The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks Teppanyaki is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant on Cumberland Street, where a chef cooks shared dishes for each party. It suits long celebratory dinners and larger groups, with five private teppanyaki rooms for bigger bookings. It does best wagyu-led set menus. Observatory Hill Park is about three minutes' walk away.

Cuisine at The Rocks Teppanyaki

Food at The Rocks Teppanyaki

Teppanyaki here means a chef cooks shared dishes in front of you, with set menus and à la carte options to add to them. The website names wagyu beef, king prawns and rock lobster, and describes the produce as fresh and sustainably sourced. Visitors say the quality and presentation of the grilled dishes stand out. Vegetarian options are on the menu.

What to order: Wagyu beef, cooked on the grill

Drinks at The Rocks Teppanyaki

Drinks are part of the evening: an intimate cocktail bar and lounge serves pre- and post-dinner drinks, so guests can start or finish the night there rather than at the table.

A heritage building in The Rocks

The restaurant is housed in a heritage-listed building that was once one of Sydney's oldest open-air butchers. No structural changes have been made since 1901, so the old building shapes the room. Seatings normally run for about two hours, which gives the evening a relaxed pace.

Five private teppanyaki rooms

Alongside the main dining area, there are five private teppanyaki rooms, each with its own chef and service staff. One visitor who booked a staff group of 35 said the party was easily split across several rooms next to each other. Groups can book by calling the restaurant.

What customers say about The Rocks Teppanyaki

• 💬Visitors praise fresh, high-quality ingredients cooked well on the grill.
• 💬Chefs get praise for their skill, and service is described as friendly and attentive.
• 💬Birthdays, anniversaries and Father's Day dinners come up often as reasons to visit.

Tips for visiting The Rocks Teppanyaki

• ✓Sunday adds a 10% surcharge and public holidays add 15%; Monday to Saturday cards carry a 1% fee, and Eftpos has none.
• ✓Groups over six must order set menus, with a minimum spend of $110 per adult and $55 per child.
• ✓Expected spend starts from $110 per adult for food, so budget for a shared, premium meal.
• ✓Lunch is closed on public holidays, though it is open on Mother's Day and for Christmas Day lunch and dinner.

Getting to The Rocks Teppanyaki

176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks NSW 2000. It is a short stroll from Circular Quay. Parking is available.

Near The Rocks Teppanyaki

• ☕Brew Cafe1 min walk
• ☕Georgie Boy's Coffee Co - Grosvenor Place2 min walk
• ☕Avenue on George2 min walk
• 🌳Observatory Hill Park3 min walk
• 🌳Lang Park3 min walk
• 🌳First Fleet Park4 min walk

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