Best Comfort Food Restaurants in The Rocks

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Grounds of the City

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 74 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.

2. Kobo

4.8

Exceptional(102)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Circular Quay

Kobo is the workshop for Hatted Chef, Jacob Lee, a space for him to demonstrate his love for his homeland of Korea, re-engineering regional dishes onto a contemporary platform, incorporating Japanese and Australian influences for a dining experience like no other.A solid marble chef’s table is front and centre, seating 8 guests at a time for an intimate chef's table (meaning “I leave it up to you.”), Chef Jacob breaks the menu down into “Episodes” with each episode featuring a core focus on a culinary moment of his life.Kobo is located in Sydney's new Quay Quarter Lanes, a short walk from Circular Quay station, nestled just behind the historic Hinchcliffe House.

3. Door Knock

4.7

Exceptional(305)

Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Sydney CBD

Booked 3 times today

COCKTAILS, WINE AND GOOD TIMESWe are a captivating cocktail and wine bar hidden below the hustle and bustle of Sydney's streets. Our progressive cocktail list has contemporary and traditional cocktails to delight all tastes. We have an extensive wine list to please all palates. Additionally our delicious food offering has a range of fresh appetising bar food and meals.

4. Roast Republic

4.7

Exceptional(75)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sydney CBD

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Roast Republic, where we bring the authentic flavours of American BBQ to Clarence Street Sydney, inspired by the rich culinary tradition originating in the Southern United States.Our Beef short ribs, USA Pork & Lamb ribs a quintessential part of American cuisine are applied two culinary pillars that are the key to unlocking a symphony of flavors. The art of the dry rub and homemade BBQ sauce that is bold, layered and unique. These essential components infuse the meat with layers of complexity and adding a punch of flavor in every bite, then slow cooked, and enjoyed as a delicious communal dining experience. Experience true American BBQ flavours with our signature boards perfectly crafted to share as a delicious communal dining experience. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or looking to indulge in savory Southern favourites, our menu has something for everyone. Join us at Roast Republic for family-style servings and experience comfort food of American BBQ.

5. Cartel

4.2

Awesome(8)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Chippendale

Booked 1 time today

Begin your journey through Latin America, one dish at a time.Latin American cuisine is immensely varied, with a dish for every climate and occasion. With dishes inspired by Latin America’s rich cultural history, each plate brings with it a unique set of flavours. From Peruvian ceviche to Argentinian sirloin and, of course, tapas and tacos.Cartel is the perfect place to enjoy a night out with friends over delicious food and Latin American themed cocktails.

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6. Wingboy Darling Square

4.7

Exceptional(129)

Price: Moderate

• American • Haymarket

Booked 21 times today

Wingboy is the creation of two mates, Mike and George, who teamed up through their love of hot wings, cold bevs and good times. The boys have worked in multiple bars and kitchens over the last 12 years to bring you the ultimate wing experience, Wingboy! Wingboy is big on flavour, an electric atmosphere and casual service. They have created 13 kick-ass sauces which are made daily, coating crispy wings, juicy boneless tenders or cauliflower bites. Come on down and join the boys at your local Wingboy.

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7. The Shop & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(13)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Bondi Beach

Booked 6 times today

At The Shop you can expect to find the same customers that have been coming since day one. The Shop is like being welcomed into the home of a favourite relative and the food that comes out of the kitchen is like they have preformed magic. We like to focus on comfort food and all locally sourced.Everything is made from scratch, including the dressings, relishes and pickled vegetables.Most of our wines are organic and always have a preservative free wine. Cocktails available if your feeling colourful.. Sharing plates and seasonal specials available.Huge colourful salads, burgers and meatballs.The heart and the soul of the owners and locals oozes out of The Shop!

8. City Oltra

4.9

Exceptional(46)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Haymarket

A semi permanent pizza bar underneath the tracks of Central Station. Hot pizza and cool drinks. Your friendly neighbourhood pizza bar. nice slices, wines, music and people. pop in or stay for a while…

9. Belly Bao

4.5

Awesome(334)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Newtown

Booked 1 time today

Belly Bao is a located ion King Street, Newtown - Sydney's cultural hub. Sydney's first dedicated home of Bao, we specialise in hand made Bao creativity. It's important to us that you enjoy our love for food paired with great drinks and friendly service in our fun, casual restaurant that offers a hint of old Chinese restaurant nostalgia.Taking from the traditional chinese pork bun (pork bao), we pride ourselves on our hand made bao, and introducing our asian heritage to our Australian home.We hope you enjoy our love for Bao as much as we do.

10. Wingboy Newtown

4.6

Exceptional(47)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newtown

Booked 6 times today

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Belinda
Canberra •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful breakfast experience, terrific service and highly recommend the lobster omelette!
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The Grounds of the CityPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.3
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Sven
New South Wales •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Cannot fault the service. The restaurant is well presented, modern and clean. The staff are attentive, engaging and there are plenty of them. Food was quick and plentiful and most of all tasty. We went the American BBQ group share which is the top end of menu pricing and it allowed us to sample a wide range of what Roast Republic offers. The big ticket items for me were the lamb chops and the tomahawk steak. The corn was a sensation. When they offer gloves for eating the wings take them for best enjoyment - especially for the spicy buffalo. Drinks were well priced and they have great mocktail range. You will not walk away hungry, in fact we were fit to burst.
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Roast RepublicPrice: Expensive• American• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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Debora
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
My experience was like a pineapple, very good, very nice!!!🍍🍍🍍😋😋😋
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CartelPrice: Moderate• South American• Chippendale
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4.2
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Kate
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Never disappoints. Cool location, nice ambience, lovely service and a very reasonable happy hour! Can't fault.
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Door KnockPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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Gary
Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 27, 2024
Exquisite food paired with exceptional soju and wines presented in a refined style and supported by interesting stories of the chef’s childhood that inspired his creations!
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KoboPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Circular Quay
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4.8

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Grounds of the City

2. Kobo

3. Door Knock

4. Roast Republic

5. Cartel

6. Wingboy Darling Square

7. The Shop & Wine Bar

8. City Oltra

9. Belly Bao

10. Wingboy Newtown

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