Elements Bar and Grill Walsh Bay

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   Jason

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food itself was good, but the overall experience with the entire restaurant can not justify the $140 pp pricing we paid inc one drink pp and not including any desserts. Front of House The team lacked the experience to manage the front of house efficiently or create a welcoming, customer-focused atmosphere expected at this price point. The hosts, seemingly juggling roles as waitstaff, appeared dry and unwelcoming. Their multitasking often left customers waiting to be greeted during busy periods. The waitstaff felt tense and understaffed, struggling with table assignments and food placement. Mistakes included delivering dishes to the wrong tables and neglecting to clear leftover food or sauces promptly. Food Entrées: The $24 garlic bread was average, and the rock oysters were overly salty with an odd presentation. The steak tartare, priced at $42, felt overpriced for its quality. The buffalo calamari was tasty, with the buffalo sauce outshining the tartare sauce. Garlic beef skewers was a tad dry, but the chimichurri sauce was delicious. Mains: •Rocket Pear Salad: Refreshing, though a bit salty for some. •Toothfish: Enjoyed by my mum, who finished it all. •Sous Vide Beef Short Ribs: Tender but overshadowed by overly sweet barbecue sauce. •Tomahawk Steak: Served tableside for a nice Instagram moment. While decent, it wasn’t exceptional and comparable to other steakhouses. Sides: The grilled sweet corn ribs were a hit, and the truffle steakhouse chips had a generous amount of truffle but were too thick. The portabella mushrooms had great umami flavor. Dessert We skipped dessert, partly because we were full but mainly due to the lack of attentive service as the restaurant got busier. Overall The food was good but overpriced, especially given the service shortcomings. For quality steak and better customer service, consider Meat and Wine Co. If you’re after a waterfront view, it might be worth a visit.
   

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   Stewart

   Sydney

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nico is a wonderful host, providing just the right amount of attention. Food was absolutely excellent. Food and drinks all arrived precisely when needed. Well done team and thanks.
   

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   Abdul George

   Sydney

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Nothing much to say except I will be back . Enjoyed the atmosphere and the setting and food was excellent
   

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   Elice

   Sydney

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Staff were great. Food was good. Nice location. Really enjoyed our Christmas lunch 😊
   

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   Tracy

   Sydney

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Service so bad. Celebrating a birthday and was so disappointed with the service. Took 45 mins to take order. Over an hour for drinks to arrive. Food then took another hour to arrive. Disappointed with the food. Ordered more drinks just before food arrived. They never came. We had to eat our meals with only table water. Then they tried to charge us for them. The restaurant was not even half full. We have previously eaten at the Haberfield restaurant and loved it so very surprised at this terrible service. Very sorry we booked this restaurant today. Not the way I wanted to spend my birthday lunch.
   

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   John

   Austin

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant was too understaffed so everything was was slow. The steaks were overcooked. Other foods were fine.
   

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   Bj

   Sydney

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great, however it was my daughter’s 14th bday, which I had advised in advance. When they brought the dessert out they forgot to put a lil candle, which is not a big deal at all, but i kinda hoped they did. It’s good to remember these small things. Overall great though.
   

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   Chris

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My team had an amazing experience celebrating our Christmas lunch at Elements Bar and Grill. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, setting the perfect tone for our end-of-year celebration. The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was impeccable. The staff were attentive, friendly. It was a really enjoyable afternoon that brought our team closer together, and we couldn’t have chosen a better venue to wrap up the year. Highly recommended!
   

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   Thaddeus

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I've been to the other Elements restaurants in Darlinghurst and Pyrmont. This evening my friend and I wanted to try the Tomahawk steak and Tommy margarita deal, and decided to go to Walsh Bay. My experience at these restaurants thus far has been consistent. Great food, great atmosphere (especially at Walsh Bay where the views and decor are on another level) and excellent service. Tonight, Nico took our order and made sure we enjoyed our dinner and time at the venue. We ordered an entree of Buffalo Calamari to go with our tomahawk. Recommend! The tomahawk steak was incredible not only in its size but texture and flavour. It melts in your mouth! They take it out and finish preparing and cutting it at your table for added theatrics. This didn't affect me, but if you have dietary requirements, it seems like they are more than happy to accommodate your needs. Overall, I really enjoyed my time and will definitely be coming back.
   

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    Nel

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I celebrated my birthday at Elements Walsh Bay on 17/12/24. Nico, who attended to us made it an unforgettable experience. He took great care of us, provided excellent service and recommended us the best piece of steak we have had in a long while. The atmosphere was perfect and food was exceptional. Thank you Nico and the team for making my birthday a memorable one!
    

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