Bare Witness

Name: Bare Witness
Address: 30A Shoreline Dr, Rhodes, AU-NSW, Australia, 2138
Telephone: 0404 405 441
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (44)

$40 and under

Café

30A Shoreline Dr, Rhodes, AU-NSW 2138

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

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
Café, Modern Australian, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
0404 405 441
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
Neighborhood
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

What 44 people are saying

Bare Witness reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner West
Great for brunch
Inner West
Good for groups
Inner West
Hot spot
Inner West
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bare Witness offers "fantastic food" and a "beautiful location" on the Parramatta River. Guests praise the "wonderful staff and service" and "great atmosphere." While some found service inattentive and portion sizes small, highlights include "fresh made pasta" and a diverse beverage menu. The stunning views and ambiance make it a delightful dining experience.

44 Reviews

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Anita
Sydney2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Loved the venue, the location and decor were beautiful, the food and coffee were delicious (the Turkish Chilli eggs are a must try!).
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Denise
Sydney1 review
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Booking taken by Open Table and reminder received. The venue was closed for dinner and seems to be closed for winter.
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Paul
Sydney2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Really good food for this price point. Was laid back dining. Would have preferred more attentive wait staff as we did have to wait a while for our order to be taken.
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Glena
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and location! Had a lovely dinner indoors.
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Thiago
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place and fantastic food. Been there before and will come back every now and then.
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Felicity
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were delicious! The lighting and view is amazing
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Joanna
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful spot, fabulous food and wonderful staff and service.
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David
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and 10/10 service. Highly recommend. The outside seating has a great view.
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Janine
Brisbane2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bare Witness is in a beautiful location on the Parramatta River but my dining companions and I left very disappointed with the food offerings. Firstly, there were no gluten free main meals on offer so I ordered the kids chicken and salad plus a bowl of chips. What was served was sub standard - some old pieces of iceberg lettuce in a small bowl with a small piece of grilled chicken on top. I would not have served this to my family at home. The chips were burnt. The waitress was kind enough to take the chips back to the kitchen but they were returned - the chef says they are not burnt. The Maitre D was very helpful and I ended up being given prosciutto and melon from the starters menu for dinner (at no cost). It was ok but four pieces of prosciutto and some thinly sliced rockmelon isn't really a dinner. My friends who ordered from the main menu were disappointed with the small serving sizes, the flavour and the cost. We were then charged for two bottles of wine when we only ordered one. I do not like complaining and being a 'karen' but we all walked away very disappointed
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Terrie-Ann
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely location, attentive, welcoming staff, great food, including a good range of gluten free options. Generous portions. Extensive beverage list.
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Bare Witness is rated 4.4 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

30A Shoreline Dr, Rhodes, AU-NSW 2138

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Shoreline Drive
Neighborhood
Rhodes
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café, 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

Website
http://www.barewitness.com.au/
Phone number
0404 405 441
Private party facilities
Taking private events for all occasions

Bare Witness

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What 44 people are saying

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