I had a full day down under today. So I wanted to eat something late and They were open late while the other places were closing. Bonus! So I hustled from my hotel to grab a bite. I was not disappointed! The Rocks Cafe is directly across from the MCA(Museum of Contemporary Art). The place is small but that's good! Old hardwood floors are always a bonus in my book for decor. The staff were very friendly and the service was excellent. I ordered the Spicy Mexican Burger and it was so GOOOOOD! The burger was big and thick with peppers, tomato salsa, jalapenos and cheddar cheese! The burger matched the bun size! The fries were crunchy and just right! The meal was so good I was singing Desperado on top of the table like Antonio Banderas. (in my mind of course) :) Overall great food and great service! I will probably hit this place again tomorrow night because I will be out most of the day sightseeing! read more

Pretty good, and fine service. It's nice to sit on the sidewalk and eat some crocodile and kangaroo burgers.

Had dinner here while on vacation. Fish and chips were good - both were nice and crispy. There was a side salad along with them which was nice. Service was a bit slow with simple things (another beer). We sat outside and had a great time people watching during the Friday night Village Bizarre in the Rocks. Great location in the middle of everything and prices were relatively reasonable. read more

Perfect place for a spot of brekkie with friends before the MCA or a bit of sightseeing. They take bookings and are great with kids, the food is good and reasonably priced. Bosh! read more

We were staying at the Four Seasons and were looking for a great place for breakfast, It was a two minute walk from the hotel. My wife had the eggs Benedict and loved it. I had the mascarpone cheese pancakes and they were fantastic. Great service and amazing food. We would highly recommend it. read more

So so service so so burgers. Beat salad not good. Place looks nice and location lovely.

Surprisingly....I'm now a fan of Kangaroo burgers. Great location, service and the food was fantastic read more

The Rocks Cafe - Kangaroo burger... - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

This spot was one of only a few spots open late and I'm so glad we managed to find it. The food was fantastic and so was the service. Fast, friendly and quality food is served here. The seafood risotto was a bit salty but I loved it, the crispy skin trout was enjoyed by my mother and the kangaroo fillet was also enjoyed by a friend. I will make this a regular spot to dine when I'm in the area. read more

Wasn't sure what I wanted for dinner. Many great choices in the area. Settled on the Rocks Cafe. I chose the Fish N Chips. Boy was I disappointed. The portion was a joke. I eat Fish N Chips in London all the time. No comparison. They do offer free WiFi. One caveat, if you look the other way, it signs off. Had to sign on five times to stay connected. The staff seemed nice, except for what I thought was the owner. He didn't seem to care for my review after I finished my meal. My advice... choose someplace else. read more

If you walk by, this is a fantastic spot to have a bite for lunch. I ordered a bruschetta, followed by some fish and chips (battered). I also had a pineapple juice and it was great, but was a little too sweet. When the bruschetta arrived it looked a little bit plain. When I bit into it the crust was quite crunchy but it had just the right amount of toppings and sauce. The fish and chips were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of strips. I would definitely come back again and have a breakfast/lunch. I would recommend having a bite here if your in the area. read more

Known for it's cakes and coffee The Rocks cafe certainly delivers in this department. I just sat there preparing for an audition eating a slice of cake - the moment I had been waiting for. Basically the night before I had it set in my mind that my mission was to get to The Rocks Cafe and ask for a piece of cake. As you enter one of the friendly staff seat you at a table either outside or in. There is an upstairs and a downstairs area and the ambience is peaceful. It is quite small downstairs and classy, so you'd want to look dressed well or very touristy. The Rocks is known for it's historic aspect and the Rocks Cafe does offer some nostalgia in the photographs it has up on the walls of back in the day, when Sydney was first settled. I had the carrot cake and the slice was very generous. The dinner menu is mainly standard Western with a hint of European and the price range is $15-$25 - credit card purchase available for over $20 only. read more

The Rocks Cafe - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

Yay! I'm a fan. This place makes you feel like you found something small special, a rare gem. They take what humans might call, "Food" and make it 1,000 times tastier and serve it with love as if you were family. I had some tasty spaghetti dish that was mouth-watering. Some great beers on tap too. I think that I spotted kangaroo on the menu. It wasn't cheap but dang good, mate. read more

We came here because it was recommended by trip advisor. It's located in the historical Rocks area and the restaurant itself is built into a converted historical building. We ordered the kangaroo fillet and the special crocodile burger. The croc burger was worth a try. It was in my opinion, OK. Not much flavor to croc meat and was a bit on the dry side. The kangaroo fillet however was delicious. Tasted like beef with a hint of something else that I can't describe. We were too stuffed at the end and had no room for dessert which is also what they are known for. Bummer. read more

The Rocks Cafe - Croc burger - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

We ordered the crocodile and kangaroo burger (it's Australia, come on!), Baba Ghanoush and Cauliflower Pakora. Food was good, but nothing to scream about. The roo burger was gamey, in my opinion, while the crocodile burger was a bit bland. The vegetable dishes were good. We sat outside and it was a great day in Sydney to be out so we enjoyed that part. The server was attentive too. read more

Overrated, service poor took forever to order and forever to get the check when done, food mediocre, there are so many other great places to eat don't waste your time on this one! read more

Quaint space. Nice. Nothing overly excellent about the French toast or eggs I had this morning, but it's a pleasant place and a nice location. read more

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Decent spot you'd think would be a tourist trap but is actually pretty decent. Ate the kangaroo burger because I'm a tourist and enjoyed it. read more

The Rocks Cafe - Kangaroo burger with fries. - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

Completely overpriced for below average food, the service is good - but the food is really below par.

Found it while our walking with friends. Lovely outside seating area, very friendly service, very clean; food is good but as with all of Sydney expensive to eat in. read more

I recently lunched with a work colleague here and we both had the fish & chips. The batter was the best, crispest batter ever and the chips were great. Three pieces of fish, very generous serving. I will definitely go back. The only negative I have is the steep stairway to the dining room upstairs, not easy to go downstairs in high heels! read more

Wow. What a joke. Took an hour to get the food and then no one even asked if we even liked it. Sheer terrible food and terrible service. Don't waste your time here read more

Yummy food. My new favourite in this area. Burgers are divine - homemade patties! Also try the prawn spaghetti and cake selection in the cabinet by the front door. read more

Walked in about 9pm on a Monday night and the place was absolutely empty. We proceeded to order a caesar salad and the kangaroo burger. It took 30 minutes to get our order which really agitated me. Unless they were killing the kangaroo in the back how long does it take to make a salad and grill a burger? The caesar salad was small and the chicken was burnt. The kangaroo burger was actually really good and the fries were crispy. 2 stars for the crappy salad and the long wait times for food. There are many other places in the area that are better than this place. read more

We loved this restaurant. We stopped for a quick bite but ended up having a whole dinner because of the great portions. The items on the kids menu were just as flavorful and high-quality as the regular menu, which is awesome. The atmosphere was cool, but a little tight. Overall, I think this restaurant is a great way to kick off a Sydney vacation. read more

Every once in awhile I find a restaurant that is willing to go the extra mile to please a customer, which, when combined with a good meal, warrants a five star rating. I am very sensitive to pepper and most restaurants are either unprepared or unwilling to deal with special requests (in my case, I ask for recommendations of dishes that can be made without pepper). The manager at The Rocks Face was attentive and sympathetic to my request, and had a delicious linguine with crab dish prepared with a cream sauce. The pasta taste home made and the sauce was a perfect complement to the dish. My wife had a chicken salad, which she also felt was quite good. We dined outside under umbrellas, watching the pedestrian traffic and taking in the vibe of this lovely city. Overall, this was a memorable experience that reflects what makes Australia special to us. read more

This is my final day in Sydney this trip, and I'm so glad I heeded the Yelp reviews. In fact, it is a cozy, delightful little cafe with splendid service, excellent food, and chill jazz music. I had a flat white and the avocado toast, and seriously, it was as wonderful a breakfast as I've had anywhere. This place is free of pretense, but the kindness of the staff and the quality of their work would delight even the biggest epicurean snob. read more

Crocodile burger is very tasty, crisps are crispy, and coffee is good. Can't ask for much more, right?

Service sucked. Took over 25 min for my food to show up. On a non busy 3 pm afternoon. No idea how it tastes. Just left after tired of waiting. Tables after me got food. read more

This café clearly catered to a more upscale clientele, but they earned extra bonus points for tolerating my semi-well behaved children. Go full tourist and try the kangaroo steak, you won't regret it. read more

Very good coffee, decent food, excellent wait staff perfect place to sit and have a quick bite

We ordered take out to enjoy the view from our hotel room. We had the pumpkin risotto and a rocket salad. Both were excellent. And quickly served. read more

The food is high quality and well priced. The gnocchi is cooked to perfection and served by waitresses who are well presented and know what they are doing. read more

had an excellent evening at Rocks cafe, best place to hang out with friends with some high quality food.

Had the kangaroo burger whilst my son had the crocodile burger! Great tasting meals and they looked appeasing to the eye as well. The service was friendly and fast. read more

Good food, good service. Went there for breakfast and dinner and was pleased both times.

came here after yelping for kangaroo (roo) burger. they don't serve it anymore but they do serve a roo filet. you won't taste the meat but it is a very very very tasty dish. also ordered the calamari (personal size portions). great outdoor seating for dinner (they have heat lamps for the autumn months). great service. price is what you would expect of Australia in general. leave with the ability to tell your friends you ate kangaroo without diving in the shallow-end head-first. read more

Very good food although the oreo cake was a bit tasteless. Excellent kangaroo burger and fries. Friendly and lovely to sit outside.

We ate here twice this week. First night we had several small plates - calamari, bruschetta and caprese salad - all were flavorful and good. Had the chocolate cream pie for dessert and it was outstanding. We came back the next day just for the lemon meringue pie which was also outstanding. Great service both times from very friendly wait staff. Very nice sidewalk seating. read more

The restaurant is nice, fun area - Service was okay.

Walking along George Street, you'll pass by a window display of delicious-looking cakes that will invite you to try them. This window belongs to the Rocks Café where you can enjoy a hearty breakfast, a yummy lunch, and a cozy dinner with fantastic desserts. The interior atmosphere of the café is extremely cozy with marble countertops and leather booths that invite you to come and sit for a spell. The Rocks Big Breakfast is especially good and filling. For dessert, the chocolate meringue is out of this world. You can go here for a Sunday brunch with family or have afternoon tea with some friends to catch up and relax. Definitely recommended to one and all. read more