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Sake Restauran

12 Argyle Street | The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
+61 (2) 9259 5656
Ranked #2 of 2,963 restaurants in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 135 Reviews
Cuisines: Japanese
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Good for: Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Sydney, Australia
Top Contributor
85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
356 helpful votes 356 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2012 NEW

OK so we are seasoned travellers in Nihong and have certain expectations when it comes to Japanese dining. Sake is reminiscent of upmarket bars in Ginza Tokyo. Service was good and food excellent although we stuck to fusion not traditional . Wasn't fussed about being sat at the bar for 10 mins prior to being seated, even though we arrived... More

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Sydney, Australia
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82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2012 NEW

Have been in this cute restaurant twice and it was very different from. Okay, be honest, it is touristy and pricey. Messy on the open kitchen as well. We like their delicious plum wine, shelled scallops and the perfect duck. But we were disappointment with service, lack of atmosphere and the mains (had fish). Overall, grab the quiet table.

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125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

It was a last minute booking but we were fortunate to get probably the best seats in the theatre - seats 9 and 10 front on to the kitchen at the chef's counter. We had never been to Sake despite many suggestions from others as to how good it is. With Lynn's dairy and wheat allergies, we still had a... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW
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Arrived on time waiting 8 mins to be served . Told table not ready .left waiting another 15 mins .finally given a table ( still with dirty dishes from previous guest) waitress dismissive and rude. Asked three times for a wine list.asked for recommendations answer everythingbis good ! Wrong order delivered to table no apology food mediocre and overpriced never... More

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sydney
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

Set in the Argyle, a historic wharf building with stone walls and wooden beams, Sake manages to keep the rustic style as well as appear modern Japanesy in decor. For the traveller who can afford it, or the Sydnesider who likes Japanese - Western fusion fare, Sake has much to offer. Begin with a cocktail, although the ginger can be... More

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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Having recently enjoyed some of the best food that Tokyo and Kyoto has to offer, we took our critical faculties to Sake for dinner. I had visited a year ago and while enjoying the food was disappointed with the service. No such disappointments this time. Our waiter was responsive, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was excellent especially the tuna ceviche... More

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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I reserved a table at Sake a few weeks ago for a celebratory meal for myself and my fiance. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you know you are in for a treat! The service was exceptional and the waiter gave us some excellent recommendations from a menu where we were spoilt for choice. We sat at the Chef's... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Cool and trendy place, but was not all style and no substance. The food was superb, beautifully presented, tasted fantastic, and a nice choice on the menu of interesting starters and main courses. Pleasant, polite staff and a nice ambience in both the restaurant and bar.

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012 via mobile

Arriving unbooked at7.30pm on a Friday night and shown to table was a delight the food was good and very quick too quick for our 2nd carafe of sake which didn't arrive till after eating main course and ordering and eating another even though head waiter knew of our wait half way thru anyway I did notice my 2fav Japanese... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

the staff were great and although we had to wait for a table our fault we hadn't booked and lunch time!! it was well worth the wait.

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