Service was fabulous from start to finish... we were greeted with a smile, we started with a nice Shiraz from Beechworth Simao & co and complimentary bread and fresh butter. We ordered the waygu beef which was melt in your mouth, with potatoes in waygu fat with rosemary and sea salt and Parmesan slaw for main. The sweets were apple crumble tarts with vanilla bean ice cream. Rockpool also provided a small bonus cake with a candle for my birthday. Overall an excellent experience and highly recommended.
service was outstanding but after our drinks, the bill hurt lol.. lovely night
Had my NY dinner with my girls earlier this year and it was splendid. Food was phenomenal but service was unfortunately very poor for such a sophisticated place.
Food: 4/5
Service: 2.5/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
I had a great experience dining here on March to celebrate my 2nd anniversary with my bf. We got to try lobster omelette, wagyu beef pasta, aged rib eye steak and chocolate dessert.
The staff service was amazing. They’re very attentive, friendly, proactive in suggesting the dishes, and had an extensive knowledge of all the dishes as well.
10/10 would recommend for anyone to come here for a great fine dining experience, great food and excellent service.
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Rating: 4.5
Food: 4.5
Ambience: 5
Service: 5
Value: 4.5
My boyfriend took me out for my birthday and one word to describe this fine dining experience is perfection - so much flavour in every bite!
We ordered a few drinks to start of the celebration of my birthday: the Clover Club which was some gin with a fruity sweet raspberry element. So refreshing! We also ordered a Tiki Fizz (pineapple syrup soda) for the deso driver which was refreshing also.
We may have ordered a bit too much but we couldn’t pass on the various selection of their special steaks: The Rib-eye on the Bone was something out of this world. So much flavour and fattiness, which tasted amazing on its own as well as with the complimentary horse radish sauce. The scotch fillet, however, was somehow even better. The meat was tender and didn’t even need as much flavour to be the winner of the steak battle.
My highlight of the night was the marinated grilled King Prawns. I am very particular with touching my food with my hands and didn’t want to go ham with the shrimp but it fell right off the shell with the fork which was something I’ve never foreseen or experienced. The prawns were so juicy and the garlicky buttery flavour with the sourness from the lemon was something from heaven.
We also ordered the special Mac and Cheese which I absolutely loved as well. The creaminess from the cheese was to die for but also the crunchy texture from the bread crumbs or whatever they put on the top. I found it slightly heavy on the mouth, so I guess this dish is more tailored towards those who go ham with the cheese in their mac and cheese.
At the end of our meal, staff kindly surprised me with a tasty chocolate mousse cake. Not too sure if their generous gesture made the cake taste amazing but it was so creamy yet full of texture. It had the perfect amount of sweetness and richness.
I’ve fallen more in love with seafood after this experience and will be coming back to try the other mains and the bar options, especially the oysters!
Rockpool is beautifully elegant and classy in every way. From the professional service, to the menu and food options. I'd definitely recommend a visit for a special occasion or date night.
We ordered the scotch fillet, rib eye, the russet potatoes, mushrooms and the mixed greens.
Both pieces of steak were cooked to perfection and the scotch fillet was particularly mouth watering. The potatoes were crunchy and could taste the duck fat which was delicious. The mushrooms were so tasty, probably my favourite side. The greens weren't too my tasting, they seemed a little old school but finished them alright anyway.
Will definitely be back next time to try some of the main plates - the combinations sound great!
Amazing service and a great meal. Gave me a complimentary birthday cake
Great service, lovely and friendly staff and perfectly seasoned food. My partner and I had dinner here a few weeks ago and we were really pleased. The standout was the octopus - beautifully tender and juicy, perfect flavour combination. The house salad was also another standout - so simple yet incredibly delicious. I’m looking forward to returning!
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Starters were good, nothing to boast about. The beef was so so so amazing! Great quality of meat, tender, juicy and was not overcooked.
The big down side to this place is the service.
Decided to bring my partner here for his birthday. As we enter the restaurant, the staff were not welcoming or friendly. They did not ask if we were dining for a special occasion or anything, no conversation at all. It was also our first time here, no one offered to introduce or explain the menu to us. We were also unsure of the portion size and did ask for help. However the waitress clearly did not understand my question, as we ended up over ordering which really annoyed me as i hate wasting food. I understand, they need waiting staff that can accomodate to customers that speak other languages. However, if they can't communicate, explain things and understand simple questions in English. Really? When they were clearing the table in between courses, again, no conversation at all which made everything so so awkward! For the price i'm paying to dine here, this level of service is totally unacceptable!
Still yet to decide if I will return to this place because of the nightmare service i received this visit.
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
+5
Finally at last I made to Rockpool and the place did not disappoint! Atmosphere, service, knowledge, choice on menu , wine list, it was all there and I couldn’t fault the place ! Entrée of cold meats and Mussels were perfect, but the Rib eye was amazing. I love steak and this would have to be one of the best I have had ! For a special occasion you can not beat this place, unfortunately I can’t afford it all the time, but I will Definitely go back !!!
The sour mocktail is delicious. Steak was less cooked than I liked but really great after they redid it for a sec. Overall Rockpool feels like a well-run establishment to me - not especially friendly or personal but things are generally well executed.
We had Caviar with Toast and Creme Fraiche (Ars Italica Osietra 30g), Buratta with Eggplant Carpaccio and Grilled Bread, Whole Grilled King Prawns with Herb Butter, Potato and Cabbage Gratin, Scotch Fillet and Rib Eye on the Bone 400g 61 days. The service was immaculate and the meat was absolutely divine. Probably the best I've ever had. Highly recommend and worth the price.
Has an old world 80’s charm and setting. Reminds me of these high end lunch places in India, my family used to take me to when I was a kid.
The staff is great! The service is quite fast paced considering they are a grill restaurant.
We ordered steak and one of the pork dishes with garlic. Both dishes were beautifully crafted for our palates and preferences! They did not take any half measures even on the kids menu. The Bolognese from the kids menu was superb. The meat used for the pasta was of great quality and was generously served. The desserts were good too. Although, the pavlova was huge in portion size and was served mistakenly to us. The staff made sure to not charge us for their mistake.
An expensive yet excellent experience. The venue ooses comfortable class from the moment of entry. The table service was friendly and efficient. The steaks were tender and cooked as ordered. The sides were beautifully presented. The drinks list is extensive. The wines range from reasonable prices to obscene with good selections from many wine countries and regions. A great experience.
I’ve been dining at Rockpool for many years . Consistent great food and professional service . I’m a huge fan of the comfortable seating always entices you to stay back for dessert and an extra whiskey / wine .
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