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Travellers' Choice2023
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Steakhouse, Australian, Grill, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Dinner, After-hours
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Reviewed 30 August 2023

The food & venue: Amazing The service: Attentive and friendly Thank you Tony!! We will be back! :)

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023 via mobile

Food was amazing . Staff took a while but then was a great experience. We didn’t have a waiter to look after us but all staff seemed to want to help us when asked

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023

Sunday lunch with partner. I had the 500g ribeye ($91) which was tough and tasteless. Parter had the eye fillet which he said was satisfactory. Knives were no sharper than butter knives making it a chore to cut the meat. Pinot Noir served in incorrect...glass. Waiter took order acknowledging with "yep, yep, yep". $420 for two entress, two mains, 3 wines, 1 serve of sides and two sauces. Could not recommend this restaurant but note that the majority of other reviews are good.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 7 June 2023

Out for dinner with my boyfriend in the star casino. We had a beautiful experience, big thanks to 2 super hosts Tanya and Harry. Start up with delicious and citrus kingfish. Then, next with the steak was amazing. My medium skirt was perfect and feel...like it is melted in my mouth. The side dishes were tasty and well paired with my steak. Love my cook tail as well. Highly recommendedMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 29 April 2023

Online they continue to advertise that they serve Penfolds Grange by the glass using the Coravin system. We came to this restaurant specifically to try that wine and were told they no longer offer any wine using Coravin. Don’t trust the online wine list—if you...want something in particular call ahead, and expect all fine wines to be by the bottle only.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 30 April 2023

Hi Shelby, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience. We sincerely apologise about our wine list not being updated on our website. We've had some IT issues and will be rectifying it this week. We do hope you give...More

Reviewed 24 April 2023

My daughter and I visited this beautiful restaurant Friday evening and to say we were blown away is an understatement. The decor, design and atmosphere of the place is just fabulous looking out at the city’s skyline, with all the buildings lights on, was just...wonderful and added to the evenings delight which was, simply put, the meal. We both had the Barramundi, cooked to perfection, with chips, broccolini and the best corn bread we’d ever tasted as our sides. We left nothing, our plates were so clean they wouldn’t have needed to wash them haha. Naturally we had to have dessert and the chocolate dish we had was superb. The look of the dish was gorgeous and the theatric of the pouring of the chocolate sauce was so much fun to watch. I cannot rate this place highly enough, except to say, if you go there and are lucky to have Kate as your server you will have a wonderful time as she was truly lovely. The service from all was exemplary but Kate was truly terrific. I hope, if you visit this restaurant, you have as good a time as we did. Thank you Black Bar and Grill for a lovely evening.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 26 April 2023

Dear Harley, Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review of your BLACK Bar & Grill experience. It is truly humbling! We're so glad that you had a wonderful time with us and especially the service of Kate (One...More

Reviewed 19 April 2023

Black would have to be one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney-it never fails to impress! The food is amazing-fillet steak is my go-to dish, the staff are fabulous and there is a great wine list. I have been to Black twice in the last...week and both times were excellent. An extra big thank you to Kate for looking after my friend and I so well. Her service was outstanding and she was so welcoming! Another thank you to Rue who looked after us Sunday. She was just lovely. Both huge assets to the team!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 20 April 2023

Hi Brookew78, Thank you so much for your outstanding review, very appreciative of this feedback. I'll make sure to let the Chefs know about your comments and tell Kate and Rue as well. We're grateful that you came in twice last week and have become...More

Reviewed 8 April 2023

What an amazing dinner we had Saturday night, would have to say it was the best meal we have ever had. The Wagyu was cooked to perfection, the side dishes had so much flavour. Staff were friendly and their service was brilliant. Looking forward to...dining here again, we’ve already booked for when we’re in Sydney next at the end of the month.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 9 April 2023

Dear Wendy, Wow, what an amazing review and incredible feedback, that's a big call!!! We sincerely appreciate your comments and will share with the rest of the team. We can't wait to host you again next month. Warm Regards, Julian D. Venue Manager Black Bar...More

Reviewed 13 March 2023 via mobile

Omg this was fantastic the atmosphere amazing the steak was the best I ever had. I finished it off with their cheese cake which was so full of flavour I'm still thinking about it. Harry was our waiter he was lovely! It's really nice to...go somewhere and have the whole package the food the service the atmosphere. Just beautiful this restaurant.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 9 April 2023

Dear Couplegetaway123, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience with us at Black Bar & Grill and look forward to seeing you in the future. Warm Regards, Julian D. Venue Manager BLACK Bar &...More

Reviewed 26 February 2023 via mobile

Phenomenally cooked steak, sauces and sides on point. Kate was an absolute gem, attentive without being overbearing, wit and sass to match! :)More

Date of visit: February 2023
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 9 April 2023

Dear Shenals, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience with us at Black Bar & Grill and look forward to seeing you in the future. I have passed on your comments to Kate, and...More

Reviewed 1 December 2022 via mobile

The Black Bar and Grill is a very tranquil restaurant, very peaceful and always great people. The steak is very nice the wagu Striplion is the best in my opinion I have tried all the Steaks . Not to mention the sides are very tasty....If you’re looking to spoil anyone and have a great time I would recommend the BLACK ! A great environment for any persons or Group! P.K I want to say a very special thank you Sir for your great and warming hospitality on ever occasion , you are a great person !More

Date of visit: December 2022
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 14 December 2022

Hi Go, Thank you for this incredible review, love your comment about our superstar Prateek "he is truly a charm!!". I'm also glad that you enjoyed your dinner with us and loved one of our signature Steak, amazing choice on one of the most delicious...More

Reviewed 16 November 2022 via mobile

Our server Sam made us feel very welcome and was a great host throughout the night, we both had a waygu flat iron, both cooked brilliantly and were super enjoyable. Overall it was a great experience which made our anniversary night very special. Special mention...to Benjamin very nice guy from start to finish and always made sure our champagne was topped up, what a guy!!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 14 December 2022

Hi MAx, Thank you for this fabulous review, love your comment about our superstar Benjamin "I love is stylish and charming hospitality too". I'm also glad that you enjoyed your dinner with us in such a special occasion. We are looking forward to welcome you...More

Reviewed 11 November 2022 via mobile

Excellent food, great wine, fabulous service.. Sydney prices.. we had fillet steak, chips, broccoli, 2 glasses wine & 1 cocktail ($220)

Date of visit: November 2022
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 14 December 2022

Hi Elaine, Thank you for this awesome review, love your comment about our hospitality and experience. We are looking forward to welcome you here at Black Bar&Grill soon... Regards, Ottaviano Bonaccorsi

Reviewed 28 October 2022 via mobile

We visited Black for our wedding anniversary. From the moment we were seated we received warm welcome from George S. He was very helpful in helping us chose the right meal, explaining every dish and answering all questions we had. He made sure that we...are looked after throughout our dinner. He is a true asset for Black.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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The Star Sydney, General Manager at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 14 December 2022

Hi Strahinjak, Thank you for this incredible review, love your comment about our superstar George "he is truly invaluable". I'm also glad that you enjoyed your dinner with us in such a special occasion. We are looking forward to welcome you here at Black Bar&Grill...More

Reviewed 25 October 2022 via mobile

One of the best steak house we ever been to, the 1 kg wagu rib eye was sensational flavoured as recommended by our waiter. Sure we will be back, Our compliments to the chef and for the service by george it did exceeded the limitMore

Date of visit: October 2022
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Philipp Tengler, Marketing at Black Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 28 October 2022

Dear Gandulf, Thank you so much for leaving us a 5 star rating, we are glad to hear that our Food and Beverage offer met your expectations. We are so glad you were well looked after by our Chef and George who made your night...More

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Hi, there were kids dining at the restaurant when I was last there so, no..no age limit( it would seem,,obviously no babies??) to dine at the Black Bar and Grill .
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Black Bar & Grill is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4