jonah's

impeccable. this restaurant is impeccable,from the view to the decor to the wine list,proffesionalism of thestaffthe 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 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 cookedstaffare 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’ve been to jonah’s three times now. the service of the waitstaffis 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 thestaffare 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. thestaffare 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.

had lunch here today. firstly, thestaffwere 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.

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 professionalstaffincluding 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.

my boyfriend surprised me with a night at jonah's for my birthday in june 2015, so this review is for a while ago. from the moment we got there to the moment we left we felt like everything about the hotel was spot on.staffwere on point and seemed to genuinely care about guests and the rooms were beautiful. our dinner of a seafood platter was delicious, each element was of top quality. desserts and drinks were fantastic as well. we were really impressed with the service, my boyfriend in particular thought christian was great. for breakfast the next day we started off with the most delicious little croissants and butter - best i've ever had. i got the acai, which is not your typical type (more like a smoothie poured on top of granola) and fritters. boyfriend got waffles and mushroom bruschetta (forgot the exact names). all were great but mushrooms the winner.
yes jonah's is expensive, but for the quality and service i would honestly say it's worth it for a special occasion. i've eaten at top hatted sydney restaurants and jonah's def gives them a run for their money.

amazing spectacle and experience... wonderfulstaffand great service. the menu offers a huge amount of options and great variety in number of courses etc. the wines are superbly matched with each individual course, and i can't recommend them highly enough. my one grip is that the sides seemed an afterthought... the steamed veg were bland and the peas typical at best. otherwise everything was excellent!!!

if you are the adventurous duo who are always looking for something new to experience and grow together. celebrate this year in a different altitude and love each other on a spectacular scenic flight with sydney seaplanes around the opera house and harbour bridge, before passing the harbour heads and venturing north to pittwater. here, you’ll be greeted by friendly jonah’sstaffand transported to a taste of champagne and antipasto, followed by a sumptuous three course dinner with a modern australian flair. no need to worry about getting drunk on love, as a chauffeur will be waiting to transfer you from jonah’s back to your departure point, or an alternative preference.

yes and no. ok here's the thing - we had waited a long time to visit jonah's and booked in for a friday lunch for our wedding anniversary. we had booked well ahead and requested a table next to the window and what a lovely table it was! however we couldn't sit there - there was a couple with an extremely loud & lively 5 year old boy next to us and we and the waitress couldn't hear each other to take our order. we suggested that, not being conducive to a wedding anniversary lunch, perhaps we could move to another table and although we had to move away from the view we chose to do that so we could at least have conversation without a very loud child who minutes later was playing leapfrog between and under our chairs. we consider ourselves a child-loving couple but for a lunch costing over $300 in a fine dining restaurant - were we out of place or were they? thing is, there were other places in the venue more suited to an active child - like tables in the garden or the outer deck area - or the central glassed-in area. we noticed the maître'd and thestaffin earnest discussions about the situation near the desk - they obviously had concerns too. the food was good at jonah's but had we been warned, we could have lowered our sights re no view, loud boisterous kids = limited conversation, and had a good and much cheaper meal in a food court.

i was here for my birthday with my partner, although we didn't get the window seats but the views were still amazing. i really enjoyed the food here, everything was presented beautifully and tasted fantastic . defiantly will be back. all thestaffhere are very professional and the lady that was serving my table was very nice and made my experience a pleasant one.

cliff-top eden. located atop a cliff overlooking whale beach, jonah’s is one of sydney’s hidden gems. the first thing to catch your eye as you walk in is the breathtaking view of the pacific ocean. most definitely the best service i’ve ever experienced – thestaffdo everything with perfection and a smile. where to even start with the food? fabulous and fresh, each meal is presented with such creativity and attention to detail that it’s almost a shame to eat. the marriage of flavours on each plate is nothing less than phenomenal. the soufflé is worth the wait - served in an adorable mini saucepan it’s so fluffy and light that it practically evaporates in your mouth. their award winning wine list boasts some delightful international wines and is a treat to browse through. if you love the great alfresco than a latte and petits fours on the terrace is the perfect way to finish. jonah’s is truly the pinnacle of fine dining.

good food, awful service. positives first: there is no one that would doubt the beauty of the view and the setting of this restaurant. the decor, ambience and 'feel' of the place are really good. no complaint there. the food is good. i had the blue crab, my fiancee the scallops and both were top notch. my beef and her lamb were also good. now the negatives: the service is absolutely awful and non existent. simple tasks like water pouring, wine pouring, plate clearing, checking everything was ok or if we wanted anything else simply were absent from all staff. there were 10 waitingstaffon for dinner and all seem to lack the skills of basic table service. the restaurant manager was non-existent and the room was not up to the 1 chef hat standard. the two people i feel most for in this circumstance are my fiancee for not getting the dinner she deserved on her birthday and the head chef who's creations are over shadowed by a poor front of house display. we've been lucky enough to travel the world eating at many top restaurants and experienced top service - i suggest the restaurant takes some of my $365 bill and sends a rep overseas to see what good service is and train the staff. by the end of the night, guests were complaining to one another on the absence of the waitstaffwhen they wanted to pay their bill and go home.

most exquisite meal i have ever eaten!!!. i flew my gentleman caller up to jonah'son the rose bay seaplane for the night as a surprise for his 30th. the flight was amazing, the penthouse luxurious, but the meal was above and beyond the best thing i have ever eaten!!

for starter i had the wa marron lobster with green lentils cassoulet with duck confit and foie gras. an unusual combo, but it was delicious. gc had the iberico ham, which he declared delicious.

we both had the black-angus beef cube-roll steak with bordelaise and i added the manjimup truffle. what can i say? the meat melted in your mouth, the truffle was a triumph and the jus was the best thing i have ever tasted in my life! even the side of peas was exceptional!

the meal was rounded off to perfection with creme brulee and a cheese platter. bliss!

thestaffwere wonderful, making a lovely birthday chocolate plate and helping to match wine to our meals from the extensive list.

will definitely be back!!