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Sake Restaurant & Bar

12 Argyle Street | The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (City Centre)
+61 (2) 9259 5656
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Ranked #46 of 3,648 restaurants in Sydney
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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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Great location, atmosphere and delicious food. The seafood is fresh, soft and moorish. Although some dishes are small servings, and at times the restaurant can be so noisy you can't hear what the other is saying, the food is just too tasty not to return. Highly recommend this place

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Great place to catch up with friends, informal but great food and good atmosphere. A little on the expensive side but worth it

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Sydney
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

I have been here before and was in a large group so we were in a private room. The food then was fantastic. But my recent visit was not as nice, for a girls lunch avoid this place like the plague, unless you have a private room. This place is really really noisy. This time I was very disappointed in... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

I was looking forward to eating at Sake as I had heard some good reviews. When I found that the restaurant was a partner of the Sydney Film Festival and was offering a $35 two course meal, I thought it was time to give it a try with my husband, my son, and his girlfriend. I was VERY DISAPPOINTED. My... More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

On a very busy night, we encountered a few issues - had to wait at the bar even though the hostess told us our table was ready; when i went and asked, she said "your booking is for 9 and it's 9.03!" - but our booking was for 8.30-8.45. Anyway, we then got seated but they put us next to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

All of the sashimi was fantastic and we even got a few 'extra' pieces on the platter we ordered. Our entrees were also very good. Great setting for a fancy meal with a busy, almost NYC atmosphere.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

The food was top notch with everything very tasty. The portions are smaller than I was used to in Japanese restaurants, but the quality was also much better than most Japanese restaurants. The prawn tempura was particularly good.

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Sydney
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Staff were great, atmosphere great, food excellent. Four of us enjoyed a terrific night. Prices can be a little high for some people - like me - but I did not feel it was not worth the money, just I can't afford places like this on a regular basis. Will definitely go back for a special occasion.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

It ticks most boxes but there is still something missing. This was a spontaneous drop-in as Lynn was heading off to Cavalia but it meant that time was precious. They said that we had to leave by 7.15 for other bookings which suited us perfectly but we had been there for 35 minutes and food was still arriving slowly. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Loved the food, wine and atmosphere. We had the banquet menu with a good variety of food. The kingfish jalapeno was amazing! Staff were attentive. Would love to come back.

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