Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Australia
  3. Sydney
  4. Sydney City
  5. Sydney CBD
Tgoa City --- - The Grounds of the City, Sydney, AU-NSW

The Grounds of the City

4.3
4.3
3609 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
The Grounds of the City, the second outpost from the team behind The Grounds of Alexandria, is bringing soul back to the CBD with old-school service and charm. Located in the heart of the CBD and bustling with activity, The Grounds of the City is tailor-made for a marvellous time; no matter the occasion. Start your day right as our baristas expertly serve up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees, or end it in the best possible way and cosy in with our selection of cocktails and a dinner menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our tea lady roaming the room with a trolley adorned with fresh coffee, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 8:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9699 2225
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paul McGrath
  • Catering
    From client meetings to personal celebrations, our drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. To view our offering and order online, visit our website <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/" target="_blank">here</a>.
  • Neighborhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Cross street
    Park St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
  • Parking details
    Sydney CBD has a range of privately owned car parks located within walking distance. Two close-by options include the Citigroup Centre Car Park located at 271 Pitt St or the Queen Victoria Building Car Park at 111 York St.
  • Public transit
    TRAIN - Exit the train at Town Hall Station. The Grounds of the City is located on the right hand side, directly across the road from The Queen Victoria Building.<br /><br />BUS - Arrange a bus route to drop you at Town Hall Station, or the QVB on York St, located within walking distance from The Grounds of the City.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for brunch

  • Sydney

    Modern Australian

  • Sydney

    Most Booked

  • Sydney City

    Great for brunch

  • Sydney City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grounds of the City offers a vintage ambiance with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its lively atmosphere, it's a favorite for breakfast meetings and post-work catch-ups. While some find it noisy, the "friendly staff" and "creative menu" make it a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

3,609 Reviews
  1. Aude

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect food perfect place ! We will come back for sure Very nice service food and ambiance
    The Grounds of the CityResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Aude, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. It means a lot to us that you had such a great experience, and we’re excited to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Nagi

    Is this helpful?

  2. Celeste

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious! I really appreciate that they also offer mocktails that have had as much effort put into them as the cocktails. Something for everyone to enjoy. The atmosphere and decorations are lovely. And the staff are very friendly. The Strawberry dessert is also presented beautifully. Will definitely be dining again :)
    The Grounds of the CityResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Celeste, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and especially our mocktails. Our team works hard to create something special for everyone, so it’s wonderful to know it resonated with you. The Strawberry dessert is a favorite of ours too! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit. See you soon! - Nagi (TGOTC)

    Is this helpful?

  3. leona

    Sydney

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The burger was so juicy and cooked to perfection. I was REALLY disappointed that the my 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice in desserts were all so out.
    The Grounds of the CityResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Leona, Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the burger—it’s always great to know we got that right! I’m sorry to hear, however, that your dessert options were unavailable. We understand how disappointing that can be, and we’ll make sure to review our stock to prevent this from happening again in the future. We hope to have the full range of desserts available next time, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon - Nagi (TGOTC)

    Is this helpful?

  4. Elizabeth

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the coffee platter. Loved the ambience and service. Loved the pasta.
    The Grounds of the CityResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the coffee platter, ambience, service, and pasta. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more great experiences in the future! - Nagi (TGOTC)

    Is this helpful?

  5. David

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was exemplary. Atmosphere was superb. Small meal of seared Scallops was great. Main meal of Ballina Spanner Crab Bucatini Pasta was below par. It consisted of Hokkien Noodles, chilli, with almost no crab meat (three minute pieces). served with very large empty crab shell placed on top. Choose a steak as main, it’s harder to disguise. Sticky Date Soufflé was fantastic

    Is this helpful?

  6. john

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    300gm black market sirloin was terrible and way over priced (65AUS). Poor cut of meat and definitely not worth the price. Restaurant was good and perhaps other items on the menu are good but I would avoid the beef.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Jennine

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful time food was amazing service was exceptional
    The Grounds of the CityResponded on November 3, 2024
    Dear Jennine, We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with us! Thank you for highlighting our food and service—we’ll be sure to share this with our team. Hope to see you again soon! - Nagi (TGOTC)

    Is this helpful?

  8. Petra

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoyed dining at the Grounds City, fantastic service, and delicious food. It's definitely a regular meeting place for us.
    The Grounds of the CityResponded on November 2, 2024
    Dear Petra, Thank you for making us your go-to spot! We’re so glad to hear you enjoy both the service and the food, and it’s always a pleasure to have you dine with us. We look forward to being a part of many more of your gatherings! Warm regards, Nagi (TGOTC)

    Is this helpful?

  9. gary

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The grounds is popular and rightly so as the food is good and there is a good variety. Last visit in the city was very noisy with slow service. The food was not as good as previous visits. I had the zucchini and spinach fritters with egg and tomato, mushrooms... simple enough but it all had the taste of bacon which spoiled it for a vegetarian. small volume as well. Not enjoyable this time. Hopefully it will improve as it has a good vibe.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Etienne

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Your menu looks great but the kitchen execution is both weak and inconstant. This was my fourth time here since it opened and the food has been consistently mid to bad. The price tags are inappropriate for food this poorly executed. This venue has so much going for it - the theming and art style and service and plating are all fantastic. We didn't finish three of the dishes we ordered because it straight up just wasn't nice to eat.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Grounds of the City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9699 2225.

The Grounds of the City is rated 4.3 stars by 3609 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Grounds of the City

500 George St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Park St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
  • Neighborhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 8:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Sydney CBD has a range of privately owned car parks located within walking distance. Two close-by options include the Citigroup Centre Car Park located at 271 Pitt St or the Queen Victoria Building Car Park at 111 York St.
  • Public transit
    TRAIN - Exit the train at Town Hall Station. The Grounds of the City is located on the right hand side, directly across the road from The Queen Victoria Building.BUS - Arrange a bus route to drop you at Town Hall Station, or the QVB on York St, located within walking distance from The Grounds of the City.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul McGrath
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (02) 9699 2225
  • Catering
    From client meetings to personal celebrations, our drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. To view our offering and order online, visit our website <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/" target="_blank">here</a>.
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo