Best Comfort Food Restaurants in The Rocks

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Grounds of the City

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 98 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. Door Knock

4.7

Exceptional(307)

Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Sydney CBD

Booked 10 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.

3. Cartel

4.2

Awesome(9)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Chippendale

Booked 11 times 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.

4. Roast Republic

4.8

Exceptional(79)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sydney CBD

Booked 10 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.

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5. Wingboy Darling Square

4.6

Exceptional(131)

Price: Moderate

• American • Haymarket

Booked 19 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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6. The Shop & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(15)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Bondi Beach

Booked 13 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!

7. Belly Bao

4.5

Awesome(335)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Newtown

Booked 14 times 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.

8. Wingboy Newtown

4.6

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newtown

Booked 8 times today

9. City Oltra

4.9

Exceptional(46)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Haymarket

Booked 10 times today

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…

10. Shinmachi Newtown

4.6

Exceptional(70)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Newtown

Booked 34 times today

Japanese small plates, sushi and ramen served in a modern, wood-lined space with tablets for menus.

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Kiran
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food experience. Delicious South American food and great drinks choice. Loved everything about it. Must try for someone who loves South American food.
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CartelPrice: Moderate• South American• Chippendale
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4.2
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AnnVIP
Hawaii •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our friends had told us to be certain to enjoy breakfast here so we made a reservation. My husband and I loved our coffees and shared the delicious pancakes with baked peaches and plums plus the sourdough and eggs to which we added bacon. Everything was spectacular and perfectly done. The bacon was the best we have ever had! We have even booked breakfast for tomorrow morning again at The Grounds.
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The Grounds of the CityPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.3
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Troy
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Looking for somewhere to have dinner on a Sunday night in the city and found Roast Republic. The host directed us to the Texan BBQ Board with a side of beef short ribs for the 4 of us. It did not disappoint - A variety of meats that all tasted so differently and so delicious. Too full for desserts and we didn't touch the chips that were o nthe boards either.
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Roast RepublicPrice: Expensive• American• Sydney CBD
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4.8
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Stephanie
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 10, 2025
This is a great after work or Friday night spot . Close to parking and public transport . Atmosphere , drinks and service was great . Will be returning !
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Door KnockPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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kerrie
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 10, 2025
Excellent as always. Food quick, tasty and service awesome.
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Wingboy Darling SquarePrice: Moderate• American• Haymarket
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4.6

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. The Grounds of the City

2. Door Knock

3. Cartel

4. Roast Republic

5. Wingboy Darling Square

6. The Shop & Wine Bar

7. Belly Bao

8. Wingboy Newtown

9. City Oltra

10. Shinmachi Newtown

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