Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in The Rocks

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122 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant restaurant

1. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(1500)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 20 times today

Squires Waterfront Restaurant is THE spot for a night out, a special occasion, or a casual hang with mates. Our menus marry unique modern Australian flavours, with inspiration from the legend himself, James Squire. Nestled on the Sydney Harbour, the waterfront views certainly enhance the ambiance of Squire's Waterfront Restaurant.Bookings are available for the Restaurant. If you have 8 or more guests, a set menu and 10% gratuity apply. For non-exclusive parties of 8+ please enquire through our website. for our Brewhouse and Forecourt areas please contact our events team on 8014 5663 10% surcharge applies on Sundays. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.All Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent at all times across the whole venue.

A photo of The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf restaurant

2. The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf

4.5

Awesome(325)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay

Booked 27 times today

A hidden Sydney secret, boasting some of the best harbour views in Sydney, the bar is the perfect destination for pre- or post-show catch-ups with friends. Open daily from early till late, serving coffee, bar bites, lunch, dinner and drinks.

A photo of Mode Kitchen & Bar restaurant

3. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(538)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 3 times today

Mode Kitchen & Bar is a modern Australian restaurant located in Sydney's CBD, offering an innovative and uncomplicated menu that blends diverse cultural influences. The restaurant serves a range of meals, including breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner, with a focus on delivering delicious flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Mode's menu celebrates modern Australian cuisine, featuring a balance of locally sourced produce and global culinary techniques. The restaurant is known for its chic atmosphere, ideal for casual dining, business lunches, or evening meals with a sophisticated touch.

4. Neptune Palace

4.7

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Halal • Circular Quay

Booked 14 times today

Sydney’s Leading Malaysian & Chinese Ha’lal Fine Dining Restaurant.Our menu is very extensive, offering dishes that are hot and powerful, to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavours, or creamy coconut milk fragrances, or perhaps aromas of lemongrass and exotics herbs and spices, Neptune Palace has dishes that will tantalise your taste buds. We also serve an expansive wine list to complete your experience.

5. Frank Mac's

4.5

Awesome(95)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • The Rocks

Booked 1 time today

Frank Mac's. Gin & Cocktail Bar The original 1840s sandstone walls of the building Frank Mac’s now occupies a 120-person capacity bar which flows from outdoor seating on George Street, across two levels and into a back courtyard. Whereas the downstairs space feels cosy and intimate, dotted with vintage leather banquettes, dark jade and light orange velvet armchairs, low tables and a fireplace, the ground level you’ll walk into off George Street will reflect the energy of the bartenders working behind the almost five-metre-long oak bar. A handful of bar stools provide the perfect vantage point to take in the cocktail mixology while the dark velvet curtains, worn leather banquette seats and cosy fireplace of the ‘Snug’ provides groups of up to eight with a private space to retreat and relax.

6. Three Bottle Man

4.4

Awesome(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Circular Quay

Good things come in three and that's no exception at Three Bottle Man. A laneway cafe by day, and a wine bar by night.Three Bottle Man serves up some of the best coffee in town. Our baristas are passionate about their craft and take pride in making each cup perfect. Whether you're looking for a quick pick-me-up or a leisurely meal, this is the place to be.From healthy breakfasts to delicious laneway lunches, the all-day menu features classic dishes done right, so you're sure to find something to your liking.When the sun goes down, Three Bottle Man transforms into an intimate wine bar, offering an impressive selection of Australian wines, craft beers, locally distilled spirits and cocktails.Whatever your mood, Three Bottle Man has you covered.

A photo of The Grounds Coffee Factory restaurant

7. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.4

Awesome(144)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 61 times today

A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

A photo of The Grounds of the City restaurant

8. The Grounds of the City

4.3

Awesome(3644)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 81 times today

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.

A photo of The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe restaurant

9. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(2807)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 97 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

10. Song Bird

4.4

Awesome(254)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Double Bay

Booked 34 times today

Song Bird is open 7 nights. Lunch Friday to Sunday. Song Bird by chef Neil Perry AM offers a superlative culinary experience that blends the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the warmth and fragrance of traditional Chinese cooking. Reflecting Perry’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions, Song Bird’s menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Perry’s commitment to cooking with fresh, locally-sourced premium produce.Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set over three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960’s masterpiece ‘Gaden House’, designed by architect the late Neville Gruzman, Song Bird's interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance with a subtle nod to Chinese sensibilities. Neil Perry AM is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. He has been the Food, Beverage & Service Director at QANTAS for 25+years, creating one of the best dining experiences in the sky.

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