Great food, great style, great vibe, great cocktails & wine list, great service!! Thank you Karl for being the host w the most. The place was packed & I have to say, this is my fave local Japanese hang x
Fantastic service, food and view. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Gina Maric Constantine
+5
Bespoke cocktails. Great view. Friendly professional team. Fabulous sushi. Great afternoon!
Always amazing. Food is fresh, service is warm (I'm looking at you Ondi). Can't wait to come back.
Beautiful fresh food.. beers and sake.. had such a nice time..
One of my favourite venues for a great healthy meal. Always fresh, great atmosphere, pretty to look at and even better to eat. Definitely check it out if you are close by, you won't be disappointed.
Gorgeous Food +++, Great vibe, Amazing Sake, Good Tunes!!!! thanks RB
Yum! Excellent sushi at a great beach side venue. Will definitely be coming back!
Amazing! Great service and fresh, tasty food. Can't fault it.
Raw Bar has been in Bondi since I can remember, and there is a good reason for it. Sashimi is ridiculously good - I dare anyone to find fresher. Sushi is all good and if you're feeling adventurous try the roasted eggplant with miso, it's buttery umami deliciousness. Small and cosy in the cooler months and outdoors seating for the summer. It's perfect for small groups, dates or a quick bite. Service is efficient and warm... Thanks Ondi!
Great food!!!! Splendid service from nice people. Far above avarege, you are safe of a good experiance. Weell sötaste with a nice view in Bondi.
Food Queens Of Sydney
+4.5
Most delicious and fresh sushi in Bondi!
Their shop is quite small so be prepared to wait and not cheap, but it's worth it.
The staff are friendly and super quick service.
Everything on the menu is delicious so whatever you order will be amazing.
I eat a lot, it’s a satisfying work hazard. I am closing on 200 venues for the year. RAW BAR, at Bondi Beach is the leader of the 2017 pack. I would consider moving to Bondi just to be closer to this Japanese marvel that has been in operation for twenty years. That Cod dish stole my heart and the eggplant dish blew my mind. Full review is up on Spooning Australia.
[invite] Bianca: Alongside my obsession with burgers and pancakes, sushi makes a pretty regular appearance in my diet. This is a recent development having avoided fish for most of my young life, where this new interest came from I do not know… All I know, I don’t think it’s going anywhere soon.
Well presented fresh clean flavours and friendly service made this dining experience all the memorable!
Definitely going back, and highly recommended!!
Sashimi at its finest, after a long costal walk Raw Bar is the perfect restaurant to relax and watch the sun set along Bondi Beach 🌊.
Everything served was fresh and delicious. We loved the thoughts put into each dish.
And let's talk about how thick and juicy the sashimi pieces were. 😱
We were very impressed with the fried scallop sushi and the size of the scallop in each individual roll.
The staff were great and helpful in suggesting dishes especially to indecisive people like us 😅
Great from front to back. Made to feel genuinely welcome on entering the venue. Our waitress was lovely and attentive and paid special attention to my son by providing him with a suitable cup and kids chop sticks. Our food was fast, flavoursome and the sashimi was butter soft and expertly prepared. Great service, without being intrusive. There is a reason this place has been here so long
cute and cosy place. right next to the beach. friendly staff. relatively quick service, most dishes were delicious. the portions could have been a bit bigger though. we ordered quiet a bit but didnt leave as full as we liked. quiet busy on a tuesday night even but they seated us quickly. we had a nice meal. and I would recommend the place.
First time dining here. Service was amazing followed by the food was beyond expectations. Definitely recommend friends and family to come here when we come back to Bondi. Thank you for the experience
It's a little corner shop that is located at the far end of the shops. The ambience of the place gave a very breezy and relaxed feel. When the food came, it looked great and fresh! It was also tasty. The oysters were lovely. We would definitely go back if we happen to drop by Bondi area.
I enjoyed all the dishes we ordered, particularly the crispy salmon roll. The service was great. Only feedback is to include brown rice or black rice options and that the price may be a little steep for casual dining. However, I was happy with the quality of the seafood, just not so impressed with the rice.
This little Japanese place is located in a perfect Bondi position and is well known for its delicious sushi and sashimi. My brother and I dropped in here for lunch on a sundrenched day and were looking for something light and refreshing to eat after some much needed beach time. We opted for the Raw Bar Salad, which was fresh and extremely tasty with an amazing combination of greens, avocado, pickled veggies and a tangy Japanese dressing. This bowl was huge and easy enough to enjoy as a lunch bowl by itself. At $17.50, it is not cheap but is of a high quality. We coupled this with their spicy tuna rolls. A very relaxed vibe, with attentive staff and good food - a really good combination albeit not cheap
Great vibe, great service, great location, great food. Have been here many times and it is consistently good. If you like Japanese, definitely a place to try.
Our local favourite. Visit weekly and never disappointed! Always fresh, yummy, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. A local Gem! It's a must go to I'm Bondi.
Loved this place. Went in late on a Saturday around 8pm and quickly seated to table and offered one of three types of water. Seating is a bit squished but doesn't bother us. A lot of the menu options look desirable, from nigiri, sushi rolls, salads and hot dishes. We went with the tuna tataki main size - so fresh and delicious, with a peppery crumb and wasabi Mayo to accompany it. We also got the shallots covered in beef with salad and the agedashi tofu which is in my top 2 of agedashi tofu that I've tried. There were some other people's meals coming out and the salad looked amazing and the misu nasu (eggplant) so I'll definitely have to go back.
A bustling place serving delicious, fresh and flavoursome food. We enjoyed tempura vegetables (nice, light batter with a bit of crunch and the vegies cooked perfectly), tuna tataki with a killer wasabi mayo, a sushi and sashimi combo platter and the eggplant dish (the waitress recommended this one and very happy we listened!). Only let down was the miso soup which was too salty (and served in one dish when there was 3 of us sharing). A very good experience!
My favourite Japanese in Bondi. Great food, great service just tends to get expensive if your hungry. The Bento boxes are great if your hungry and value for money if you want to share. They use to do a winter special "Ramen noodle" which was amazing, look out for it..
Don't let it's laid back atmosphere fool you, the food is work class. Flavours and textures are so well balanced and complimented that you can't leave a bite behind. Easy to eat a light vegan meal or a big meaty meal, so there is something for everyone. Highly recommended.
We sat outside, best idea ever- people where all coming home from work and going for arvo swims and we just watched it all happen while hitting some super delish sushi- the wait staff are great, they're like ur mates that don't intrude but are happy to have a chat if you provoke them. Big fan, more than likely to go back again and more!
Expensive but worth it! If you're after the freshest sashimi, it's here! Everything is made to order and it's just delicious. The ohitashi is a must to start off with followed by the tuna tataki. The gyoza, wagyu beef and beef nagi maki are just heavenly. Paired with one of their cocktails.
I've come to Raw bar quite a few times now and really enjoy the sushi/sashimi here, as it always seems fresh and thinly cut. Some restaurants cut the sushi too thick, but here I feel it's a little thinner and just melts in your mouth.
The wait staff are usually quite friendly and attentive. Getting a table is not always easy though, as it is a relatively small restaurant with approx 35 people capacity inside.
I came with a bigger group once, and they would not accept us, even though they told us to wait 20 minutes. This put me off for a while...
Overall would recommend the combo platter which is $40 and you get a fair amount of sushi/sashimi. The seared tuna is also great. We ordered the salads, but they did not blow me away. Would not recommend them.
Overall really good !
Fast service and good food. Quality nigiri and sashimi for a decent price (try the combo).
The rolls are a little lacking, maybe it starts with the fact that they label so many of them to contain mayonnaise. Even if you use it in there, no need to name it...
We got in early around 06:15pm and 10min later it was full. A great selection of Japanese cuisine from rolls to grilled eggplant which I highly recommend. Friendly staff and quick service. A good address with a great atmosphere to enjoy with a view.
This place is on the quieter side of bondi beach, just across the school. I remember first time I came here was approx. 7 years ago, i was impressed by this place and still remember it till now. 7 years later, the food is still consistent, friendly service, great ambience and nicely decorated. Really fresh sashimi and tempura with light and crispy batter. Miso cod was well flavored. Great for besties catch up and first date.
Excellent quality sushi, such as sashimi, inside out rolls and hand rolls. Their specialities; beef negimaki, miso eggplant, tuna carpaccio, and my favourite the raw bar salad. Service is average and food can be quite slow. Expensive compared to most other Japanese options. Small low lit restaurant with a nice atmosphere for an intimate dinner indoors or relaxing lunch outside.
The fish is fresh quality. All dishes are accompanied with the proper sauces. Everything tastes good here , would highly recommend. Great ambience, helpful staff and background music
The uber sleek Raw Bar at Bondi Beach was the perfect lunch location for a Mother’s Day meal (post is a little late). Away from the hustle and bustle of the middle of Campbell Parade, Raw is the perfect location to relax and enjoy some of the yummiest Japanese Cuisine in the East. We sat down and we were welcomed by lovely wait staff, offered water and a selection of edamame beans, chili was the way to go. It came out a decent size and we devoured them along with what seemed like the whole menu… I couldn’t help myself, I wanted it all. The day was a little cold and windy but the warmth of the food and the company made it a beautiful day and a delicious feed.
The uber sleek Raw Bar at Bondi Beach was the perfect lunch location for a Mother’s Day meal (post is a little late). Away from the hustle and bustle of the middle of Campbell Parade, Raw is the perfect location to relax and enjoy some of the yummiest Japanese Cuisine in the East.
We sat down and we were welcomed by lovely wait staff, offered water and a selection of edamame beans, chili was the way to go. It came out a decent size and we devoured them along with what seemed like the whole menu… I couldn’t help myself, I wanted it all. The day was a little cold and windy but the warmth of the food and the company made it a beautiful day and a delicious feed.
Perfect Bondi Sushi. Consistently upbeat and attentive service with delicious food to match!
If I didn't know better, I would have never guessed it's a Monday night when I walked into Raw Bar tonight. This cosy yet sleek looking sushi bar was completely full, we were lucky to get a table quickly as a couple just finished their meal when we got there. Situated just off Campbell Parade towards North Bondi Beach and away from the noise of the main road, Raw Bar is the ideal place to relax and satisfy your sushi cravings after spending the afternoon at the beach, or in my case, watching one of my friends jumping in the ocean for a surf after work. We started with a generous serving of Edamame, serviced warm and topped with maldon sea salt; followed with Salmon inside-out roll ( a vocado, mayonnaise, fish roe ) and assorted sashimi, both dish came with fresh wasabi and pickled ginger. From the hot food menu, we chose the B eef Negi Maki ( shallots wrapped in finely sliced beef w/ teriyaki sauce & sesame seed ), it may not be the best I've had, but still enjoyable. There is also a s
Food was fresh and fast! Left there feeling very satisfied with the unique Japanese cuisine.
Everything is good here, I've been here four times, the recent one I used a voucher from Groupon, they keep the good service and manners and the quality of the food, I promise I will aways come back cuz they're good.
VERY rude head waiter. Made a waitress cry in front of customers and the other staff, if your staff have to be told off, at least do it behind closed doors. He also didnt even look at us but when a b-grade channel 7 tv star sat nearby he couldnt care less about anyone else.
AMAZING FOOD however. Worth the expensive tag because its definetly worth it. I hope however, this head waiter gets the flick.
Fresh and fast. The perfect place for a quick pre-theatre bite to eat. The food was fresh and beautifully presented and the service was friendly and prompt. The decor is great and this little eatery is tucked away at the northern end of Bondi and so out of the way of the tacky beachside strip. They also have a very good wine list, with great options by the glass. It's pricier than Sushi Train - but worth the extra!
Consistently Rewarding. We love coming here, the staff are always on the ball and the food in amazing.
F-R-E-S-H. Raw is good without being great. The service and location make this place as both are fantastic. The food is really nice with good size potions with reasonably priced food. Expect to be paying over $100 if you're quite peckish for 2 ppl. I'd give this place 3.5 stars/5
Dinner bento box. I eat here regularly and can't recommend it highly enough - love the food, service always great, can always get a table. My favourite dish is the dinner bento box, it's $42 and enough for two people, fantastic value!! but make sure you order an extra miso soup or else one of you will miss out.
For me this place has become a Sydney institution. Few things are better than a late lunch on a sunny weekend looking over Bondi Beach enjoying excquisite sushi and other Japanese treats, great sake and a cool bottle of Japanese beer! The food is consistently excellent and NEVER disappoints!
Best in bondi. I eat at raw bar at least once a week. It does not come cheap, but the quality of the sashimi is always fantastic, far better than other local sushi bars in the area.... and they serve organic wine!
Arrived on a Saturday night and it was busy but only a 15 minute wait which was impressive. Great system of texting to let you know when your table is ready.
The staff were all polite and attentive even though it was so busy for them.
Lovely relaxing atmosphere and decor. Even got a window seat 😍
Loved the drinks and the food was so fresh and tasty. Great menu selection. Came out staggered which I enjoyed.
Would definitely return and recommend to others.
We really enjoyed the food, drinks, and the beach atmosphere. Everything was very fresh and of high quality. Very great food!!
The service and personnel was friendly and contributed to the great experience.
Highly recommended!
Consistently excellent food. The forced request for a tip at the end of the meal is starting to wear a bit thin though. This is Australia, and I'm having lunch by the beach. Not really the usual tipping scenario.
Also, if I want to leave a tip, I'm quite capable of doing this without being prompted.
Update: Seems this has been phased out. Great to see a business listening to its customers. 5 stars!
There's only two sushi places in Sydney that ever exceed my expectations. One of these places is Raw Bar.
I been going there for the last 6 years regularly and still enjoy my order like the first time I went, few of my friends been going there since they were kids and they still do until now.
Its a very small restaurant, they offer delivery and pick-up but I would recommend to dine in just for the experience. The sushi is fresh, very fresh they prepare right infront of you. My favourite dish would be Mt Fuji Roll, trust you must try it, as well as Crispy Salmon Roll. Their drinks also so tasty 😋
Great place and great service 👍🏽 👏🏽
Delicious. We are on “holiday” from the northern beaches of Sydney and have come to Raw. Walk in.. no problem. Cocktails delicious. Food yuuuum
Delicious food in a great location. Definitely agree with the tipping, it seems a bit forced when you are getting a casual early dinner, also considering tipping is not as usual in Australia.
Never the less, great food and worth coming to.
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