This is a great restaurant to come to if you’re looking for fresh, delicious seafood and other Australian dishes. They use the best ingredients to offer you the best dishes. The king prawns are a must try.
Very enjoyable and relaxing dining environment. The food was absolutely delicious. The pate was smooth, balanced and the gherkins matched well with it. The burrata entre was very refreshing, a perfect summer dish.
The steak was cooked to perfection and very tender. The dessert, black sesame, has a light mouth feel, very smooth and delicate.
Extensive wine list and incredible views. Was a great experience.
Lovely restaurant by the wharf with beautiful views. The service was great but the food was just average. The salmon crudo entree was super disappointing - just tasted like norma smoked salmon with olive oil. I liked the desserts more than mains to be honest. The black sesame pannacotta was rich in flavour and the creme brûlée was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would the love to go more often but location is a bit inconvenient unless you’re driving
The location is great, if a bit out of the way. Takes a while getting there but once you arrive and settle in, it's a perfect place for a long relaxing lunch with family, while taking in the amazing view. We came on a Sunday and the place was packed. Food was okay but the stars are given for that combination of location, service, and value-for money.
We celebrated dad’s birthday at Ripples Chowder Bay. From oysters to fish to mussels, we had a lovely seafood feast. The wait staff were friendly and the view was pretty.
Last time I booked here was on a raining day. I had to cancel because of the rather. Finally another family event came up and I had the chance to rebook this place. It was quite an adventure to get here~ like finding a treasure, this place was truly amazing. Had a quite brunch with family inside as the deck was busy and all booked out. However, the customer service was spectacular and food was simple but portion wise price friendly. Desert was even better!! The dark chocolate mouse was creamy and rich! I think this will be a truly meaningful for me...thanks to all the friendly staff who had to work on the long weekend here!
Beautiful location. We went for dinner, so cannot see much but we enjoyed before and after meal walk around for the view.
Food size is normal to big, depending on what you order. My fish (whole fish - which was trout on that night) was big, and I can see big pie on the other table too. However my husband steak was smaller for him.
Only downside for this venue is parking. This is not the restaurant fault, but due to the location, you need a car - and the parking is $6 per hour.
I almost rated this a 3 but you just have to love the location - it really is special. I took my wife on a private water taxi there and back for lunch - delightful day - Sydney is easily the most beautiful Harbour city in the world. But enough about the location, the building and fit-out is well done and sits comfortably with the scenery. The wine choice is ok - but limited and could surely survive a better selection of choice cellared wines. The food variety is similarly, ok, but limited and posses limited imagination. I had the sword fish - dry as...! Disappointing really - but the view saved the day. The service was good - not spectacular, but ok. Essentially, apart from the scenery and view, everything was just ok.
Beautiful food in a stunning location! The only complaint I have is portions being on the smaller side. The service was fantastic and wine selection was great.
Hungriestsam - Samantha
+4
Went for a birthday lunch with my family. Really great service and beautiful location. Food was nice, my favourite was dessert. I didn't take photos of the sides and the bread but they were good too.
View around is more than spectacular, however the beef was just too well done without asking if it needs to be done so we'll. Make sure drive your own car before set off.
Had dinner here on saturday, decided to book the earliest time at 6, thought we could catch the sunset. But oh well its winter, so its dark already 😅. The location of the venue is a bit remote but it is beautiful, will come back to try lunch here. Only tried few dishes, we started with the whitebait, then cured marlin with grapefruit and squid ink mayo, for main we ordered the chargrilled beef 😍 and pork cutlet, finished off with rice pannacota 😍.. sorry didnt take the picture for the dessert.. i recommend this place for romantic dinner or even bigger groups, only challenge is to get there if you are not driving.. and service there is very professional
Lovely location with the usual high standard of ripples group.
We have been here several times and have always enjoyed the meals.
Their lamb dishes are normally of a very high standard.
Wonderful atmosphere but a little over priced in consideration that I was still hungry after my main! That's the first time it's ever happened to me and I was a little surprised as there really wasn't much fish on the bone on the dish I ordered, yet it was the most expensive thing on the menu.
The staff are wonderful and very obliging, the view and atmosphere also similarly enjoyable. However I certainly wouldn't rush back here based on the menu as mentioned above. It also took a very long time for our mains to arrive so we were all very hungry by the time they arrived!
Great experience at this restaurant. Atmosphere was perfect and it's a great restaurant to go on a breezy sunny day for lunch or dinner during sunset times. Staff were very friendly and food was great too!
We've been to Chowder Bay a few times. The Ripples outdoor dining area was buzzing, sunny and served wonderful seafood. It is quiet a walk away from parking and the historical venue has steep steps to dine. The service was excellent.
Stunning venue and great food. Had the eggs with hollondaise. Absolutely fantastic venue, only comment would be that the coffee is a little small.
Randomness_of_existence
+3.5
Came here for a birthday on a Saturday night. It was a really windy night and we were seated outside. We were kept warm by the covers and heaters.
There was too many of us so we had the set menu. It was a good three course menu. I got the BBQ king prawns as my entree and loved the flavours, although the meat tasted a little mushy. My main was the steak, it was cooked well and delicious. The dessert was tasty.
The staff was attentive and friendly. I would go back for the al a carte menu and try other dishes on the menu.
A great location and venue especially on a summer's day but not sure if I'd rush back again whatever the season. The service was conservative but polite & efficient. The food was just 'OK'. I'm guessing being winter that was the reason they had a 50% off special on all food. The oysters were nice enough, barramundi while pretty was fairly bland and fish & chips was, well....fish & chips. Dessert again was visually attractive but nothing special. There were four of us and had a great day but I certainly wouldn't want to pay full price.
Antonios Yapondopolus
+3.5
A couple of months ago we came across this Ripples outlet whilst on a stroll from Burnt Orange. If I didn't know it was here, it would've taken me ages to find it.
It's located with several other F&B outlets on Chowder Bay. Other than an intermittent bus service, one needs a set of wheels to get here. Its remote location gives the journey to the restaurant an exotic and romantic off-the beaten track feel; the kind you get where you drive miles along winding roads in a national forest. OK, so we are only a couple of miles into Mosman and Clifton Gardens - we can still pretend. PS: Note the parking signs, as there is a park ranger walking around.
The Mother's Day menu was a set offering at $95 per head for adults. This includes an appetiser, a main and desert. We were greeted by the very friend front of house. The waiting staff was superb (one of the better teams I have been served by), they were friendly and available but not obtrusive. I was compelled to provide a decent tip for the quality of the waiting crew.
I chose an appetiser of prawns which was deveined and halved and grilled. The prawns were then treated to a roasted red pepper sauce. When you start with fresh ingredients, you can’t go wrong. The beef tenderloins were very good as well. It was moist and juicy and done just right.
Whilst it was an overcast day, the overall ambience was great and definitely a lunch to remember. The prices are on the high side but then again, this is a white table clothed dining experience.
Come at lunch for the gorgeous views and lovely food; especially when they have the mid-week lunch special, which is a 5-star dining bargain!
I've been spending some time in the northern Sydney suburbs lately, mainly lounging around the harbourside locations, doing coastal walks and enjoying the beaches they have on offer. On this occasion, we were in Clifton gardens for lunch at Ripples, Chowder Bay. A gorgeous sunny day meant that the place was packed. This meant the deck seating (which has an amazing view of the beach and water) was booked out and we had to sit inside, which isn't that bad. Service is attentive and quick, and if you have a certain Citibank credit card, this is a participating restaurant where you can get a free bottle of wine.
Amazing ocean view with a warm welcoming atmosphere. This restaurant is perfect for weekends when you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Great food, though not as good as Rockpool's but the food platings are exceptionally pleasing.
Just had the last Breakfast at Ripples, which was most enjoyer able. Large servings beautifully cooked. This lovely setting is well worth coming back for lunch or dinner.
Ripples is one of those Sydney institutions that is well renowned for providing quality food at reasonable prices, topped off with an amazing view. So needless to say I was happy to receive a Ripples gift voucher for Christmas last year!. Located at Middle Head at the end of Chowder Bay Road, Ripples Chowder Bay is one of two Ripples restaurants owned and run by the Sydney Restaurant Group, which boasts a strong portfolio of restaurants including Aqua Dining, Ormeggio at the Spit, LuMi Bar & Dining, and Ripples Milsons Point. As with many of its other venues, the Chowder Bay restaurant is right on the water and provides a stunning backdrop for your meal.
Delicious breakfast in a peaceful relaxing setting overlooking the harbour. The food is amazing and everything tastes fresh and full of flavour. You can't beat sitting on the verandah absorbing the cool morning air. If it's winter, or the morning is especially chilly - bring warm clothes or ask for a blanket. Will be back again!
Lovely view. Great service. The French toast here is to die for! Extremely busy on weekends, particularly breakfasts, so make sure to book early.
Ripples is one of those Sydney institutions that is well renowned for providing quality food at reasonable prices, topped off with an amazing view. So needless to say I was happy to receive a Ripples gift voucher for Christmas last year!. Located at Middle Head at the end of Chowder Bay Road, Ripples Chowder Bay is one of two Ripples restaurants owned and run by the Sydney Restaurant Group, which boasts a strong portfolio of restaurants including Aqua Dining, Ormeggio at the Spit, LuMi Bar & Dining, and Ripples Milsons Point. As with many of its other venues, the Chowder Bay restaurant is right on the water and provides a stunning backdrop for your meal.
A great night out on a warm summer's evening. Had the sardines on brioche, barramundi with quinoa salad, and chocolate marquise. Decent wine list and friendly service. Go when it's warm and book an outside table - you'll have a great night.
Accompanied with pumpkin puree, it was sweet and left slightly raw so that it remained soft in the inside. The colours makes the dish a lot more appetising and give it a little bit of flair which is rare in scallop dishes. The only downside is that it was served cold – I personally enjoy my scallops much more hot.
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Wow what a beautiful experience. I happened to find this restaurant on urbanspoon and booked lunch with my 82 year old Dad for our Christmas get together before I head back interstate. Wow I couldn't fault anything. Just superb.
Impressive. Lived in Sydney my whole life and only just discovered Chowder bay and Ripples. And what a pleasant surprise it was. Excellent friendly service and great food. Really enjoyed our evening and the view is beautiful. I usually avoid places with views as they can tend to cater to tourists and so don't have the quality of food to match the view but this is not the case with Ripples. I was very impressed. The only negative I have to say was the table of very loud people. What is it with people shouting in restaurants??? Do people feel they need to scream across the table to be heard. So annoying and inconsiderate of those around them. The French maître d was very nice as were the waiters.
Had lunch here yesterday with a couple of friends and it was fantastic. The setting is beautiful, wait staff were friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. We shared scallops and prawns for entree which were fresh and cooked perfectly (although portion size was a bit small - only 3 of each). Ocean trout was tender and flavorful and balanced nicely with the pea purée - highly recommend it. The beef was also very nice - juicy and cooked perfectly. Good sized mains - enough to satisfy but not to feel too full (leaving room for dessert!). Would recommend the apple and rhubarb crumble - delish. The chocolate dessert was also lovely but very rich! Would definitely go back.
Beautiful view of the bay. Like The Bathers Pavilion, Ripples Chowder Bay is a winning combination of beautiful historical building and positioning that catches the beauty of the nearby beach and bay. While the food and wine is very good, it isn't a cheap meal, and you will probably have to deal with dining next to well-to-dos and their offspring.
Classic Australian. Wonderful surrounds and classic harbour location.
Very attentive staff and consistantly good courses.
Could have been more generous portions.
Luxurious but relaxed feel.
Had an excellent evening meal Saturday night. Food and service top class with a location to beat any. BYO corkage on the high side at $8 but an excellent house wine list instead. Great for kids with special kids portions and options plus colouring! Would definitely return and soon.
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A really great experience.. I was taken here for a surprise catch up with some friends for my Birthday recently. Being an 'out of towner', I had no idea what to expect and given I usually look at places on Urbanspoon and other such sites before deciding whether to eat at restaurants, I was totally in the dark on this place. Even though the weather was very ordinary (rainy and windy at times), we sat on the enclosed deck with the plastic flaps down and the heaters on and this was fantastic. We ordered bread and dips to start, the duck and barramundi between the four of us with a side salad for mains and cheese platter and some sorbets for desert. We had some excellent Hunter Valley Verdelho as well. All of the food was really very, very good. The breads and dips to start were warm and fresh. All the main dishes were cooked perfectly and very tasty without being too over powering or having too many flavours to them. The salad was lightly dressed with a fruity olive oil and topped with shaved parmasen and tasted great. Finally the cheese and the sorbets were a very good way to finish. Besides the food, I could not fault the service. Friendly, attentive and very efficient, but not in your face. We didn't have to wait long for anything. Overall, it was a great experiences and one that I'll remember for quite some time. I would definately go back if I'm in town again, and I suspect this place would be a little quieter than most given it's location and seclusion from most of the main restaurant areas.
Perfectly pleasing and pleasant. We had dinner here on a weeknight (Wednesday) which was cosy and quiet. The mod Aus menu includes a wide selection of seafood and meat options. We shared an appetizer platter of toasted Turkish with dips and juicy olives. As an entree, the seared scallops were plump but not complemented well by the beetroot disks and goats' cheese, the latter of which overwhelmed it. For my main, the swordfish corteccio with prawns, mussels and cherry tomatoes was flavoursome with a white wine dressing. Ripples delivered a polished and solid experience. A safe bet for a lovely night out.
Good food with nice ambience. Recommended for a perfect casual dinner, we arrived without reservation on Friday evening. it was a great seating arrangement where we can see the sunset overlooking the water. staff are respectful and the food is good too. overall nice experience.
Rodney - Villa D'Este
+4.5
Prefect lunch with good friends. It was Sydney's hottest day in four years, topping at 41 degrees and we were sitting outside under shade. I had the char-grilled beef tenderloins w confit potato, cherry vine tomatoes, port jus which made me forget the sweat running down by back. It was as they say "to die for". The ladies had veal saltimbocca, w sage & prosciutto, white wine, parsley and they were impressed (both in the food game). Mark was planned to have the Fish (dorry) and Chips but there was no VB so went up market with a boutique beer and grilled lamb loin on caponata, salsa verde, red wine jus. The staff were cool cats on such a hot day constantly attentive. The strong southeasterly arrived to the applaud of the diners. Great views across the harbour. Impressive food and operation.
Great location and great food. The wine list is more than adequate with a good range of affordable, quality wines. My only complaint was that the service was slow, and the wait staff inexperienced but friendly. I thoroughly recommend this place. One final note, the gate to Chowder Bay closes at 11:30 pm, so don't expect to be there much after 11pm!
Great spot for a meal! We were serve today (13/2/2022) by a young Italian waiter name Sam. He made eating in Ripples a delightful experience. He was happy to serve as if he was serving someone important. The way he serves is an example of great customer service. Good one Sam.
The spot had an amazing view of Clifton Garden Beach and the harbor. The food was delicious and the price wasn't too pricey considering this has an amazing view.
Bet it would be great to watch sunrise and have breakfast here too.
The food was delicious!! Meat was cooked perfectly which is rare to find. The risotto was very flavourful, maybe a little salty.
Service was really standout it with my water glass always full. The only thing that wasn’t great was the sides, the chips were really small and the veggies were small and ends of beans weren’t cut. They weren’t really that flavourful either.
Food is great, good serving portion and nice location. Only comment is we been wedged into a seat between another couple and a small group of six while the restaurant was 99% empty! I can understand the seating been allocated on the screen(PC), but it makes absolutely no sense to put a couple so close to another during COVID time. I can understand on arrival if the restaurant is jam packed, not when it is empty. A choice of seat would have been nice.
Lovely restaurant close to water. We ordered pastas which are delicious. The pork ragu pappardelle is superb! The burrata and arancini with black garlic sauce are very nice entrees. View is nice. They packed as many table as possible on the deck. But with the glass window and very open view, it is a lovely place for lunch for a beautiful day.
Dined here for the first time on Friday and everything was beautiful . The view , the service by our NZ waiter ( forgot his name ) and the food was delicious ! Would definitely recommend . The food did not take long and everything from entree , main and dessert was wonderful . Thank you !
We went for Mother's Day (our first as parents), the staff were great, the food was tasty (set menu for Mother's Day), and a great drink selection. The view was also amazing!
Set in the beautiful Chowder Bay, this beautiful restaurant has good food to go with the view, too. It's a restaurant that's worth a visit when you're in the neighbourhood. Booking is strongly recommended
gorgeous setting, i could never get sick of the view @rippleschowderbay
we ordered the chorizo and mozzarella arancini with black garlic mayo. super punchy and delicious, the cheese inside was molten and smooth and the crust outside was as crisp as could be. perfect 🤌
we also ordered the bistecca fiorentina (a house specialty) and the truffle parmesan fries. did you read that right? yes, truffle!!! me!!! ordering truffle?!?!?!?! im slowly dipping my toes into liking truffle, so starting off small with a lightly infused aioli was what i really really enjoyed 🤤 i was completely hooked and couldn't stop eating these chippies 🍟
the steak was a bit average tbh, the seasoning was good but we asked for it to be medium rare and it came out rarer than i'd like 🥩 so for the high price i was a lil surprised at this haha
Price: bistecca $120, fries $16, arancini $18
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