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The East Chinese Restaurant, Sydney, AU-NSW

The East Chinese Restaurant

4.5
4.5
60 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • 30% OFF DISCOUNT IN MARCH

    Mar 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    For the month of March, 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 MARCH photo

What 60 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sydney

    Great for scenic views

  • Sydney

    Chinese

  • Sydney City

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sydney City

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The East Chinese Restaurant in Sydney offers "sensational food, service, ambiance," and stunning harbour views. With consistently excellent cuisine, including standout dishes like crispy duck and soft shell crab, this restaurant provides a "delightful dining experience." Its convenient location near the Opera House and welcoming staff make it a "must-visit" destination.

60 Reviews
  1. diane VIP

    Cleveland48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. We loved sitting outside. Excellent views of Sydney

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  2. Diane

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would go to this Restaurant again, great spring rolls, good service

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  3. Milton

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I go to The East restaurant whenever I am attending an event at the Sydney Opera House. Staff are always friendly and service is very good. The food is wonderful.

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  4. Ajay

    New South Wales5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb tasty food. Delivered very quickly. The only suggestion would be for them to serve sang chow bau chicken separately with the leaves and chicken . And the same with peking duck pancakes.

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  5. Affie

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoy this restaurant, proper linen tablecloths & serviettes. Food is great, staff is attentive. Quick service.

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  6. Kris van

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food was fantastic Great view in location

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  7. Simon

    Tasmania3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing restaurant, one of our favourites in Sydney. Outstanding service and views. Was very loud and crowded, which was to be expected on Australia Day. We booked especially to see the fireworks and hear the concert, which were both fantastic.

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  8. Allyson

    New South Wales2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Service was fantastic, lovely atmosphere. Just a little expensive.

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  9. Ross

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & a good spot outside to see the iconic sights & watch tourists enjoy the beautiful harbour.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place - classic Chinese food ; old fashioned black tie waiters ; spectacular view of the harbor , bridge and opera house … wine list and extensive and really good value. Couldn’t ask for more

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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 60 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 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The East Chinese Restaurant

1 Macquarie St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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