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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.
26/05/2026
Every great journey deserves a fitting conclusion. Executive Chef Santiago Aristizabal's Beef Tasting Menu at Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney is a five-course exploration of some of the world's finest beef, drawing from the breadth of Latin American culinary tradition with each course. From the bone marrow and oxtail of the opening, through the sirloin tartare and the spinalis with wattleseed mole, to the rump cap arepa that honours Chef Santiago's Colombian heritage, the menu is a considered and deeply personal expression of craft. And then, the Carlota Cake. A Colombian-inspired dessert built on Tilba Dairy Jersey cream, it is the moment the evening turns sweet and the memory is made.
Tasting menus are available across all Rockpool Bar & Grill locations. Explore the menu and make a booking at www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
23/05/2026
Coral trout is always worth the journey south. In the hands of Santiago Aristizabal, it meets the grill with the same seriousness afforded to every great cut of beef that passes through this kitchen - skin charred, flesh pristine, surrounded by vongole and finished with lime leaf and tamarind jam, a combination that speaks to both the ocean it came from and the chef who received it.
On the Sydney menu now, and the kind of dish that makes the case, quietly but convincingly, that Rockpool has always been about more than just the beef.
View the menu and make a booking: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
*Subject to availability
18/05/2026
The kitchen does not overlook dessert.
Warm Rhubarb and Strawberry Pudding, finished with vanilla sauce.
A quiet close to a considered meal at Rockpool Sydney.
Visit our website to make a reservation: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
15/05/2026
There is a version of Rockpool that belongs entirely to the middle of the day, when the grill is still firing and the afternoon has nowhere urgent to be. The bar menu is where the classics live, produced with the same care and quality that defines every other plate in this dining room. A Wagyu burger built the way a burger should be. A Rockpool cheeseburger that earns the name on the menu. A steak sandwich loaded with beef that has no business being between two pieces of bread and is all the better for it. Calamari, fries, and the kind of unhurried lunch that a great city restaurant does better than anywhere else. Pull up a seat at the bar and let the afternoon take its time.
View the bar menu and make a booking: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
*Walk-ins welcome.
13/05/2026
As the financial year comes to an end, bring your team together at Rockpool Bar & Grill for an EOFY gathering that feels considered. Our private dining rooms offer a refined backdrop for corporate entertaining, whether it’s a smaller team lunch or a larger end-of-year event.
From Sydney’s Boardroom, Melbourne’s Highland Room and Perth’s River Room, each space is designed with comfort and privacy in mind, allowing you to host with confidence.
Menus centre around Rockpool favourites, including Yellowfin Tuna, woodfire grilled Rib Eye and Catherine’s passionfruit pavlova. Paired with a well-structured wine list and flexible beverage packages, the experience is seamless from arrival to close.
Explore our private dining spaces and menus: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
08/05/2026
The sides that steal the show. Why choose between favourites when you can have both? Our indulgent Potato and Cabbage Gratin and indulgent Mac and Cheese with Speck are perfect for sharing (or not). Dive into both and savour every rich, satisfying bite, because when it comes to sides, there’s no need to compromise.
Make a booking for this weekend.
www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
07/05/2026
Melbourne’s Beef Tasting Menu is a considered exploration of Victoria’s most distinguished beef breeds, each course reflecting landscape, seasonality and craft.
The Spinalis and Eye of Scotch with wattleseed mole offers a striking moment within the menu, celebrating Gippsland Black Angus through depth of flavour and thoughtful pairing. A distinctive expression of contemporary Australian cooking, available exclusively in Melbourne.
View the menu and make a booking via our website: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
01/05/2026
Slow-cooked Wagyu brisket, tender and deeply savoury, paired with smoky salsa macha and the bright lift of pickled green tomato.
A balance of richness and restraint, where time, technique and bold flavour come together on the plate.
Experience it at Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne.
www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
29/04/2026
At Rockpool, each venue offers its own curated tasting menu, carefully crafted by our chefs to showcase premium produce and the finest seasonal ingredients.
Whether you’re in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, allow us to guide you through a thoughtfully designed journey of flavour, where every course highlights the skill, care, and attention to detail that defines Rockpool.
Explore the unique menus, and reserve your tasting experience: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
26/04/2026
Meet Catherine's Passionfruit Pavlova, a signature dessert that has stood the test of time. Light, airy, and bursting with the bright flavours of fresh passionfruit, it’s the perfect taste of summer on a plate. Available across all Rockpool venues, this timeless classic is the ultimate way to end your meal with something refreshing and delicious.
Discover why it remains a crowd favourite by trying it on your next visit.
Make a booking: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
23/04/2026
A timeless finish. Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne’s Crème Caramel is silken and understated perfectly complemented by a sommelier-selected glass of 2020 Château Audinet Sauternes - a classic pairing designed to keep the evening going just a little while longer.
22/04/2026
This Mother’s Day, gather at Rockpool Bar & Grill and take the time to slow down.
Wood fire grilled Wagyu, a world class wine list, and a setting designed for long, meaningful lunches.
A celebration that feels as considered as she is.
View the menu and make a booking: rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
21/04/2026
For those who believe bigger is better - our 500g Black Angus delivers.
Bold flavour, exceptional marbling, and cooked with Rockpool precision.
A true steak lover’s cut.
18/04/2026
From whole primal cuts to your plate, our in-house butchers transform premium beef into works of art. Every steak at Rockpool is a testament to skill, precision, and an unwavering dedication to quality.
17/04/2026
The finest Australian produce, wrangled and refined into every eloquent bite.
15/04/2026
When you only deal in the finest cuts of beef, any side that you dare to serve beside it must be equally as elevated.
From our Speck Mac & Cheese to the Grilled Sugarloaf Cabbage with Guanciale and more - every side dish demands your attention.
09/04/2026
Melbourne’s Beef Tasting Menu is a refined study of breed and provenance, showcasing five Victorian beef varieties thoughtfully paired with regional produce and curated local wines.
Among its most compelling expressions is the Sirloin Black and Blue Tartare, prepared with Rockpool Reserve F1 Wagyu and Angus, a dish that speaks to precision, character and the quiet confidence of exceptional beef. An experience designed to be savoured course by course.
View the menu and make a booking via our website: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
08/04/2026
1kg Greenham Dry Aged F1 Wagyu Reserve T-Bone is the ultimate steak experience when dining at Rockpool Melbourne. Boasting an 8+ marble score - you've heard the term "melt in your mouth", now get ready to live it.
06/04/2026
Celebrate Mum with something special this Mother’s Day.
Oysters shucked to order and attentive service that makes the whole experience feel effortless.
All that’s left to do is sit back and enjoy it together.
View the menu and make a booking: rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
02/04/2026
Whether you dine at Sydney, Melbourne or Perth, you'll find locally sourced Rock Lobster on our menu. Each venue makes intentional decisions when serving, taking into account the subtle differences of the region when deciding what flavours to spotlight on the dish.
Discover the ocean's finest at Rockpool.
*Subject to availability.
Make a reservation for this long weekend: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
02/04/2026
For those who love the taste of the ocean. Rockpool's selection of fresh regional oysters celebrates fine produce from pristine waters, served simply to let natural salinity and texture shine. Not sure where to begin? This is a fantastic place to start.
Easter Long Weekend reservations: www.rockpoolbarandgril.com.au
31/03/2026
Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne served a Tuna Tartare that you'll dream of long after you've left our hallowed dining room.
Black Sesame, Davidson Plum, and only the very finest ocean produce.
28/03/2026
From Mishima to Wagyu, Angus to Jersey - this is beef in its most expressive form. Chef Santiago Aristizabal presents a tasting menu shaped by Latin American inspiration and refined by Rockpool’s signature precision, with curated beverage pairings designed to complement every course.
Explore the menu and make a reservation to experience The Beef Tasting Menu at Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney.
www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
*Every Rockpool venue has a unique tasting menu available. Visit our website for more information and bookings: www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
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
05/05/2021
SYDNEY: We’re dialling up the deliciousness at Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney for our Delicious. Legends Produce Dinner on Thursday, 20 May.
The six-course menu heroes the country’s finest producers who have won top accolades in the Delicious. Produce Awards over the years.
Tables are selling fast. Tap the link below for the full menu and to make a reservation.
→ https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/rockpoolbargrillsydney
04/05/2021
If anyone puts the 'urge' in 'burger', it's us.
Wrap your hands around this crowd-favourite in the bar from midday until close today (and every day we're open. Our full blood David Blackmore Wagyu Burger is layered with bacon, zuni pickle and a nutty Gruyere cheese.
Arm yourself with a napkin and a hearty appetite – we'll see you in an hour. 😉 No bookings.
Available Sydney and Melbourne.
Address
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.
