Best Casual Restaurants in The Rocks

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A photo of The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel restaurant

1. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

4.5

Awesome(29)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Millers Point

Booked 11 times today

Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel, located in the historic Rocks precinct and home of Australia's oldest pub brewery. The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation.The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation. Come see for yourself and experience it all!

A photo of Mary's Circular Quay restaurant

2. Mary's Circular Quay

3.8

Excellent(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Sydney CBD

Mary’s isn’t simply the greatest feed in your postcode. It’s a cultural icon. Your neighbourhood staple. The big bad burger bar that saved Sydney from itself. Splatter by splatter. Sud by sud. Short menu, loud music and plenty of booze is the recipe from which Mary’s continues to grow.We exist solely for good food, good drinks and Fucking good times. None of the shit stuff. One big fucked-up family. With an open-door policy that lays out a welcome mat for the local wasters, waifs, and weirdos. Open all hours. To all persuasions. For all occasions.But we do a shitload more than that. We’re scene setters. Game changers. Lords of culture. Genre hoppers. Venue builders. Art ambassadors. Musical mavens. Disciples to the lost art of a big fucking night out.Totally irreverent. Undeniably bold. Utterly iconic. Always f*cking delicious!Beers, burgers and good times.

3. 10 William St

4.7

Exceptional(156)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 20 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!We are a little wine bar with food, a casual and unique place with an energy created as much by the food, wine and music as it is by the staff-customer interaction. Please note we only accept reservations are for those dining.

4. Yakitori Yurippi

4.7

Exceptional(80)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Crows Nest

Booked 39 times today

Yurippi is a Japanese Yaktiori restaurant designed to provide a homely and comfortable atmosphere where locals and visitors to Crows Nest can relax and unwind, while having a good time. The menu is seasonal and will be updated regularly in order to deliver the freshest ingredients throughout the year.

5. Harrys by Giuls

4.7

Exceptional(48)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Darlinghurst

Booked 18 times today

Located in Darlinghurst's iconic dining district, Stanley Street, Harry's by Giuls is your little slice of Milano in Sydney's original little Italy.

6. The Potting Shed

4.3

Awesome(3931)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 138 times today

The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

7. Goryon San

4.5

Awesome(489)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 17 times today

We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney. The brand "Goryon San" is from Japan. We serve Japanese yakitori, Ramen, Sake and also beer, wine.

8. Giuls

4.5

Awesome(63)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 14 times today

Giuls is your neighbourhood casual restaurant that is offering a selection of italian classics with a twist that can be complemented by a delicious cocktail or a glass of wine.

9. Happyfield

4.8

Exceptional(135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Haberfield

Booked 35 times today

If you live in or around Haberfield, you know full well that diner-style cafe Happyfield makes some of the best pancakes in Sydney. Opened in 2020 by Jesse Orleans and Chris Theodosi, the bright yellow corner cafe serves up amazing food and a genuinely (as the name suggests) happy vibe. Alongside friendly service and menu items like the “McLovin Muffin”, Happyfield is known best for its delicious pancake stacks.

10. Bathers’ Bistro

4.5

Awesome(159)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Mosman

Booked 35 times today

Unwind and relax in Bathers’ Bistro where Head Chef, Perry Hill delivers seasonal and fresh dishes paired with a panoramic view every day of the year.Come join us for a full breakfast, quiet morning coffee with the paper, a leisurely brunch with friends, or a fuss-free weeknight dinner with the family.Overlooking the Balmoral Beach promenade, the buzzing, bold, and bright bistro space is a mix of booth seating, cane chairs and pops of colour. The ambiance reflects the approachable and casual coastal style of Bathers’ Bistro.

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Sharon
New South Wales •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Outstanding dining and customer experience, thank you.
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The Lord Nelson Brewery HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Millers Point
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4.5
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Zeyneb
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
Service was 10/10! Dietary requirements/preferences were taken care of with delicious substitutes. Food was amazing and drinks were yumm! Felt taken car of from the moment we stepped in. Thank you to the staff on floor that night for being awesome and supportive
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Harrys by GiulsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Darlinghurst
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4.7
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Stef
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
Super good food, gr8 ambience, lots of food choices, premium price.
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Yakitori YurippiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Crows Nest
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4.7
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Jemma
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 9, 2025
Beautiful as always. Love the food and ambience. Fav in Sydney
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10 William StPrice: Expensive• Italian• Paddington
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
Service was attentive without being intrusive and, bar staff, went over and above to keep us happy. Food was great. Relaxed vibe without being overly noisy. Solid choice for food and a drink if you're in the area.
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Mary's Circular QuayPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Sydney CBD
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3.8

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