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Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney, Sydney, AU-NSW

Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney

4.4
4.4
697 Reviews
$A101 and over
Modern Australian
Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney is located in the heritage-listed Art Deco City Mutual Building in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

On Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney's menu, beef is the showcase with stock from Australia’s best beef producers. All beef is dry aged on premise. Seafood is also treated with as much reverence with a purpose built fish filleting room and five tanks housing live shellfish.

Wine is also a major focus of Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney with over 3,800 wines on offer. Designed to complement the enormous flexibility of the menu and its wine friendly nature, the award-winning wine list covers all the great wine growing regions in the world, catering for every taste, and budget.

The restaurant is located adjacent to the main dining room, the Bar features an extensive list of cocktails, wines by the glass and a dedicated menu.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 8078 1900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Perry. Head Chef: Corey Costelloe
  • Neighbourhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Parking Details
    street parking & car parking stations available
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 697 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

697 Reviews
  1. Nico

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was just perfect. Thank you to all staff who looked after us.

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  2. Vsmbo

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Consistently good food. Well cooked and presented. Although the restaurant has a reputation for steaks, it does fish extremely well. Service was a bit patchy; attentive for the first two courses and falling off after that. Venue is impressive and the ambient noise level makes it possible to have a business discussion over lunch.

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  3. GregS

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Found this gem on a vacation to Sydney. Food and service was wonderful! Their wine list is absolutely incredible!!!

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  4. steve

    Pittsburgh

    107 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2020

    overall4food4service2ambience2
    The food was pretty decent at this restaurant. However service and attentiveness was less than desirable. I think this building was an old bank. Ceilings were extremely high and marble was everywhere which allow the noise to ricocheted off every single structure in the building.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall1food5service1ambience5
    Until this visit RBG was my favourite restaurant in Sydney.

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  6. SamMakhoul

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistent. Always professional. Great for day and night dining. We’ve been coming here for 15 years and never an average experience

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  7. kayceeintulsa

    Washington DC

    544 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    544 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    One of our best dinners ever! Such a nice memory of beautiful Sydney and if we were there longer or ever again, would certainly come for another incredible experience. Highly recommend!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tokyo

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    エイジングビーフのステーキは美味しかったけれど、なかなか呼ぼうとしてもサーブする人が来てくれなかったり、感じの良い方は日本人の入ってまだ3ヶ月…という方だけでした。 コスパはまあまあでしたが、多分もう伺わないと思います。

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  9. WilliamR

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love the atmosphere and the service at Rockpool. Unfortunately in this visit all of the food was not of the same high calibre that we have experienced in previous visits.

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  10. filmbuff

    London

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rockpool was exceptional, if a little expensive. Excellent food and service, with a massive, well-curated wine list. If, like me, you love delving into wine lists, I suggest that you arrive 20 minutes before your guest/s. Loved the atmosphere of the restaurant but found the acoustics of the bar made for difficulty in having a conversation. I will 100% return.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2019

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    サービスが、機械的で高級店にふさわしくはない。 サーバーの、受け持ちテーブル数が多いのかもしれない。 サーバーが落ち着いて客と向かい合ってサービスできる状況ではなさそうだ。

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  12. EmmanuelG

    London

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Imposing Art Deco decor, very dark and somewhat Gotham-like. Service was very good and accommodating of special requests.

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  13. JeslineN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2019

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    The food is very good and ambiance is nice. However, the service of the staff is pretty bad. (I am not sure if this is deliberate as we are not Caucasian). We spend 30 min trying to get the waiter attention just to take our orders. The waiter seem to be oblivious to us and ignore us most of the time. The attitude ironically changed totally after one of our colleagues (who happen to be a Caucasian) join us and the service was dramatically improved. In addition, one of the manager stopped us when we asked for the directions to the bathroom. Instead of showing us the direction, he question if we dined in the restaurants. I am very upset over this incident and this is very disappointing given the fact we had a nice dinner and such a bad attitude. overall, i think this is a good and nice fine dining restaurant with big room of improvement on the service.

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  14. NYC787

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Rockpool is set in an old marble lobby of an insurance firm, the food is great and Neil Perry does a great job.

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  15. chipbee

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Had absolutely no service or acknowledgment after sitting for 20 minutes with a glass of water poured by the maitre d’. At least one other table around us was having the same problem. Finally, the other table got served even though they came in after us. Waiter finally approached and I complained about the very inferior service. He didn’t seem too concerned, and I didn’t foresee the situation improving with his attitude, so we left. On the way out, complained to the hostess who said nothing-just stared at us. Apologies are hard to come by at Rockpool! And so is staff training,apparently. Can’t imagine the food is much better. Try Bennelong if you have an important occasion.

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  16. kapow

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an exceptional experience! The service was outstanding and every bite was heaven! I could not recommend Rockpool more highly and we can't wait to go back

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  17. Rossi

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    except for the crab pasta which was a bit too salty , the rest of the dishes were very delicious.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. One of the best meals I’ve had in Sydney! Great service and a beautiful dining room. Definitely a great place to celebrate.

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  19. SteakMan

    Indiana

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Of the six steakhouses we’ve tried this month in Sydney, this is hands down the best. Talented and attentive servers and wine steward. Good food and wine. Comfortable, relaxing lighting. Beautiful architecture/interior design. All around a great experience.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and service was wonderful. It was a great experience for my brother and I.

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  21. Lovefood

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It’s the typical high end steak house. The steak was wonderful. Otherwise, high prices and nothing extraordinary. It took 20 minutes to flag someone down to get our check at the end.

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  22. PaulE

    Orlando

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server and som helped us navigate the vast menu and helped us make decisions on our amazing meal

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2019

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    I won’t go into the several service disappointments, but the food was excellent—at least for the dishes that we ordered and they delivered.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The staff were all very courteous and knowledgeable of the offerings. The food was delicious however a tad too salty for my taste.

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  25. winefood

    Washington DC

    180 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    180 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    The meal and service were great. However, the dining room was way too warm and improperly air conditioned making the overall experience less enjoyable than it should have been.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Overall it was delightful other than the register not working at the end of the meal so we had to wait for a bill... but otherwise it was really good with attentive staff and a delicious meal

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  27. BarbaraH

    Coastal Georgia

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Rockpool Bar and Grille. The steak was very good but not the best that we have eaten, and it is one of the most expensive dinners we have ever enjoyed! The restaurant is gorgeous and the service is outstanding which added to a delightful evening. I would expect tender most tasty meat from this restaurant, and we were all disappointed in the steak!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our anniversary. The service was fantastic and the staff were so efficient. The food was superb. There is no restaurant that compares to Rockpool. Thank you so very much

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  29. PLATYPUS44

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    i had some VIPs out from the UK and some Film people to host in Sydney, perfect , food was great awesome night

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super bon restaurant pour gouter du Wagyu beef avec un très joli cadre

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  31. AngelaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing night !! Great service great food and amazing atmosphere ! Had the best steak I have ever had ! Highly recommend !

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  32. Barbara2234

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2018

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Bread was stale. No caviar, waygu, onion rings in stock. Service was good

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff at Rockpool Bar and Grill are exceptional and I would really recommend to anyone wanting a fantastic meal. Our steaks were cooked absolutely perfect and the food around was amazing.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place to dine . Always impeccable 😀

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  35. Woody1209

    Sydney

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent high end dining experience as always with attentive staff

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  36. VuNguyen

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2018

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    We had made reservations through OpenTable; however, they gave us the wrong restaurant through another concept of theirs. The Host was extremely accommodating about it, and immediately assisted us. Our server was extremely snotty and looked down on us as we were not dressed in business suits like everyone else. We are tourists. He didn't provide us service or the accompaniments for steaks and other items as he provided the other table. We wanted to try everything on the menu. We had appetizers, salad, pasta, steak, drinks and dessert. We were willing to spend but our server didn't care to talk to us. The food was truly amazing! The cocktails were really wonderful as well. Would come back but would have asked for better service.

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  37. Matt

    New South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dining experience. Wait staff attentive without being overbearing. Food is amazing, and a must try is the Four Raw Tastes of the Sea. Wine list extraordinary. Highly recommended and save room for dessert, Catherine’s Passionfruit Pavlova is a perfect end to the evening.

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  38. AllenM

    Austin

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfectly prepared food and a wonderful wine list. One of the 100 Best Restaurants in Australia and worth every dollar it costs.

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  39. RachieRachF

    New South Wales

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had amazing food (mainly steak obviously), outstanding service & a table so close to the kitchen that it was like a chef's table. The only complaint was that the portions were too generous!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2018

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    重厚感のある雰囲気がとても良かったです。 記念日や接待でも喜ばれると思います。

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Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney is rated 4.4 stars by 697 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney

66 Hunter Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    street parking & car parking stations available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Perry. Head Chef: Corey Costelloe
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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