When in Rome... really Australia one should try the kangaroo and crocodile. Both were on the menu here. The kangaroo in steak or hamburger form and the crocodile burger. All were tasty. The kangaroo has a bit of a game-y taste. It's similar to venison. The crocodile is a white meat....tastes like chicken. Not really, but you can tell the kids that's what it is if they are afraid to try it. The service was good. The meal was good too just not a stand out. read more

Super expensive food, staff has attitude problems! The last time I was in Sydney, I really wanted to taste kangaroo meat, and unfortunately I didn't get my chance. This time in Sydney I set my mind on seeking it out, so we found this place to get a kangaroo meat burger. Walked into restaurant and no one came to greet us or anything, after waiting for awhile, a person casually came over and told us to find a seat wherever ourselves. Ok. We went upstairs and sat down at a 4 people table. After about 10min of waiting and no one coming, a waitress showed and immediately told me that if there's only 2 of us, we can't sit at a 4 people table. Just to put thing into context, it's 2pm in the afternoon, and the restaurant is completely empty. There were 7 tables on the 2nd level, and we were the only ones on the 2nd floor. I had to argue with her to sit there, and she had major attitude and told me that I can sit there, since she wasn't going to pull me out of my seat, but I will have to move when a group of 4 people came. What? There are 4 other empty 4 people tables available, use those first! What a B*! We ordered the kangaroo burger which came with a very small amount of salad, for an extra cost. The burger was $25!! Holy cow, talk about robbery! After we put our order in, we waited and waited and waited again until our burger came out. It was rather tiny! The patty was really thin, the bun was dry and obviously been sitting a long time, and the taste was no good at all. After we ate, we waited another 20min, no drink refills, completely ignored and never saw our waitress again. We had to go downstairs to the cashier to pay for our food. TERRIBLE!!! DO NOT get scammed to eat here!! read more

The Rocks Cafe - Menu 11/18/2016 - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

Awesome little cafe! Excellent little cafe on the rocks, We stopped for brunch. Sat outside in the sunshine. Staff friendly and helpful. Coffee and brunch excellent. Would recommend and return. read more

The Rocks Cafe - View from the cafe to the bridge - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

We ordered a simple penne with pesto for my niece, and they charged us $28, the full price of an adult chicken penne with mushrooms. Robbery! read more

The decor feels old, but the food is fresh and AMAZING. My husband and I ordered the kangaroo burger and the kangaroo steak (tourists). Both were well prepared and came out fast. The burger was juicy and well made and garnished with a side of fresh hot fries. The steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare and the sauce it was served with complimented the steak so well. We both had a glass of house red, and could not have asked for a better meal! read more

Great place to grab breakfast while in the Rocks. Not a lot of different menu choices but it was good. I had the Salmon Benedict Royale. Good, basic, decent price. read more

The Rocks Cafe - Salmon Benedict Royale - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

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I read the ratings on both Yelp and Trip Advisor and was truly looking forward to an amazing dinner out. Unfortunately, it was quite average. Each dish had very little robust flavor and the presentation lacked originality. Our server was quite new and had difficulty getting our order correct, returning to our table three times to clarify. Mind you the restaurant was empty as we were eating early to catch a show at the Opera House. The atmosphere was dark and dreary even though we were seated upstairs next to a window. The background music consisted one step above annoying elevator music. I spent nearly an hour looking to book a reservation around the Opera House, nothing was open except for The Rocks Cafe. I was expecting a gem. Sadly, this rock needs quite a bit more polish. read more

One of our favorite restaurants we discovered in Sydney. Waitress was very sweet and food came quickly. Their Somersby Pear Sparkling Cider is amazing! Gonna have to try to find it in the states! Had the salmon salad and it was fresh and tasty with lots of flavors. Hubby loved the kangaroo! Would have gone back again if we had more time. read more

Stopped for a couple pints and the view. It's a must stop for anyone wanting to enjoy a cool view of the city and a pint or two. I didn't eat there, but the food liked amazing as it came by fire others. It's a very popular spot so if you want a table on the roof comr early or expect to wait a while, people tend to stay a long time. read more

Came here for a coffee break in the afternoon between meetings. Blueberry cheese cake was ok but nothing special. read more

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

Amazing.. Is a great word to describe this little hot spot. My mom and I decided to go here after walking around out on the town. I ordered the mushroom risotto and my mom ordered the fish and chips. We decided on some garlic prawns and olives for starters. We both enjoyed our meals very much. The food was cooked to perfection. I found my dish to be a little over powering with all the different types of mushrooms but cooked beautifully. My mom also enjoyed her dish and said she would have it again. We sat outside and the atmosphere was beautiful. The service was great. It was nice to see the manager on duty come around and ask if everything was alright. He didn't just do this once but after every meal. Great added touch. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a casual night out. read more

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

We didn't do a sit down dinner as we opted to eat back at our hotel. So we ordered 3 take away dinners and chowed down. I had the steak which was very tasty and juicy. Cooked perfectly. We also split a seafood pasta which was also very good. The service was ok, but its hard to say because we only dealt with the cashier and didnt have the full service. read more

My partner and I had a nice chilled bottle of champagne in our room and we didn't want to order room service. We both ventured to the Rocks in search for restaurants that could do take away. One by one, the restaurants that we asked said that they couldn't do take away. I was sort of in despair, as my partner was sick and tired and wanted to just get back to the hotel. Then we entered upon the Rocks Cafe. Yes, they could not take away. I was so happy. We ordered the prawn fettuccini, sesame crusted Alaskan salmon filet, and they grilled veal cutlet. Once made we headed back to the hotel. I found all the dishes really good. The prawn fettuccini had a lot flavor due to the garlic. A bit oily, but that was okay. The crusted salmon was accompanied well with the Thai infused red sauce. The salmon did have a fishy taste that through me off a bit, but it was fine. The veal cutlet was tender and savory due to the creamy mushroom sauce served. Overall the food was really good. They did have a huge meringue pie in the window that I was really debating if I should have gotten to take back. But due to the large size, it would have gotten smashed in the take away containers. Oh well, add to my checklist of things to try on my next trip to Sydney. read more

The Rocks was highly rated everywhere I looked, and the reputation is well deserved. The food is great and the service matches. It has the charm of a place that has been around for a while with period decorations that make you feel somehow instantly comfortable. I'm not usually a desert guy, but when we saw all the treats being delivered to other tables, we joined in and really enjoyed. I would recommend The Rocks to my friends. read more

Found this place on Yelp! when looking for a nice place for dinner. Turned up to find a nice cozy café in the heart of a The Rocks. We all ordered the $19 special, which included a gourmet burger and chips with a drink. For another $3 I upgraded to a stubbie of James Squires Porter. Perfect with a beef burger! The burger was fantastic with crisp chips on the side. The bun was fresh and delicious, the patty home created, and any burger with bacon gets my vote. The staff are very cosmopolitan, with French, English, and Indian, but this us the sort of place backpackers come for work. No issues, with friendly and courteous staff. The meals we're freshly made, but didn't take too long to come out. The only issues was the coffee was too hot. Can't have them all. Recommended. read more

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Didn't think much of this cafe until we tasted the food. I had the crab risotto and my partner had the chicken. Chicken tasted better than the risotto! We waited about 20-30 mins for our food to come out but didn't really notice the time since me and my partner were having a good chat. Overall it was worth the wait. Great customer service. read more

The Rocks Cafe - Crab risotto! - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

Had a chance to visit yesterday and found the place to be slightly above average. Overall, felt a little like a tourist trap with decent food and service. We had the crab pasta and gnocchi, both of which were pretty average. Portion was generous but the taste wasn't anything to write about. On the other hand, the fish and chips were excellent. Service and atmosphere were both great as well. Overall, we spent ~$110 AUD for three dishes, three beers, and a small side salad. Probably won't go back, but a decent option if you're in the area. read more

Location is beside a the Contemporary and perfect for walking from CBD. Service is fabulous. Food is delicious, esp. burgers and fries and beetroot salad. Takes credit cards. Coffee bar and takeaway were very busy while we were there so also must be very good. Prices are normal for Sydney. read more

The Rocks Cafe is an absolutely charming place to sit for a light meal or drinks in the Rocks by Circular Quay. For me, the reason to come to this cafe is for the crocodile burger and the kangaroo burger--both exotic, both delicious! The kangaroo burger was quite lean and was nicely complemented by the cheddar cheese, beetroot relish, and other veggies on a soft, fluffy brioche bun with garlic aioli. However, I actually slightly preferred the crocodile burger, which was complemented nicely with the texture of cooked celery in the patty, along with watercress, tomato, and the garlic aioli. Everything was perfectly seasoned, and something about the aroma and texture of the crocodile patty just spoke out to me! On the side, I had the very crispy fries along with the rocket & pear salad, dressed with parmesan and balsamic vinegar--the freshness and flavor of the salad were simply spot on! The prices here may be relatively high, but they're worth it for the quality of food and execution! read more

The Rocks Cafe - Kangaroo burger with rocket/pear salad - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

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I was reading the reviews and someone who was supposed to be gluten free had the fries. The fries are NOT GF. Our server was aware of the fries not being GF and substituted a salad. Had the GF BLT and it was delicious! read more

This place is really great. Nice atmosphere, nice location. Wait staff is average, and the food is great. The garlic bread is scrumptious. read more

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

We stopped in here for a nice cool drink and a little slice of celebration cake as it was hubby's birthday, the aptly named mortal sin cake was delicious. There is plenty of seats out the front in the warmth of the sun to people watch and take in the iconic rocks scenery. Service is fast and friendly and the food is reasonably priced. read more

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

Had a wonderful walk on the bridge and dinner in the charming cafe. We were seated upstairs in a cozy dinner hall, with windows overlooking the busy street with cheerful boutiques and art galleries. Just a stones throw away from the world famous opera house. It was my daughters birthday! We had enjoyed a glorious afternoon on the Bondi beach toasting to her future happiness and now we were ready for something small but delicious. So we looked for vegan friendly restaurants in the Rocks area and were invited to go in because of the menu. Roasted cauliflower and almond soup with vegetable burgers! It was awesome. Just hit the spot. All that walking up and down the bridge had spurred our appetite and we inhaled the food, including the home style thickly cut French fries. I am glad we stumbled upon this historic place with lovely watercolor pastoral paintings and a replica of perhaps Marco Polo's ship! read more

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This cafe is incredible. The coffee is great! The artwork on the walls is beautiful and tells a story of the cafe as well as the city. The food is incredible and the service was beyond excellent. If you are in The Rocks area, I would highly recommend stopping in to try the food. Finally, you must try some of the desserts here!!! I had the Chocolate cake (warmed) with a side of vanilla bean ice cream and left very happy! read more

The Rocks Cafe - Fish of the day - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

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We stopped here to eat after our twilight bridge climb, and we were pleasantly surprised with the high quality food. I had the Barramondi which was cooked perfectly, with mashed potatoes which had prawns mixed in it and was also delicious. Our adult son has various food allergies and they were very accommodating to prepare the kangaroo filet to meet his dietary requirements. That was also very tasty and moist. My wife had the risotto and she said it was excellent. We shared the blueberry cheesecake which was very smooth and outstanding. It was great to get a very nice meal on Christmas night while sight seeing. read more

I had the kangaroo steak here and it was incredible. The chips with sour cream and sweet chili sauce were also quite tasty. This meal made for a perfect first night in Australia! read more

While in Sydney we decided to explore the Rocks area which is was not far from our hotel. The Rocks Cafe is a small place with some sitting on the entry level and more tables upstairs. We were seated immediately and given menus and water. My friend ordered the veggie burger with tomato. onion and French fries with mint sauce and the beetroot relish on the side and I ordered the kangaroo burger which came with red onion. tomato garlic aloli and beetroot relish. We were both satisfied with our meals. The kangaroo burger was very tasty and my friend was very happy with her veggie burger. The waitress was courteous and the prices are reasonable. I would recommend. read more

Not a bad place to grab a breakfast or lunch. Had the grilled chicken and it was plenty for me. The service was great and everyone seemed happy to be there and help. read more

My boyfriend and I strolled up on The Rocks Cafe after exploring the Sydney Harbour. We were on our last night in Sydney and still didn't try Kangaroo. We selected the Kangaroo filet and Fish & Chips. Both were delicious. The atmosphere was low key and quiet. Perfect for our last night. read more

The Rocks Cafe - Fish & Chips and Kangaroo Filet! So delicious! - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

We stopped her after finishing a walking tour. I was curious to try a kangaroo and this place did not disappoint. Service wasn't the best but the food was great! read more

The Rocks Cafe - First time trying a Kangaroo burger, twas delicious!!! - Modern Australian Near Me - The Rocks, NSW

More like 3.5 stars but I'll round up. Good service, good location, and a good place to try kangaroo or crocodile burger if you're feeling adventurous. I ordered the Crab Fettuccine and while I appreciated how hot the food came out, it was a bit salty. read more

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We had a very good breakfast here. The highlight was my daughter's blueberry pancakes. I normally hate pancakes, but these were so yummy, I couldn't help but fight her for a few bites. The plate was licked clean! I ordered an omelette which was unremarkable except that the surface was slightly burnt. It wasn't bad enough to ask for a remake, but it could've been better. The service was OK. Our waiter was a bit curt and rushed to start, but started relaxing a bit later into the meal. I guess it might've been a bit busy at the start, but there was a steady stream of customers throughout our meal, so I dunno. Overall, I'd be interested in coming back to try something else (but not the omelette). read more

Had a great breakfast here on our first day in Sydney. We were intrigued by the corn fritters on the menu, so both chose it. Terrific! Two fritters topped by a perfectly poached egg, a slice of reaally thick bacon, a grilled tomato half, and a tomato relish - delicious! I also ordered the hash browns, but this was a disappointment as it reminded me of the hash brown patty from McDonalds. Oh well, they still deserve a five! read more

came here from NYC to have one mission! Explore sydney and why not eat the national animal meat?... To try kangaroo meat and crocodile burger!!!! It didn't disappoint! very authentic, exotic well made food and great portion.... the servers and waiters are so friendly and professional asking about the menu and around the rocks neighborhood what can offer (area!) .... if I ever visit Sydney again definitely will comeback here!!!! read more

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We were very happy to see The Rocks Cafe open on a sunny Sunday morning. There weren't too many other options around for breakfast. My two young step-kids and husband were all directed upstairs of the beautiful old colonial building and seated against the wall with seats and a bench within very close proximity to the other tables. Space is scarce in this place, mainly due to the age of the building and be warned the stairs are extremely steep and narrow! This can pose problems when someone is attempting to go up while someone is coming down. We also felt for the servers who have to carry food and drinks up and down all day! We ordered a mixture of items. My step-son opting for pancakes, my step-daughter and husband having the avocado and fetta on toast and I chose the mushrooms on toast with gluten free bread. Our drinks arrived first and the food arrived within around 15 minutes all piping hot and looking lovely. My only disappointment was the dry and crumbly gluten free bread. I certainly understand beggars can't be choosers when it comes to gf bread, but this was really sub-par when compared to a lot of other gf breads I've had. The mushrooms were moist and delicious and everyone else enjoyed their meals. The cost was quite high ($110 for the 4 of us) but I feel it was well spent due to the popularity of the spot and the quality of the food. read more

I got the salmon royale (Benedict) and my husband got the ham one and they were delicious. The hollandaise sauce was really good, flavor was great, and the Cappuccinos were rich. read more

I've been talking about trying a Kangaroo meet since we've arrived in Sydney, and I have to admit I was not disappointed. Our waiter recommended us to get it medium rare as it's not as good to get it anything more cooked than than later, as it gets rubbery. I've followed his advice and the meal was exceptional. I can't wait to try to crocodile burger next time, Hope it would still be as part of their specials. read more

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Uhmmm.... maybe this is decent by Australian standards, but my spoiled American palate says oy no. The restaurant is in a nice, fun area - lots of restaurants/bars nearby. Fun to walk around at night with all the people outside having drinks, etc. The burger - no bueno. Patty had no flavor and the bun was gross. The shrimp fettuccine was meh - the pasta was overcooked, the sauce had no flavor, but at least the shrimp was fresh. The side salad had a nice dressing and it was quite large for a dinner/side salad. Guess what the price tag on that meal was? $65+. Expensive AND not tasty makes me a sad kitty. read more

Wow! I'll just keep this short and sweet. The service is great and the food was beyond amazing. I would recommend a veggie burger, fish and chips, and the kangaroo burger. read more

You guys get a star because i cant select half a star. Ordered breakfast on Sunday, waited 45 min but hey the coffee was only 5 min. Paid a whopping $12.50 for a ham & cheese croissant that was basically slapped together in 10 seconds and arrived with no side dressing, just a pathetic looking croissant and a big white plate. I ate half and just couldn't finish the rest - horrible. My friends were equally happy to have waited 45 min for a simple breakfast and their rip off meals were shameful too. Couldn't be bothered to complain, nobody seemed to be able to speak English with most waiters looking like they just stepped off the plane from Europe a day earlier and i wasn't in the mood for blank dumbfounded faces. This place has a decent location but just like all tourist traps they're not interested in repeat customers, serve it up cheap and nasty at ridiculous prices and repeat. Genius business model! read more