Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

93 Reviews

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

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2 people

Jan 8, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006.

In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece.

Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Modern Australian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9252 7797
Website
https://www.ponydiningtherocks.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Neil Nolan
Catering
Pony offers your guests a unique blend of uncomplicated and flavorsome food cooked over wood-fire, showcasing the freshest of local produce. We will walk you through our well-shaped beverage list to create a selection that will complement your menu. A range of beverage packages and delicious cocktails are also available.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special occasion at Pony, a glorious space blending the charm of yesteryearwith the chic of today. The multiple photogenic laneways and buildings nearby bring a superior backdrop to capture those all-important happy snaps, Pony is the perfect place to say "we do".

Location
Cnr Argyle Street and Kendall Lane, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Neighborhood
The Rocks
Cross street
Corner of Kendall Lane and Argyle Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
5 minutes walking distance from Circular Quay train, Tram and ferry stations
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pre-order Tomahawk
A$200.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Pre order your tomahawk for this reservation All charges will be applied to the final bill.
Fresh Live Lobster
A$200.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Pre order your lobster for this reservation. 48hrs notice minimum. All charges will be be applied to the final bill.
$100 - THREE COURSE MENUS - MINIMUM 4 GUESTS
A$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Full menu available on website. - Starters to share - Main course - Dessert course

Marinated olivesA$10.00
Italian flatbread, wood fire grilled pumpkin, whipped ricotta, pumpkin seeds, salsa verde*A$18.00
Burrata, wood fire grilled peach and asparagus, vincottoA$24.00
Sydney rock oysters (ea)
- Eschallot dressingA$6.00
- Bloody mary dressingA$8.00
Duck and maple sausage, braised red cabbage, orange bbqA$24.00
Kangaroo skewers (3), pepper sauce, raspberries, toasted buckwheat *A$33.00
Wood fire grilled prawns (2), prawn toast, tomyum mayo*A$28.00
Wood fire grilled cheese burger, pickles, tomato slice, shoe string fries *A$26.00
- add bacon +A$4.00
- extra patty +A$6.00
Grilled chicken salad, cabbage, mint, pickled currants, chili, parmesan, citrus dressingA$28.00
Linguine, veal and pork meatballs, wood roasted tomato and basil sauce *A$28.00
Sesame seared tuna, avocado, soba noodles salad, sesame and ginger dressingA$28.00
Lord nelson beer battered flat head, tartare sauce, chips *A$34.00
Wood roasted cauliflower, snake beans, toasted hazelnut tahini dressing, curry leaf (v)A$34.00
Market fish - MP
250g Rangers Valley rump, grain fed 270 days, BMS5+, chimichurriA$46.00
270g O'Connor sirloin, grass fed, BMS3+, black garlic butterA$58.00
400gr o’connor dry aged bone in sirloin, bms 3+, condimentsA$94.00
450g O’Connor rib eye, grass fed, BMS3+, bone marrow, beef jus *A$89.00
Rangers Valley black onyx, 1kg - 2kg tomahawk, grain fed 100 days, BMS 4+, condiments - MP

Sides

FriesA$14.00
Market leaves, wood roasted leek vinaigrette, salted ricotta, grainsA$14.00
Wood fire grilled broccolini, toasted hazelnut dressing, crispy garlic (v)A$16.00

What 93 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Sydney City
Neighborhood gem
Sydney City
Romantic

Review summary

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Pony Dining The Rocks offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "steaks cooked to perfection" and diverse menu options, including kangaroo skewers and seafood linguine. The atmosphere is lively, with a beautiful outdoor setting and attentive staff ensuring memorable visits. Highly recommended.

93 Reviews

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Simon
Canberra
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an outstanding restaurant. We dine regularly at Ponys ,and are NEVER disappointed . A huge THANK YOU for making our dining experience an utter pleasure
Pony Dining The RocksResponded today
Hi Simon, Thank you for your continued support over the years. We truly appreciate your kindness—it always brightens our day when we know you're coming.
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Greg
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Food, Attentive staff. Different dining experience on the long table but effective
Pony Dining The RocksResponded today
Hi Greg, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
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Laura
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely outdoor setting. Fabulous food! We cleaned our plates!
Pony Dining The RocksResponded today
Hi Laura, Thank you kindly for your feedback. We loved having you dining with us, hopefully we will see you again soon.
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Vincent
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice ambiance and the food was great! We loved Stefania who was looking after us. She was attentive and fun!
Pony Dining The RocksResponded today
Hi Vincent, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! Stef wants you to know that you've made her day. We hope to see you all again soon.
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Tony
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I just think it is not acceptable to serve raw lamb and try to pass it off as rare
Pony Dining The RocksResponded today
Hi Tony, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your feedback. We understand your concern about the lamb, and we are sorry it was not made up to your standard. We will make sure to address this with our kitchen team to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
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John
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are regular diners at Pony and booked the set menu for New Year's Eve. As always the experience was fantastic - wonderful food, prompt polite efficient service and a great ambiance - we will definately be back again in 2025!
Pony Dining The RocksResponded today
Hi John, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very glad you had a great New Year celebration at Pony Dining. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Janet
VIP
Chicago
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved tbe atmosphere and service!! Prices are high and portions small yet we all Had a great time
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Despina
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Excellent food! Have been here quite a few times and have never been disappointed. One of my favourite restaurants. Highly recommend a visit.
Pony Dining The RocksResponded today
Hi Despina, Thank you for your kind words and for always coming back! We appreciate your business and hopefully we will see you again soon!
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Thomas
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had to wait for the food for a long time. Good location but overpriced for the quality of food. My steak was burnt on one side and undercooked through the middle. Overall not a great experience
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Nancy
VIP
New Orleans
87 reviews
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great table for 2 at the front edge, with a clear view of the opera house and the people strolling the waterfront. The linguine with seafood was delicious, as was the burrata and the Italian beer. Tiramasu was tasty, but we wished we had shared because the portion was huge! On Christmas Eve, it was very busy, so service was a bit off, but all the servers were so pleasant that I can’t fault them.
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Pony Dining The Rocks is rated 4.6 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 8, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Cnr Argyle Street and Kendall Lane, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Kendall Lane and Argyle Street
Neighborhood
The Rocks
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Modern Australian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
5 minutes walking distance from Circular Quay train, Tram and ferry stations
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Neil Nolan
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ponydiningtherocks.com/
Phone number
(02) 9252 7797
Catering
Pony offers your guests a unique blend of uncomplicated and flavorsome food cooked over wood-fire, showcasing the freshest of local produce. We will walk you through our well-shaped beverage list to create a selection that will complement your menu. A range of beverage packages and delicious cocktails are also available.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special occasion at Pony, a glorious space blending the charm of yesteryearwith the chic of today. The multiple photogenic laneways and buildings nearby bring a superior backdrop to capture those all-important happy snaps, Pony is the perfect place to say "we do".

Pony Dining The Rocks

Make a reservation

Additional information

Pre-order Tomahawk

Fresh Live Lobster

$100 - THREE COURSE MENUS - MINIMUM 4 GUESTS

Menu

Marinated olivesA$10.00

Italian flatbread, wood fire grilled pumpkin, whipped ricotta, pumpkin seeds, salsa verde*A$18.00

Burrata, wood fire grilled peach and asparagus, vincottoA$24.00

Sydney rock oysters (ea)

Duck and maple sausage, braised red cabbage, orange bbqA$24.00

Kangaroo skewers (3), pepper sauce, raspberries, toasted buckwheat *A$33.00

Wood fire grilled prawns (2), prawn toast, tomyum mayo*A$28.00

Wood fire grilled cheese burger, pickles, tomato slice, shoe string fries *A$26.00

Grilled chicken salad, cabbage, mint, pickled currants, chili, parmesan, citrus dressingA$28.00

Linguine, veal and pork meatballs, wood roasted tomato and basil sauce *A$28.00

Sesame seared tuna, avocado, soba noodles salad, sesame and ginger dressingA$28.00

Lord nelson beer battered flat head, tartare sauce, chips *A$34.00

Wood roasted cauliflower, snake beans, toasted hazelnut tahini dressing, curry leaf (v)A$34.00

Market fish - MP

250g Rangers Valley rump, grain fed 270 days, BMS5+, chimichurriA$46.00

270g O'Connor sirloin, grass fed, BMS3+, black garlic butterA$58.00

400gr o’connor dry aged bone in sirloin, bms 3+, condimentsA$94.00

450g O’Connor rib eye, grass fed, BMS3+, bone marrow, beef jus *A$89.00

Rangers Valley black onyx, 1kg - 2kg tomahawk, grain fed 100 days, BMS 4+, condiments - MP

Sides

FriesA$14.00

Market leaves, wood roasted leek vinaigrette, salted ricotta, grainsA$14.00

Wood fire grilled broccolini, toasted hazelnut dressing, crispy garlic (v)A$16.00

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