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24/06/2026
A tasting menu at Rockpool Bar & Grill is not simply a sequence of courses. It is a considered journey through the finest produce each city has to offer, shaped by the hands of a kitchen at the height of its craft. Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth each bring their own character to the table, united by one unwavering standard of excellence. This is Rockpool at its most deliberate and its most rewarding.
Explore the unique tasting menus and reserve your experience at www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
21/06/2026
This is where it begins.
Long before the grill is lit and the table is set, Executive Chef Santiago Aristizabal is here, working through each cut with the kind of care and precision that simply cannot be replicated. Every piece of beef that arrives at Rockpool is butchered in-house, daily, by hands that understand exactly what this produce demands and exactly what our guests deserve.
It is this commitment to the craft, from the very first cut to the very last bite, that has made Rockpool Bar & Grill the benchmark for Australian beef. Nothing is outsourced. Nothing is left to chance.
Reserve your table at rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
19/06/2026
There is something about the pour of a good champagne that signals the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. As the financial year draws to a close, Rockpool offers the setting that the moment deserves. Exceptional beverages, food, and the company that made it all worthwhile.
Visit our website to make a reservation: rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
18/06/2026
There are dishes that arrive at the table and change the atmosphere of the room. The Chuleta is one of them. Bone-in, dry aged in-house and cooked over open fire, it is the kind of cut that earns its place at the centre of the table not through ceremony but through sheer presence. Available in Sydney and Melbourne subject to availability, this is the dish you build the evening around, the one that makes every other decision feel easy. Order the wine to match it. Let everything else follow.
View the menu and make a booking: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
16/06/2026
Rockpool Bar & Grill is home to some of the most stunning private dining spaces in the country. From the intimate Wine Room in Sydney to larger spaces and exclusive venue hire options across Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, we cater to groups of every size and every occasion. Whether you are marking a milestone, hosting an end-of-financial-year celebration, or gathering the people who matter most around a table that deserves them, our team is ready to make it exceptional. Private dining at Rockpool is not simply a booking. It is an experience designed entirely around you.
Get in touch to discuss your event: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
14/06/2026
Every cut on the Rockpool menu begins long before it reaches the grill. The beef program that Santiago Aristizabal has built is one of the most considered in the country, built around exceptional Australian producers, in-house dry ageing and a butchery process that happens daily, because the standard this kitchen holds itself to does not accommodate shortcuts.
Among the many exceptional options, you’ll find the dry-aged T-Bone, the Entrana, the Chuleta and the Picanha, each representing a different expression of that program, cuts chosen not for convenience but for what they are capable of when they meet the right amount of time, care and fire. These are not simply cuts on a menu. They are the result of a program that treats beef with the reverence it deserves, from the paddock to the pass.
Remarkable cuts, thoughtfully sourced and prepared with the same conviction across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, each with its own menu and its own character. Whichever Rockpool you walk into, the standard remains the same.
in-house daily
View the menu and make a booking: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
*As we butcher in-house daily, all cuts are subject to availability.
10/06/2026
There is a discipline in sourcing that runs through every decision on the Rockpool menu, from the beef that is butchered in-house daily to the seafood that travels from some of Australia's most exceptional coastal waters to our wood fire grill.
The Half Coral Trout makes that journey from the Great Barrier Reef - grilled over open flame and served with vongole, lime leaf and tamarind jam, the brightness of the sauce drawing out everything the fire has built into the fish.
The Whole Southern Calamari comes from the pristine waters of Victoria's Corner Inlet, where the calamari is something the wood fire grill can do something genuinely remarkable with, finished with jamon and morita chilli that brings warmth and depth in equal measure.
Two dishes. The same standard that has always defined this kitchen.
Currently on the Sydney menu, subject to availability.
View the menu and make a booking: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
05/06/2026
Some evenings simply unfold the way they should. A bottle of your favourite red tilted over a glass, a table dressed and ready, a kitchen at full conviction behind it all. Rockpool is a place where the details are never left to chance, from the Slow Cooked Wagyu Brisket with Salsa Macha and Pickled Green Tomato to the sides and salads that arrive alongside it, each one as considered as the last. Come for the meal. Stay for everything that surrounds it.
Reserve your seat for this long weekend at www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
*Slow Cooked Wagyu Brisket available at Rockpool Melbourne. Subject to availability.
02/06/2026
Before the ribeye, before the tenderloin, there was the Picanha. The rump cap has been the centrepiece of South American grilling culture for generations, and it is the cut that Santiago Aristizabal grew up understanding in a way that no culinary training can teach. At Rockpool Melbourne, it arrives as Pure Black F1 Wagyu, dry aged in-house, at 1.2kg and finished with chimichurri that carries the same weight of heritage as the cut itself. This is not a chef interpreting a tradition from a distance. This is a chef cooking the dish that was always his to cook.
View the menu and make a booking: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
*As we butcher in house daily, all cuts are subject to availability.
29/05/2026
The skirt cut is one of the most expressive pieces of the animal, and in the hands of Executive Chef Santiago Aristizabal, it becomes something truly singular. Westholme F1 Wagyu, sourced from one of Australia’s most respected producers, brings exceptional depth of flavour and a generous marbling that rewards the heat of an open flame. Butchered in-house and cooked with the precision this cut demands, the Entrana arrives sliced and dressed in a Salsa Criolla, the bright acidity of the relish cutting through the richness of the beef in a way that speaks to Santiago’s Latin American heritage and his reverence for great produce. At 800g, this is a dish built for the table, for the occasion, for the kind of dinner that stays with you long after the last glass is poured.
View the menu and make a booking: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
*On the menu at Rockpool Sydney. Subject to availability.
22/06/2021
It’s not all about the steak at Rockpool Bar & Grill. Here’s another all-time favourite: Wood Fire Grilled Baby Octopus with Taramasalata, Chilli and Red Peppers.
Photo: Niki To •
16/06/2021
Meet Winemaker Ben Cane at our first Cape Mentelle Winemaker Dinner by Rockpool Bar & Grill, in Sydney on Wednesday 23rd June at 6pm.
An exquisite four-course menu will be paired with beautiful wines, with surprise back vintages opened for tastings during dinner.
Only 20 seats available.
Book online at www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au.
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11/06/2021
Reward yourself for making it to Friday with our buttermilk fried chicken sandwich crowned with a single, crisp onion ring and paired with a glass of Krug Grande Cuvée. Genius!
Available in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth until the end of July. $85 per person.
In the bar only. No bookings.
View our website for bar opening times: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au •
09/06/2021
From the idyllic vineyards of Margaret River to an intimate private dining room at Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney, enjoy our inaugural Cape Mentelle Winemaker Dinner by Rockpool Bar & Grill, on Wednesday 23rd June at 6pm.
A four-course dinner curated by Rockpool Bar & Grill Executive Chef Corey Costelloe is meticulously paired with a quartet of magnificent Margaret River wines.
In addition, surprise back vintages and possibly a not-yet-released vintage are be opened for tastings during dinner.
A Cape Mentelle Winemaker Dinner by Rockpool Bar & Grill will also be hosted at Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne and Perth. Dates to follow.
$250 per person.
Book now, at www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au •
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08/06/2021
Filippo L’Episcopo is our new Head Sommelier at Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney.
Hailing from Sicily, Filippo grew up on the taste of grapes as he played in his grandfather’s small vineyard and olive grove, which serviced the family thirst for wine and produced their olive oil.
“I’ve been eating grapes off the vines since I could walk,” he says.
Later, as a bartender in London, his passion for wine flourished. He became a Sommelier, travelled the vineyards of Europe and studied wine. It has been a never-ending educational journey for Filippo ever since. Welcome to the team, Filippo!
Photo: Christopher N. Pearce •
04/06/2021
SYDNEY: Embrace winter with Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney’s seasonal cocktails. One of our favourites is the RP Vieux Carre featuring H by Hine Cognac, Bulleit Rye, OSCAR.697, Dom Benedictine and Peychauds Bitters.
Our version of the Classic New Orleans' cocktail, it's a beautifully rich blend, with herbal and anise notes.
"Slightly sweet, but strong is a great example of an Old World classic," says Head Bartender, Charlie Phillips.
Come and join us in the bar!
Photo: Christopher N. Pearce
18/05/2021
Every bar menu needs a burger. Here’s Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney’s Cheeseburger with Bacon and Dill Pickle.
Available in the bar only, Monday-Friday from midday and Saturday from 5.30pm. No bookings.
Photo: Christopher N. Pearce
17/05/2021
Rockpool Bar & Grill’s Executive Chef, Corey Costelloe, is collaborating with Harvest Bites on their new Marketplace meal kit range, available every Friday.
Enjoy Wood Fire Grilled Cape Grim Beef Fillet with Café de Paris Butter served with Mac and Cheese for 2 people delivered to your door.
Each meal requires a small amount of preparation and comes with heating instructions. Proceeds from each meal pack support OzHarvest to deliver more food to people in need.
Cut off for orders is Thursday mornings, 11am.
Order now at www.harvestbites.com.au, for delivery this Friday.
14/05/2021
Sweeten up the end of your week with our Calypso cocktail, featuring sweet, charred pineapple from Rockpool’s wood-fire grill shaken with fresh lime, smokey mezcal & herbaceous sage-infused rum.
Photo: Christopher N. Pearce
08/05/2021
Introducing RP Martinez, an homage to one of the great classics using Australian Four Pillars Gin (Modern Australian), Sweet & Dry Vermouth by OSCAR.697, Maraschino and Orange Bitters.
Photos: Christopher N. Pearce
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66 Hunter Street
Sydney, NSW
2000
To get to the restaurant located on Hunter Street in Sydney, those using public transportation can take a train to Wynyard Station and then walk south towards Barrack Street until reaching the destination. Alternatively, there are several bus stops nearby that service multiple routes.
For drivers, depending on where you are coming from, take the Harbour Bridge or Tunnel and exit onto York Street. Continue straight until reaching Hunter Street and turn left. There are several paid parking lots along Hunter Street as well as metered street parking available.
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Rockpool Bar & Grill on Hunter Street in Sydney is a must-visit for steak lovers. The restaurant boasts a stunning art deco interior, making it one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Australia. The menu is simple and uncomplicated, with perfectly wood fire grilled meats and seafood sourced from the best producers in the country. The wine list is extensive and features some of Australia's greatest wines. The service style is efficient and friendly, ensuring that guests have an enjoyable dining experience. For those looking for a more relaxed atmosphere, the adjoining bar is perfect for pre or post-dinner drinks or a casual meal. Overall, Rockpool Bar & Grill offers an exceptional dining experience that should not be missed.
