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Bare Witness, Rhodes, AU-NSW

Bare Witness

4.6
4.6
26 Reviews
$40 and under
Cafe Dining

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Bare Witness, where seasonal ingredients shine in our thoughtfully designed menus, paired with award-winning coffee, freshly baked bread, and handmade pasta, all enjoyed with a stunning water view.





Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cafe Dining, Modern Australian, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:00–15:00 Fri–Sun 08:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    0414 044 001
  • Website
    http://www.barewitness.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Taking private events for all occasions
  • Location
    30A Shoreline Dr, Rhodes, AU-NSW 2138
  • Area
    Rhodes
  • Cross Street
    Shoreline Drive
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We're close to Rhodes Train Station or you can catch the ferry to Wentworth Point Wharf and walk across the bridge.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Fresh lobster pasta dinner (serves 2ppl) - $135

    Multiple dates available
    No prepayment required. Chargrilled live 1/2 eastern rock lobster (Forster NSW) served on a bed of house made spaghetti with puttanesca butter, cherry tomatoes & chopped parsley. Receive complimentary glasses of sparkling with your order. 24 hour notice required.

Offers

  • 50% cocktails & Xmas live jazz!

    15 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
    Sun - 17:00 - 21:00
    Make your evenings sparkle with 50% OFF cocktails throughout the entire month of December! Enjoy your favourite blends at half the price when you dine with us for dinner. PLUS enjoy festive xmas live jazz on sunday nights. Grab your friends, book your table, and sip into the season of celebration. Offer valid for dinner service only. T&Cs apply.

    50% cocktails & Xmas live jazz! photo

  • 50% cocktails for xmas!

    13 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
    Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 21:00
    Enjoy this festive season with 50% off cocktails! Grab your friends, book your table, and sip into the season of celebration. This is your sign to indulge – responsibly, of course! Offer valid for dinner service only for December. T&Cs apply.

    50% cocktails for xmas! photo

Menu

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What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Sydney

    Great for live music

  • Sydney

    Great for scenic views

  • Inner West

    Best Value

  • Inner West

    Great for brunch

  • Inner West

    Child-friendly

  • Inner West

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner West

    Hot spot

  • Inner West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Inner West

    Romantic

  • Inner West

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner West

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bare Witness offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing fresh pasta" and "incredible tiramisu." The live jazz and stunning sunset views elevate the ambiance, although some find the music a bit loud. Service is generally friendly, ensuring a memorable night out.

26 Reviews

  1. Steven

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    pasta was very solid and i have no complaints, though i wouldnt say it was impressive. The cocktails were unique and i was really happy with the apple pie whiskey drink. Service felt a bit awkward, our server was kinda quiet and just did her job so it wasnt bad but im generally more used to a friendlier service. went on a christmas jazz night and i personally feel like the restaurant missed the point of what a jazz band is supposed to add to a restaurant. the band was really loud and people were talking even louder to hear eachother and it just got to the point of it being unpleasant and difficult to converse with someone right next to you. can only imagine what it was like for people right in front of the band.

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  2. Alice

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed with this new.menu. only pasta overwhelmed with cheese. You really need more variety in food choices particularly to meet the taste of your local residents.

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  3. Mandy

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful space by the water. Excellent food and service.

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  4. Adeline

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really loved the Black pasta. 10/10. The flavours are so unique yet balanced.

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  5. Roslyn

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining here was amazing!! So once to have local jazz and delicious food offered locally. It is usually something I travel into the city CBD for but look no further! The staff were so proactive in helping and serving, not the mention the food was delicious. I really hope they keep the Sunday night jazz and cocktail deal as it was definitely a seller for making me a repeat customer.

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  6. Madeleine

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was not very good. The waiters seemed lost and our table was crowded with plates but no one would come to clear the table. They kept bringing out dishes but there was no room to put them on the table. Overall 2/5.

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  7. Granton

    VIP

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience with dinner menu which is relatively new. Outstanding casual dinning, shared menu is a must try and great outlook at sunset. Great service and interesting cocktails, won’t be disappointed!

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  8. Dhami

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends & I were there for dinner. The ambience was great & the drinks & food were really lovely & fresh. The portions were just right. Had the chilli crab ravioli. It was delicious. The only downside with the menu was that there was only 2 choices for dessert & no coffee. We expected good coffee for a. Italian restaurant. But the Tiramisu we had was really yummy. If we had to give a suggestion the only thing we found they could improve was on the service. The staff didn’t really pay much attention to us or clear the plates when we finished. Other than that the staff were courteous & friendly. I would definitely go back & recommend it to anyone looking for a good restaurant in the Rhodes area.

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  9. Trang

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good customer service. The food and cocktails are delicious and price super reasonable. High recommend!!!

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  10. sue

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely casual dinning experience. Servers were pleasant and helpful . Food portions were not large but enough to enjoy and finish what was served.

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FAQs

Bare Witness is rated 4.6 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bare Witness

30A Shoreline Dr, Rhodes, AU-NSW 2138

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shoreline Drive
  • Area
    Rhodes
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:00–15:00 Fri–Sun 08:00–21:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cafe Dining, Modern Australian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We're close to Rhodes Train Station or you can catch the ferry to Wentworth Point Wharf and walk across the bridge.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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