Pearl Dining
Last updatedβ 4.6 Β· 498 Google reviews Β· $$$$
Pearl Dining is a modern Chinese restaurant on Level 1 of Quay Quarter Tower near Circular Quay. Its tables have harbour views, and the feel is upscale and suited to dates and celebrations. It is best known for Peking duck, salmon crudo and dumplings. Jessie Street Gardens is about a minute's walk away.
Cuisine at Pearl Dining
Food at Pearl Dining
Pearl Dining serves modern Chinese food built around Peking duck, dumplings and seafood. Regulars keep naming the Peking duck, served with thin pancakes and condiments, with crisp skin and tender meat. Salmon crudo with yuzu, spicy prawn dumplings and pork xiao long bao also come up often. Crab fried rice and matcha tiramisu are repeat picks. One visitor praised the salt and pepper basil lobster. Vegetarian dishes are offered.
What to order: Peking duck with pancakes and condiments Β· Salmon crudo with yuzu Β· Matcha tiramisu
Drinks at Pearl Dining
The drinks menu is a wine list. Tuesday nights are BYO, with a $25 corkage fee, from 1 July to 31 December 2026. Happy hour runs Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, listed from 6 October to 30 November 2026, with $8 cold Tsingtao, $12 regional wines, chilled Aperol Spritzes and a $2 snack menu.
Private dining and functions
Pearl Dining has two private options: a semi-private space with views of Sydney Harbour and a fully enclosed private room for up to 10 guests. The banquet menu is listed for up to 80 guests. Birthday bookings are taken, and gift cards are sold online. One visitor held their wedding banquet here and praised the food and the service.
What customers say about Pearl Dining
- π¬Harbour views from the tables make it feel special for dates and celebrations
- π¬Peking duck and salmon crudo are the dishes reviewers repeat
- π¬Service is described as attentive, with staff taking good care of guests
- π¬The recent menu change is praised, with new dishes such as the crudo and lobster well received
Tips for visiting Pearl Dining
- βBook through SevenRooms, and ask for a window table for the bridge view.
- βTuesday nights are BYO with a $25 corkage fee until the end of December 2026.
- βThe menu changed in September 2026, so check the current food menu before you go.
Getting to Pearl Dining
Pearl Dining is on Level 1 of Quay Quarter Tower, with entry on Young Street at 50 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Take the escalator up to Retail Level 1. Parking is available, and the restaurant is near Circular Quay.
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FAQ about Pearl Dining
What cuisine does Pearl Dining serve?
It serves modern Chinese food, with Peking duck, dumplings and seafood among the signature dishes.
Can I book a table at Pearl Dining?
Yes, bookings are made through SevenRooms, and the restaurant also takes birthday bookings.
Is Pearl Dining BYO?
It is BYO on Tuesday nights from July to December 2026, with a $25 corkage fee. The restaurant is also licensed.
Does Pearl Dining have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are offered on the menu.