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The Rocks, New South Wales

Date night restaurants in The Rocks

Rooms that are quiet enough to talk, dark enough to linger, and set up for two.

How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe the room as romantic, cosy or quiet, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in The Rocks. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

ASLAN Coffee The Rocks

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

CafeQuietCosy
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,034 reviews

Pony Dining The Rocks

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with dessert and ice cream on the menu.

Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic

Lincolnshire Cheddar, UK$37

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,377 reviews

Ananas Bar & Brasserie

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

French bar, with dessert, seafood and oysters on the menu and most dishes $18 to $39. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining.

BarUpscaleGood for groups

Pain d’Épi$14

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 91 reviews

Belgian Café

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery cafe, with ice cream on the menu.

CafeRomantic

Vanilla ice cream, Belgian chocolate dip$21

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 1,448 reviews

Caminetto Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

The Rocks2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with salad, sandwiches and seafood on the menu.

RestaurantOutdoor seatingRomantic

Greek Salad$24.90

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 1,868 reviews

Izakaya Mitto

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 668 reviews

Fortune of War - Sydney's Oldest Pub

The Rocks2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until midnight on Sunday nights.

PubCosy

Stubby Holder$15

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 3,915 reviews

Luke's Table at the Pylon Lookout

The Rocks8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open two days a week.

RestaurantRomantic
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Zia Pina Pizzeria Restaurant

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with spritz and wine behind the counter.

RestaurantCosy

Sauvignon Blanc$52

Google rating 3.2 out of 5 from 1,298 reviews

Mercantile Hotel

The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

American pub, with seafood, breakfast and burgers on the menu and most dishes $20 to $34. Reviewers mention the view.

PubQuietLively

Full Irish Breakfast$28

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,973 reviews

The Doss House

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with cocktails, whisky and coffee behind the counter.

BarCosyOutdoor seating

The Bankers Old Fashioned$24

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,029 reviews

Château Tanunda Sydney Cellar Door

The Rocks1 min walk

Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.

Wine barRomantic

Introduction to Wine$20

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 108 reviews

Hickson House Distilling Co.

The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Brewery, with beer and cocktails behind the counter.

BreweryRomantic

Hickson House Summer Cup & Ginger Ale$10

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 232 reviews

The Fox Hole

The Rocks5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.

Cocktail barCosyCasual
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 694 reviews

Danieli Cafe

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 470 reviews

Luna Lu - Asian Fusion, The Rocks

The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, dumplings and rice bowls on the menu.

Restaurant

Chicken Bao Buns (2p)$19

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 2,943 reviews

Snake Bark Thai at The Rocks

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Thai restaurant, with chips and rice bowls on the menu.

Restaurant

Apple Juice$3.50

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 224 reviews

Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba - Sydney

The Rocks5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with salad on the menu and beer, wine and craft beer behind the counter.

Restaurant

Hanging tree - Special Reserve Shiraz$90

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 254 reviews

Zahli Contemporary Middle Eastern Restaurant

The Rocks2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with salad, chips and dessert on the menu.

Restaurant

Wheat, Fresh Lemon Juice & Olive Oil$22

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,121 reviews

Saké Restaurant & Bar, The Rocks

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Japanese cocktail bar, with sushi, steak and seafood on the menu and most dishes $30 to $46.

Cocktail bar

Snapper Sashimi$30

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,483 reviews

Frank Mac's

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with share plates, bbq and dessert on the menu and most dishes $9 to $44.

Cocktail bar

Marinated Olives$9

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 221 reviews

Pancakes On The Rocks

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe restaurant, with breakfast and pancakes on the menu and most dishes $2 to $18.95.

Restaurant

Download our Breakfast Menu$19.95

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 9,249 reviews

Cruise Bar & Restaurant

The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with burgers, chips and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $3 to $5.

Cocktail bar

GF bun +$3

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 2,164 reviews

Fratelli Fresh Grosvenor Place - Permanently Closed

The Rocks5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pasta, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $14 to $35.

Restaurant

Linquine Prawn$35

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 467 reviews

The Dining Room

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with salad and share plates on the menu.

Restaurant

Khubz Baladi خبز بلدي$5

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Junk Lounge

The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bar, with burgers, chips and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $3 to $5.

Bar

GF bun +$3

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 79 reviews

Brew Cafe

The Rocks5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe

Small Size$50

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 404 reviews

MCA Cafe at Tallawoladah

The Rocks2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,468 reviews

Mrs Jones

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention how casual and unfussy it is and sitting outside.

Cocktail barOutdoor seatingCasual
Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 60 reviews

Obsessive Coffee Disorder

The Rocks6 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 53 reviews

The Fine Food Store

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Greek cafe, with coffee, specialty coffee and tea behind the counter.

Cafe

Espresso of the Day (Single Origin)$6.50

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,084 reviews

Hero Sushi Box

The Rocks1 min walk

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Sailors Thai

The Rocks2 min walk

Restaurant
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 53 reviews

Flight Club Sydney

The Rocks5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian bar, with bbq, salad and wings on the menu and most dishes $3 to $23.

BarCasual

Karaage chicken bites, soy, sesame, wasabi mayo$20

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 492 reviews

6HEAD Sydney

The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with oysters, small plates and steak on the menu and most dishes $18 to $93. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groupsFamily friendly

Appellation Oysters 1/2 Dozen (A)$49

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 3,669 reviews

El Camino Cantina The Rocks, Sydney

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Mexican cocktail bar, with bbq, tacos and steak on the menu and most dishes $18.50 to $41.

Cocktail barLively

Burrito$25

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 9,635 reviews

Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant Sydney The Rocks

The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, dessert and small plates on the menu and most dishes $12 to $89.

Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale

V DF GF Hf NF$12

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,263 reviews

La Renaissance Patisserie and Cafe

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery, with sandwiches and pastries on the menu.

BakeryOutdoor seating

Working Lunch Baguette Mix$10

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,255 reviews

The Rocks Cafe

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with burgers on the menu.

CafeCasual

The Rocks Burger$978

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 2,294 reviews

Harts Pub

The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with chips, bbq and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $8 to $22.

PubOutdoor seating

Fries$14

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 2,091 reviews

The Cut Bar & Grill

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Pub, with steak on the menu and whisky behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

PubGood for groupsUpscale

Steak Tartare, Aged Gouda, Rye$38

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 854 reviews

The Glenmore Hotel

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery cocktail bar, with burgers, chips and wings on the menu and most dishes $3.50 to $28. Reviewers mention the view.

Cocktail barOutdoor seating

Smoked paprika mayo (v) (gfp)$12

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 5,019 reviews

Munich Brauhaus Sydney

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Pub, with parma, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $20 to $34.

PubLively

Paprikaschnitzel$33

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 7,839 reviews

The Australian Heritage Hotel

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood pub, with burgers, seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $8 to $25.

PubOutdoor seatingGood for groups

Monday Burgers$19.50

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,159 reviews

The Dining Room by James Viles

The Rocks5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant, with ice cream on the menu.

RestaurantUpscale

Mushroom Sauce$52

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 552 reviews

Eric's Bar

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Reviewers mention sitting outside.

BarOutdoor seatingQuiet

AU$7

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews

The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with steak, seafood and sushi on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groups

Wagyu Roll$135

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 765 reviews

The Lobby Lounge

The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

American pub, with breakfast, burgers and salad on the menu.

PubFamily friendly

Breakfast$5

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 72 reviews

Sahtein

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with salad and share plates on the menu.

RestaurantLivelyGood for groups

Khubz Baladi خبز بلدي$5

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 208 reviews

Maybe Sammy

The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with smoothies and beer behind the counter.

Cocktail bar

Maison Perrier$6

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,126 reviews

Jimmy’s Kitchen (Bay Nine Sydney)

The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with spritz, smoothies and wine behind the counter.

Cocktail bar

Garnish with Mint$22

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 326 reviews

Le Foote

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood wine bar, with cocktails, wine and smoothies behind the counter.

Wine bar

Two-Sip Martini$14

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 842 reviews

Tayim Restaurant and Bar

The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar

Room$3

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 403 reviews

Altitude

The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with wine, cocktails and mocktails behind the counter.

RestaurantGood for groups

Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc & Gewürztraminer Blends$16

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,939 reviews

Quay Restaurant

The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,473 reviews