Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

4.2

1467 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for craft beers

Squires Waterfront Restaurant is THE spot for a night out, a special occasion, or a casual hang with mates. Our menus marry unique modern Australian flavours, with inspiration from the legend himself, James Squire. Nestled on the Sydney Harbour, the waterfront views certainly enhance the ambiance of Squire's Waterfront Restaurant.

Bookings are available for the Restaurant. If you have 8 or more guests, a set menu and 10% gratuity apply. For non-exclusive parties of 8+ please enquire through our website. for our Brewhouse and Forecourt areas please contact our events team on 8014 5663

10% surcharge applies on Sundays. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
All Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent at all times across the whole venue.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Grill, Brewery
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 8014 5663
Website
http://www.thesquireslanding.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Melissa McConville
Private party facilities
From casual gatherings to cocktail parties to intimate sit-down dinners, the team at The Squire's Landing is committed to delivering outstanding events no matter the celebration.Please call the events team on 02 8014 5663 if your booking is for more than 8 guests.

Location
T5 Circular Quay West, The Rocks, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Neighborhood
Sydney CBD
Cross street
George Street or Hickson Road
Parking details
The closest public parking is the Wilson Overseas Passenger Terminal Car Park. Please note that Wilson Parking only operate the car park when a ship is not in port. There are a number of other Wilson and Secure carparks surrounding Circular Quay. Very limited street parking is available.
Public transit
As a main tourist destination in Sydney, buses, trains and ferries all travel to Circular Quay. We're within close walking distance of the Circular Quay Station.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Australia Day
Jan 26, 2025 only
Join us for Australia Day Celebrations on the Harbour with first-class views of iconic events, including the tall ships race, ferry race, Opera House concerts, and the evening fireworks. Reservations are for our Restaurant upstairs only. If you wish to be in the Brewhouse downstairs, this area is strictly available on a walk-in basis. Enjoy our share style à la carte menu for lunch and dinner for 1-7 guests. For groups of 8+, please inquire via bookings@thesquireslanding.com.au. Set menus apply for groups of 8+. Window tables and the Tower Room cannot be guaranteed unless your purchase the window table experience in advance. Bookings are essential.
Guarantee Yourself a Window Table!
A$25.44 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Reserve a table by the window with a view of the Opera House in our main dining room. Unfortunately we cannot reserve tables in the Tower Room in advance. The $25pp fee cannot be used towards food or beverages. We are located next to the overseas passenger terminal and have no control over cruise ship delays. To stay updated, check out the website link https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/cruise/cruise-schedule/. If you need to cancel your reservation, please let us know 24 hours in advance in order to receive a refund. If you cancel, reduce the size of your party, or change the date of your reservation within 24 hours, the $25pp fee will still apply in addition to our regular cancellation policy. Prices include transaction fees.
Private Dining Room (max 10)
A$1,017.50 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Private dining experience like no other, overlooking the Opera House for up to 10 guests. The PDR has a minimum spend of $1,000 to be used on food and beverage. Note that our Captains Plates Set Menu is required for all parties over 8 guests. An optional service charge of 10% will be applied to the final bill and paid on conclusion. We are within the overseas passenger terminal and have no control over cruise ship delays. Schedule: https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/cruise/cruise-schedule/ To amended your reservation, please let us know 24hrs in advance for a refund. If you amend/change the date of your reservation within 24hrs the prepaid amount will be applied as a cancellation fee. A nominal processing fee of 1.75% applies

Panko Crumbed EggplantA$8.00
agave syrup, sesame, pickles, szechuan spice
Venison CarpaccioA$10.00
rosella jelly, pickled shallots, betel leaf
Abrolhos ScallopA$12.00
roasted with chipotle, tarama, crumb
HummusA$18.00
hazelnut & almond dukkah, olive oil, leblebi, sourdough
Calvisius White Sturgeon Caviar 10gA$90.00
crème fraîche, honey, crostini, blinis, chives

Starters

Pan Seared Southern Reef SquidA$27.00
padang sauce, sambal matah
Chicken Liver PateA$27.00
red currants, cornichons, onion jam, crostini
Handmade BurrataA$30.00
fig & fennel chutney, balsamic glaze, crostini
CharcuterieA$30.00
tartufo salami, capocollo, stracciatella, melon, olive crumb, besan crackers
Kingfish SashimiA$32.00
yuzu ponzu, miso, furikake, sesame

From The Garden

Crispy Baby PotatoesA$14.00
fried sage, smoked salt
Sweet Potato FriesA$16.00
rosemary salt, aioli
Wood Fired BroccoliA$18.00
fried kale, lemon myrtle, capers, ricotta
Rocket SaladA$20.00
apple, fennel, blue cheese, hazelnut, honey balsamic dressing
Wood Fired CabbageA$20.00
chermoula, pomegranate & lime glaze
Panzanella SaladA$22.00
heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, sourdough, apple balsamic
Roasted CauliflowerA$30.00
truffle nut butter, caramelized cauliflower puree, cashews, mushroom sauce

From The Ocean

Char Grilled King PrawnsA$39.00
escabeche sauce, citrus salad, soft herbs
Pan Seared BarramundiA$38.00
kaffir lime, curry leaf, coconut, macadamia, leek
Roasted Aquna Murray CodA$62.00
tomato fondue, leek, hazelnut, charred onion
Whole Southern Rock Lobster (Market Price)
café de paris butter, salmon caviar, lemon

From The Land

Duck BreastA$48.00
coffee cured & smoked, braised fennel, scorched onion, cherry sauce
Beer Braised Beef CheekA$48.00
apple, grape chutney, green sauce
Wood Roasted Chicken
gremolata, walnut tarator, pickled chilli
- WholeA$60.00
- HalfA$33.00
12hr Slow Roasted Lamb ShoulderA$99.00
harissa, cucumber, pomegranate, labneh

Butcher's Block

300g MB4+ Flank SteakA$42.00
300g MB3+ Sirloin SteakA$50.00
400g MB3+ Angus Rib FilletA$95.00
Butcher's Choice Steak 500g (Market Price)
Butcher's Choice Steak 1Kg (Market Price)

Condiments

ChimichurriA$4.00
PeppercornA$4.00
Horseradish CrèmeA$4.00
Beer MustardA$4.00
Bone Marrow Truffle ButterA$5.00
Café de Paris ButterA$4.00

What 1,467 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Great for scenic views
Sydney
Modern Australian
Sydney City
Great for brunch
Sydney City
Hot spot
Sydney City
Romantic
Sydney City
Great for scenic views
Sydney City
Good for special occasions
Sydney City
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Review summary

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Squire's Waterfront Restaurant offers a "stunning view" and "fantastic food," making it a perfect spot for enjoying Sydney's iconic sights. While some guests noted inconsistent service, many praised the "friendly and professional staff." It's an ideal choice for special occasions with its "amazing atmosphere" and "delicious sharing menu."

1,467 Reviews

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Niracha
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food and the view are perfect. But we wait for the staff come to take order so long until I have to walk to tell him I’m ready to order. But still perfect.
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PaulH
Gold Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our wedding anniversary. Staff were helpful and friendly. Food was amazing. A bit of noise from the bar downstairs but not intrusive. Cruise ship was delayed and ended up parked outside our window. We were grateful that the restaurant refunded our booking fee. All in all a great night, very happy.
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stephanie
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Had to wait 30 mins to be seated, even though we had a reservation. Was ignored most of the night and had to wave people down to get any attention.
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cheryl
Cleveland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our meal was just okay. I have found service in Australia to be lacking. Generally order is taken and food served without a check back to see if everything meets expectations. I assume this is what happens when tips are already included.
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Hyunah
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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Toni
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
While the food was amazing and left you wanting more so 10 out of 10 to the chef and kitchen staff. The front of house service left a little to be desired. While they were friendly enough, there was no real service apart from when first seated and original drinks arrived. We found ourselves having to chase a waiter for drinks and then to clear the plates after each course. We also have to request a waiter for our dessert. They would have made more money from us had we been provided service as we would have purchased more drinks, sadly we were placed at a table and pretty much left. The ambiance in the room was very noisy. Again we would possibly come back for the food and view if visiting Sydney again. And hope the service was just an off night perhaps. Kind Regards Toni -party of 4.
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Ben
Oxford
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Hi, Overall, disappointed. I received a recommendation from a friend about the Squire's landing and booked straight away. My partner and Mum were very looking forward to the evening. A big mistake was made from the beginning. We received our food within 10 minutes of ordering it and by that time we had no water or drinks, which we had order prior. We wanted to take our time and enjoy the evening at the window (which we paid extra for). There was a male waiter who was quite abrupt and impatient with us also, which was quite frustrating too. It was quite frustrating as it was my Mum's last night in Sydney and so yes, overall below par.
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jacqui
VIP
London
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Views are lovely and location is great but value for money is not! Way overpriced for the quality and portion size. Service was good when we got it but was hard to get. Would go back for a drink but not a meal.
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Karen
New South Wales
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service from our waiter Camille was excellent. The food was delicious. The private dining room and the view was very special. The experience paying the bill was atrocious. Check your paid deposit comes off the bill!
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COURTNEY
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such an incredible view. The staff were professional and were very attentive. We had a wonderful dining experiance. Would definitely recommend and come back again in future.
Squire’s Waterfront RestaurantResponded on November 10, 2024
Hi, Thank you for such a wonderful 5-Star review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time and enjoyed our fabulous venue. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon.
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FAQs

Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 1467 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

T5 Circular Quay West, The Rocks, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
George Street or Hickson Road
Neighborhood
Sydney CBD
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Grill, Brewery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The closest public parking is the Wilson Overseas Passenger Terminal Car Park. Please note that Wilson Parking only operate the car park when a ship is not in port. There are a number of other Wilson and Secure carparks surrounding Circular Quay. Very limited street parking is available.
Public transit
As a main tourist destination in Sydney, buses, trains and ferries all travel to Circular Quay. We're within close walking distance of the Circular Quay Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Melissa McConville
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thesquireslanding.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 8014 5663
Private party facilities
From casual gatherings to cocktail parties to intimate sit-down dinners, the team at The Squire's Landing is committed to delivering outstanding events no matter the celebration.Please call the events team on 02 8014 5663 if your booking is for more than 8 guests.

Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Australia Day

Guarantee Yourself a Window Table!

Private Dining Room (max 10)

Snacks

Panko Crumbed EggplantA$8.00

Venison CarpaccioA$10.00

Abrolhos ScallopA$12.00

HummusA$18.00

Calvisius White Sturgeon Caviar 10gA$90.00

Starters

Pan Seared Southern Reef SquidA$27.00

Chicken Liver PateA$27.00

Handmade BurrataA$30.00

CharcuterieA$30.00

Kingfish SashimiA$32.00

From The Garden

Crispy Baby PotatoesA$14.00

Sweet Potato FriesA$16.00

Wood Fired BroccoliA$18.00

Rocket SaladA$20.00

Wood Fired CabbageA$20.00

Panzanella SaladA$22.00

Roasted CauliflowerA$30.00

From The Ocean

Char Grilled King PrawnsA$39.00

Pan Seared BarramundiA$38.00

Roasted Aquna Murray CodA$62.00

Whole Southern Rock Lobster (Market Price)

From The Land

Duck BreastA$48.00

Beer Braised Beef CheekA$48.00

Wood Roasted Chicken

12hr Slow Roasted Lamb ShoulderA$99.00

Butcher's Block

300g MB4+ Flank SteakA$42.00

300g MB3+ Sirloin SteakA$50.00

400g MB3+ Angus Rib FilletA$95.00

Butcher's Choice Steak 500g (Market Price)

Butcher's Choice Steak 1Kg (Market Price)

Condiments

ChimichurriA$4.00

PeppercornA$4.00

Horseradish CrèmeA$4.00

Beer MustardA$4.00

Bone Marrow Truffle ButterA$5.00

Café de Paris ButterA$4.00

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