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Rockpool

107 George St. | The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
02-9252-1888
Ranked #72 of 2,951 restaurants in Sydney
4.0 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
Cuisines: Asian, Australian, Contemporary
Good for: Romantic, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Melbourne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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Always wanted to visit this restaurant. Decor tired, service inconsistent and lacking warmth. Food disappointing in particular a meat dish that was almost raw. More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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people found this review helpful

If you are a pretentious snob you might enjoy this place...not for me...Don't get me wrong, the staff were friendly, the atmosphere not too bad... The food... well I have had better tasting dishes from take away stores... and it was so disappointing when the mains came out to find the serving sizes were actually smaller than the entrée. Seriously... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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Went there for a executive team dinner. The ambience was good and the service was very friendly and professional. The food was of high quality and outstandingly presented. The wine list is extensive butof the two wines tasted one had not been stored correctly and the other was too old which had led to some colour loss. The only down... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I returned to rockpool after about 10 years and found it to be refreshing - great food and service - not cheap but definatley worth the special occasion list More

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See 4 more reviews by Travelingtribeof6 for Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Rockpool in the rocks is the gold standard for Australian restaurants. It started an empire of restaurants for peter Doyle 23 years ago that now include Rockpool Bar& Grill , Spice Temple, Qnatas inflight and on and on. The food here is world class. Start with the Chirashi zushi of tuna, kingfish, bonito, prawn and squid then head for the... More

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See 12 more reviews by Connolly47 for Sydney
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I've wanted to do Rockpool for many years so decided to go for it on this trip. We booked a couple of days ahead and were easily accommodated. On the night, the restaurant was full. Everything was really well done. The food was well presented and flavoursome, service was faultless. My wife had the John Dory which she pronounced perfect.... More

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Western NSW, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

So far they have not put a foot wrong for me! I have tried a range of their dishes, a degustation or two, and each time - superb. The sommelier's are knowledgeable and pick some quirky and divine matched wines, the food is just great. I am a foodie and have eaten at some of the best, and I have... More

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Perth, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Expensive but well worth the experience. The meals were fantastic and the wine list was extensive. The kitchen staff were that quiet you wouldn't know they were cooking for a full house. More

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See 11 more reviews by Darren V for Sydney
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have to agree with the previous reviewer. The atmosphere was nice. The presentation and texture of the food were great, but the flavors just were not there. Everything was bland. I consider myself a foodie, so I was really looking forward to eating here, but both my husband and I found the food devoid of taste. To add an... More

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Bendigo, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

The presentation of the courses was 'squisito'. An early delivery of canape and regular courses thereafter kept us alert and satisfied. The 'zushi' and the blue swimmer crab congee were small but appetising. The second entree course - goats cheese lasagna & John Dory were deliocate and tasty. The 'mains' the quail and lamb were barely biier than the entrees... More

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