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Name: Portside at Sydney Opera House
Address: Western Broadwalk Sydney Opera House, Sydney, AU-NSW, Australia, 2000
Telephone: (02) 9250 7220
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4

Portside at Sydney Opera House

4.0

618 Reviews

$40 and under

Australian

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

Introducing Kasper Christensen, who’s Danish roots have led him to the most iconic building in Australia. Kasper is heading up the Sydney Opera House culinary team with Head Chef George Sideris looking after Portside Sydney Opera House. Kasper and George have created a menu that is contemporary, clean and fresh by bringing only the best flavours of country to your plate.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, European, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
WEEKDAYS: Lunch: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm WEEKENDS Lunch & Dinner: 11:30am - Late Holiday Opening Hours GOOD FRIDAY: CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY: CLOSED 29 DECEMBER: Lunch (open) | Dinner (closed) 30 DECEMBER: CLOSED 31 DECEMBER: CLOSED 1 JANUARY: Lunch (closed) | Dinner (open from 5pm)
Phone number
(02) 9250 7220
Website
http://www.portsidesydney.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kasper Christensen

Location
Western Broadwalk, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Neighborhood
Sydney CBD
Cross street
Macquarie Street
Parking details
Wilson Parking is located at 2 Macquarie Street (northern end), access adjacent to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.
Public transit
Located on the Western Broadwalk of the Sydney Opera House, accessible by bus, train and ferry from Circular Quay.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sourdough Bread
Pepe Saya butte
- eachA$3.00
Marinated Australian OlivesA$11.00
Smoked Eggplant & Sesame DipA$13.00
crispy chick peas, toasted pita
Sydney Rock Oysters
tomato foam or chardonnay mignonette
- eachA$4.00
Selection of Artisan CheeseA$23.00
condiments, crackers
Cured MeatA$29.00
pickles, condiments, bread

Starters

Raw Beetroot Ravioli*A$20.00
whipped goats cheese, hazelnut brown butter sauce
Kingfish Yuzu CevicheA$22.00
miso pickled kohlrabi, edamame, shiso powder
Chicken liver Pâté*A$21.00
sweet wine jelly, pickles, walnut raisin toast
Fremantle Octopus' TerrineA$23.00
clam vinaigrette, saffron rouille, burnt garlic
Heirloom TomatoA$19.00
Burrata Stracciatella, confit onion dressing, olives, oregano

Main

Truffled Orecchiette PastaA$30.00
cauliflower polonaise, brown butter
Saltwater Barramundi*A$34.00
cauliflower, charcoal brioche, macadamia, pancetta crumbs
Slow Cooked Pork NeckA$33.00
white bean puree, green apple, pickled baby figs
Ras el Hanout Spiced Lamb RumpA$34.00
pearl couscous, preserved lemon, labneh
Poached ChickenA$32.00
popcorn, creamed corn, Brussel sprouts, gastrique

Sides

Salad of Truss TomatoA$11.00
white beans, shallots, lemon vinaigrette
Crushed Chat Potato SkordaliaA$11.00
thyme, rosemary, toasted almonds
Charred Japanese PumpkinA$11.00
hummus, pomegranate, sumac spiced yoghurt
Baby CosA$9.00
radicchio, ruby grapefruit, cucumber, mustard & verjus dressing

Dessert

Coconut & Lychee TrifleA$15.00
lime leaf, ginger ice cream, freeze dried fruit crumble
PavlovaA$15.00
vanilla mousse, lemon lime curd, macerated berries
White Chocolate*A$15.00
tahini & pistachio brownie, pink soil, raspberry sorbet, Chantilly
Selection of Artisan Cheese*A$23.00
condiments, crackers

Kids Menu

2 Course $25; Served with a choice of juice or soft drink

Choice of Main

Poached Chicken Breast or Barramundi, Roasted Veg, Salad
Kids Pasta Bolognaise

Dessert

Vanilla Ice Cream
chocolate sauce

Beverages

Non-Alcoholic

Capi Still or Sparkling Mineral Water
- 1LA$9.00
Coke, Coke No Sugar, LemonadeA$4.50
Lemon, Lime & BittersA$4.50
JuiceA$4.50

Coffee & Tea

Coffee by Double Roasters

Flat White
Latte
Cappuccino
Espresso

T2 Tea

English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Peppermint
Green

Ciders & Beers

James Squire Orchard Crush Apple Cider, NSWA$10.00
James Boag's Premium Light, TASA$7.50
James Boag's Premium Lager, TASA$9.50
James Squire One Fifty Lashes Pale Ale, NSWA$10.00
4 Pines Kölsch Golden Ale, NSWA$10.00
Peroni, ITAA$10.00

Wine List

Bubbles

Aura, Brut Cuvée, South Eastern, AUSA$9.50
Petit Cordon by Maison Mumm, Brut Cuvée, Marlborough, NZA$13.00
Bandini, Prosecco, Veneto, ITAA$12.00
42 Degrees, South Rosé, Coal River Valley, TASA$69.00
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, Champagne, Epernay, FRAA$26.00

White

Aura, Sauvignon Blanc, South Eastern, AUSA$9.50
Redbank The Long Paddock, Sauvignon Blanc, King Valley, VICA$10.00
McW High Altitude 480, Pinot Grigio, Tumbarumba, NSWA$11.00
Citi Bank Wines
Mt. Difficulty 'Roaring Meg' Pinot Gris, Central Otago, NZA$60.00
Kilikanoon Mort's Block, Riesling, Clare Valley, SAA$13.00
Margan, Verdelho, Hunter Valley, NSWA$12.00
Plantagenet Three Lions, Chardonnay, Great Southern, WAA$13.00
Tyrrell's, Semillon, Hunter Valley, NSWA$55.00

Red

First Creek Botanica, Pinot Noir, Tumbarumba, NSWA$11.00
Poggiotondo 'Organic' Chianti Classico Tuscany, ITAA$14.00
Jed Wines, Malbec, Mendoza, ARGA$13.00
McW 480, Shiraz, Gundagai & Hilltops, NSWA$11.00
Citi Bank Wines
Primo Estate Merlesco, Merlot, Coonawarra, SAA$55.00
Saltram 1859, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SAA$12.00
Aura, Cabernet Merlot, South Eastern, AUSA$9.50
Lock & Key Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops, NSWA$65.00

Rosé

Parlez Vous Rosé?, Riverina, NSWA$10.00
Les Trois Rosé, Provence, FRAA$13.00

Dessert

Frogmore Creek, Iced Wine Riesling, Coal River Valley, TASA$15.00

Fortified

Saltram Mr. Pickwick, Barossa Valley, SA
- 60mlA$15.00

Cocktails

House Cocktails

Portside MojitoA$18.00
white rum, lime, mint, sugar, lavender
Be Free MartiniA$18.00
vodka, cointreau, basil, lime, watermelon
It's ThymeA$18.00
thyme infused vodka, lillet blanc, lemon, honey, french earl grey tea
WaysideA$18.00
dill infused gin, green apple, lemon, sugar, cucumber
Aphro MargaritaA$18.00
blanco tequila, cointreau, lime, agave nectar, pomegranate
Archie Rose Outside G&TA$15.00
archie rose outside gin, san pellegrino rossa, mint sprig
Get OutA$20.00
archie rose outside gin, little drippa, kahlua

Heritage Cocktails

Aperol SpritzA$16.00
aperol aperitivo, prosecco, soda, orange
NegroniA$16.00
gin, sweet vermouth, campari
DaiquiriA$16.00
white rum, lime, sugar
MargaritaA$17.00
blanco tequila, cointreau, lime
Espresso MartiniA$18.00
vodka, kahlua, espresso

Aperitifs

Carpano Bianco
Carpano Rosso Vermouth
Pernod
Aperol
Campari
Pimms Nº1

Digestifs

Amaro AvernaA$12.00
Amaro MontenegroA$9.00
FrangelicoA$9.00

Pre-Theatre Set-Menu

2 courses & glass of house red or white wine $61 per person. 3 courses & glass of house red or white wine $72 per person

To Start

Kingfish Yuzu Ceviche
miso pickled kohlrabi, edamame, shiso powder
Chicken Liver Pâté*
sweet wine jelly, pickles, walnut raisin toast
Heirloom Tomato
Burrata Stracciatella, olives, confit onion dressing, oregano

Main

Poached Chicken
popcorn, creamed corn, Brussel sprouts, gastrique
Truffled Orecchiette Pasta
cauliflower polonaise, brown butter
Saltwater Barramundi*
cauliflower, charcoal brioche, macadamia, pancetta crumb
Slow Cooked Pork Neck
white bean puree, green apple, pickled baby figs

Shared Sides

Choose one per table

Crushed Chat Potato Skordalia
thyme, rosemary, toasted almonds
Baby Cos
radicchio, ruby grapefruit, cucumber, mustard & verjus dressing
Charred Japanese Pumpkin
hummus, pomegranate, sumac spiced yoghurt

Dessert

Coconut & Lychee Trifle
lime leaf, ginger ice cream, freeze dried fruit crumble
Pavlova
vanilla mousse, lemon lime curd, macerated berries
White Chocolate Tahini & Pistachio*
brownie, pink soil, raspberry sorbet, Chantilly

What 618 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

618 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant is currently closed but there is nothing on their website to let you know and reservations are still open. We organised to have a hen's celebration here and had a confirmed booking. It wasn't until we arrived to closed restaurant and the phone number disconnected that we found out. I understand that a lot of places have closed due to COVID but having the bookings still open made it seem like you were still open currently.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked a table and received a confirmation, we arrived and the place was closed on a busy Saturday night in The Rocks. This was for a milestone birthday, and left us struggling to find a place that could serve us. Portside had apparently been closed for months but didn’t update their account on OpenTable.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dinner catch up with friends and to see the QM2 ocean liner in port. Servings were just the perfect size, food quality and presentation very good, and staff were really excellent and friendly. Will definitely return. .
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch setting with spectacular views accompanied by delicious food. The staff are friendly without being intrusive I’ll be going back
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was impressed with the flavours infused in my Barramundi main meal and the simple combination of tomatoes and string beans salad was a perfect side dish. My husband was delighted with his pasta choice, and he is hard to please when it comes to pasta dishes. Staff was attentive and friendly, considering the high patronage on a Saturday night at the Sydney Opera House.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We often use Portside for pre show dining. On this occasion our experience was impacted by a) difficulty with making phone phone booking finally confirming reservation after 3 days of leaving messages on Tuesday prior to Saturday booking. b) table for 2 located in a corner next to a construction hoarding and behind a tour group of 36 seated at 3 one tables. c) menu has not changed for some time and did not excite. On plus side our waiter was excellent (service and anticipation)
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was inventive and very tasty. We enjoyed the 2 course pre-dinner with a nice glass of house wine. It was located conveniently close to the Studio where we were attending a play.
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NormanN
Sydney
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent location for pre-theatre dining. Great location by the harbour, good food and wine and excellent service. Meals arrive promptly and a well-balanced menu. Don’t tell anyone or it will get busy!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maybe need greater imagination for vegetarians (pasta choice only) a
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were unfortunate to initially be "served" by an arrogant young waitress. Requesting clarification about whether the lemon, lime and bitters drink on the menu was made on the premises or came in a bottle prompted an eye roll that really sealed our negative impression. Thankfully, by the time the rest of our group arrived she had finished and we had a very capable replacement. The pasta was really undercooked but the sauce was delicious.
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Google Map for Portside at Sydney Opera House

Western Broadwalk, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross street
Macquarie Street
Neighborhood
Sydney CBD
Hours of operation
WEEKDAYS: Lunch: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm WEEKENDS Lunch & Dinner: 11:30am - Late Holiday Opening Hours GOOD FRIDAY: CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY: CLOSED 29 DECEMBER: Lunch (open) | Dinner (closed) 30 DECEMBER: CLOSED 31 DECEMBER: CLOSED 1 JANUARY: Lunch (closed) | Dinner (open from 5pm)
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, European, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Wilson Parking is located at 2 Macquarie Street (northern end), access adjacent to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.
Public transit
Located on the Western Broadwalk of the Sydney Opera House, accessible by bus, train and ferry from Circular Quay.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kasper Christensen
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.portsidesydney.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9250 7220

Portside at Sydney Opera House

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Dining Menu

Grazing

Sourdough Bread

Marinated Australian OlivesA$11.00

Smoked Eggplant & Sesame DipA$13.00

Sydney Rock Oysters

Selection of Artisan CheeseA$23.00

Cured MeatA$29.00

Starters

Raw Beetroot Ravioli*A$20.00

Kingfish Yuzu CevicheA$22.00

Chicken liver Pâté*A$21.00

Fremantle Octopus' TerrineA$23.00

Heirloom TomatoA$19.00

Main

Truffled Orecchiette PastaA$30.00

Saltwater Barramundi*A$34.00

Slow Cooked Pork NeckA$33.00

Ras el Hanout Spiced Lamb RumpA$34.00

Poached ChickenA$32.00

Sides

Salad of Truss TomatoA$11.00

Crushed Chat Potato SkordaliaA$11.00

Charred Japanese PumpkinA$11.00

Baby CosA$9.00

Dessert

Coconut & Lychee TrifleA$15.00

PavlovaA$15.00

White Chocolate*A$15.00

Selection of Artisan Cheese*A$23.00

Kids Menu

Choice of Main

Poached Chicken Breast or Barramundi, Roasted Veg, Salad

Kids Pasta Bolognaise

Dessert

Vanilla Ice Cream

Beverages

Non-Alcoholic

Capi Still or Sparkling Mineral Water

Coke, Coke No Sugar, LemonadeA$4.50

Lemon, Lime & BittersA$4.50

JuiceA$4.50

Coffee & Tea

Coffee by Double Roasters

Flat White

Latte

Cappuccino

Espresso

T2 Tea

English Breakfast

Earl Grey

Peppermint

Green

Ciders & Beers

James Squire Orchard Crush Apple Cider, NSWA$10.00

James Boag's Premium Light, TASA$7.50

James Boag's Premium Lager, TASA$9.50

James Squire One Fifty Lashes Pale Ale, NSWA$10.00

4 Pines Kölsch Golden Ale, NSWA$10.00

Peroni, ITAA$10.00

Wine List

Bubbles

Aura, Brut Cuvée, South Eastern, AUSA$9.50

Petit Cordon by Maison Mumm, Brut Cuvée, Marlborough, NZA$13.00

Bandini, Prosecco, Veneto, ITAA$12.00

42 Degrees, South Rosé, Coal River Valley, TASA$69.00

Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, Champagne, Epernay, FRAA$26.00

White

Aura, Sauvignon Blanc, South Eastern, AUSA$9.50

Redbank The Long Paddock, Sauvignon Blanc, King Valley, VICA$10.00

McW High Altitude 480, Pinot Grigio, Tumbarumba, NSWA$11.00

Mt. Difficulty 'Roaring Meg' Pinot Gris, Central Otago, NZA$60.00

Kilikanoon Mort's Block, Riesling, Clare Valley, SAA$13.00

Margan, Verdelho, Hunter Valley, NSWA$12.00

Plantagenet Three Lions, Chardonnay, Great Southern, WAA$13.00

Tyrrell's, Semillon, Hunter Valley, NSWA$55.00