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Poly

74-76 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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74-76 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 8860 0808
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Poly

Right in the thick of Surry Hills, Poly strips away dining pretension with wood-fired cooking and sharp, natural wines. The room stays warm and dimly lit—busy without shouting, carrying the hum of cocktails and communal dining. Regulars lean toward the open-hearth cooking: blistered flatbreads dragged through eggplant and sesame, tuna tartare on crisps, and finely layered rosti-style potatoes topped with salted egg yolk. For lunch on Fridays, the kitchen shifts gears into a casual Poly BBQ service featuring pork belly and a peppery broth echoing Malaysian bak kut teh. Dinner winds down over charred seafood, wagyu skewers, and a crisp martini.

  • Hearth-Driven Cooking: An open hearth turning out blistered flatbreads, charred seafood, wagyu skewers, and smoky meats.
  • Layered Crispy Potatoes: Finely layered, super-crispy rosti-style potatoes topped with rich salted egg yolk.
  • Friday Poly BBQ: An accessible lunch offering pork belly, corn gratin, and a rich, peppery spiced broth.
  • Natural Wines & Bar Focus: A low-intervention wine list paired with craft martinis and cocktails in a warm, dimly lit room.
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Why Choose Poly

Why diners choose Poly for vibrant wood-fired feasts, date nights, and natural wine

  • Mastered Wood-Fired and Charcoal Grilling

    Dishes cooked over wood fire and charcoal deliver intense flavor profiles across seafood, meats, and vegetables.

    The food was absolutely delicious – every dish was packed with flavour and cooked to perfection, especially the wood-fired options.

    Gourmet Rara

  • Inventive, Unpredictable Flavor Combinations

    Dinners exceed expectations through imaginative saucing and inventive twists that elevate share plates beyond standard restaurant fare.

    Each dish arrived in a way that was different from what I had imagined based on the menu – in the best way possible. It was a genuinely fun and flavorful experience.

    YongSu

  • Attentive, Unhurried Celebration Care

    The dimly lit, humming Surry Hills room pairs caring, non-intrusive service with thoughtful touches for anniversaries and special evenings.

    The service was great; always attentive without being overbearing or interruptive, and we really appreciated the little gesture to our newly-wed status when the waiters took the time to pop a candle in our desert to congratulate us.

    Maddison Colla

  • Seamless Adaptations for Dietary Preferences

    Service and kitchen staff effortlessly navigate pregnancies and vegetarian requirements with customized sauces and tailored substitutes.

    They were so accommodating with my dietary requirements, offering sauces on the side tailored to me while ensuring my friend could enjoy the full menu experience, it felt thoughtful and seamless.

    Josephine Eve

  • Curated Natural Wines and Wine-Bar Ambience

    A curated lineup of natural wines and by-the-glass selections pairs effortlessly with European wine bar snacks.

    The menu, which changes regularly, and the lineup of natural wines are fantastic. The staff are also very friendly.

    暁萩花

  • Communal Seating for Social Drop-Ins

    A shared long-table dining arrangement encourages spontaneous interaction while preserving space for casual drop-in dining.

    Love the long table set up which allows for conversation with other guests if you so wish.

    Catharina Duval de Navarre

Guest favorites and wood-fired savory staples

  • Crispy Fried Potato with Salted Egg Yolk

    Crispy fried potato with salted egg yolk on top

    Michelle Chin

  • Flatbread with Dips

    Flatbread is an absolute must with the eggplant and sesame dips.

    Helen Tarkanyi

  • Tartare

    The tartare was super fresh, the staff was friendly, and the place has a cute, quiet vibe.

    Chiara Lauren

  • Oysters

    The oysters were fresh and lovely and thy was probably the best carrot I ever had.

    Catharina Duval de Navarre

Other favorites

Cocktails, curated cellar selections, and sweet finishes

  • Spicy Margarita

    I must say- if you ask for their spicy margarita, you will blown away. I can’t stop thinking about it, they were so good we had a few!

    Josephine Eve

  • Burnt Lemon Meringue Pie

    Burnt lemon meringue pie

    Michelle Chin

  • Donut

    Mocktails were honestly extraordinary, and not gonna lie… the best donut of my life.

    Chiara Lauren

  • Natural Wines

    The menu, which changes regularly, and the lineup of natural wines are fantastic.

    暁萩花

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality gestures and thoughtful culinary accommodations that elevate the dining experience at Poly.

  • Thoughtful Celebration Touches

    For celebratory visits such as minimoon dinners, the team proactively marks the milestone with touches like adding a celebratory candle to dessert.

  • Proactive Dietary Allocations

    When guests identify as vegetarian, waitstaff actively reserve limited dishes like the mushroom main to ensure selections do not run out before courses are ordered.

  • Tailored Dietary Adaptations

    The kitchen adapts set courses and serves bespoke sauces on the side to accommodate individual dietary needs while keeping companion dining seamless.

  • Open Kitchen Mentorship Visibility

    Guests dining near the open kitchen get front-row visibility into the head chef guiding his team through live service without disrupting the dining room rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you book a table in advance?

Poly accepts bookings and reservations are recommended because the dining room fills up quickly, though walk-ins and last-minute seats can sometimes be accommodated.

How is the menu structured and what are the portions like?

The menu features modern wood-fired and chargrilled share plates, including seafood, skewers, and vegetable dishes, alongside a curated set banquet option. Portions lean toward smaller tapas-style sharing rather than oversized mains.

Can Poly accommodate vegetarian diets and special dietary needs?

Poly readily accommodates dietary preferences, including dedicated vegetarian choices, adaptations to set menus, and pregnancy-safe dish guidance.

What drinks and specials are available?

Poly offers a curated list of natural wines by the glass and bottle, alongside specialty cocktails such as martinis and margaritas. Guests dining between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM can also catch early happy hour drinks and snacks.

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