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Song Bird Double Bay dining room - Song Bird, Double Bay, AU-NSW

Song Bird

4.4
4.4
252 Reviews
$A101 and over
Chinese

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Cantonese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9871 9888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Perry
  • Private party facilities
    Song Bird is delighted to present The Birdcage, an exclusive level for seated events for up to 100 guests. The Birdcage offers a private and sophisticated experience with entry via a discreet lift. Guests can enjoy Neil Perry's exceptional menu, complemented by an expertly curated wine list, all within the opulence of our top-floor dining room.
  • Neighbourhood
    Double Bay
  • Cross Street
    Located on the ground level of Gaden House, corner of Bay & Cooper St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are a 10 minute walk from Edgecliff train station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Group Dining – 12-18 guests

    A$138.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our group dining space in Song Bird is nestled in the tree tops overlooking Double Bay and can accommodate up to 18 guests. Guests are asked to dine on our share-style Expressions of Song Bird Menu at $138 per person, allowing guests to celebrate with a glorious feast of Chef Neil Perry’s signature dishes. To enjoy the full Song Bird experience, diners have the option of enhancing their menu by adding chef’s Menu Supplements. Please contact our reservations team at 02 9871 9888 or info@songbirddoublebay.com for the Expressions of Song Bird Menu, our selection of Menu Supplements and our Wine List. For exclusive use of the group dining space, there is a minimum spend requirement of $3,500.00 plus a 10% service charge.
    Group Dining – 12-18 guests photo
  • Expressions of Song Bird - $138pp

    A$138.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For groups of 10 or more, guests are required to dine from one of our set menus. We offer our share-style Expressions of Song Bird Menu at $138 per person, allowing guests to celebrate with a glorious feast of Chef Neil Perry’s signature dishes. To enjoy the full Song Bird experience, diners have the option of enhancing their menu by adding chef’s Menu Supplements. For groups of 10 or above, please contact our reservations team to finalise menu supplements, dietary requirements and wine pre-selection.
    Expressions of Song Bird - $138pp photo

What 252 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Song Bird offers an exquisite dining experience with its elegant ambiance and "impeccable" service. The culinary artistry of Neil Perry shines through, with standout dishes like the "amazing Peking duck" and "exceptional" prawn toast. Although some find it costly, the premium service and "outstanding" flavors make it a worthwhile visit.

252 Reviews
  1. Anna

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Red snapper dumplings were out of this world. Lovely evening with exceptional food and outstanding service.

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    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good Chinese food in great atmosphere. Love Songbird

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  3. Mark

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & vibe. Our waiter Oscar was fantastic.

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  4. Maggie

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience from when we stepped in the door. Service attentive & casual. Food. Well always exceeds expectation. Not to be missed.

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  5. Miranda

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent! Food, service, staff. Always nice to see Neil Perry at his business - what a great worker!

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  6. Amanda

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the food at Songbird. The Spencer Gulf prawn har gow, is outstanding, the spinach and garlic chive dumplings and the chicken with ginger and soy excellent. The only disappointment was the banana and salted caramel pudding which was not up to the standard of the desserts we have enjoyed at Songbird on previous occasions. This one needs to be let go from the menu!

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  7. Alice

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked the Lunar New Year banquet on our selection $138/pp. The host was trying to be cultural upon welcome saying that they’ve all been taught how to say happy new year in Chinese but she forgot now and then tried to say with another saying which found really wrong while laughing hard sounds so disrespectful. I respect the effort but perhaps avoid it if you don’t know. I found it she’s being stereotypical and tried too hard without being sincere. We were seated at the corner which was nice but then we had 3 different waiters coming to the table, one asked for water, then drinks, then what we would like to order. Which was really odd as I booked the banquet - why do you ask again! Food was amazing though, but service was terrible - my partner just finished putting the fish on my bowl the waiter hurriedly took the plate with leftover sauce without even asking then again with the crab dish. The worst was a female waiter who hasn’t served our table - came and brought our dessert. She basically slammed the dessert plate on our table and said “this is your dessert” then left. The whole banquet experience, we had the waiter explained to us about the dessert. This waiter had some real attitude! My partner doesnt generally comment even agreed that was crummy. She needs some training! Kudos to the manager that night who walked us under the rain to Bobbie’s for our night cap. Overall, we’d go back for the food and ambiance. But, something needs to be worked on for the service.

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  8. Vanessa

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food, service and ambience were all wonderful. I would highly recommend dining at Songbird. One of the best meals we have had in a long time.

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  9. Adrian

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious modern Chinese dishes, highlights were Spencer Gulf Prawn Toast, Peking Duck, Salt & Pepper Southern calamari and Spanner Crab Omelette. Extensive wine list and plenty of great Riesling choices which are perfect accompaniment to the food.

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  10. Herbert

    VIP

    Sunshine Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great improvement from my first experience. Congrats

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FAQs

Song Bird is rated 4.4 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Song Bird

24 Bay St, Double Bay, AU-NSW 2028

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on the ground level of Gaden House, corner of Bay & Cooper St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Double Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Cantonese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are a 10 minute walk from Edgecliff train station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Perry
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (02) 9871 9888
  • Private party facilities
    Song Bird is delighted to present The Birdcage, an exclusive level for seated events for up to 100 guests. The Birdcage offers a private and sophisticated experience with entry via a discreet lift. Guests can enjoy Neil Perry's exceptional menu, complemented by an expertly curated wine list, all within the opulence of our top-floor dining room.
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