered salad and shrimp. Only type of dressing was a lemon with oil. I tried asking for like a vinaigrette, Caesar etc no, no, no. My friend ordered steak and fries. Aussie ketchup totally different taste. It had a taste as if it was mixed with A1 steak sauce. We thought it was steak sauce but sampling other places . Nope that's how Aussie ketchup is. Drinks, can you say yuuuum. I love anything passionfruit and drinks did not disappoint. Enjoyment all around and reasonable priced. read more

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Our group had a lunch reservation here. The restaurant is conveniently located at the Harbour. Our table was set outdoors and the weather was quite Cooperative. Our Server sat us right away and a simple menu was already awaiting us. We were to select an entre and a beverage. I chose the beef burger which came with fries and a glass of saivigon blanc. All of our orders were prepared and delivered quickly. I enjoyed my burger but shared the fries and wine with my travel mates. Everything went well and everyone said that they enjoyed their meal. The portions sizes are healthy and I note that the fish and chips looked really good. read more

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Walked by this place and the outdoor seating on sunny late afternoon plus the happy hour sign drew us in. It is quite a good HH. We each ordered a wine and food off HH menu plus a salad. The fish & chips were very tasty and the calamari was outstanding. Calamari here seems to always come in slices rather than strips like we have in States. The side salad was also very good. The creamy feta in there was some of the best feta I've had. Honestly I didn't expect much from this place but very happy with our option. Service was friendly and quick. read more

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Stopped in for beer and ended up eating an early dinner. Our waitress was amazing. She chose our table for us right up front so we could watch the comings & goings of Sydney Harbor. She was so helpful in helping us decide what to order. The kitchen staff was on their A game because it took almost no time to get our food! I had chicken tenders (grilled) off the kid's menu! They were THE BEST chicken tenders I've ever had! It was great to be able to eat outside in beautiful weather.... If I had to complain about something -- the seagulls trying to help patrons clean their plates is quite troublesome & unsanitary! There really should be some form of deterrent to keep them away from customers. read more

Searock Grill - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

A stones throw from the opera house. Beautiful view. Great location. Unfortunately my food wasn't good. I ordered a medium rare ribeye and got medium well. Everyone else's steak who with me was good, cooked right. That was the only thing that held me back from posting a 1 Star. That and the garlic bread -- yum. I just can't give more than two stars when I pay $100 for a steak and it isn't done correctly. Bare minimum really. Broccolini was also bland and flavorless. Tasted unseasoned and unsauced. Service was fine. A bit slow getting to taking our order but everything came out fast after that read more

After a morning of exploring, their outside patio was a refreshing respite. I was fully expecting tourist trap but not here! We enjoyed friendly service, delish chicken caesar salad and hearty burger. All this in an idyllic setting overlooking the Opera House, Darling Harbor and Circular Quay. Thanks for the memories. read more

A nice right-next-to-the- harbour bar and grill and a good place to relax in Sydney. They have indoor and outdoor seating alongside Circular Quay, but the sun was really glaring so we sat inside. We weren't ready for a meal, but needed to slake our thirst. So water to start, a glass of house white wine (it was happy hour) and a shared bowl of chips. The chips were really good and the wine and water refreshing. We asked for ice because water is usually room temperature in Oz eateries. The menu looked like it had great potential, with steaks and seafood, but it wasn't in our plan to eat there. After a few cups of water, I finished my wine and we left before the fries were gone. They lost their appeal as they cooled, but we enjoyed them fresh from the kitchen. read more

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The food was fine but is it legal to add a 10% tax for "weekend dining" without warning people?

We came here for dinner after a long day of sightseeing. The food was decent, not fabulous, and the restaurant was noisy. Service was good. Don't order the chocolate muffin-like cake, dry and bland. read more

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Fabulous Food, Fabulous Service, Fabulous Staff and the atmosphere is amazing every time I visit. Love the view. Without doubt, my go to place in Sydney. read more

Nice place for a meal to enjoy the view and before a show at the Opera House. Very touristy place, but I feel like a lot of the local Aussies are here for the good vibes and good food. We got there just in time for the last two outdoor tables (at 1830) before the queue began and we didn't have reservations. They have indoor seating also, but the view is better outdoors. Very nice vibes and super busy on Friday evening. We weren't super hungry so we ordered 3 raw oysters and half a rack of ribs. More than enough food! The oysters were very fresh and tasty, I should've ordered more! The half a rack had about 5-7 ribs, maybe even 8 ribs. It was more than we can eat AND we had chips! I only had 2 ribs and I was good. I love that they give us a bowl for the bones and at the end, they have a bowl of water for us to rinse our fingers. The staffs were attentive, but once they got a little busy it was a little harder to flag them down. What do you expect on a Friday night! read more

Searock Grill - Half rack pork ribs - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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This is a nice place to eat by the Sydney harbor. Be prepared to spend a fair amount on a meal that you have to piece together. You can order the main meal, but any sides, salads or extras are separate. The hamburger and fries was OK for the price. The seafood curry was very nice but not really filling. Staff seemed very busy running back-and-forth, but not really asking if we needed anything throughout our meal. read more

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Very tasty dinner in a beautiful venue next to the harbor. The service was polite and friendly but not overbearing. Watch out for the seagulls though! We had a daily soup special (bean) and oysters to start. Everything was fresh and delicious. The steak and local lobster mains were well prepared and flavorful. We enjoyed everything. The potato side was a good accompaniment. We truly enjoyed everything and would return. Recommended. read more

This won't be the cheapest meal in Sydney BUT there is some value here. Tourists want the harbour view but will need to queue for it and fight off the seagulls. Sitting inside is a good option. Many restaurants have disappeared along this stretch. This one seems to be doing a good trade. The food we had was good. The steak was properly done and if you are hungry then the seafood curry will fill you up. The wait staff have to go outside to the outdoor diners as well as the indoor diners. It means that you have to chase the wait staff for the bill or sugar for your coffee. read more

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The Worse Steak Ever. Order a T-Bone steak. Requested med-rare more on the red side. What I got was a Med-Done steak. Hard to cut into. Result: Return the Steak. Manager came out: Inform Manager ask him to look at the steak. No comment. Just said Sorry. read more

Overpriced for what it is, as you can imagine being in a highly touristy area. Got the prawns for $35 and it came with four prawns. That's almost $10 a prawn. I was done in four bites and still hungry. The food was also lackluster. read more

Searock Grill - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

We stopped here for lunch on our way to the Opera House. My wife had the Crab and Prawn Tian and I had fish and chips. Great food and it was hot and tasty. The waiter told me they had Stella Artois on tap so that was great. He took some time to get it to me but in the end it was all good. The washrooms are a tricky proposition which you access through a maze of hallways and then there is a code on the door. Would have been good to know before I got there. Luckily a bloke was coming out. The location is awesome and you can people watch while you enjoy the views. Not cheap but then most things are not in Australia. read more

Our dinner party was 11 and we ate inside. The wait staff were super attentive. We started with cheese plate which was excellent. They have a good wine selection. We ordered a variety of entrees and all were good. I would definitely recommend and come back. The location is excellent for people watching and viewing the bridge. read more

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The food was good overall, the seafood basket is the best value for money for sure. The rump steak was charred and tasted burnt, but aside from that the food was lovely. The calamari here was spectacular and some of the best I've ever had! read more

I don't understand why the low reviews. I found the place to be fabulous! Great customer service and good food. I decided to be adventurous and try the kangaroo burger (I'm sorry kangaroos) and it was surprisingly good. The chips that were served with the burger were very tasty and cooked perfectly. The best part of the meal was my Passion fruit martini - it was crisp and delicious. The ambiance was good. I sat at an outdoor table that had a heater overhead and I was very comfortable. All in all this was the perfect restaurant for my Sydney trip. read more

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AVOID. server's English incomprehensible. I asked for no cucumber on my salad several times and he repeated back "no cheese". I tried to order three prawns al a carte and was told I had to order six. I ordered six for 42 and they came as WHOLE ANIMALS. Eyes, heads, legs and NOT "de-veined". (Look up that last one.). I wasn't even able to eat any of them. if you see this place on Circular Quay, I recommend you keep on walking. read more

Great seafood and the manager, Kai, was so helpful with wine recommendations and other restaurants to try while in Sydney. Great outside dining! read more

Yum, yum, yum! This is such a delicious restaurant with the most amazing views! My mom and I decided to sit out since the weather was perfect. I ordered the kangaroo tenderloin fillets with cauliflower purée. We shared the crab and prawn bites as an appetizer. SO GOOD! I was literally scraping my plate so that I didn't miss out on any bites. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Searock Grill - The view from the patio seating - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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'Ello chaps! Searock Grill is one of many restaurants located right at the gateway of the Sydney Harbour. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. Food is pretty good and a great value. TOURIST WARNING: Just know for some drinks like sodas you pay per soda, there are no free refills. Overall good service, good food, and a fantastic location with splendid views of the water and just steps from the Opera House. Overall I give Searock Grill four stars out of five. read more

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Ambiance: - great atmosphere outside with plenty of seating, space and shade - right across from Oprah house and ferries Service: - friendly - they do not check up on you so ask when you need something as they seem really busy Food: - very tasty with lots of flavor Notes: 10% weekend surcharging Recommend: - full aussie big brekke - bacon and egg roll read more

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My friends and I stumbled upon Searock Grill as we were walking around. As soon as we walked up the staff was super nice and seated us. Our waiter was nice as well. I ordered the burger with shrimp on it (as weird as that sounds) but it was delicious. Drinks were great too. My friends and I thought the seagull disclaimer about protecting your food if you sit outside on the menu was hilarious. The bathroom is a lil walk. We enjoyed it. If you want to see travel pics follow me on any social media @brokeassgirltravel read more

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Service was great. Food was amazing. Beautiful views, went back again the next night.

My family and I were traveling from Melbourne and decided to end our final hours in Sydney with dinner here. We arrived 30 minutes before their lunch happy hour ended (5pm). When we walked in the host was super friendly and seated our party of three. Our waiter was cool and answered our questions when we weren't exactly sure of some of the options but I also think in a way he was a bit impatient... who knows, he could've been having a bad day or just hates his job. Some but not all of the things we ordered: Asian style vegetables ($11), seafood platter that comes with a side of salad and chips ($95), their special steak ($105), Corona, Mimosa, Roasted Pumpkin Salad, and an extra side of chips. Our bill was a total of $275- before tip. Overall, great food, great vibes, ok service. Oh and btw, watch for the seagulls. Literally. While we were here some lady basically let a seagull snatch her food and the staff did not look too happy having to get her a whole new plate, loll. read more

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I visited in December 2019, middle of their summer. Ordered up a mojito, and a chicken sandwich. Received a very weak mojito, bartender tried to skimp out on the booze. I sent it back right away. Chicken sandwich was tough and chewey. Terrible service too. Wait girl could barely speak english. read more

Searock Grill - A Very weak mojito. - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Came here for dinner before seeing a show at the opera house. I recommend sitting outside as the view of the city and harbour bridge is beautiful! We started with the calamari, which were 5 breaded meaty fillets not the typical smaller lightly fried rings. It was a bit heavy for an appetizer and nothing special as there was not much seasoning or sauce. For dinner, I had the lamb backstrap with broccolini and mashed potatoes. The lamb was a bit chewy for my liking. Also, the mashed potatoes had no taste. As it was a special, it at least came with sides. My friend had the NY strip and a side of mashed potatoes. Our meal was mediocre, but the wonderful view makes up for the lack of quality of food. If looking for a quality steakhouse, go somewhere else. read more

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Searock is a bit on the touristy side, but the food is solid all things considered. More so I would say this is an easy to find restaurant for tourists and generally has little to no wait with outdoor seating. read more

The food here is solid. I had the Chicken Sandwich. It's served open face with red onions and micro-sprouts. The corn is a nice addition mixed in with the Chicken. It's in a busy tourist filled area close to the Opera House. They need to invest in Seagull mitigation. They spoil the atmosphere and you spend half your time fighting them off and defending your food. If you want to have a restaurant by the water you need to make the investment. read more

Searock Grill - On the water! - Seafood Near Me - Sydney, NSW