Restaurant
Jounieh Walsh Bay
Unit 2/17 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000, Australia
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Unit 2/17 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000, Australia
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Book NowAbout Jounieh Walsh Bay
Jounieh delivers generous Lebanese feasts directly along the Walsh Bay wharf with sweeping harbour views. Tables on the water fill with silky hummus, warm flatbread, and fried cauliflower crowned with tahini and pomegranate seeds. Theatregoers lean on the timed banquet for melting slow-cooked lamb shoulder before curtain call, while long afternoon gatherings stretch over king prawns and shared mezze as the sun dips behind the piers.
- Pre-theatre banquet: Multi-course set feasts paced cleanly for theatregoers headed to Walsh Bay arts performances.
- Waterfront dining: Half-outdoor and open-air seating set directly along the wharf overlooking Sydney Harbour.
- Bottomless lunch: Weekend packages paired with free-flowing drinks, dips, fried cauliflower, and skewers.
What's On at Jounieh Walsh Bay
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Jounieh Walsh Bay
Discover why guests choose Jounieh Walsh Bay for waterfront celebrations, pre-theatre dinners, and relaxed harbour gatherings.
Pre-Theatre Dining Timed for Walsh Bay
Multi-course pre-theatre banquets provide beautifully timed courses, allowing theatergoers to dine seamlessly right on Walsh Bay before curtain call.
The theatre banquet is great value for money.
Pam Otto Swift Service for Showgoers
Fast, attentive set-menu pacing and prime proximity to local playhouses ensure stress-free dinner reservations prior to evening shows.
Beautiful views of the harbour and attentive, speedy service.
Kim Legovich Harbourfront Views & Patio Ambience
Waterfront half-outdoor and patio tables overlooking Sydney Harbour offer a serene setting for long lunches and sunset dinners.
The half-outdoor seating paired with harbour views made the experience even better.
Annie Tan Generous Middle Eastern Banquets
Abundant Lebanese banquets feature signature dishes like five-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder alongside freshly prepared hot and cold mezze.
The main portions were generous and the meat was outstanding.
Marya Q Attentive, Personalised Hospitality
Hands-on hosting and personal hospitality ensure guests feel genuinely cherished during family milestones, celebrations, and date nights.
Its not often you find a restaurant that makes you feel valued and upon leaving already wanting to return.
Rory Purser Unhurried Dining by the Water
Diners enjoy an unhurried, peaceful waterside sanctuary in the heart of Sydney, where tables are never rushed even during peak services.
Nothing was too much and we never felt rushed, even though they were booked out all day and evening.
Claire Jifkins
Most popular items
Signature Lebanese banquets and standout mains overlooking the harbour
Slow cooked lamb
the lamb shoulder was the star of the show — tender, beautifully spiced and falling off the bone.
Marya Q Theatre banquet
The theatre banquet is great value for money.
Pam Otto Calamari
Next up was some of the best calamari I've had in ages! Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside with almost a buttery flavour to it.
Aydin B Bottomless lunch
On a stunning sunny Sunday afternoon in Sydney, we had the 2hr bottomless lunch option at Jounieh.
Aydin B
Other favorites
Specialty cocktails, mezze sides, and sweet finales to complement your meal
Lychee rose martini
the lychee rose martini was unbelievable!
Kate Barclay-Sellers Pistachio baklava with ice cream
Finished it off with a pistachio baklava with ice cream.
Pam Otto Chocolate panna cotta
Finished with a chocolate panna cotta which was the perfect sweet ending
S M Fried cauliflower
fried cauliflower sprinkled with almond flakes and pomegranate. So tasty.
Aydin B
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality gestures and tailored waterfront touches at Walsh Bay
Hands-On Owner Hospitality
Owner Tony personally greets guests, takes time to get to know diners individually, and even assists groups with photo direction during milestone events.
Weather-Adaptive Waterfront Comfort
For outdoor harbour dining when Sydney weather changes unexpectedly, the team proactively deploys extra umbrellas and keeps outdoor heaters running.
Complimentary Bread & Salad Replenishment
Waitstaff provide attentive ongoing replenishment of Lebanese flatbread and fresh salads throughout banquet dining.
Dedicated Show-Timed Banquet Pacing
Pre-theatre diners benefit from fast-paced, timed banquet courses and accommodating walk-in squeeze-ins to ensure guests make curtain calls without feeling rushed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a set banquet menu for pre-theatre dining or vegetarians?
Yes, the restaurant offers dedicated set banquet options including a vegetarian banquet option with dips, falafel, spiced dishes, and baklava.
Does the restaurant offer a bottomless lunch option?
Yes, Jounieh offers 2-hour bottomless lunch options (with $99pp and $120pp tiers featuring dishes like dips, calamari, skewers, or seafood alongside free-flowing drinks). Bookings are accepted.
Is outdoor waterfront seating available?
Yes, Jounieh features half-outdoor and outdoor patio dining right by the water overlooking Sydney Harbour at Walsh Bay, equipped with umbrellas and heaters.
Are halal dining options available?
Reviewers note halal-certified food options, including meat such as lamb shoulder. Diners advise requesting sauces or gravies without alcohol to ensure they are prepared halal.
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