jonah's

impeccable. this restaurant is impeccable,from the view to the decor to the wine list,proffesionalism of the staff the food is amazing if this restaurant does not leave you satisfied when you leave you are for one just not a foodie and two you are one of those people who no matter how good something is your so cynical.a must try at least once its certainly worth buying a property at whale beach just to be closer to.


-----18 feb, 2012-----

great location , great view ,venue was nicely presented tableware spotlessly set out ,great waitstaff fantastic wine list.i had high expectations of this restaurant before i dined there both me and my wife each trying an entree,main and dessert each course excelled my expectations and they put on some complimentary surprises as well which made us feel that the establishment really values the customer something i find similar establishments forget.a dining experience i don't think i will forget in a hurry and will be hard to top . if you are contemplating going don't just go !! it made our twentieth anniversary something really special.

jonah's is a sydney icon and we have been here many times. nothing better than having breakfast on a sunny winter's day gazing out at the view. i love the shared entree they serve you at the start. the croissants are flaky and buttery and the jams are excellent. if you are famished, order the ocean trout with poached eggs. it's a treat. don't rush through your meal. jonah's is meant to be enjoyed at a slow pace.

jonah's is truly one of the best places to visit! we have visited a number of times as guests staying overnight and also dining in! what makes this place extra special are the little touches they put on everything! food is amazingly cooked staff are proffesional and attentive. a must try for anyone who is looking to splurge a little and also get away from the hustle and bustle of sydney. amazing views

no matter what you order you will not be dissapointed.

i’d seen good reviews of this place so decided to try it out for dinner. it’s a bit pricey but food was delicious. if going for dinner, would recommend heading there a bit early so you can sit on the balcony and enjoy the lovely views of the beach.
cocktails were amazing, my favourite was the vodka with cinnamon and gingerbread.
while waiting for our dinner orders to come out we were given a box of nibbles. for entree i ordered the duck gnocchi which was amazing. my partner ordered the ravioli. for mains we ordered fish and steak with sides of chips and cauliflower. all the food was delicious, seasoned and cooked well.
service was good, until towards the end of the night when our waiter was blatantly ignoring my partner. disappointed with the service, i expected better for the price they charge. because of this i am rating a 4.
upon paying the bill at the end of the night we were given a little box of takeaway treats (chocolate and mini profiteroles).

i’ve been to jonah’s three times now. the service of the wait staff is superb. the white draped tables and a breath taking view over whale beach is an experience to be had!
over the three visits, i found the menu to be fresh and vibrant as it seasonally changes.
the wine selection here is also very impressive.
jonah’s has always been an eloquent experience, i’ll definitely keep on coming back.

had a lovely lunch here ! the four course with wine pairing was delicious and the staff are very attentive. really enjoyed the mains of lamb and the angus beef. also, surprisingly, the palette cleanser was lovely !

great venue, we go here often however don't expect amazing value as you do pay for the view and location. the service for drinks is delayed if your going for a drink however it's worth the wait. breakfast to me is the best value and again amazing location. the staff are always friendly and food consistent. great place to go for a drink and nibble, but don't expect a huge meal if you done for dinner. it's definitely quality and not quantity. all the same i love it and go back time and time again.

jonah's is certainly one of the most magnificent dining retreat in sydney which overlooks the majestic whale beach. the spectacular establishment started as a humble roadhouse 89 years ago for weary travellers from sydney in the northern beaches and has morphed into a credible destination for hollywood royalties and pop stars.

i was instantly amazed by the breathtaking scenery when i entered the contemporary dining room decorated with white tabletops, grey carpet and large windows.

my four course meal started with a wild caught kingfish and shark bay scampi caviar. the caviar was not the most expensive and savoury but certainly pushed the raw kingfish up another level. the worthy condiments cucumber and mint added flavours to the nondescript carpaccio.

the next entree, a certain mooloolaba king prawn partially seared locked in its naturally sweetness but a fresher catch of prawns would determine its texture.

the glazed quail was the most ordinary of the four dishes. partially cooked and accompanied by butternut pumpkin, turnips and pumpkin seeds, the glazed quail was nondescript and unexciting.

last but not least, the bass grouper, prepared with peas, eggplant, apple & lemon purée, pickled onions and crisp guanciale, was typical of contemporary restaurants. while the peas and eggplants added width to the dish, there was nothing to cheer about.

service was excellent and food was decent. it was definitely worth a visit for first timers but trekking another 25km from the city is probably a different story altogether.

good experience with attentive service, the food was elegant and delicious, i definitely recommend. as a "foodie", this restaurant didn't quite make it up to the "call back" level, but that in no way means it was a bad experience! again, the food was delicious.

had lunch here today. firstly, the staff were polite. we arrived early and was asked to wait for our table but it wasn't a long wait at all. entree - we had the zucchini flowers stuffed with prawns - it was delicious. the flavours with the sauce around it worked well together. for main, we had a pumpkin risotto for the veggie gf and the wagyu beef skirt - i had it medium and it was really nice. for dessert, we shared the dark chocolate and hazelnut gateau - the dessert looked impressive but a bit too rich for my liking but then again, i'm not a chocolate fun.
the overall atmosphere was enjoyable. not too noisey considering the size and you can actually hear people and make a good conversation. you'll want to sit next to a window though to have uninterrupted views.

all in all, good lunch experience. they had 2 vegetarian meals on the menu. expect to pay about $300 for 2 people including a couple of glasses of wine.

group of 8 arrived by limo (1 from london, 2 from perth, 1 from melbourne, 4 from sydney). cake delivered earlier that day for my dad's 70th surprise birthday. ordered 2 bottles of red and 3 bottles of white to then be told when they've gone that's all they have of that wine and we need to choose new wines. two entrees unsatisfactory. one was burnt. 4 out of the 8 mains were undercooked and inedible. three were beef rib eyes which have a $25 surcharge per steak. one side (broccolini) when we complained they took the surcharge off and didn't charge us for the burnt broccolini. we took our cake and left with 2 of us in tears. the "manager" that night told us he couldn't do anything and would get the general manager to call us. when he didn't 4 days later, i contacted him. he has told us that he will not do anything further, even though we paid for two courses per person and didn't get this, and then told us we are now banned from the restaurant. so i would highly recommend not going there. just awful. oh and we were told that they did us a favour by calling taxis for us. something they don't normally do apparently.

the view was amazing, especially during the day. the steak was very nice and we also enjoyed the fish. we ordered matching wines and really enjoyed it. definitely recommend!

i don't know if it's because we got engaged here so my memories of the food is extra good but it was definitely a good meal. we had the degustation dinner, and breakfast the following morning. very friendly service and beautiful view of the beach in the morning. the food is well prepared and very well cooked. you don't become a hatted restaurant if you don't do good food!
very romantic getaway to take your special someone.

wow, heard so many good reviews on jonah's we were almost too scared to try it in fear of being grossly disappointed but to the contrary it delivered in every way, location with a great view, very professional staff including the sommelier to help guide you through the wines to suite each dish, and the meals were to die for.

enjoyed a number of birthdays here now and even the occasional light lunch on the terrace for when you don't want to dress up too much.

i don't know what i can say about this place that hasn't been said before. views spectacular. service very friendly and attentive. food delicious. wine list amazingly extensive. price expensive. the amuse bouche and pre-dessert dessert were charming and tasty. everything i ate and drank was delicious and i'd love to come back for a lazy sunday afternoon drink in the garden area below. totally worth it for a special occasion celebration or to show off australia to visiting friends and family. probably too expensive to be somewhere you'd visit on a regular basis -- although the well heeled palm beach locals may disagree!