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The East Chinese Restaurant, Sydney, AU-NSW

The East Chinese Restaurant

4.5 (80)
$41 to $100
Chinese
1 Macquarie St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.

Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Seafood, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Circular Quay
  • Cross street
    8/1A Macquarie Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 30% OFF DISCOUNT IN JULY

    Jul 3, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    For the month of July, we are offering 30% off food for lunch on Monday to Thursday and Dinner on Sunday-Thursday after 7:30pm (for parties up to 6, excludes banquets and drinks).
    30% OFF DISCOUNT IN JULY Photo

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What 80 people are saying

The East Chinese Restaurant 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sydney City

    Neighborhood gem

  • Sydney City

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sydney City

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The East Chinese Restaurant offers "outstanding, top quality food" with a "fantastic variety" on the menu. Patrons praise the "welcoming happy staff" and "exceptional service." The location near Circular Quay provides "great views" of iconic landmarks, enhancing dining experiences. "Highly recommend" for its consistent excellence and vibrant atmosphere.
80 Reviews
  1. Gary

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The combination chow mien with soft noodles was disappointing, too much noodles , too much soya sauce and not enough vegetables and meat. Service and ambience was good.

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  2. Annabel

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Welcoming happy staff. We had a lot of family fun in the courtyard and a great location for a busy Vivid night.

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  3. Sarah

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely meal at East Chinese restaurant , I’ve been here several times and always enjoyed it

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  4. Affie

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy my meal at The East. Great menu, service, outlook!

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  5. Jenny

    Gold Coast4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined early as we were going to a concert at the Opera House. We were attended to promptly, good was delivered efficiently. We would dine there again,

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  6. Juanita

    Sydney1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing meal. Chicken Chow Mein very bland, duck pancakes also not much taste. Service was very average.

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  7. Patricia

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The variety on the menu is fantastic and the food was so delicious we plan on eating here again

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  8. Fiona

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, The East delivers outstanding, top quality food. While it’s not cheap, it is certainly worth it!

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  9. Stephen

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food, attentive and very speedy service ideal for pre Opera House dining.

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  10. Gayle VIP

    Sydney20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful experience. Food was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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FAQs

The East Chinese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9252 6868.

The East Chinese Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Australia
  3. Sydney
  4. Sydney City
  5. Circular Quay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The East Chinese Restaurant

1 Macquarie St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8/1A Macquarie Street
  • Neighborhood
    Circular Quay
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Seafood, Asian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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