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Jaaks Restaurant and Bar

12 Merriman St, Kyle Bay NSW 2221, Australia

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12 Merriman St, Kyle Bay NSW 2221, Australia

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+61 2 9546 5953
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Jaaks Restaurant and Bar

Modern Greek cooking meets uninterrupted water views across Georges River at this airy Kyle Bay dining room. Tables sit spaced across light-filled spaces—tailored for long, unrushed birthday lunches and milestone celebrations. Diners single out the multi-course degustation, where tradition bends through plates like tarama macarons, Tilba halloumi with truffle honey, and tender lamb sheftalia. House cocktails like the Metaxa old fashioned arrive alongside Greek wines, while the kitchen rounds out the progression with a crisp lemon loukoumi palate cleanser.

  • Modern Greek Degustation: Set degustation menus feature creative interpretations like tarama macarons, pickled octopus, and lamb sheftalia.
  • Waterfront Setting: Airy dining room with expansive glass windows overlooking Kyle Bay and Georges River.
  • Celebration Dining: Generous pacing and accommodating floor service suit milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and family banquets.
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Why Guests Choose Jaaks Restaurant and Bar

Discover why guests choose Jaaks for elevated modern Greek dining, scenic waterfront celebrations, and memorable degustations on Kyle Bay.

  • Progressive Modern Greek Degustation

    The kitchen reinvents traditional Hellenic and Cypriot heritage into multi-course degustation courses, balancing familiar flavors with modern culinary techniques.

    The set degustation menu is very creative and unique whilst still maintaining the traditional Greek and Cypriot flavours.

    Anthea C

  • Curated Pairings & Detailed Service

    Each course of the multi-course experience is presented with thoughtful culinary introductions and paired wine selections that elevate the dining journey.

    Each dish was beautifully presented, and explained in detail by our wonderful waiter.

    T N

  • Panoramic Georges River Waterfront Views

    Situated over Kyle Bay on the Georges River, guests enjoy sweeping aquatic vistas from a light-filled dining room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass.

    The venue itself is beautiful, with relaxing views over the water and Georges River.

    Ivan Dizon

  • Seamless Functions & Private Celebrations

    From intimate waterfront ceremonies to milestone birthday banquets, the venue provides dedicated event coordination and tailored banquet hospitality.

    The food was so delicious with guests complimenting the quality and the size of the dishes.

    Christine C

  • Warm, Unpretentious Hospitality

    Attentive and welcoming front-of-house staff create an elegant, unpretentious dining environment where guests feel genuinely looked after.

    The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome.

    Krystyna Hulewicz

  • Serene, Unhurried Ambiance

    A spacious layout and gentle dining cadence allow couples and families to unwind over leisurely meals without ever feeling rushed.

    The timing of the degustation menu is also worth a mention. Not rushed, a very enjoyable date night.

    Sage Dempsey

Modern Greek and Cypriot culinary highlights celebrated by our guests

  • Octopus

    The octopus was definitely the highlight. Absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared.

    Ivan Dizon

  • Tarama macaron

    The tarama macaron was so interesting!

    Maggie

  • Maremma duck

    The duck was cooked to perfection when eaten with the crusted cornmeal and jus the flavours were just Devine

    peter fatouros

  • Lamb sheftalia

    The lamb neck was so tender and totally amazing with the tahini yoghurt.

    peter fatouros

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and hospitable gestures that elevate the Kyle Bay dining experience

  • Complimentary Chef Starters

    Guests embarking on the multi-course degustation are treated to complimentary chef touches before the first course, such as homemade focaccia with olive tapenade.

  • Tableside Course Storytelling

    Degustation courses are introduced with detailed dish descriptions by knowledgeable waitstaff explaining the modern techniques and heritage behind each Greek and Cypriot creation.

  • Lemon Loukoumi Palate Cleanser

    Between savory courses and dessert, the kitchen serves thoughtful in-between touches like a dedicated lemon loukoumi palate cleanser.

  • Dedicated Event Coordination & Care

    Event coordinators and staff offer dedicated, accommodating touches for milestone celebrations and weddings, extending from handling last-minute international arrivals and luggage storage to welcoming custom requests.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for planning your visit to Jaaks Restaurant and Bar

  • Plan for an Unrushed Degustation

    Allow ample time for the multi-course Greek and Cypriot degustation tasting menu, which unfolds leisurely across several courses over up to three hours.

  • Order to Share Across the Table

    Plates and degustation courses are intentionally refined and smaller in portion, designed for sharing and sampling a wide variety of modern flavours across the meal.

  • Take Advantage of Easy Free Parking

    Unlike many congested Sydney dining locations, the venue offers easy, complimentary onsite parking directly by the Kyle Bay waterside.

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