About Us

The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.

Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

Open 7 days a week including public holidays.

Trading hours
Lunch: 12pm – 3pm (Mon-Thurs) 12pm-5pm (Fri-Sun)
Dinner: 5pm – 9:30pm (Mon-Thurs) 5pm -10:30pm (Fri-Sun)
15% surcharge for Sundays & public holidays. 1.5% card surcharge.

Our Menu

A range of culinary delights to suit every palate

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Our Reviews

“Loved it! Brought my family of five and we were seated on the esplanade with amazing views of the bridge and opera house - during Vivid Sydney no less. The food is spectacular; highly recommend the soft shell crab, XO Vermicelli Prawns, and shark fin soup (the best we had ever tasted by far). Add to that lightning quick and friendly service and we had an incredible night. The East should be listed with the bridge and opera house as a can't miss stop in Sydney!”

Guillaume Delépine

“Without a doubt our favourite place to eat in Sydney! Melt in your mouth salt and pepper squid and they still cook me my favourite dish even though they removed it from their menu a few years ago! Can't rate them highly enough!!!”

Bek Hosking

“I have never been disappointed with this restaurant. I have been at least 20 times over the last few years. It's always friendly quick service and fresh tasty food. Ideal for before opera/ concerts at opera house or anytime at all. Great for a larger party or with kids. we are lucky to have this wonderful restaurant in Sydney and what a beautiful location!”

Naomi Hunter

“Great customer service, friendly staff, delicious food, perfect location and amazing view. So good. The best”

Thomas Yu
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