The Dining Room by James Viles

4.3

867 Reviews

$101 and over

Modern Australian

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for scenic views

Located right on the edge of Sydney Harbour with the Opera House just beyond your fingertips…it doesn’t get any more Sydney than The Dining Room.

Our produce-driven menu is paired back, sustainable and unmistakably Australian, and shares center stage with unrivalled harbour views. Relaxed and elegant, enjoy the freshest of
seafood, seasonal Australian ingredients, and a selection of fine wines and locally crafted beers and spirits.

Lunch and dinner reservations are highly recommended. Our popular window tables are available at a surcharge when booking and subject to availability. Dress code is smart casual.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Australian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–10:30 am Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 9256 1663
Website
http://www.diningroom.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
James Viles
Catering
Private party facilities
Located on the edge of the Harbour, with the Sydney Opera House just beyond your fingertips…it doesn’t get any more Sydney than The Dining Room.

Location
Hickson Rd, The Rocks, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Neighborhood
Sydney CBD
Cross street
Closest cross street is George Street and Hickson Road
Parking details
Street parking is available nearby on Hickson Road
Public transit
Circular Quay 700 metres Overseas Passenger Terminal 450 metres Ferry Terminal 650 metresTaxi available from our bell desk
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Spanner Crab Omelette + Fresh Herbs + Chili Oil
Ocean Trout, Quinoa & Avocado Miso Poke Bowl
Soy Linseed Sourdough + Avocado + Lime + Coriander + Poached Egg
Tasmanian Smoked Salmon & Creamed Eggs on Rye
Eggs Benedict + Spinach + Berkshire Ham + Hollandaise + Poached Egg
Spring Onion Egg Fried Rice
Bacon and Egg Buddy + House Tomato Chutney + Vintage Cheddar
Buttermilk Pancakes with Malfroys’ Honey Butter & Whipped Ricotta
The Dining Room Breakfast Plate - Choice of Eggs on Toast + Smoked Bacon + Mushrooms + Chicken Sausage + Hash + Rocket
Malted Waffles with Meredith Clotted Crème & Berry Compote

What 867 people are saying

The Dining Room by James Viles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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The Dining Room by James Viles is an exquisite culinary destination with "excellent location, view and ambiance." It's renowned for "superb food, first-class service" and offers a "memorable meal that will leave a lasting impression." Guests often praise the "amazing view of the Opera House" and "exceptional service," making it a highly recommended spot for special occasions.

867 Reviews

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BigJ
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Experience was generally quite good. Couples should be placed away from family and group tables. We were place inboard having to look over groups commanding the best view. This was despite the groups spending more time inwardly focused with conversation. Being inboard takes away from the ambience and experience. More considered and thoughtful table placement for a couple would have been appreciated. The restaurant had quite a few children in it, which took away from us as a couple having a child free moment. Decor and environment is tasteful and as you would expect for a Hyatt.
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Page
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined there previously with old menu that were full of vegetarian dishes. Most of them have been removed from the current menu, however the chef and service staffs were going above and beyond to accommodate our requests and made it such a pleasant night for us. We highly recommend to everyone!
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AntoineS
Gold Coast9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sauce was excessive.it took away the taste of the lovely prawns and the king George whiting.
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Dissappointed
Sydney1 review
1.0
Dined on February 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I felt like I was on a scene from Ramsays' Kitchen. All I can say is make sure they can accommodate any special dietary needs, via phone before going. This may be the Hyatt and you would think they could accommodate. But, definitely do not assume this as they will not! The waiter/s were lovely, but what came out of the kitchen and chefs attitude was a different story.
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JamesAmber
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wonderful and beautiful friend Amber and I had lunch there . We had the 2 and 3 course option. The food was superb,nice and tender. We would recommend this place for lunch if you happen to be considering a meal in The Rocks ...
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent location, view and ambiance. I truly enjoyed the dinner.
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Rose
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing and foods were worth it. well seasoned well cooked on everything.
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IanR
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The venue was chosen for our 67th. Wedding Anniversary. We sought ambience, a harbour view and a special menu. We received this and more. The visit exceeded all our expectations. We thank the staff for making our day.
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KarenC
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. All dishes were executed well. Service was very good and friendly. The semi-private area was well suited for our party. Excellent view of the Sydney Opera House too.
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OpenTable Diner
Sunshine Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Faultless service. Exceptional food. Fresh and stimulating variety of combinations on the palate.
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Hickson Rd, The Rocks, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross street
Closest cross street is George Street and Hickson Road
Neighborhood
Sydney CBD
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–10:30 am Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Australian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available nearby on Hickson Road
Public transit
Circular Quay 700 metres Overseas Passenger Terminal 450 metres Ferry Terminal 650 metresTaxi available from our bell desk
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
James Viles
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.diningroom.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9256 1663
Catering
Private party facilities
Located on the edge of the Harbour, with the Sydney Opera House just beyond your fingertips…it doesn’t get any more Sydney than The Dining Room.

The Dining Room by James Viles

About this restaurant

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Menu

Breakfast Table

Sonoma Spelt Muesli + Malfroy's Local Honey + the Pines Kiama Yoghurts + Local Fruits + Toast Selection

Chunky Dave's Condiments + Poached Fruits + House Baked Goods

The Pantry

Assorted Berries

Antioxidant Acai Bowl

Banana, Date & Cocoa Smoothie Bowl

House Made Bircher Muesli

Cured Meats + House Pickles & Chutneys

Farmhouse Cheese Selection + House Condiments

Tasmanian Smoked Salmon Plate + Chives + Sour Cream

Cucumber, Dukka & Labneh Salad

Chef Luan’s Daily Asian Special

Large Plates

Spanner Crab Omelette + Fresh Herbs + Chili Oil

Ocean Trout, Quinoa & Avocado Miso Poke Bowl

Soy Linseed Sourdough + Avocado + Lime + Coriander + Poached Egg

Tasmanian Smoked Salmon & Creamed Eggs on Rye

Eggs Benedict + Spinach + Berkshire Ham + Hollandaise + Poached Egg

Spring Onion Egg Fried Rice

Bacon and Egg Buddy + House Tomato Chutney + Vintage Cheddar

Buttermilk Pancakes with Malfroys’ Honey Butter & Whipped Ricotta

The Dining Room Breakfast Plate - Choice of Eggs on Toast + Smoked Bacon + Mushrooms + Chicken Sausage + Hash + Rocket

Malted Waffles with Meredith Clotted Crème & Berry Compote

What 867 people are saying

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