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The Little Snail Restaurant

Shop 3/50 Murray St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

Recommended by 68 people

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Shop 3/50 Murray St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

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+61 2 9212 7512
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Little Snail Restaurant

Reliable three-course French dining right off Darling Harbour without the hefty waterfront price tag. Over fifteen years running, this Pyrmont fixture sticks to an accessible fixed-price menu where diners pick an entrée, main, and dessert. Settle into the buzzing dining room over garlic-butter escargots and warm baguette before moving on to rich bouillabaisse or tender kangaroo steak. Meals wrap with hazelnut praline or chocolate gateau, backed by prompt service that keeps group celebrations running right on time.

  • Three-Course Value: Fixed-price dining allows guests to choose three courses from a wide selection of French staples.
  • Classic French Staples: Longstanding favourites include garlic-butter escargots alongside tender kangaroo steak and bouillabaisse.
  • Attentive Pacing: Floor staff deliver swift, coordinated multi-course service suited for large tables and pre-theatre dining.
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Key Advantages of Dining at The Little Snail

Why Pyrmont diners choose The Little Snail for fixed-price French dining and group gatherings

  • Customisable Three-Course Set Menu

    Guests build a complete three-course meal by selecting an entrée, main dish, and dessert from an extensive list of traditional options at accessible fixed pricing.

    What sets this restaurant apart is their brilliantly designed 3-course set menu. The system is very straightforward – each guest composes their own dinner by choosing one dish from several options for the entree, main course, and dessert.

    Tomasz Smoczyk

  • Exceptional Multi-Course Value

    Delivers substantial multi-course French dining at reliable pricing close to Darling Harbour attractions.

    Three course menu is extraordinary value in a cost of living crunch.

    Matt Walsh

  • Classic Garlic-Butter Escargot

    Maintains a signature preparation of snails infused in rich garlic butter, providing an authentic French culinary staple.

    Escargots (Snails): An absolute must-try! Perfectly prepared in delicious garlic butter. A true taste of France in Australia.

    Tomasz Smoczyk

  • French-Australian Kangaroo Specialty

    Pairs French bistro techniques with local Australian ingredients through a distinctive, tender kangaroo main dish.

    Kangaroo Steak: An excellent choice for the main course. The meat was tender, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. A great example of how local Australian ingredients can shine in a classic European setting.

    Tomasz Smoczyk

  • Seamless Group Event Timing

    Accommodates milestone gatherings with coordinated kitchen timing that delivers entrees, mains, and desserts together and piping hot across large tables.

    Food came out all together and hot!

    Phillip Donaldson

  • Coordinated Multi-Course Service for Groups

    Synchronised pacing ensures everyone in a party dines together without delays or uneven service interruptions.

    even with a group everyone receives their main course at same time as with entrees and desserts.

    john doherty

Signature French bistro classics and beloved favorites

  • Escargots

    Escargots (Snails): An absolute must-try! Perfectly prepared in delicious garlic butter. A true taste of France in Australia.

    Tomasz Smoczyk

  • Kangaroo Steak

    Kangaroo Steak: An excellent choice for the main course. The meat was tender, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor.

    Tomasz Smoczyk

  • Beef Tenderloin Fillet

    The Beef Tenderloin Fillet: The meat was incredibly tender and juicy. The seasoning was excellent—flavorful but not at all overwhelming.

    Effendy Chang

  • Duck Pate

    the duck pate, lamb, duck and creme caramel were all delicious.

    Rachel Thompson

Other favorites

Desserts and beverages to complete your dining experience

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    Sticky date pudding is so yummy even it is quite sweet☺️.

    Herlina C

  • Chocolate Gateau

    we highly recommend the hazelnut praline and the chocolate gateau to finish your meal on a high note.

    Effendy Chang

  • Chocolate Mousse

    The three course lunch menu is wonderful and comes with an appetizer, main and dessert. I got the duck pate, lamb and chocolate mousse.

    Rodel Romero

  • Midori Splice Cocktail

    My Midori Splice cocktail was delicious and there's a great selection of wines and food.

    Kerry C

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate French dining in Pyrmont

  • Personalized Birthday Dessert Touches

    Staff customize celebration plates by inscribing personalized birthday wishes onto dessert courses upon request.

  • Guest-Paced Multi-Course Timing

    Waitstaff actively coordinate with guests to pace courses according to their preference, allowing as much or as little time between courses as desired.

  • Curated Window Seating Arrangements

    Servers facilitate custom seating requests such as window tables to provide diners with private, quiet views of Darling Harbour.

  • Attentive Milestone Acknowledgement

    Service teams accommodate special personal milestones by intentionally recognizing and honoring the specific occasion during the meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the set menu work?

Dining is structured around a multi-course set menu where each guest chooses their own entrée, main course, and dessert from a range of selections, including favorites like escargot, beef tenderloin, kangaroo steak, and house-made desserts.

What should you know about upstairs seating and accessibility?

The restaurant spans two levels. Guests note that the upper dining area has steeper stairs and can get lively and noisy when busy, whereas downstairs offers a more accessible setting with window seating.

How fast is the dining pace between courses?

Dishes often come out very quickly from the kitchen. If you prefer a more relaxed or romantic pace across your three courses, let the staff know how you would like your courses timed.

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