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Peacock Gardens

100 Alexander St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

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100 Alexander St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

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+61 2 9439 8786
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Peacock Gardens

A fixture in Crows Nest since 1975, Peacock Gardens delivers stately Cantonese dining shaped by attentive old-school floor hospitality. Multi-generational tables gather in the private dining room for family milestones, anchored by fresh catches from the live tank like lobster over crispy noodles. The floor team plates your special combination fried rice tableside directly onto white tablecloths, keeping service polished and unhurried. Expect regional Australian and Kiwi labels like By Farr and Felton Road alongside pungent hot mustard king prawns and crispy duck pancakes.

  • Tableside Plating Service: Staff expertly portion and plate shared dishes like special combination fried rice directly onto diners' plates at the table.
  • Curated Cellar Selections: A deep, cellar-backed list featuring benchmark regional producers like Felton Road, By Farr, and Lake's Folly.
  • Live Seafood Tank: Live seafood prepared straight from the on-site holding tank, including fresh lobster served with crispy noodles.
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Why Dine at Peacock Gardens

Refined Cantonese dining, tableside service, and an extensive cellar in Crows Nest.

  • Attentive Tableside Service

    Dedicated floor staff plate dishes directly onto diners' plates tableside, delivering a refined white-tablecloth experience.

    the wait staff serve up for you at the table!

    Natasha Cordell

  • Fresh Live Seafood Tank

    Fresh seafood prepared to order directly from the on-site live holding tank, featuring live lobster served with crispy noodles.

    We had the live lobster in the tank with crispy noodles

    Winnie Lam

  • Curated Wine Collection

    An extensive wine program featuring benchmark domestic and regional producers, providing an elevated pairing for classic Cantonese fare.

    always impressed by the exquisite collection of wines on their list.

    Vivian Woo

  • Elevated Intimate Atmosphere

    A relaxed yet refined dining room setting that makes special evenings and date nights feel celebrated without pretension.

    Perfect spot when you want something a little bit special without it feeling over the top.

    SLD

  • Private Milestone Banquets

    A dedicated private room and attentive banqueting hospitality designed to host significant family milestone occasions smoothly.

    held my father's 85th birthday celebrations in Peacock Gardens' private room and were very grateful for the kind and attentive service of staff and management

    Kyra Geddes

  • Celebratory Group Gatherings

    Attentive hospitality and generous banquet pacing that allow organizers to feel proud and confident when gathering large groups.

    Food and Service were fantastic and really made the night special for all our guests.

    Gerry Baker

Cantonese banquet favorites and standout specialties celebrated by diners

  • Combination Fried Rice

    The fried rice is the best we have ever had! Fantastic food.

    Sarah Barnard

  • Mustard King Prawns

    the mustard prawns and sizzling lobster tail were standouts, full of flavour and cooked to perfection

    Kamini Pal

  • Duck Pancakes

    My favourite dishes are the sang chow bau and the crispy duck pancakes, both delicious!

    Darvida Van der made

  • Sang Choy Bow

    Sang Chow Bow, Peking Duck, Chow Sam See and Salt and Pepper Lobsters are the must-try and I order them every single time!!

    Vivian Woo

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service gestures and hospitality details that elevate classic Cantonese dining.

  • Tableside Plating & Course Service

    Waitstaff portion and serve dishes like special combination fried rice directly onto individual plates at the table to protect the white tablecloths and keep group dining effortless.

  • Live Tank Seafood Selection

    A dedicated live seafood tank allows guests to select live lobster, prepared fresh to order such as sizzling lobster tails or tossed with crispy noodles.

  • Curated Cellar & Producer Allocations

    An extensive cellar featuring allocated labels from producers such as Lake's Folly, By Farr, and Felton Road, including a dedicated list of 25 Chardonnays and half-bottle options.

  • Proactive Order Adjustments

    Staff provide proactive menu guidance to keep dining comfortable, such as offering to cancel or adjust mains after generous entree orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you host private events or birthday celebrations?

Peacock Gardens offers private room bookings suitable for milestone birthday parties and large celebrations, alongside banquet menu options. Reservations are accepted.

Do waitstaff serve dishes at the table?

Yes. The dining room offers traditional table-side service, where waitstaff portion and serve communal dishes like special combination fried rice onto diners' plates.

What are the house specialty dishes to order?

Popular dishes highlighted by regulars include mustard king prawns, Peking duck pancakes, live lobster cooked to order from the tank, sang choy bow, and combination fried rice, with classic fried ice cream for dessert.

Is there an extensive wine list available?

Yes, the restaurant features an extensive curated wine list highlighting premium Australian and New Zealand producers like Lakes Folly, Felton Road, and By Farr, alongside half-bottle options.

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