Restaurants near Sydney Harbour Bridge

We thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant from the speakeasy type entrance to the superb cocktails, excellent food and friendly service. The atmosphere is warm and mysterious. We enjoyed sharing the calamari as an appetizer followed by the pasta with pork/veal ragu sauce that is beyond description. As a main course we thankfully shared a delicious veal Milanese in bolognese which could have fed three. Best restaurant in Sydney by far.

Always a wonderful experience to sup at Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf. We all enjoyed our pre-theatre lunch from the revamped menu.

Valentines Day set menu had outstanding choices if it was a bit pricey. The service was attentive and we were served quickly. Nice atmosphere. All 6 of us enjoyed our meals!

Considering the cost on its own to ascend the pylon and see the museum ($30+ per adult), $110pp (inc. booking fee) is good value for this experience. The 200+ stairs are easy, wide staircases with railings and as you stop along the way with a guide to learn about the bridge and stop for an aperitif, watch a short film and stop at the gift shop and bathrooms, it breaks the ascent up so you don’t really notice it. Unless you struggle with one flight of stairs normally, these stairs should not be an issue. I was dreading it and pictured myself arriving dripping in sweat and panting, but I wasn’t. We were blessed with a cracking bright, blue afternoon but even an overcast day would be spectacular up there. It was extremely windy, so tie hair back and forget about a hat or anything that a gust of wind could take off your head. The service of drinks and food was more generous than the booking suggested which was a lovely surprise. You spend about an hour out on the pylon open area soaking in the 360 degree views and the drinks and canapes are brought to you. As there were only 10 guests, there was no worry of being left out. Wait staff ensured everyone got the same access to food and drink no matter where they chose to be. Music played from a speaker and was fun and upbeat classic songs that people started singing and moving to. All staff from Bridgeclimb and Luke’s Table were attentive, friendly and efficient. As for the food itself, it was delicious. Mostly little, crisp, tartlet cases filled with yummy things. The wagyu beef and cherry tartare was our favourite, followed by the warm pea and goats cheese and the creamy strawberry vinaigrette oyster. The lobster prawn toast was also moreish. I imagine the dinner offering would be amazing, especially with sunset, but at 4 times the price, I think it makes the Tour and Tasting option excellent value. Think of it as a tasty tester to the dinner if you’re considering something special to celebrate and splurge on.

Everything is great once we arrived. However, when I called to say we were running late and that two people were last minute cancellations, the girl who answered the phone was extremely rude to me. "Would be great for more notice next time." Was her response to me. I had just called to be courteous about the time so was not expecting this at all. We ended up having 5 people dining and the somm and service was great. Just a bit disappointed with the calling situation - especially when I was trying to be polite about us running late. Have heard about this same complaint from other professionals. You'll need to let this person (no idea of her name) know, that this type of behavior is unacceptable - especially when someone calls to politely let you know we are running late. Will be back, but would love for this to be taken on board. Cheers.