rockpool bar & grill

what a joke. worst steak i've eva had. ask'd for medium came out rare, chewy as rubber and way over priced. massive let down

fantastic! came here for a night out with friends and i was very satisfied. delicious meals. very classy establishment and top service. very happy with the overall experience and would dine here over and over again.

rockpool is a mix of well priced sides, high end steaks and professional yet friendly service. we all have to treat ourselves sometimes and what better way than with a $115 steak. was it worth it? in a word yes. cooked to perfection and melt in the mouth, without leaving a fatty aftertaste that some cheaper steaks tend to do. this steak does prove it’s worth the price for a higher quality beef and although a premium will be paid, we should all be looking to spend more on local, sustainable meat where possible. it’s not all about the carnivores however as the sides and salads were some of the best parts of our meal. the tomato and bread salad may look and sound simple but wow did it taste amazing. the onion rings are thick and delicious without being greasy and the mushy peas were just right with a perfectly cooked egg on top. at $24 the single egg yolk ravioli appears very basic at first but once our resident vegetarian connoisseur cut i

oooo yummmm. monday may 28 lunch ( bar side)

love the menu options
love the prawn sandwiches
love the traditional lobster thermidor ( you can actually still taste the lobster! not just cheese)
love the petal iced tea
love the knowledgable bar staff

love love love!

definately a must do for any sydney sider. wow was my reaction walking into the rockpool bar & grill, situated in a beautifully designed art-deco building you cant help but feel your eating in the most lavish restaurant in gotham or the bank in harry potter it truly is something else.
now im not lying when i say i had the best steak of my life here, im talking eyes closed, moaning the whole "shibang" and it wasn't even the most expensive one. i started with the king prawns which were delish and ended with the mouse which once again was outrageously good.
the service complemented the food and building, the waiters were colour coded so u picked up pretty fast who was good for what, and they came in at the perfect moments, never interupting and always friendly. i wasnt waiting around or trying to get anyones attention the team was on the ball.
ive fined dined in a few establishments around town "quay" being one of them but i have to say rockpool bar and grill takes the cake.

fallen in love. had an awesome dining experience at rockpool sydney. the service was great, our waitress "mina" was so friendly and helpful that she added to making our night pleasant. i ordered the pumpkin ravioli with sage and burnt butter followed by the steak and a couple of sides and even though i was about to explode from having eaten so much, i had to tase a dessert so finished off my meal with lemon curd doughnuts and a peppermint tea to help me digest!!!
added to my excitment was the fact kerry anne kennerly was sitting on the table next to ours.
the food, service, ambience and energy was all positive in this restaurant. cant wait to try melbourne's rockpool next!!!

the winner of sydney's recent burger war's is a reminder of how good the rockpool bar & grill burger really is. topping fierce competition from lotus, becasse & four in hand to name a few, it reaffirmed it's deserving position at the top of the burger chain (check out the next sydney timeout for a full run down of the results). the david blackmore's full blood wagyu hamburger is the standout, it's damn tasty and juicy. it's topped with scheulz bacon and perfectly melted gruyere cheese. one of my favourite ingredients are the zuni pickle's, which have just the right amount of zing to balance out the other ingredients. the brioche bun is warm, soft, sweet and the non-soggy base prevents the contents from spilling all over the place. the simple sides of crispy lettuce & tomato allow for customisation. it's only available at the bar - which is the ideal lunch option if your around the cbd. smaller, but not to be outdone are it's little brother, which are just as satisfying, particularly as

bottom line: i've never been to the restaurant, but i'm not sure i ever will knowing you can get the best burger in sydney straight from the bar. last night mckay and i went down to the opera house to check out vivid sydney - a pretty awesome light show taking place for a short while. i recommend it to anyone if you are in the area for the next week or so - it's beautiful. after the show we decided, with no reservations made, to try to check out rockpool bar & grill. typically in san francisco, even getting a seat at the bar for dinner at a popular restaurant can be tough, so we came prepared to wait, but were happily surprised that we were immediately seated at a table in the bar area. we'd heard that rockpool's claim to fame was the wagyu burger, and sure enough - the tables on either side of us had ordered two wagyu burgers and chips. we followed suit and were not disappointed. i couldn't put my finger on what exactly made this burger so amazing. the meat was perfectly cooked and fl

after a little whine to the boyfriend about never going out to dine at anywhere new, he surprised me with a "just because" dinner at rockpool bar & grill. pushing through a pair of strong glass doors, enter into a gorgeous room with a sky high ceiling, dim lights, marble and a beautiful wine glass centerpiece. the dining room is a mixed bag, filled with couples on dates, business men doing final deals and seated next to us, an old married couple on their date night. charcoal roast squid and pork belly the menu is extensive, and my eyes are barely keep up as they zip through left right and centre; with offerings from the cold bar, salads, hot entrees, pasta and meats from the grill. and every day, there are slight alterations to the menu to keep up with the produce in season, so the our shared entree is sometimes on and off their menu. wood fired lamb cutlets and chops with mint jelly free range chicken with tuscan white bean, tomato and bread salad for some strange reason,

from the exterior to interior it felt as if i was in a classic american movie. staff were all dressed in white suits matching the theme. the high ceiling and large floor space diffused chatter of neighbouring diners. service quality was exceptional by any standards and i cannot be anymore satisfied.

for starters, both the fig with stracciatella and beef tartare were superb dishes, perfect balance of flavours and textures. suddenly, the main course were all served at the same time. wagyu pappardelle was one of my favourites, fresh pasta was tender yet had a springy texture, it had a wonderful mild and warm wagyu ragu to match. horseradish with the cape grim 36month grass fed rib eye steak was a match made in heaven. mixed mushrooms and brussel sprout with speck sides were far too salty. i walked in with a frown but left smiling, what more can i ask.

.... the sweet subtle flavours of the marron is married with creamy avocado, nutty almost charred roasted almonds and brightened with a tang of vinegar.

what a wonderful meal. our entrees, mains & dessert were all divine. the service was also impeccable. highly recommend the seafood stew.

worth the splurge!. three female diners celebrated combined birthdays with a dinner here last night. we were very happy with our choice.service, wine and food combined to make the evening a resounding success! after cocktails at spice temple where the bar was less crowded than rockpool bar, we enjoyed our meal in the restrained elegance of the art deco dining room.
we were feeling in the mood for a hearty traditional meal rather than any experimentation. loved the fillet steak cooked to perfection with the delicious bernaise sauce, crispy baked potatoes and the winter greens. we took the advice of the sommelier and enjoyed a very pleasant french red at $60 a bottle.
always good to feel that the evening came up to expectations!

memorable anniversary. when my partner and i booked at rock pool bar & grill for our anniversary we didn't expect to get probably one of the best tables in the restaurant. i ordered a steak as so did my partner and it was cooked to perfection. everything about our experience was amazing, including the service, ambience food and wine.

use to love rockpool but found their consistency to be lacking lately. steaks were charred way too much on my last visit (and sadly the one before that) so i had a lot of burnt charcoal tasting meat. the cut was also of lower quality, very stringy.

recommend to avoid until they get their act together.