Nothing says«you only live once» like Jonah’s does. This is one of Sydney’s best kept secrets and a location where the finest cuisine is offered. Everything from a simple meal, 5 course meal and degustation is offered. With or without wine. I drop in every 3 – 4 months to get away from Sydney and have a coffee and cake with friends. The bar area is warm and cosy. The dining room and patio look out far across the ocean while the gastronomy rewards you richly for making the journey. I have been a visitor for the past 20 years. Shhhh. Don’t tell anyone.
John H.
Place rating: 1 Bunya Mountains, Australia
Somewhat offensive and the only restaurant I have ever walked out of. Restaurant air conditioning was cold to the point of extreme unpleasantness. That was okay by the waiting staff who were done up in their bow ties but cold to the point of callousness. Antarctic tooth fish is a wildly pretentious start to a menu which had the cool and brutal style of just trying to take the mickey out of their customers. Guaranteed to make you feel unwelcome if you come with sand between your toes. Avoid. Actually pay not to come here.
Mark L.
Place rating: 5 Australia
Dear restaurateurs of Sydney, take a drive to Jonah’s, enjoy a dinner and experience how a real restaurant operates. I always look forward to dining at Jonah’s, everything great about this establishment is consistent and for me thats what its all about. I want great service everytime. I want amazing dishes everytime just like the view from here will always be breathtaking. You should get what you pay for, where others fail, Jonah’s prevails.
Mark F.
Place rating: 4 Australia
Jonah’s is one of those places that sits on your to-visit list for a while because it is a bit of a tricky location on the Northern Beaches. However, NOW is the time to go, as the whales are passing by, and you are almost sure to see some from the delightful terrace. The restaurant is delightfully decorated, and the location is absolutely stunning, with views that are unbeatable. All the tables have some sort of a view, although as we were in the middle of the restaurant we were somewhat limited — however the helpful wait staff moved us to the window when some folks left, in time for desert and coffee. To be clear, this is a pricey spot — you will pay top dollar for a meal, however the food is delightful to the eye and the palate, with a robust selection of mains and entrees, an amuse bouche that was delightful, and fantastic bread to start. We arrived a little early to have a cocktail on the veranda — lovely outdoor seating with a stunning view, the martini chilled to perfection, and the cosmo to her satisfaction. As our table was ready we moved through quite quickly, but no real hurry — staff were accommodating and we had a look at the menus and the wine list while we lingered outdoors. Some fantastic wines including a very expensive Mollydooker that took my eye and our breath away — I could not resist, as it was a kind of special occasion. So, why not 5 stars? In this day of fine dining everywhere, I reserve the 5 stars for the very best or the unexpectedly fantastic. Jonah’s is a 4.5 star, but to be honest there was nothing in the meal that made us go Wow! I could eat that all night! It was all beautiful and tasty and delightfully presented — but that is what I expect for a meal of this calibre and price. In any event, an experience not to be missed, highly recommended. And we saw lots of whales!
Charles C.
Place rating: 5 Pasadena, CA
What a day. We took the sea plane over from Rose Bay and a transfer up to the restaurant. Fantastic views and food really stunning. Often these sorts of places rely on their view and natural beauty, but the food suffers. Not so here. Had the snow crab starter with caviar and the best snapper I have ever had. All washed down with a wonderful Pegasus Bay Sav Blanc/Semillion blend. Well worth it for a unique and charming experience.
Tereza B.
Place rating: 5 Sydney, Australia
Crisp white linen tables are drenched with the eastern morning sunrise and a jaw dropping view of the Pacific Ocean. We choose to indulge in the set morning breakfast at Jonah’s as our treat for nothing in particular. It is hard to imagine this same view can be possibly enjoyed in the evening. Our coffee, tea, breads and morning paper and menu arrive to interrupt our wondering thoughts. Even though we selected the set breakfast we were informed that we could order anything else from the menu also. My Salmon Eggs Benedict was the right portion with a light cover of creamy hollandaise and the slightest hint of lemon and a firm yet just enough runny enough egg. My partner’s mexican chuervos inspired breakfast was enough for me to steal a morsel of the tortilla and the sunniest of eggs while he was checking details for the accommodation. Jonah’s is of course silver service with just the right amount of attention, the waiters were there when we needed something and not constantly hovering over us which makes the view all the more enjoyable. The restaurant itself was packed this beautiful morning with holidaying couples and young families. High chairs are available to use in the main dining room. Parking on Bynya Road is limited to street parking and a few parking spots within Jonah’s itself. It’s about 45 – 50 minute drive from the city to Jonahs — allow more time to get there on Saturdays or Sunday afternoons. In Summer the City traffic descends upon Northern Beaches to get to one of the many beautiful beaches and in Winter the peninsular is chaotic with families racing around for Saturday sport traffic. Jonah’s is unpretentious with its refined surroundings and a certainly one of those experiences a Sydneysider or a visitor must choose to enjoy in a lifetime.