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Introducing a fresh approach to Sydney’s finest seafood. At Flying Fish at The Star, you’ll discover the very best from Australian and New Zealand waters, served with sublime simplicity. Delicately prepared with a tempered hand, each dish puts taste ahead of technique with an emphasis on minimal waste and maximum flavour. Take your seat, admire the view and soak up the welcoming ambience that invites you to sit, relax and savour.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Seafood, Australian
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We had our 40 year anniversary dinner here, the food was excellent the service was the best and an anniversary cake at the end was an unexpected surprise. Special thanks to Elias and Jade for your excellent service. We will be back.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

It was lovely to celebrate my birthday with a lovely seafood platter for two with a nice bottle of wine to supplement the meal. The food and the service were excellent thank you for making the occasion special.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 23 September 2023

Perhaps one of the best seafood venues I have been to worldwide. I will come back in my next trip to Australia.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Flying Fish, Other at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 29 September 2023

Hi Luisfabi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of us! We really appreciate your time to leave us this review. We can't wait to host you again, next time you're in Australia! Kind Regards, Flying Fish Management Team

Reviewed 23 April 2023

Excellent food!!!!! The service was fast and the drinks good. I do not have any complaints about the place. It was well worth the walk to find it.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Flying Fish, Other at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 25 April 2023

Hi Jacqueline, Thank you so much for your kind review. However, from the look of your images you must have us confused with Flying Fish and Chips. As the food in your images doesn't match our menu. But thank you for your time to review...More

Reviewed 23 March 2023 via mobile

We had not booked for dinner, however we were able to be accommodated by the friendly front of house manager on a busy Thursday night. We were seated at a window table with beautiful evening views of Barangaroo. The service was outstanding and our waitress,...Anna, was attentive and helpful. The food was excellent with a delicious fusion of flavours. The wine list is extensive with a good range of wine available by the glass.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Flying Fish, Other at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 22 April 2023

Hi Alison, Thank you so much for your kind review of us, we really appreciate it! We're so glad you enjoyed so many aspects of your time with us, from start to finish. We really strive for that fantastic service and Ana is one of...More

Reviewed 15 February 2023 via mobile

My hubby and I had dinner at Flying Fish restaurant. Everything we had was delicious and the service was outstanding! Our waiter Henrique, was knowledgeable and attentive … excellent service! I had the trout… highly recommend! The desserts are next-level! Book your dinner now!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Flying Fish, Other at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 17 February 2023

Hi Sherrir, Thank you so much for leaving us such a kind review! I'll be sure to let Henrique to keep up his fantastic work. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your whole experience with us, right through to dessert. We can't wait to...More

Reviewed 12 February 2023 via mobile

My first, and likely last, visit to Flying Fish. Generally there was too much salt and oil in the dishes. Prawn toast was soaked in oil and overcooked. Coffee orders were forgotten and service was slow. For similar menu prices Crown is a far better...experience.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Philipp Tengler, Owner at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 14 February 2023

Dear Joanna, We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. As disappointing it is to hear, Flying Fish did not meet your expectations, we can only improve on your feedback. I will forward your feedback to our Leaders. Please do not hesitate...More

Reviewed 1 February 2023 via mobile

High end casino restaurants can be hit and miss. Whilst on holidays passing through Sydney, we visited as family of four with our 2 young kids, and we had a pleasurable meal. We shared the seafood platter and enjoyed pretty much all that was offered...in both the cold and hot courses, the price is what it is but satisfies two hungry persons and didn't walk away feeling ripped off. In the cold course, fresh oysters and dressings, sashimi and the spanner crab salad were great with respect paid to the seafood but delicate scallop was a little overpowered by the dollop of cultured cream it sat on. The hot offerings of grilled king prawn, seared piece of barra and a large bay bugs each (slipper lobster) were also very tasty and perfectly just cooked through, although the shellfish butter with the bugs was a little on the salty side to my taste. A bit cheeky to label the bugs as bay lobsters in the menu though! Included sides were a bowl of good chips and a fresh green salad, also rare kudos for not over dressing the salad! Kids also had the steak and chips and pasta with sugo off the kids menu, the kids steak wasn't just an afterthought and cooked med-rare.as requested. The pasta serving was a tad too n the small side. Overall, a pleasant and delicious evening enjoyed by us!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Flying Fish, Other at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2023

Hi Frank, Thank you so much for your detailed review! We're glad to hear your overall experience with us was a positive one. We'll be sure to check in with the chefs with your suggestions on the scallops (ensuring that the cultured cream ratio is...More

Reviewed 31 January 2023 via mobile

Went out to dinner to celebrate with my partner, and ordered the seafood platter. Came with so much food, all delicious and we were very full by end. The service was phenomenal, Polly was even lovely enough to organise a little cake to celebrate without...us knowing. Such a lovely touch that made our night! Absolutely will come back again in the future.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Flying Fish, Other at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2023

Hi there, Thank you so much for your kind review of us! We're so glad to hear you both were full and satisfied with your meal. We pride ourselves with attention to detail and our server Polly is the perfect example! I can't wait to...More

Reviewed 26 January 2023 via mobile

First of all the service received from Henrique made our experience memorable. The food was delicious and the presentation was superb. Henrique guided us through the food and cocktail menu. His table side manner was attentive and provided us with a relaxing and comforting atmosphere.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Philipp Tengler, Owner at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 31 January 2023

Dear Melissa, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! This means a lot to us! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed dining in with us at Flying Fish. We will forward your wonderful review to our Team member Henrique! We hope to see...More

Reviewed 25 January 2023 via mobile

We chose the flying fish restaurant for our birthday celebration and it was our first experience with this restaurant. The portion of our meals was quite satisfactory for us. We were very pleased with the visual presentation and service time. For dessert, we wanted to...try peach crumble with macedemia and ice cream, but for dessert lovers, I would like to say that the portion of this dessert service was quite a lot. If you prefer this dessert, I recommend you to order it by sharing. Lastly, we would like to thank “Ana”, who took care of us in the service, for helping us with her professional service. We would like to see “Ana” there again when we come again.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Philipp Tengler, Owner at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 31 January 2023

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! This means a lot to us! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your Birthday at Flying Fish! We will forward your wonderful review to our Team member Ana! We hope to see you...More

Reviewed 28 December 2022 via mobile

I was skeptical about what to expect especially with the pricey menu. However I was happily wrong and we had an excellent dinner. The entrees were indeed the highlight. From mussels, to crab, then octopus and lobster ravioli, each had unique compositions and bursting with...flavour. Just excellent! The main fish courses were good: well cooked though smallish portions. Overall a very good dining experience. Consider loading up on entrees (instead of mains) and share the courses to experience the range.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Philipp Tengler, Owner at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 28 December 2022

Dear customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! This means a lot to us and our upcoming guest, to give them an orientation on what to order and expect. We are very happy to hear, you enjoyed our Food and Beverage offers at...More

Reviewed 27 December 2022 via mobile

A great dining experience! Food was amazing, and service was even better. Our waiter, Henrique was top-notch, making sure our night was comfortable, our choices suitable, and our experience amazing. Will definitely be back.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Philipp Tengler, Owner at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 28 December 2022

Dear Manelle, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! This means a lot to us! We will forward you wonderful review to Henrique! We are very happy to hear, you enjoyed our Food and Beverage offers at Flying Fish! Looking forward to seeing you...More

Reviewed 10 December 2022 via mobile

Grey food, great ambiance, great value wine and amazing service. The highlights were the two entrees of prawn toast and a unique donut with ell , sublime. Our waiter was Henrique and he was knowledgeable, attentive and one of the best waiters we have experienced...all year - 6 stars.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Philipp Tengler, Owner at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 13 December 2022

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! This means a lot to us! Henrique will be thrilled about your feedback, Looking forward to seeing you back again very soon! Kind Regards, Venue Manager Philipp Tengler

Reviewed 13 November 2022

I went to Flying fish a couple of years ago and we had the Seafood Platter. I have a picture of this on my phone. The seafood platter came in one serving and had salad and the famous Flying Fish chips included. So we went...back. You now have to pay extra for the salad You now have to pay extra for the chips. And the chips!!! Why do they serve McDonalds style fries in a fine dining establishment. The thin fries were cold before I had finished my meal. If I want these fries and can go to McDonalds and get them much cheaper. ALso last time I went I ordered a change of item for dietry reasons. This time I asked for the same change. This time I was charged for the change. Last time I was not charged. The seafood is still excellent, but, sorry, Flying Fish, your standards are indeed slipping.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Philipp Tengler, Owner at Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 17 November 2022

Dear Guest, We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. As disappointing it is to hear, Flying Fish did not meet your expectations, we can only improve on your feedback. We look forward having you here again to give us another chance!...More

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  • Food: 4.5
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  • Value: 3.5
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