I have enjoyed coming here for years on & off. And now the whole package is complete, it looks more…read moreenticing than ever. This Hotel is on my top 10 Sydney pubs, it's big with plenty of choices with wine, craft & normal beers and heaps of spirits on offer. The staff are friendly & genuinely enjoying working there, they are helpful and don't mind some witty banter. Now ..... the food ..... it's pricey... but soooooo yummy ..... they have moved up a level in both senses...... Awesome new eatery upstairs including full renovations on surrounding balcony as well as food standards & quality ...... if you want to hit the next level then I'm afraid you have to crave it first and then be happy to pay that price. I know I do ..... and will start making it a regular.

For a vegetarian the menu options are limited. So I am used to that however most places will adapt…read moremeal options to cater for a vegetarian option. This place charges for any swaps. So a vegetarian burger can be more expensive than the meat/fish/chicken option which is ludicrous. The food is OK. The service is OK. Wine by the glass is expensive. Sadly I was short changed after paying for desert but they did acknowledge it and give the correct change once I returned to the cashier.

Great location and great price! Rooms aren't anything fancy and the pool is outdated but has an…read moreamazing view!!! Great safe place for a mid range traveler!!

So delicious!!! The burger was made to perfection. The only other time I had a burger that good was…read moreat the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas NV USA. The service was outstanding and the chef delivered the meal to me personally! Such a nice touch, along with the stunning views of the harbor. I will definitely visit again.

Going to the iconic Sydney Opera House was on the destination list for either attending a…read moreperformance, wandering about, or dining at their "Two Hats"-rated restaurant during our short four-day pre-cruise stay. Originally, I made dinner reservations for Saturday night through the OpenTable app a month in advance, but ended up changing our reservation to lunch service since we were scheduled to check out of our hotel by 9:00 AM Sunday. Instead of walking from our hotel (Hyatt Regency at Darling Harbour) to the Sydney Opera House, we chose to catch a ferry from the nearby Barangaroo Pier. Also, the ferry route took us directly into Circular Quay, with spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, in an air-conditioned cabin, since we dressed up and didn't want to ruin our shoes or clothes along the way. The ferry ride cost us only $17.70 AUD, or around $12.50 USD, round-trip per person. I suppose we could've caught a ride-share or another form of public transportation, but the ferries offer a more scenic ride. The ambiance of Bennelong Restaurant was impressive, with its sail-like architectural design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, and each dish was artistically crafted to complement the UNESCO Heritage Site. Under the direction of Executive Chef Peter Gilmore, Head Chef Rob Cockerill and his fine-tuned kitchen team executed menus (two and three-course prix fixe, à la carte, and bar) which captured the essence of contemporary Australian dining by featuring the finest and freshest seasonal Australian ingredients. We were seated in The Main Dining Room, one of the five distinct dining levels, which offered gorgeous views of Circular Quay. After imbibing cocktails (Burn it Down $36 AUD and Lemon & Melon $22 AUD) along with six sweet, creamy, and slightly briny Sydney Rock Oysters with Lemon Pepper Granita $54 AUD, we selected the 3-course lunch menu (entree, main, sides, and dessert) experience, which cost us $225 AUD per person. We couldn't be more pleased with the exquisite artistry, creativity, flavors, and expert preparation of the dishes. Also, we noticed and appreciated the sophisticated yet not stuffy teamwork, genuineness, and Australian hospitality of all the servers who interacted with us, directly and indirectly, from start to finish. As we were selecting our entrees and mains from the menu, our server pointed out the menu items listing locally and sustainably sourced Australian produce and ingredients from farmers, fishermen, and growers who use sustainable practices. Each dish was stunningly plated and looked too pretty to bite into, but we were informed that, as a couple dining, we had a two-hour limit in the dining room. Our server delivered each course promptly, and we never felt that the service lagged or rushed. In between courses, we could leisurely converse with one another and allow our taste buds to savor everything. We look forward to dining at Bennelong Restaurant and returning to Sydney, Australia, soon.

Don't look at the price, and book this restaurant immediately. The food, the decor, the ambiance,…read morethe service, the drinks, literally everything here is tip top of the line. The only downside is you will be walking out of here a lot more poor than when you came in. However, I think it is totally worth it. Especially if you're from the USA like me, how many times are you really going to come back here? The $30.80 espresso martini was perfect. We loved the beet salad, pork, and the fish, and the potatoes. There wasn't a bad item that we ordered here. Most importantly the view and service can't be beat. You also get a free glass of champagne with your lunch. I booked our reservation for noon right when the restaurant opened and our guided tour of the opera house ended. This way we were the first people into the restaurant and got a window seat. I had a great time here and hope to be back.

On Sunday this place dispenses with their regular menu and hosts a "New York Style Brunch". It is…read morethis that attracted my attention. Anything NYC is ok with me. The service is spotty at best, but not unusual for this part of Sydney where the staff are more likely to be part time students who just came off a hard night at the local clubs than full time hospitality folk. So after some confusion around table numbers and what we did or didn't order, the food eventually made an appearance. The Huevous Rancheros looked very good, and I am told was quite good. The French toast was small in serving - but very tasty. It left me room to try the PB&J off the kids menu. Very basic is appearance and taste - but still fun. The seating area is very spacious and the ambience feels very Sunday brunch. Relaxing and cool. It's a quiet part of town generally on weekends. We followed up with the "crack pie" which didn't crack at all, instead it was a gooey melted version. Still taste nice and the praline ice cream that came with it was very good. Needs some attention to detail - but I'd come back again.

I really enjoyed this space. The service was very good, the waiter forgiving our mis-ordering and…read morebeing very friendly. Given its in the Eveleigh Carriageworks space, it wasn't particularly full which we liked as we could actually hear each other talk. A good range of wines, though none of the cocktails appealed. It has a really nice atmosphere and some good configurations for seating, plus a random pool table in front of the bar. I think we'll be back.

The view is what is the killer at this restaurant! Best to come at around 6:30 PM and then you get…read morethe daylight time as it turns into nighttime. We did a package for a three course meal and so they give you the menu and tell you which groups of food you can pick one of each of. I had a Byron Bay pork belly appetizer with roumolaude with an Asian coleslaw type thing is one of my appetizers. My husband had the. Morton Bay bug broccoli bisque. This is not a soup, but you are giving a little serving dish of the bisque to pour on as much as you'd like on your bug. lol for our main entrées, my husband had Heramassa Kingfish that he said was light and very yummy. I had the duck dish as that's one of my favorite meals. I can't say that this was cooked the way I tend to like my duck, which is more pink in it. It was overcooked . T It was chewy and there wasn't enough sauce, which would've helped. Last but at least we both had desserts and they were both fantastic! He had the lemon tart, mango meringue, and I had the Caramelia raspberry sponge cake. It was delicious! You can't beat the view from this restaurant and the service was very attentive and they were very friendly. The only thing I would say is they could update it inside a bit more. Maybe new carpet and furniture but all in all it was worth it. I think we paid $72 per person, so it wasn't cheap and then you still had to buy your alcohol (2 glasses of wine cost $51 ) which is pretty expensive, oysters were extra, side dishes were extra as well. I still give it a higher rating as opposed to a lower one. Great special evening place to go.!

The ambiance the great view is what you're paying for The…read morefood was ok and literally just ok ,as far as the service Everyone was kind however we had to remind or unction our server to replenish our soda or wine (which is an extra $38 )The Dining experience is $105 .If you want dinner with a superior view this is definitely the place .

Well, I accidentally stumbled across the bar as I was wandering through Balmain. Mind you, I had…read morebeen exploring the other pubs that were scattered about but had no idea that this place existed, so I decided to go and check it out since it was in the way that I was heading. Well, it certainly stands out from the other pubs in the area, namely because it is basically a bar, and a pretty unpretentious one at that. It has a pretty nice laid back atmosphere and a great place for a quiet drink. Mind you, there wasn't a huge amount of options in the way of beers, and the outdoor seats are actually quite narrow, however I still liked the place.

My friend loves this place so we decided to meet here for a catch up. The place was intimate and…read morefunky with seating outside as well as inside. The staff were warm and welcoming. They were French so you could listen to all night long! We each had a glass of red wine which was lovely. The beers were craft and the wine list was quite impressive We shared chat potatoes then I had the pork sliders which were nice. Chips were good! The dessert tasting plate consisted of chocolate mousse with a good topping of cream, passion fruit creme brulee, chocolate brownie and raspberry sorbet. It was a great little place for a chilled catch up with a friend!

Yeah, this is probably one of the better places in Kings Cross, which honestly, isn't really saying…read moremuch. Mind you, it is pretty much one of those backpacker nightspots, which is what Kings Cross has really become these days. I have been here a few times, and it does have a pretty decent upstairs area. The downstairs area isn't all that bad as well. Mind you, as I mentioned, it does happen to be Kings Cross, so it is probably best to be avoided - there are much better places in Sydney to visit.

Saw the sign outside for the special of the day: curry. I love curry. My fiance loves curry. We…read morelove trying new restaurants so we walked in. Ordered the curry and some grilled halloumi. Visually, the curry was disappointing. As far as taste, it didn't taste bad but it wasn't good either. I swear I remember they advertised it as the best curry you'll ever have. That's definitely not true, but I doubt the sign was meant to be taken literally. I don't think you can really mess up halloumi, so that was as good as expected. The inside decor is nice from what I could tell (it's really dark in there at night!). The bathrooms are clean. This place wasn't particularly memorable. I think they probably get a lot of tourist traffic.

Disclaimer that we only had libations at the bar…read more The cocktail game here is ON POINT! Really interesting recipes and unexpected (but tasty) flavors. Service - EXCELLENT. You'd expect that from a 4 Seasons but really the staff was great. They had Perrier Jouet by the glass, plus very tasty snack bites. Drink prices are 4 Seasons but you are worth it, right?

This restaurant is located inside of the Four Seasons Resort. The hotel conceige booked our…read morereservation. Obviously it was really convenient for us because we were staying at the hotel. The ambiance wasn't anything special but the service was incredible. Our server made several gluten free options for me. I ended up getting a salad and potatoes. I was running in a marathon in a few days and wanted to stay basic. They basically custom made me something to fit my needs. I had planned to go to the restaurant after the race but never did. I would definitely recommend it for those staying at the hotel.