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Waterfront Restaurant

27 Circular Quay West, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (City Centre)
1300 115 116
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Ranked #490 of 3,523 restaurants in Sydney
Price range: ₹ 820 - ₹ 2,790
Cuisines: Australian
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Good for: Groups, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Everything was very nice ,very clean, food was nice,service was very good would go there again.Prices were reasonable also

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See 10 more reviews by Jenny C for Sydney
Auckland, New Zealand
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39 reviews 39 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The food quality is only exceeded by the sense of humour of the staff. The table was booked by our hotel, which meant VIP treatment, free drinks and a great view. I was unsure what to order and asked about the crayfish, the waiter brought a live one to the table for me to inspect. Although I chose not to... More

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See 3 more reviews by applejuice12 for Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The title is the best way I'm able to review this hotel. The food is really brilliant however keep in mind it "isn't very large servings". The view is fantastic and will give you the cliche waterfront views of Sydney Harbour including the bridge and Opera house. The service on other hand was pathetic and anything but a joke for... More

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ChrisD101, Manager at Waterfront Restaurant, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback written on the 6th May. On Behalf of the Restaurant team, and Management of Waterfront Restaurant, I am very sorry for the experience you had at our restaurant. I do however appreciate the fact that you have taken time, effort and energy into putting these points across. As a business we pride ourselves on the... More

Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My friend and I went to the Waterfront on a beautiful sunny day for lunch. We had pre paid for our meal through scoop on. We were expecting the food to be average, catering for the tourist market and also because we had a special deal. Wrong we were! The quality of the food was excellent. It was fresh, flavoursome... More

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Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Couldn't write any higher than excellent, the food was plentiful, flavoursom and fresh. The service was attentive and not overpowering. The atmosphere right by the water, opposite Sydney opera House just the best spot anywhere in the world .Value for money: example lunch... a main with a glass of wine Aus$29 OR buy the coupon from their web site for... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Went there for dinner on the 19th with my wife. This is just one big complex incorporating 3 "different" restaraunts but not really! Nice location but you are paying for the views as the food is not up to scratch for the prices they charge. The starter "seafood tasting plate" at $49 was a disgrace, small shriveled calamari and 2... More

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ChrisD101, Manager at Waterfront Restaurant, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback written on the 20th April. On Behalf of the Restaurant team, and Management of Waterfront, I am very sorry for the experience you had at our venue. I do however appreciate the fact that you have taken time, effort and energy into putting these points across. As a business we pride ourselves on the quality... More

Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

The food was very good but coupled with the price and the rude attitude of the waiters it makes for an overall bad experience.

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ChrisD101, Manager at Waterfront Restaurant, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback written on the 20th April. On Behalf of the Restaurant team, and Management of Waterfront, I am very sorry for the experience you had at our venue. I do however appreciate the fact that you have taken time, effort and energy into putting these points across. As a business we pride ourselves on the quality... More

Miramar Beach, Florida
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20 reviews 20 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This was a dissapointment overall. I had high expectations for a fine meal with a great view. The food (a grilled fish) was actually very good and reasonable priced given the location with a view across the quay at the iconic bridge and opera house. However, the table seating was a few steps down off the quay pedestrian walkway so... More

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Port Macquarie, Australia
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58 reviews 58 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We went for lunch on a Groupon voucher which made the cost extremely reasonable. Having said that, there was a lunchtime special for not much more. Unlike some other reviewers, I thought the service very professional. Food and view were great.

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See 6 more reviews by Tony2326 for Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

It could have been better. My wife and I went there over Easter and had booked a table on line, and they had a great deal of trouble finding us. We were kept waiting for a while and while the location is superb, we felt the staff were a little arrogant in their dealing with us. The waitress was excellent... More

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