Bistro George
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Bistro George is a European-leaning restaurant on level 1 of Jacksons on George in the Sydney CBD, a short walk from Circular Quay. The room is polished and calm enough for date nights and work lunches, with a bar and tall windows over the street. Regulars speak warmly of the service and the wagyu steak. First Fleet Park is about 2 minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Bistro George
Food at Bistro George
The menu is European-influenced and labelled Euro/Oz, built on local produce under head chef Steven Sinclair. Regulars keep naming the Yellowfin tuna tartare with avocado, furikake and crisp wonton, and the chicken liver parfait, which arrives as a smooth slab with a sticky fruit relish. The wagyu eye fillet steak is praised for being tender, and one diner called the Wagyu skewer from happy hour melt-in-the-mouth. There are separate vegetarian and vegan menus, and some dishes can be altered to suit needs. Halal-friendly dishes are offered, but the kitchen is not halal.
What to order: Yellowfin tuna tartare Β· Chicken liver parfait Β· Wagyu eye fillet steak
Drinks at Bistro George
The drinks side is a carefully curated wine list, classic and signature cocktails, and tap beer. Happy hour from 4 to 6pm covers negronis and spritzes for $14, signature cocktails for $16, wines for $12 and tap beer for $8, served with small plates. Drinks are charged as they are consumed, and there are no drinks packages for groups.
Private dining and group bookings
The Private Dining Room seats up to 26 guests and has floor-to-ceiling windows that open fully, plus audio visual equipment for presentations. The main Bistro room takes up to 16 guests in a group. Tables of 10 or more get group set menus and a 10% service charge, and the whole restaurant can be hired. Cakes must be pre-ordered with 48 hours' notice, and outside cakes are not allowed, though some decorations and table settings are.
What customers say about Bistro George
- π¬Service described as warm and attentive, with staff who look after groups
- π¬Wagyu and steak dishes singled out for being tender and well cooked
- π¬Pricing seen as fair for the quality of food and service
- π¬Room described as lovely, with a comfortable, well-decorated feel
Tips for visiting Bistro George
- βWalk-ins are taken subject to availability, so book for dinner or a larger group.
- βExpress Lunch is a $50 two-course set menu on weekday lunches from 12pm.
- βHalal-friendly dishes can be arranged, but the kitchen is not halal, so confirm needs when booking.
Getting to Bistro George
Level 1, Jacksons on George, 176 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The restaurant sits above the pub on the ground floor, and Circular Quay is a short walk away. Step-free access is available.
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FAQ about Bistro George
What cuisine does Bistro George serve?
It serves European-influenced food that the restaurant calls Euro/Oz, using local produce and suppliers, under head chef Steven Sinclair.
Can I book a table at Bistro George?
Yes, reservations are taken for lunch and dinner, and walk-ins are accepted subject to availability.
Does Bistro George have vegan options?
Yes, it has a separate vegan menu alongside a vegetarian menu, and some dishes can be altered to suit.
Does Bistro George have halal options?
Halal-friendly dishes are available, but the kitchen is not halal.