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Sydney Cove Oyster Bar

1 Circular East Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
9247-2937
Ranked #159 of 2,951 restaurants in Sydney
4.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Cuisines: Australian, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Singapore, Singapore
Top Contributor
172 reviews 172 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
106 helpful votes 106 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This was the third or fourth place I tried for oysters in as many days in Sydney. They were fresh, well priced and so good my partner and I munched our way through 36! More

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Sydney, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is the bestest, perfectest everest place to sit on a warm day or better yet a warm Summer evening and watch the ferries go by. The food and drink are tourist trap prices, but this is utterly beside the point. More

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Morris Plains, New Jersey
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Breakfast at the SCOB was an unexpected delight en route to catching an early-morning ferry to Taronga. We were compelled to try this jewel of an eatery (which is very close to the Opera House) by all the great reviews we'd read online and were not disappointed! We sat in the restaurant's outdoor area -- which is actually heated on... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A great option to relax for a couple of hours by the harbour and enjoy a great selection of oysters (and a range of other seafood) ... and the best way is to have the oysters with a glass or two of champagne. Considering the location pricing is not as bad as it could be, it's always busy but staff... More

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Australia
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96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We've eaten at a few places along this side of Circular Quay and the Sydney Cove Oyster Bar is a clear stand out. Sitting out, right next to the water, is a highlight. The food is just fabulous and, given the location, the prices are reasonable (okay - I'm not saying it's cheap, but it is excellent value for money).... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I went to the oyster bar with a friend before a concert at the opera house. The food was adequate, but the view and service were outstanding. The lady who served us, greta, is from Italy and has a fantastic manner. While the place was packed, she made sure we were served quickly, never missed a chance to make sure... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This oyster bar is in a spectacular location overlooking Circular Quay, with views to the Harbour Bridge. It is a really nice place to just sit and watch the ferries come in and out, and to generally relax and watch the world go by. My boyfriend paid over $40 for a meal of fish and chips that was in no... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We had dinner at the oyster bar last week. We had scallops and chilli prawns and it was amazing. Smiling staff, great service and amazing food and view everyrthing is just so perfect. Thanks for making our day!! More

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nikkg
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Great oysters and the view is exceptional of the Harbour Bridge. Definitely not a cheap dinner but it's a nice option for quality food and a nice location. 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
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

What better way to spend a lazy afternoon, than listening to the lapping of the water, gazing at the buzz of the Circular Quay, the Harbour Bridge and Luna Park, and enjoying beautiful Oysters... Hmmm... the trouble is, it needs to be well executed. Having visited this spot several times over the past summer, I feel that their service is... More

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