The best After-hours in Sydney | Sluurpy updated in April

China Doll

92/100 (3578 ratings)

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"Food was amazing - recommend getting the crispy truffled beef rice paper rolls and pork belly. Service was a little slow and they forgot to bring out..."

Kim

"We had a wonderful lunch at China Doll, they kindly fitted us in and the food and cocktails were delicious! The service was amazing and we knew..."

Annannann

"One of the busy places in the strip. Beautiful location if you want to go on a date :) What is promised on the menu is what you get on the plate...."

Bhavna

"Two for lunch after travelling for 30 hours. Pleasant & efficient staff, backed up by a good menu & wine list. A delightful couple of hours in a..."

Mark Chalker

"Amazingly delicious and modern Chinese restaurant along the stunning wharf of Woolloomooloo. Celebrated my mums birthday and decided on the $72pp..."

Sydfoodlover

"Out standing restaurant with service and food the best in the business. We had the banquet menu and were taken on a dining experience like no other..."

Monet

"China Doll is elegant, sophisticated and because of it’s location on the Finger Wharf, it’s the perfect location for a long lunch. The food is..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Went for the food and stayed for the cocktails. Great place to sit back and relax on a sunny afternoon. The food is packed with flavor and the..."

Sancha Noranho

"China Doll was everything I thought it would be & more — beautiful food, incredible service & the ambiance of the restaurant was fabulous. The..."

Kate Hunter

"Being our first visit, we loved the idea of ordering the banquet which was several small plates. It was a great way to sample lots of things on the..."

Top Foodie

"I had dinner here a few times .I had a wonderful moment every time.The food was absolutely fresh and wonderful. All staff were nice and helpful ...."

Peter

"This fairly high end restaurant offers a Chinese themed menu with a westernised twist to it. It has a great location along the wharf and is..."

Aimee.

"I’m biased but this is my favourite restaurant in Australia and Solange is simply the best front of house in the entire World!Ambience 5⭐️..."

Closey Le Connoisseur

"High reputation is deserved. Fine dining modern Chinese with good service and great environment. Our first time and a banquet chosen that is actually..."

Adrian Jameson

"China doll - what a wonderful experience. We went on a nice spring day had a lovely seat outside. Service was wonderful they gave us lots of tips on..."

Amy Vs Food

"Fabulous is the best way to describe my experience at China Doll.My bride of 1 hour and I and 7 members of our family went to lunch here on..."

Warren Wazz Cartledge

"Friendly staff and impeccable service! Food is exceptional and never a bad dish. Occasionally, they throw in dessert which is a bonus! Never an..."

#TheSydneyFoodSocial

"We went to China doll on a Sunday night for a pre-working week date night. This restaurant was buzzing yet we found a decent seat for two. Service..."

Kalumi

"We had a large celebration here with 17 people and could not have been happier. The service was exceptional led by Hazel who was friendly and..."

Patrick Jackson

"The food was delicious. Good service, attentive and knowledgeable wait staff he suggested to us instead of getting another whole mains to get half so..."

Elvye

"Never a disappointment. The restaurant runs like smooth clockwork. The experience from when we were ushered to table to paying the bill was seamless..."

Esther G

"First visit to China Doll after a long time of wanting to try this place out. Initially, I tried to get a booking for two last year in April, but was..."

Kristina

"The Spot: lovely wharf, lovely atmosphere. It did get a bit dim and rrromantic (roll the 'r') as the sun set; almost TOO dark for a group of friends..."

The Cheesy Charlatan

"Wow! Don’t even know where to start. The food was absolutely amazing, service was fantastic, and the location of the restaurant is beautiful. We..."

Foodismyfave

"Good service, pretty damn good dishes, good scenery. Highly recommend it for a special event. The price is not too expensive. The location is easy to..."

Swei Tang

"Great location and service, I can see why this place is always full.Firstly food is great, perhaps 4.5++ for Western Taste..."

Howard Phung

"We definitely ordered way too much – and despite my expectations, the servings were ginormous and so the prices (mains are about $35-40 each though..."

I'm Hangry

"Contrary to what the name of the restaurant suggests, the food at China Doll is not just a reflection of the traditional flavours and cooking..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Really enjoyed my experience here! Got the tea smoked duck, cured hiramasa kingfish for entre, and cocktails of course! 🍸🍸Tea smoked..."

Chewynoms

"Came here with my boyfriend for my birthday and I haven't stopped talking about it with all my friends yet! You can't fault anything here. James was..."

Vivian Vo

"This place is king. If anyone comes to Sydney, you should bring them to Chinadoll. The sashimi, fried rice, wontons and the crab (off the menu) are..."

Ari Nikolopoulos

"I did enjoy dinner at China Doll. Food is really yummy. I would highly recommend the scallop & prawn dumpling. With the dessert, I don't think it..."

Flora Secreat

"The food doesn't disappoint. A couple of business lunches here and the place is always buzzing. Don't go past dumplings and fried chicken for entree..."

Shoegirl

"What a beautiful location for lunch or dinner, we had order the $72 per person banquet which featured 8 dishes, steamed jasmine rice and a dessert..."

Famishedduo

"We ordered the duck pancakes, peanut and pork san choy bau and sashimi as starters, then the lamb, Penang curry and pork belly as our mains. All the..."

Lucy Lin

"Stunning View Stunning service And Stunning Food. The staff were fabulous. The scallops were perfect and the Chilli squid was the best I've had. Wine..."

The Lunch Queens

"Went on a Monday evening for a pax of four and decided to go for the banquet menu for $85 - the food was an interesting fusion of asian and western..."

Li-Chi Pan

"2 out of 3 servers need to learn what hospitality means. Foods were great, but unfortunately one of the dishes wasn't that great as the mint seems..."

Say Michael Wibowo

"We were excited to try a lot of the menu and even happier after finding out the kitchen were happy to serve half portions!! The service is attentive..."

John Hennessey

"We had the Banquet Set lunch....very good value...the waitress was exceptional and was very attentive!Excellent food...great service...great..."

Michael N Tsangaris

"China doll has a long list of the amazing cocktails. Thd dumpling there was a bomb. Really loved the place. And yes... Loved crispy pork belly. Nice..."

Queenirynne

"Gem of a restaurant. Phenomenal Modern Asian with beautiful harbourside views. Amazing food as always. The Dumplings and Barbeque Pork were 5 star...."

Models Who Brunch

"Beautiful China Doll. Amazing food as per usual. Our waitress was amazing. Great service. Deserts were fabulous. Warm atmosphere and a memorable..."

Hungry Couples

"Went on a Thursday night to a busy dinner service. Always a little sceptical paying for overpriced Asian food, but it definitely exceeded..."

Babbibelle

"Meeting head chef of China Doll Frank Shek was a completely unplanned surprise. To have him personally make canapés for us was even more surreal...."

The RnB Diary

"Alex: I’m always a little dubious when it comes to phone apps taking over real life situations. Call me old-fashioned (or just not very tech savvy)..."

Forfoodssake

"Last Friday night was spent at china doll celebrating my hubby's bday with 8Friends. The evening was exquisite as was the food ($70 banquet) and..."

Thomia

"One of my absolutely most favourite restaurants in Sydney. Awesome menu, phenomenal location. Service is excellent; attentive yet unobtrusive. The..."

Skipper

"I'm always a bit sceptical of the eateries along the "poser's parade" of Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, and in a city with such a diversity of great..."

Onara

"Went here 7 months ago and was impressed by how fast the service was, especially considering it was a Friday and they were very busy. We went for the..."

Dominic Taylor

"Worst service of all the great chef hat restaurants in Sydney. Also don't like their hype. Call and it's booked out call with a reference and..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went here in a group of 4. They were really busy for a Tuesday night, the setting is good and decided quickly on the $72pp Banquet – had to try..."

HungryBunni

"We think China Doll is solid, tasty and great value. Not a combination often used for Sydney restaurants, especially in such a privileged spot...."

Warren

"Great reliable restaurant. Fabulous setting , awesome staff and excellent food. Highly recommend China Doll particularly if your a tourist as..."

Hungry

"Me: “What cuisine do you think they do?”Face palm. If you’re looking for an Indian curry you might be disappointed by China Doll, but..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Ahhh beautiful China Doll! Every time I dine here it is delicious. Peking Duk Pancakes are always a must for me! The staff are great and one night..."

Anna

"I don't think I'll ever give 5/5 but this is about as close as you get! Everything was fantastic, the service, the setting, the wine, the food, the..."

Samuel Williams

"Sharing is caring and @chinadollsydney it's the only way to dine🍴 Order an assortment of excellent dishes with your friends, pick a cocktail and..."

My Bondi Summer

"Amazing food! This was the third time I'd been to China Doll with my partner and the food was amazing as per usual! The special of the lobster..."

Amelia Kay

"I recently dined on the $72 group banquet menu and was sufficiently impressed. There was a lot of variety in the dishes, the portions were just..."

Laura B

"Such an amazing night, included in our $175pp NYE package was a drink on arrival. Most amazing bellini i have ever had. Our waitress was amazing...."

Postcards From Peta

"I ordered the $72/pp banquet and really enjoyed the two chicken dishes. Probably the best prepared chicken I've had in my life. It's a bit strange to..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Had lunch with friends here New Year's eve 2015. Outstanding restaurant. Attention from the hostess who oversaw our area belied the busyness of the..."

Mark Carolan

"Chose to come here for my birthday with my family, so boy did I give myself a good present :)The food here is so amazing, it is..."

Thehappymedium

"I can't justifiably fault anything about our experience at China Doll. We opted for the banquet for 2 because we wanted to try a few different items..."

Vinita Raj

"If you are ever stuck for ideas about where to take a visitor/date/girls lunch/business lunch, then you cannot go past the original China Doll at..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Such an amazing night, included in our $175pp NYE package was a drink on arrival. Most amazing bellini i have ever had. Our waitress was amazing...."

Postcards From Peta

"Best Chinese I've had anywhere. .. tasty and healthy-ish. Great thing is they offer half servings so you can try mulitple dishes. The prawn dumpling..."

Sim Choroomi

"Came here with my boyfriend for his birthday dinner. Really amazing food, cocktails were fantastic and service was great!!! The shu mai and penang..."

Simran Grewal

"Simply stunning food. Service is really good and cocktails are amazing. Had Pambula Rock oysters, steamed scallops, prawn and bug meat dumplings,..."

Thefoodbotherer

"Apparently booking here is a nightmare... Great location though. Had a table for 18, pretty attentive service. Good quality food. Scallops were..."

Danielle Wilson

"Had lunch here with my husband on a hot sunny day. The sun was a killer! I suggest making a reservation if you don't want to eat outside & sweat at..."

Karli

"Every year when I visit Sydney, we always make a point to get dumplings at some point, as one of our local friends loves dumplings. He happens to be..."

Julie Parent

"Had the set menu for 2 which included absolutely fantastic steamed scallops with subtle yet classy dressing. The next course was corn fritters which..."

Andrew Lomas

"China Doll is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a fancy date night. The décor is classy with beautiful ambient lighting and oriental artwork...."

DroolWorthyWorld

"Incredible food. I loved their scallops, pork belly and passionfruit sago. Service was stupidly slow though. Would have given a higher score if that..."

Ben Law

"Consistently amazing well priced food. Have been here many times and will keep coming back. Love the kingfish with apple and chilli. Excellent..."

Mel

"I can't fault this restaurant.. Amazing food and service. We had the lunch degustation menu. I have trouble picking a favorite dish as they were all..."

Bernie

"Amazing!! One of the best restaurants I've ever been, hands down. Beautiful view, wonderful service, lovely atmosphere and remarkable food. The blue..."

Fat Pug

"C H I N A ☆ D O L LHands down the best Chinese food in town! Im not usually a fan of Chinese food but China Doll is something special. Every..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"You cannot go here and not order a cocktail - they are amazing and very renowned for it. I had the Beijing Bellini which was delicious and fruity...."

Phfat

"Perfect location and food is great (which should be expected looking at the price of the meal). The location is amazing and the staff are very..."

Melissa

"Best damn pork belly I've tasted! There's a reason it's a staple on their menu. Great service, beautiful atmosphere and fantastic food. Must do in..."

Kelly Smyth

"With stunning views China Doll is one hell of a restaurant. Book in advance and request a table outside. Quality food is an understatement, highly..."

WestyAA

"I had the best birthday ever in China Doll with my fiancee! He booked a week before and asked if they could give us the best spot outside since it's..."

Gabby Webb

"I had my birthday dinner here, and no complaints at all. The food and service was amazing, buy the time dessert came around everyone was completely..."

Ksusha Kachtelian

"Great location, exceptional service, attentive staff, elaborate wine list and a very good value for money. I have brought a few clients and friends..."

Akash Chandrakar

"The food is great, traditional Chinese Asian, for a table of three we had the vegetarian San chow bow, the caramelised pork belly which was..."

Jennifer Seah

"Went with a group of friends for a farewell, we all had the banquet- food was beautiful plenty for everyone and lots of variety. Nice cocktails as..."

Sarah Manduku

"The charm of dining on Finger Wharf in Sydneyâ€™s Woolloomooloo lies no less in the natural beauty than in its historic quaintness. And how many..."

See.Taste.Do

"Glaze your appetite as you sip on a glass of rhubarb bellini or a beer/wine with a gorgeous view. Caramelize with the juicy crispy and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"Glaze your appetite as you sip on a glass of rhubarb bellini or a beer/wine with a gorgeous view. Caramelize with the juicy crispy and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"#kningjaeats her favourite Modern Asian cuisine. Been here twice and both times they have not disappointed. Its delicious and juicy flavours are..."

Ningjaeats

"A very memorable night. Ambience: 8/10 - it was a little bit noisy, but that's to be expected in a popular restaurant. The furnishings are beautiful..."

Bai_yune

"China Doll experience wouldn't have been complete without trying their desserts.The Dessert platter had a selection of sorbets (lime, espresso and..."

NEEL KUBA

"Perched along the Cowper Wharf, facing the twinkling skyline of Sydney is China Doll with its open embrace yet reserved façade. Inside, the music is..."

Jambon Cochon

"Another hatted Chinese restaurant? It can’t be…jokes, why not? China Doll isn’t exclusively Chinese though – elements of south-eastern Asian..."

I'm Still Hungry

"The pork belly is actually one of the best I’ve ever had in my life and I’m finding it hard to describe – just look at the photo! It’s cooked..."

Charn Tangson

"One of the specials of the day was grilled pork belly which was also served with pancakes. But for the life of me I can’t remember the name of the..."

Riley

"Christmas always signals for an exciting period of the year...there's bubbly, good food, laughter and at the end of it, there's usually a holiday..."

JENisHUNGRY

"The food was..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"China Doll is an Asian restaurant along the Finger Wharf, but it is still relatively ignored despite chef Frank Shek's appearance in the inaugural..."

Forking Around Sydney

"I was eager to try China Doll after recommendations from friends about the food and more importantly I heard the cocktails are amazing. The..."

Oh-ayana

"...dinner at China Doll, one of the restaurants lining the west side of the wharf, with a prime view of the city. After dinner, which was excellent..."

LottieP

"We love China Doll because it has amazing cocktails and never ceases to impress in terms of food. Cocktail selection here is always fun, the menu..."

Gianna - TheEmptyFridge

"Curiosity drew me to this undeniably popular Finger Wharf entry, but I wasn't sure quite what to expect! Attracting mostly conservative and wealthy..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"I finally made it to China Doll after about 5 years of reading good reviews about this place. I'm not a huge fan of the 'loo, as I'll call it. It's..."

Madam Wu

"We place our palates into the hands of the very capable chefs and start with the cold sashimi dish first. The red colour of the dish worries me at..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"Just loved China Doll. My husband and I dined at China Doll for a special birthday lunch. The location and outlook is fabulous. The food was..."

Deborah

"Nearly Perfect Evening. Whilst our fabulous waitress Linda was a little overstretched, she knew her food, the wine and nothing was an effort despite..."

Justin Brooks

"Amazing food and great service!. Went for a long lunch with 12 friends. 2 poeple didnt show up - and this wasnt a problem. Great service the whole..."

KMann

"Amazing Food!. Came here exclusively for the food and was not disappointed, absolutely to die for.The slow cooked ribs were the most tender Ive..."

Cameron

"Divine. We loved our time here, the service is brilliant, and the food is delicious, every dish was divine, the menu is great, such a lovely..."

John

"Wonderful Customer Service. I tried China Doll for the first time over the weekend, due to multiple rave reviews from friends. It was as great as..."

Amber

"Beautiful Food, beautiful service. Had dinner at China Doll recently for a friends birthday and it was a beautiful evening all around. The wharf was..."

Gabriellacsingh

"Birthday Celebration.. Came here for a surprise birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised with how delicious the food was. Great service and..."

Lichipan

"Great location, views, service and..."

CC

"Delicious!!. Selected 5 main courses between 4 of us. Extremely satisfied; the calamari, prawns, pork belly, duck, and beef we're all excellent. The..."

Jules1

"Great food. Your pork belly is amazing, I have family from an asian background but not even my mother's cooking matches the delicious food that I..."

Ethan

"Poor service but the food was to die for. Title pretty much sums it up.The restaurant was buzzing, outside was packed and the inside main area..."

Chantz

"Never ceases to amaze- the food is always so delicious. The pork belly is out of this world- I have dreams about..."

ChiChi

"Fantastic service. The 2 person banquet was great value and the penang curry was..."

Maddie

"We had the banquet last night. It was amazing and the San cho now was awesome.?great place would defiantly go..."

Ray Charles

"Beautiful food ! Amazing atmosphere, would eat here..."

Tredicus

"Refreshing take on Chinese food. Worth a..."

Taryn Buchan

"Nice enough. Been to this restaurant for a birthday. We had a set menu. Although the food was nicely presented and did taste great. The service was..."

Foodie

"Over rated Went last night.... Over rated Went last night for dinner. Very limited menu so we went with a 2 person banquet. First 3 courses in..."

Glenn Sullivan

"I ate the banquet and it was definately the best choice as you get to sample the restaurants best dishes. Each dish was spectacular and I thoroughly..."

Foodie1501

"GREAT IN EVERYTHING. SERVICE: Staff was very attentive, helpful and personable. 10 out of 10.FOOD: Peking Duck pancakes, Tea smoked duck..."

Miss E

"It's more than the food. Six of us went to China Doll for lunch on 22 March. Fabulous location, we sat outside in beautiful weather. Great service,..."

Zoesmum

"Went for my dad's birthday lunch. Great food, in particular the signature crispy pork belly was everything that I had anticipate, beautiful tangy..."

Sugardd

"Fantastic and friendly service. Nice view of the water. Excellent spin on classic Asian dishes - the food was fresh, flavoursome and came out very..."

Paulina

"Great ambience, friendly and helpful waiters. Balanced flavours in the food. Well worth the money. Definitely..."

Phillip Lederer

"Amazing food and service. While being ridiculously expensive it certainly lived up to its name, with mouth watering food and exceptional service! A..."

Brooke Fraser

"Gorgeous staff, delicious food, fabulous cocktails, great..."

Lucas

"Lovely night out. China Doll was recommended and it was a great choice. The staff were friendly and efficient. Remembered everything, didn't have to..."

Gladding

"Stunning restaurant with fabulous city views. Amazing food, great service and a wonderful night. China Doll is a..."

BellaItalia

"Still a gem. Wonderful location on the woolloomooloo strip, fresh light Chinese food packed with flavour and complemented by great service. not the..."

Jono C

"Stunning views and delicious food. One of our best restaurants in Sydney. The food is our of this world. We always have lunch and I loved the fact..."

Missvbrown

"Great cocktails, atmosphere and service. Gorgeous entrees. Mains - sometimes less is more; very intense flavoured and overly salty pork belly and..."

Marcus Kornmehl

"Absolutely amazing. Wednesday September 4 DinnerLove the serviceLove the authentic & contemporary flavoursLove the delicious..."

Lolly Lettuce

"Absolutely outstanding. Excellent, exclusive finest Asian cuisine. First-rate,..."

Sam Lawrence

"What a magic night! The service was very efficient and friendly without being too obtrusive. We had the banquet which was excellent value. Every dish..."

Dazza1966

"Modern Asian. You'll find a range of establishments that cater to couples and the yuppy types on this wharf. The flavours are great but arguably more..."

RickyC

"Amazing Food. Probably one of my favorite restaurants in Sydney. Every dish is fresh and well flavored, the service is impeccable and the drinks are..."

Atetoo Much

"Loved it! We're in Sydney from Melbourne & totally could have been in Melbourne for our dinner - it was amazing from the service to the dishes! The..."

Tracey Rubin

"Great service and amazing food. Booked a table with my boyfriend on the weekend and loved every dish we ordered. The pork and prawn fried rice and..."

Rach.dion

"Lovely outdoor heated seating. Duck pancakes were fantastic & great service. Definitely worth checking..."

Cookie84

"Love this place great location great food and most of the time great..."

LoveToEat

"Amazing location, great food and great service. Good for big..."

Sarah

"What do you say when Asian food blows your socks off ?? Wow this place is good !!! Very very good !! And let me tell you I love Asian good so it's..."

Mark Goldberg

"We liked the food but it was way over priced. Nice flavours but the duck was chewy for $45. The octopus was also over cooked and semi cold by the..."

KM

"Celebrated my 10th Anniversary here with my wife on a few recommendations. Where do I start and where do I finish ???, this place is just amazing, I..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Gorgeous. Great location, lovely service. Beef curry was..."

Abhi Raviraj

"Not cheap but one of the best quality meals we have had , great service, great location. Would..."

David S

"A couple or prospective couple stepping out for a romantic meal at an establishment that specialises in shared dishes often face the quandary of..."

Simmons

"Just precious. From the minute you step off the wharf at Woolloomooloo into China Doll you can feel the magic. And the magic is head chef Frank..."

The Hungry Scorpio

"One word-..."

Dublin Pants

"Simply amazing.I generally hate Chinese food but this restaurant is one of the best I have ever been to.Great service, amazing food.A..."

Jake S

"Absolutely magnificent! My partner and I are from Melbourne and had lunch at marvellous china doll! The place was packed but we where able to find a..."

I Love Eating A Lot

"China Soul. Good Asian food.....in fact "fine-dining" Asian food (if there is a thing). The surrounding decor was fresh and beautiful. Not daggy and..."

2hawkeyes

"Outstanding! Fantastic food with a balance of flavor rarely found. Quality wine list, great setting and probably the best service we have ever..."

Karen Bumpstead

"Had a really nice night at China Doll. The food, the setting and beautiful weather really made it good! The service was good, maybe a bit over the..."

Foodlover12

"Best on the wharf. Had such an enjoyable meal this week at China Doll. Sun was shining, food was sensational, drinks were cold, service was..."

CS206

"I love china doll. it is my fav on the wharf. china doll is rockin..."

Cheyenne OConnell

"Try the pork belly...."

Glenn Petrakis

"Excellent Food. My first visit to China Doll was earlier this week, nice to see it so busy early on a Monday night - testament to how good it must..."

VAprincess

"Delicious!. China Doll serves modern Asian cuisine, that is there are elements of Japanese, Korean, Thai and Chinese cooking with a slant towards..."

Madam Wu

"LOVE China Doll!. Addicted to China Doll! The banquets are amazing value but last time we hit up the a la carte menu and did some serious damage...."

Julia

"Ambience and service made it. Sitting in the sun on a Sunday at china doll has to be one of the best dining experiences in Sydney. I left the..."

Arthur Jaysworth

""Take up your China Doll, Take up your China Doll...." but unlike the Grateful Dead lyrics, it's not at all fractured. It's very together!! This is..."

GregFresser

"A trendy Chinese restaurant with a contemporary twist & a spectacular setting. Food was delicious, portion sizes generous and staff friendly. What a..."

Kate

"Best taste in australia. I visit sydney once a month and first port of call is China Doll. short walk from Blue Hotel and magic position overlooking..."

Buster Brown

"Just superb, full of flavour food; friendly, professional service and a fabulous location. The first time I ate here was a hot summer's evening with..."

Angelo_W73

"Briiant food combined with killer location and excellent friendly service. China Doll sets a new standard in..."

Ross

"One of my favourites. This place never disappoints, I have been on a number of ocassions and the food is always good, atmosphere is great..."

NT101

"Absolutely divine food - excellent..."

Madhavi Nair

"The most beautiful food in Sydney. My favourite restaurant. The duck pancakes, crispy pork belly, wagu curry are favourite. The staff always look..."

John

"This place is my favorite place to stop by when I am in Sydney! Even though busy days, holidays, quiet days they always provide me the best food :) I..."

M O

"Fantastic restaurant to visit with family and friends. In my view the more the better, as you can get the banquet menu which serves all the menu..."

Simon H

"Delicious food and outstanding service. My favourite is wok fried Alaskan king crab with black pepper and lime sauce. It is a 10/10 dish. The dessert..."

Gwen K

"I enjoyed the experience. We had the full set 3 course dinner menu and the food was good/great. It was cold and we were sitting outside, but the..."

FPV

"We went there with my friends and family. The food was very yummy and on point. Moreover the friendly staff made the dine in experience awesome...."

Anita Baidhya

"China Doll food and service is 5 star. Staff are friendly and attentive. The menu is varied and delicious and the wine list is extensive. Highly..."

Mark Powell

"I have lost count how many times I’ve been to this venue. You can’t go wrong - I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad experience. What a stunning..."

Bazz K

"An amazing restaurant, took Mum for Mother’s Day. She loved it. I knew I made the right choice booking here since it was busier than other places...."

Rebecca Nguyen

Hartsyard

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"Hartsyard thank you , absolutely delicious food, awesome experience great service and just a fantastic energy and feel about the place ... Every..."

Aileen Grant

"This is one of the best dining experiences I have ever had in Sydney. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere and the food is next level. There's so..."

Bec Bryant

"Fantastic food, really friendly and genuine staff and a relaxed environment, with a great wine list. Really strongly..."

Travis Hale

"Would highly recommend this fabulous establishment. We did the pre-theatre Let us cook for you menu and got fed with enough time for us to get to the..."

Lily W

"New,interesting food, lively vibrant, atmosphere, attentive and sharp wait staff that know you the second time you visit! Best restaurant experience..."

Jonathan Fletcher

"I've never been to a restaurant quite like this-- amazing, creative food and awesome service. From the drinks to the starters (seed) and mains..."

Emily Harper

"A degustation of southern cuisine to delight your palate with decent beers/wine to wash it down with. Definitely worth a return..."

Jill White

"Second time here. First was great, this time was better! We chose the 'let us cook for you' option, even with various dietary requirements across the..."

Dylan Mitrovich

"This place is nothing short of amazing-ness! Every bite is like an explosion of flavours in your mouth . Try the salad with the peas and corn,..."

Amanda Alexius

"Love the confit carrots! Don’t normally eat veggies but this I loved! The famous fried chicken with biscuits and gravy were pretty yummy..."

Michelle Cass

"Awesome place food is excellent and so is the service. I will be back..."

Ange McInnes

"The customer service here was very attentive. We ordered from the main menu and the food portions were reasonable. Recommend the pork jowl as it..."

Mathew Eap

"Giving 5 stars which I think is a little generous but defo way more than four, even 4.5 would be harsh.Had dinner with a couple of mates. We..."

Zebedee

"Love everything about the latest version of Hartsyard. This place is not talked about enough. We had the tasting menu and every dish was presented so..."

Samantha Lo

"In my opinion the best degustation menu in Sydney at this stage. If you are in Sydney looking for great food experience with a good service at..."

Juan Javier Sanchez Bayona

"What a great experience at Hartsyard . Friendly service , fabulous, ‘out of the square’ food . A real dining experience for a special occasion..."

Broll

"Went here for a double date. Really cool vibe, the staff are all super chill and friendly. Great wine list too. I must come back to try the rest of..."

Hungry Diner

"The customer service here is always prompt and attentive. The food is good for the price. The seafood is definitely fresh, they bring you the live..."

Anil Thomas

"I’ve heard so many good things about the Cauliflower ($22) that it became the dish I was most excited to try for the night. And wow was it stunner...."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"This place is always packed with people. The service is friendly. Prices are a little expensive. Their soft serve was soo good though! I love how..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"I came to Hartsyard cause i heard the finger-licking fried chicken was all the rave, also heard from the vine that they served a lamb tartare which..."

Lien Nguyen

"Absolutely incredible. I took my partner here and we had the best time. Great cocktails and the food is amazing! All the staff are extremely..."

Hungry Pea

"We enjoyed a few meals at Hartsyard prior to Hartsyard 2.0 and always enjoyed it. Found the new menu to be light, refreshing and delicious especially..."

Barry Shuttleworth

"I'm a sucker for good prawns and after a long wait did I taste prawns that were so delicious! Awesome staff busy vibes makes any evening memorable...."

Arijit Das

"Everything on the menu was delicious, the fried chicken is a must try. Staff are super enthusiastic and friendly, service was on point, would..."

Xlittlecupcake

"Had a nice time at Hartsyard; the food was lovely. We had the Beef Tartare, Poutine, the Fried Chicken and Lamb Ribs. A highlight of the evening was..."

Bella Pytka

"With a Southern influence on both their food and cocktails, Hartsyard delivers in every aspect! I highly recommend the poutine and chicken skins. A..."

Sydney Food By Chloe

"Great service. We got the degustation option at $70pp. The meals came out at a good pace and they were delicious but we would've liked at least one..."

Simon Eng

"Went to Hartsyard to celebrate my husband's birthday and it definitely exceeded expectations!😃 I recommend the "feed me" option as you get to..."

Kritika Kamath

"This was my third time coming back to Hartsyard and it was my best experience yet. Amazing food and even better service. The staff there were able to..."

Dalena Truong

"Despite being embarrassingly late to a fully booked restaurant- they were so accommodating and understanding. The gnocco fritto and the lamb ribs had..."

Attyfay_EssicaJay

"The Poutine and Pulled Pork was simply to die for! Extraordinary dishesSo very succulent, tasty, and melt in your mouth.A bit on the dear side and..."

Lazar Stojkov

"This has been on my Wishlist for so long, had to get an extra late booking as they were booked out for the day but I would definitely say it was..."

Valerie Do

"Hartsyard is just one of the hatted restaurants on Enmore Road (and very helpfully just across the road from the Urban Hotel). Focusing on American..."

Michele Walton

"Hartsyard is just one of the hatted restaurants on Enmore Road (and very helfully just across the road from the Urban Hotel). Focusing on American..."

Michele Walton

"Came on a Friday night - it is quite difficult to make bookings. The seating in the middle tables are a little cramped. Most of the dishes were..."

Will Eat Yum

"Sensational - I'll start with the sheer reality of our experience. Complete walk-ups after long-term interest in the Hartsyard establishment and all..."

TrufflePig

"Wow. The food was marvellous at such an unassuming shop front. There was a pungent smell in the restaurant when we first arrived which made me..."

Shimone Yam

"After hearing so many good things about this place, I finally had a chance to try it! I loved everything about this place. The staff was so friendly..."

Randomness_of_existence

"Came to Hartsyard purely for the soft serve after seeing many photos on instagram. We were lucky that the special was so delicious - rocky road..."

Nancy

"This place just gets it so right! I went with some friends and booked in the next weekend for a special dinner and both nights the food was amazing,..."

CherryPie

"Hartsyard has been on our to-eat list for a while, but it’s not easy to snare a spot at this popular joint in Enmore. By chance, we managed to get..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"For a heart-stopping meal, Hartsyard certainly fits the bill. Fried chicken, pulled pork with maple bacon, and that soft serve! Admittedly,..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"And just like the reason why there's two 's' in 'dessert', you wanna have two desserts at this place- if your tummy can fit it!Coming..."

Pop Culture Food

"If you're looking for greasy American food then this is not the place. Delicious and fresh dishes with a fun share plate arrangement. Highly..."

JCheung

"Tonight my friend and I went to Hartsyard for the first time. The food was great. So was the ambiance and the staff all seemed professional and..."

Fabienne Hof

"Hartsyard Newtown often comes up as a contender when considering where to find the best fried chicken in Australia, and indeed its some of the best..."

The City Lane

"Want the most authentic American food in Sydney? Then head to this buzzy place for an OTT experience. Bring lots of friends as you would want to try..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"A delightful restaurant which has generous servings and great value for money. I really enjoyed the different flavours and super impressed with the..."

Sarah Taylor

"So good! So so good!! What a pleasure having such good americano food in oz. This guy can cook at the helm!! Been a frequent goer of this joint for..."

Paul Green

"I was at Hartsyard last night with a group of 12. We had to have the group menu which is really great value at $75 (plus that annoying "service..."

MissPiggyEats

"Dined here with a couple of friends on a whim, just walked in and the staff were very friendly and sat us straightaway. We tried the gnocchetti with..."

Tegan SabbAh

"We went with 4 people and had an great time. We shared the school of prawns (amazing), lamb ribs (really great cooking, but probably on the sweet..."

Yuan Diego

"We went to hartsyard a while ago and it was enjoyable. The food was pretty interesting, the dishes were unique so we had a pleasant experience there...."

@eatingupwiththehannashians

"Lovely customer service, amazing food! The menu is made for sharing, so you buy a some entrees and main meals and share it. Really nice food, didn't..."

Nadiaargh

"Small cosy atmosphere, nice for groups of 6 or less (restaurant is quite small).Service is great and were able to provide some good advice on..."

Donteatmypizza

"Hartsyard is located in Enmore, a short stroll from Newtown Station. The restaurant looks quite small and is popular so I recommend you book in..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Friendly and fast service is the key ingredient to keep your customers happy, and Hartsyard definitely does a good job on that.Food was great..."

Windy Anastasia

"Service: 10/10Food:Rum sundae ($10) - 9/10Staff were so friendly and communicated well with customers. Had a really enjoyable..."

Sandy

"I have to admit that sometimes I can be a bit of a pessimist. Especially on occasion when you enter a nice restaurant, get immediately seated and..."

Petr Bily

"This place is really really good. We went there when it wasn't too busy which was nice. Chicken is amazing. . Best pulled pork I've ever had... the..."

Iwan W

"Nice food and good environment and friendly staff. Food was slow but seeing only 5 people worked in the kitchen I can understand why. Food was simply..."

Foodgal

"A really good experience where every dish has a little twist but it's core elements are strong. The interior is stylish and the atmosphere a buzz,..."

Joel Urban

"Since Hartsyard first opened its doors in Sydney 3 years ago with their modern take on American grub, they have gone from strength to strength. The..."

Leesah

"H A R T S Y A R D Forget your salads, forget your small portions of food, forget paying ridiculous prices. You HAVE to head to Hartsyard to..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"Great American-style food with a touch of fine dining.. I absolutely fell in love with the Scallop dish, which was combined with almonds and grapes -..."

Audrey Svoboda

"We ordered 3 dishes :- the oyster mini sliders, brocolli, and fried chicken, and all were very tasty. We were especially surprised by the brocolli..."

Daniel Trang

"This place is famous for their fried chicken & now I know why, it's amazing and paired with a biscuit and sauce.. Would highly recommend saving room..."

DOWN2FEAST

"Decided to go there on a Sunday. Called them up at 5pm and was told that we'd have to sit at the bar as we did not have a booking. Arrived at the..."

JeanPierre

"I have a soft spot for unhealthy American foods and this is one of those places you go to. The staff are chill, the foods great but my wallet..."

James Tanner

"Came for dinner with my fiancé, service was friendly and attentive and the restaurant was small but cosy. We ordered the crispy pig tails..."

Karen Tieu

"Exceptional service, even if the food was bad we would come back just for the service. On the contrary, food was delicious and full of flavour. What..."

Sydneyfoodfashion

"The soft serve was great - tasted and looked amazing, but very pricy for $20. Pulled pork with bacon and maple syrup was also yummy and unique. Fried..."

Superalice

"Always go to hartsyard for an out of this world dessert, but don't know how this is going to be once Andy Bowden has left as dessert chef. As for the..."

Rachaeleatith

"In a town like Sydney - full of overrated food - this place totally lives up to the hype. Menu items are for sharing so ask wait staff how much..."

Neale Irwin

"For a few years now, Newtown restaurants resolute with their food are carving a loyal following among serious food lovers. Oscillate Wildly and..."

Chopinand Mysaucepan

"Went on a Saturday and it was a bit busy so had to wait for 15mins to be seated. A small restaurant and since there was a big group of diners it was..."

Elaine Tsang

"Ten points to gryffindor! Between 3, we had 3 desserts and our mains. The peanut butter sundae was standard, would definitely go for their weekly..."

Cheria Cham

"Definitely one of the more memorable eats. This bustling joint that’s packed every single night. Be sure to make a booking ahead of time though..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"I start off the review by feeling apologetic.. because I’m guilty of beiung too lazy to revisit here and give this place a better quality review to..."

FoodsterAu

"Wow.... Walk in ---- > Ask for fried chicken -----> Thank me later (or thank..."

Tlcallaghan

"Fantastic food & service. The food is fantastic, innovative and fun. We tried the school of prawns - delicious and crunchy, house-made crisps - light..."

Luv PBJ

"Excellent but EXPENSIVE!!. Went there for dinner with 5 others!! We all had a great night but the food was a little pricey for what we got!! We ended..."

MN

"One of my favourite restaurants but if you don't book be prepared to wait. The restaurant isn't very big so the wait could be quite long. -- The Food..."

Janlifestyle

"If you’re looking for fine dining on the outskirts of the CBD area, Hartsyard is the go-to restaurant. The restaurant is fairly small and the..."

Sydney Saveurs

"Love this restaurant. The food is delicious and amazing value and the team are always so welcoming and knowledgeable. I always feel comfortable and..."

Kylie Javier Ashton

"The food was amazing!! We got the scallops, kingfish collar, sirloin and pumpkin seed ice cream! The best we’re the kingfish and pumpkin seed ice..."

Rachel Chung

"Had this during the covid make it yourself menu - I felt a lot of the dishes were on the sweeter side of things, my palette preference is more so..."

Johnson Huynh

"Been a few times now and the menu changes but its always tasty and beautifully presented. More on the pricier side but a great option for date night...."

Dee Y

"Delicious with some great twists and flavours A real gem. We were at Cafe Paci the prior week and this is in the..."

David Gee

"Cute small and fancy restaurant. Starters were delicious! I could have had 2 more portions of each! Afterwards we had a potato dish and then a steak..."

Lisa

"My partner and I excitedly celebrated our anniversary here tonight and Aidan was our server and he was kind, knowledgeable, and personable. The food..."

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