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

Song Bird

4.4
4.4
205 Reviews
$101 and over
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 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
    $101 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
  • Website
    https://themargaretfamily.com/venue/songbird/
  • 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.
  • Location
    24 Bay St, Double Bay, AU-NSW 2028
  • Neighborhood
    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$135.00 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 $135 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 - $135pp

    A$135.00 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 $135 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 - $135pp Photo

Menu

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What 205 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Song Bird delivers a unique dining experience with "amazing food, service, and atmosphere." The menu boasts standout dishes like Peking Duck and prawn dumplings, praised for their authentic flavors and generous portions. While some mention service hiccups, many rave about the "fantastic staff" and "beautiful interior," making it a popular choice for special occasions.

207 Reviews

  1. erica

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food. The lobster spring rolls and prawn dumplings were a standout. And the steamed perch was subtle and flavourful. We had great service too. Will definitely go back.

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  2. Henry

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good, service average. Chinese food and fine dining didn’t mix as well as I hoped.

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  3. Carmelo

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were told this was going to be a great experience in Cantonese cuisine. If this restaurant was in Hong Kong, it wouldn’t survive for long.

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  4. Justus

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic offering from Neil and the team. Bravo!!

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  5. Swati

    New South Wales

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience, wonderful food and good service. Neil Perry does not disappoint!

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  6. Rohan

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining for 2 banquet menu was amazing from start to finish

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  7. Olivia

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice enough, but you can eat waay better Chinese food for far less elsewhere in Sydney. Nice interiors and atmosphere but I would say overpriced in terms of the food itself. Aircon was freezing, wear long sleeve if you come here. When mentioned to the staff they laughed it off and said I should drink more which I thought was quite unprofessional.

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  8. jacqui

    VIP

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere like a sophisticated Ny restaurant. Great Lychee Martini. The ocean trout dumplings were amazing as was the Peking Duck! A great dinner overall and amazing service!!

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  9. Colin

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best salt and pepper silken tofu I have had. Really excellent spinach and garlic chive dumplings. One downside was a very noticeable absence of ANY vegetarian mains --- I assume they will rectify that - or would otherwise remove a star if not rectified next visit. Shallot pancakes were great fun and much better than most (they are usually oily). Most of these dishes are best shared among a small group ... The steamed summer vegetables were crisp, but really just steamed greens (and a bit boring). Those who had the steamed snapper with ginger and shallot said it was excellent. Also enjoyed the eggplant salad appetiser. Lovely to be at a restaurant with a proper damasque table cloth (so rare today), elegant chop sticks, and delicate soy holders etc. Noise level from the background music was a problem (unreasonably loud and irritating), and we had to ask twice for it to be turned down, but it was turned down, and the evening was then very pleasant. Also had an amazing freshly squeezed juice. Highly recommended.

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  10. James

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is impeccable. So warm, attentive and welcoming. The food for starters was amazing. Haw Kau, spring rolls and prawn toast absolutely amazing. The roast duck was next level; just spectacular. It was our first time but as a couple who live in Singapore and one of us is ethnically Chinese the mains were not as good as our starters and the duck. Oh did i mention the duck! The Mongolian beef wasn’t great and the fried rice with sweet Chinese sausage and strong black pepper taste wasn’t worth choosing. Sadly the veg we ordered water spinach was over cooked and not bright green. The chrysanthemum tea ordered for my Mum and Parter was unfortunately old and had a very bad aftertaste. Sad for an otherwise great experience but for my Mum and Partner that do not drink. A bit of a miss. Deserts were epic and the service again was amazing. Having been to Mr Wong many times… Wong wins on food and Song Bird on all other aspects including the best duck.

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FAQs

Song Bird is rated 4.4 stars by 205 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 PM
Booked 78 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Double Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $101 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
  • Website
    https://themargaretfamily.com/venue/songbird/
  • 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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