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Grandfather's Restaurant

10 Angel Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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10 Angel Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9127 7067
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Grandfather's Restaurant

Angel Place’s moody retreat—decked out in retro reds, plush booths, and glowing fish tanks. Diners bookmark this address for milestone celebrations and late-night dining when standard CBD kitchens have closed. The kitchen tackles Cantonese classics with serious wok hei. The non-negotiable starter is the almond-crusted prawn toast—packed with sweet, chunky prawn meat instead of minced filler—before moving to pipis in XO sauce over vermicelli and crisp sweet-and-sour pork. Floor staff keep pace with the table effortlessly, pouring cellar wines and shaking yuzu coladas while timing dumpling platters served on ornate dragon stands.

  • Signature Prawn Toast: Crafted with chunky fresh prawn meat rather than minced filler, finished with toasted almonds.
  • Retro Dining Room: Moody crimson room featuring comfortable booths, live fish tanks, and upbeat music.
  • Intuitive Hospitality: Attentive table care with paced banquets, thoughtful milestone touches, and dragon-shaped presentations.
  • Late-Night Dining: Full kitchen and cocktail bar service running late into the evening in the heart of the CBD.
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Key Dining Advantages

Why diners choose Grandfather's for milestones, banquets, and late-night dining

  • High-Touch Milestone Celebrations

    Milestone dinners are elevated by intuitive floor staff who proactively orchestrate celebrations, from personalized dish presentations to custom desserts.

    This was a birthday celebration meal & the staff made sure to make my day special.

    Laura L

  • Attentive Hospitality for Anniversaries

    Floor staff and sommeliers anticipate needs seamlessly, sourcing specialty bottles and coordinating pacing so hosts can remain immersed with guests.

    It was a truly wonderful night, and dealing with such genuine professionals made it far more than just a dinner out.

    Adam Dawes

  • Retro Speakeasy Ambience

    Moody red lighting, booth seating, and integrated live fish tanks evoke a cinematic dining room with an electric soundtrack.

    As soon as you walk in, it makes me feel like I'm in Hong Kong in the '80s, in the most luxurious bar and restaurant.

    Chloe Emma Wilson

  • Flawless Shared Banquets

    Multi-course banquet menus deliver consistent execution across classic Cantonese dishes paired with inventive house cocktails.

    Even with an 8 course banquet menu there was not one single dish that my guests and I did not rave about

    G

  • Refined Late-Night Dining

    A full dining room and bar kitchen operating well past standard Sydney CBD dinner hours provides late-night luxury dining.

    Plus it’s open till quite late!

    Zainab Japanwala

  • Seamless Client Entertaining

    Deep culinary fluency and composed floor service give hosts peace of mind when entertaining discerning regional diners and visiting corporate clients.

    Daisy our waitress was exceptionally knowledgeable of the menu and her service brought great comfort to a group of Hong Kong clients I was hosting

    eytan harel

Guest favorites and signature dishes ranked by diner mentions

  • Prawn Toast

    The prawn toast is the best I’ve ever had - made with real prawn (not the mass produced mince).

    Trevor Macleod

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    Desserts are a highlight, especially the sticky date pudding.

    Zainab Japanwala

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari

    For mains we had the Salt & Pepper Calamari & a half serve of the Pippi’s in XO sauce on vermicelli noodles. Both delicious!

    Laura L

  • Dumpling Platter

    Highly recommend the dumpling platter.

    Mort Y

Other favorites

Standout cocktails and drinks that complement the dining experience

  • Watermelon Sichuan

    The Watermelon Sichuan was a standout.

    eytan harel

  • Plum Sour

    really enjoyed the plum sour.

    Niki Vasiliadis

  • Filthy Martini

    I asked for a filthy martini and he made probably the best one I've had in the city - not watery, and perfectly swamp water looking!

    Kit Edy

  • Yuzu Colada

    To start we had the Lychee martini and Yuzu colada cocktails- both were excellent.

    Laura L

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality and bespoke celebration gestures documented by diners

  • Dragon-Shaped Presentation Plating

    For birthday celebrations, staff arrange for signature dishes to arrive presented on an ornate dragon-shaped holder to elevate the occasion.

  • Surprise Birthday Ice Cream and Candles

    Guests celebrating birthdays are surprised with complimentary ice cream dishes topped with lit candles, extended thoughtfully to both the celebrant and young dining companions.

  • Tableside Kitchen Course Introductions

    Banquet courses are delivered directly by kitchen team members who explain each dish and share tailored recommendations on how best to enjoy the flavors.

  • Dedicated Cellar Sourcing

    Floor staff proactively search beyond the standard list to track down and uncork specific special bottles of wine for anniversary diners.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice drawn from diner experiences

  • Prepare for Low Red Lighting

    The dining room is styled with dark red lighting and red menus; keep a phone flashlight ready if you need extra visibility reading the course options.

  • Dine in Groups for Shareable Portions

    Dishes and mains like the fried rice arrive in generous portions designed for sharing, making a larger party or banquet format best for sampling multiple items.

  • Take Advantage of Late-Night Dining

    Unlike many CBD fine-dining kitchens that close early, full service runs late here, comfortably accommodating walk-ins and bookings well after standard dinner hours.

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