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Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6
4.6
137 Reviews
$41 to $100
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006.

In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece.

Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Modern Australian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Nolan
  • Catering
    Pony offers your guests a unique blend of uncomplicated and flavorsome food cooked<br />over wood-fire, showcasing the freshest of local produce. <br />We will walk you through our well-shaped beverage list to create a selection that will complement your menu.<br />A range of beverage packages and delicious cocktails are also available.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate your special occasion at Pony, a glorious space blending the charm of yesteryearwith the chic of today. The multiple photogenic laneways and buildings nearby bring a superior backdrop to capture those all-important happy snaps, Pony is the perfect place to say "we do".
  • Area
    The Rocks
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Kendall Lane and Argyle Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minutes walking distance from Circular Quay train, Tram and ferry stations
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Pre-order Tomahawk

    A$200.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Pre order your tomahawk for this reservation All charges will be applied to the final bill.
    Pre-order Tomahawk photo
  • Fresh Live Lobster

    A$200.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Pre order your lobster for this reservation. 48hrs notice minimum. All charges will be be applied to the final bill.
    Fresh Live Lobster photo
  • $100 - THREE COURSE MENUS - MINIMUM 4 GUESTS

    A$100.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Full menu available on website. - Starters to share - Main course - Dessert course
    $100 - THREE COURSE MENUS - MINIMUM 4 GUESTS photo

What 137 people are saying

Pony Dining The Rocks reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney City

    Innovative

  • Sydney City

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pony Dining The Rocks is a vibrant culinary gem in Sydney, celebrated for its "exceptional food" and "warm, welcoming service." The menu delights with standout dishes like "creamy Burrata" and "melt-in-your-mouth eye fillet," while the "wood-fired grill" adds a unique smoky flavor. The atmosphere is "relaxed yet refined," perfect for memorable dining experiences.
137 Reviews
  1. Nuno

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good and tasty. Very friendly stay and excellent service.

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  2. jonathon

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely blown away—what an exceptional restaurant! We’ve dined here a few times now, and every visit has been consistently impressive. From the moment you walk in, the service is warm and attentive, the atmosphere is relaxed yet refined, and the food… simply unforgettable. The Burrata is a standout—creamy, fresh, and perfectly balanced with its accompaniments. The eye fillet is melt-in-your-mouth tender, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. And the duck breast? Rich, succulent, and beautifully presented. Every dish is a reminder of why we keep coming back. A true gem—we’ll definitely be back again soon!

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    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pony Dining was our favorite dining experience for the time we spent in Sydney. The wait staff was helpful and pleasant. The food was exceptional. The wood fired steak was superb. We also shared a salad and bread. Everything came out promptly and was excellent. Highly recommend Pony Dining!

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  4. Lee

    Tampa160 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good visit to Pony Dining. Service was great. Seated quickly, efficient service and great suggestions. We both had steaks, and they were cooked to perfection. Cheese tart we had was also delicious. Good wine selection, and good specialty cocktails.
    Pony Dining The RocksResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Lee, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Pony Dining. We take pride in offering the best to our guests, and it’s great to know you had a memorable visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pony Dining in The Rocks soon! Best regards, The Pony Team

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  5. Jamie

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meats I have eaten in Sydney and the staff were amazing! Highly recommended!
    Pony Dining The RocksResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Jamie, thank you very much for your kind words and for recommending us. We are looking forward to hosting you again soon!

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  6. Bob VIP

    Cleveland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arguably the best steakhouse in all of Sydney, let alone NSW.
    Pony Dining The RocksResponded on 13 March 2025
    Thank you so much for the incredible compliment! We’re thrilled to hear you think so highly of us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing dining experience at Pony Dining!

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  7. RobandJulia

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful place, we first visited in 2006. Lots has changed, but the food and ambiance has remained the best. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Sydney
    Pony Dining The RocksResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Rob and Julia, Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you've been enjoying Pony Dining since 2006. It's wonderful to know that, despite the changes over the years, our food and ambiance have continued to meet your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Pony Dining in The Rocks whenever you're in Sydney! Warm regards, The Pony Team

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was top notch and our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. The duck was delicious and the presentation was so colorful and pretty. My steak was so tender and tasty. We had a great dinner and the ambience was perfect.
    Pony Dining The RocksResponded on 13 March 2025
    Dear guest, thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I will pass your kind words to our service team as well as our chefs, and I'm sure it will make their day. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Dale

    Sydney10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great location and well priced. No sommelier on site but staff were able to talk through the wine list. Had the kangaroo skewers, wood-fired prawns, and steak with broccolini. Would definitely visit here again.
    Pony Dining The RocksResponded on 13 March 2025
    Dear Dale, thank you very much for your detailed feedback. We are very glad you had a great experience with us. We strive to ensure our guests are assisted in every way and will continue working on training our staff. We hope to see you back soon for another great experience.

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  10. SpinachEater VIP

    Bristol9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Overall very noisy restaurant but that’s just us. Service was lovely. We felt things were a bit untidy, olives served with no way of picking them up, the fork just bounced them all over the place, the waitress kindly brought some toothpicks (wooden cocktail sticks), these were fine. Main course took a bit too long to arrive.
    Pony Dining The RocksResponded on 13 March 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and found the service lovely. We apologize for the noise and the olives, we’ll work on improving the presentation and tidiness. We also appreciate your patience with the main course delay and will strive to serve meals more promptly in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Pony Dining The Rocks is rated 4.6 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pony Dining The Rocks

Cnr Argyle Street and Kendall Lane, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Kendall Lane and Argyle Street
  • Area
    The Rocks
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Modern Australian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minutes walking distance from Circular Quay train, Tram and ferry stations
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Nolan
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Pony offers your guests a unique blend of uncomplicated and flavorsome food cooked<br />over wood-fire, showcasing the freshest of local produce. <br />We will walk you through our well-shaped beverage list to create a selection that will complement your menu.<br />A range of beverage packages and delicious cocktails are also available.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate your special occasion at Pony, a glorious space blending the charm of yesteryearwith the chic of today. The multiple photogenic laneways and buildings nearby bring a superior backdrop to capture those all-important happy snaps, Pony is the perfect place to say "we do".
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