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Scissors and Tongs

Waterside Shopping Centre, Shop 49/1 Rider Blvd, Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

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Waterside Shopping Centre, Shop 49/1 Rider Blvd, Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

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+61 410 364 775
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Scissors and Tongs

Skip the usual tabletop scramble at this Rhodes barbecue outpost, where attentive staff grill and portion premium cuts right at your table. Rib eye arrives beautifully marbled, sizzling alongside garlic cooked Korean-style while you graze through the walk-up banchan bar for kimchi and salads. The dining room balances casual weeknight suppers and group feasts, rounded out by a steaming egg pot and cold Cass on pour.

  • Table-Side Grilling: Floor staff manage the grill, cut cuts like rib eye to size, and swap meshes table-side throughout dinner.
  • Self-Serve Banchan Bar: A walk-up bar provides unlimited helpings of kimchi, salads, and traditional accompaniments at no extra cost.
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Why Dine at Scissors and Tongs

Experience hands-on tabletop service, unlimited side dishes, and exceptional barbecue value.

  • Precision Table-Side Grilling

    Waitstaff actively grill, portion, and manage the mesh at your table so you can enjoy premium barbecue without lifting the tongs.

    The waitress helped us cut n cook every piece of meat to perfection.

    Ginko Chosei

  • Unlimited Self-Serve Banchan

    Diners can freely customize their meal from a dedicated self-service banchan bar offering unlimited refills of fresh sides.

    The sides are unlimited and self-serve, which is super convenient and lets you try a bit of everything.

    Brittany H

  • Effortless VIP Hospitality

    Attentive service and seamless tabletop grilling allow guests to unwind completely and feel pampered throughout the meal.

    We felt like VIP clients in this restaurant even with a table of 5 people!

    Aaron clark

  • Exceptional Dining Value

    Guests enjoy prime cuts, generous portions, and complimentary sides without the inflated markups typical of mall dining.

    Don’t be fooled by the venue being inside a shopping mall - there was no trade off in quality or excessive prices.

    Trevor Macleod

  • Customizable Side Dish Bar

    Complimentary access to an open side dish bar lets diners complement their grilled meats with a variety of flavors and textures.

    They also offer a mini side dish bar included in the price, which is great to take with your meat choice

    Sebastian Barberis

  • Interactive Service Touchpoints

    Attentive waitstaff take hands-on care of changing grill types and cooking meats, delivering an elevated tabletop experience.

    Actively cooking and cutting our meat, and changing grill types for you.

    Benjamin Myint

Top-rated premium meats expertly grilled and cut at your table

  • Beef Rib Eye

    In particular, the Beef Rib Eye (beautifully marbled) was divine - amazing taste & almost melted in your mouth!

    Trevor Macleod

  • Marinated Pork Loin

    Marinated pork loin was so delicious, rib eye was to die for.

    Eliza Chiu

  • Pork Belly

    The pork belly was so good, the marinated beef was even awesome.

    Randy

  • Beef Inside Skirt

    We like the Pork Belly, Beef Inside Skirt, Rib Fingers and Marinated Pork Loin.

    Paul Winfindale

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful table-side grilling, complimentary side bars, and sheltered open-air dining.

  • Dedicated Table-Side Grilling and Mesh Replacement

    Staff attend tables back and forth repeatedly to grill, explain, and slice cuts to precision while frequently replacing grill meshes so nothing chars.

  • Tabletop Korean-Style Fresh Garlic Grilling

    Waitstaff offer to grill fresh whole garlic cloves directly on the tabletop grill in traditional Korean style alongside your barbecue cuts.

  • Complimentary Walk-Up Banchan Refill Bar

    Guests can freely visit a walk-up bar station offering unlimited self-service refills of freshly stocked banchan, kimchi, and salad greens at no extra cost.

  • Undercover Pet-Friendly Weather-Safe Dining

    A sheltered outdoor undercover dining section lets patrons enjoy barbecue comfortably shielded from weather while accommodating dogs and venting smoke.

Before you head over

Helpful advice on reservations, seating options, and tabletop service

  • Book Ahead for Busy Periods

    The venue fills up quickly during peak hours and can have a wait for tables, so reserving in advance is recommended.

  • Let the Staff Handle the Grilling

    Staff grill and cut your meats directly at the table and change the grill mesh regularly, so you can sit back without handling the cooking yourself.

  • Choose Outdoor Seating for Pets

    Sheltered outdoor tables are available if you are dining with dogs or prefer an open-air setting to keep barbecue aromas off your clothes.

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