Ates Blackheath

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   Rudi

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is our second visit and this time we celebrated our Valentine's Day dinner at Ates and had a wonderful time. We definitely recommend the charred octopus, chargrilled Swordfish & roasted duck. Service was excellent. Will definitely go back.
   

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   Keith

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   It was a disappointing night at Ates. We were rushed with our set menu meals, meals arriving whilst still easting the course beforehand. We were in and out in an hour, completing our set banquet menu and a bottle of wine. The main course fish was so burnt that my wife could not eat it. The banquet menu is NOT THE SAME what they show on the web page, there was NO Sydney rock Oysters, Wood fired Scallops, charcoal grilled octopus or wood roasted pork neck on the banquet menu. Would not go back again or recommend it. The value for money is not worth it, far too overpriced what we received.
   

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   Lesley

   Hawaii

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We celebrated my Husband’s birthday at Ates. The service was excellent. We enjoyed the Chefs menu that included several small plates and we both had the duck!Our server recommended a bottle of wine that was perfect for the meal. A little noisy as it’s a small space, but a great dinner out!
   

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   Gill

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 29 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant was a revelation in an area short on good dining. We felt very well looked after and were made welcome from the outset, the service was outstanding throughout the evening. A real personal touch with great recommendations for food and wine choices. The food was real fine dining - great flavours and imaginative pairings. The local wine was superb. We really couldn’t fault this restaurant. A wonderful experience on our Sydney based holiday from the UK.
   

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   Phil

   Tasmania

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 9 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Amazing food imaginatively presented, great service. Yeah, this place deserves its “hat”.
   

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   Eleanor

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Each time we come to the blue mountains we come to Ates. The service is amazing, the food is really good, with nice flavour combos, and all for a decent price. We love it here! Strongly recommend going here for dinner if you are in the area. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks!
   

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   Jade

   New South Wales

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time dining at this gorgeous restaurant, a gift from a beautiful friend , whose been coming to this place for years and I can see why , the staff were warm , happy and attentive to our every need , recommended dishes perfectly to us and every mouthful was sublime , best service and food we’ve had for a very long time , I can’t wait to head back and enjoy it all over again . Thank you to the chefs and staff for making our anniversary night one to remember . See you all soon 💜
   

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   Rebecca

   New South Wales

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful experience, from the service to the food. The wine and cocktails were lovely and homemade local kombucha for the kids. A must do in Blackheath! Highly recommend!
   

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   Bruce

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fabulous restaurant with impeccable service. Hard surfaces make it difficult to hear my partners conversation. Food was superb.
   

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    Daniel

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    It had been a while since we had been to Ates (we are locals) so decided to go back. It didn't start well, we booked for 3, were told they had thought it was for 4. I checked, we were correct, but didn't push it. We were put on a table for two against the wall with one sitting on the side. So I got to stare at a wall all night, oh joy. Being cramped on a table for 2 (not our mistake) meant there was no room to share the food easily, or actually sit comfortably (we are all tall). There was a large table in the middle set for about 8-10 people., It remained empty all night, which was very frustrating knowing we had this cramped table all night when we could have been comfortable. The music was so loud and the acoustics aren't great. I forgot how bad it can be here. Last time we sat out the back, which is less atmospheric but much quieter. The food is always a bit varied here, and I don't mind the experimentation. However our main, fish of the day was so over cooked most of us couldn't eat it. All the other dishes were tasty, some portions are too small for sharing though. The staff are really friendly though. So congrats to that. After going here for a couple of years now, not sure we would go back in a hurry after last visit. Its just too hit and miss and seriously how could you mess up such a simple booking.
    

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