The Ternary on Darling Harbour in Pyrmont

100 Murray St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

★★★★★
(891 reviews)
Categories: Australian restaurant

About

Avec son style et sa personnalité uniques The Ternary offre trois expériences différentes : le grill, la cuisine asiatique et le bar à vins, le tout dans un espace ouvert attrayant et harmonieux.

Website
theternary.com.au
Address
100 Murray St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
Plus Code
45HX+44 Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
6:30–10 AM – 6–10 PM
Thursday
6:30–10 AM – 6–10 PM
Friday
6:30–10 AM – 6–10 PM
Saturday
6:30–10:30 AM – 6–10 PM
Sunday
6:30–11 AM – 6–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Dine-in Delivery Takeaway
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour drinks Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

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Reviews

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★★★★
December 7, 2024

The food was quite expensive and it wasn’t the best. The $11 bowl of chips were stale and didn’t taste fresh, though the aioli was nice. The best of the night was definitely the slow cooked beef. Also, $31 for butter chicken and rice was insane. All this was made up by the Saturday night view of the fireworks which had a great atmosphere. There was a 10% surcharge on Saturday night which was quite annoying.

★★★★★
November 29, 2024

This place is amazing! As a business traveller I don't usually eat at hotel restaurants, I always find they are over priced and the food is ordinary to say the least! Well, I am frequent visitor to the Novotel on Darling Harbour and have to say that 'The Ternary' is insanely good. The chef team, the F&B staff and the front of office are all amazing, super friendly, warm and inviting. This is the reason I always choose this place when I visit Sydney. Each and every member of staff are worth making a special mention. See you all next week

★★★★
November 25, 2024

Welcome to the Novotel Darling Harbour and its lovely restaurant The Ternary. First impressions count and that's what The Ternary gets right. Friendly staff greetings and an outstanding interior layout accompanied by beautiful views of the harbour (especially at night). The food is hit and miss. First night, I ordered the meatballs (a pretty reliable dish in determining a standard in freshness and quality). To summarise the meatballs... The texture in my mouth would be similar to what I'd imagine it's like trying to chew on AI generated sheep's testicles. Very rubbery and the sauce was similar to the Woolworths chunky pasta sauce (which isnt bad but not for a $20+ entree). However the second night I ordered battered fish and chips which was perfect! Super delicate tasty fish. However, don't let this deter you, especially if staying. It really was a lovely spot to sit and relax after a hard day's work. Plus... They served me a dear sweet lovely ethereally blessed glass of prosecco 🤤🤤🤤🤤

★★★★★
September 28, 2024

I had dinner with my family at The Ternary to coincide with the Darling Harbour fireworks and our server, Irene, really made the evening special. We were initially a little disappointed that we didn’t get a window seat but Irene quickly got the hang of it. She came through for us in an unexpected way. Just three minutes before it started, she discreetly let us know about the upcoming fireworks display. Talk about impeccable timing! We quickly made our way to the terrace and caught the entire show. The breathtaking view added an extra layer of magic to our night. While the food was delicious, Irene's service was truly exceptional. She had this uncanny ability to appear right when we needed her, without ever feeling intrusive. Her menu recommendations were spot-on too - every dish was a hit. I'm already planning my next visit to The Ternary. Irene helped create such a wonderful memory for us. If you go, I highly recommend it, and if you happen to see Irene, tell her the fireworks-watching group says hello!

★★★
September 5, 2024

For context, I arrived at 9pm. Well past the dinner rush. Half of the restaurant was empty. However, being a lone diner I, without being asked, and despite plenty of empty tables near the window with the views of the harbour, was initially sat at a bar surrounding the kitchen. It was obviously set up for individual diners who must be second class citizens that want to have a view of pots, pans, ingredients, and come away smelling like a meat grill. After asking to move, I was almost moved to another segregated table area near another open kitchen section. Who wants to pay good money for a meal and sit in a kitchen? I was finally moved to a window. The food was good. I had scotch fillet that was cooked to perfection. It was the best part of the dining experience. Not once during my meal, or once finished, was my table attended to to see if I wanted another wine or a top up of my empty water. This is despite numerous staff roaming around being focussed on table setting, which really wasn’t a priority since it was getting close to the end of service. And then I watched them undo it all in preparation for breakfast service the next morning. I ate here because I was staying in the hotel. I wouldn’t recommend a visit outside of that. And even if you’re staying in the hotel, and not too tired, go somewhere else.

★★★★★
August 7, 2024

Food excellent. Service was on the whole friendly, but a few areas for improvement: - A bit too intrusive in repeatedly returning to the table at frequent intervals asking if we were ready to order - Then the food taking ages to arrive - Had to keep on asking for cutlery - We were told prior to ordering that we would be able to split the bill, so ordered accordingly, then when it came to paying, they advised us that they didn’t split bills

★★★★★
June 30, 2024

Credit where and when it’s due. The quality and standard of the food is wonderful. 5 stars. Bugs were nicely charred and flesh still tender and not dried. Aged Wagyu and various steaks were superb. The king fish sashimi was fresh and tasty. Will come back.

★★★★★
May 26, 2024

An awesome place for drinks and dinner. I ordered nans which were filled with cheese and one of the best nans I had in Sydney. The ambience is great and with the unhindered Darling Harbour views, you feel special. Worth visiting this place. Service by Jessica was great and I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Great food, atmosphere and views.

December 16, 2024

What a waste of money. Is this supposed to be a fine dining restaurant? It is just a motel restaurant serving pub food. It is loud and the air conditioning was cranked up too. It felt like -20 degrees where we were supplied blankets to keep warm. What a sham

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Great views good food fireworks on Saturday night Wheelchair accessibility: Lift at door Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I recommend sitting at the bar because you can see the food being prepared. It was fun to watch the whole time, like watching Black and White Chef. The food was absolutely amazing and I will definitely come back next time Im in Sydney!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Fantastic meals, great efficient service

★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I book the reservation for 4 people 10 days ago and they put us at the corner table with low light, less view of the harbour even u can t see the fireworks there and all the food and drinks serve really slow at least waiting 35 minutes after starter done, many time mistakes of the wrong food delivery.

★★★
November 23, 2024

Went in September for husbands 75th birthday and was asked on booking if it was a special occasion so i advised. Absolutely no acknowledgement was made apart from on arrival whose birthday is it? Service very poor- elements of meal were forgotten dietary requirements not adhered to. Too many different wait staff who didnt know what the other ones were doing.Would not recommend except friends have booked 6 of us for 23 November so will give them one more chance. Hope it is better otherwise not going back again.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great food, great location, great views and great staff. Cooked to perfection. Parking: Parking next door Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great place. Beautiful views, helpful and friendly staff and the food was amazing.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Mr. Hamlin was excellent and had a lovely time at Novotel darling harbour.

November 23, 2024

Do yourself a favour and go to McDonalds. Had lunch and it was the worse food I ever had. Chips were undercooked. Burger patty dry and overcooked. Sesame toast was extremely oily. Fish for the fish and chip was also too oily.

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The atmosphere is very good, but we went for the aged meat and the cut was not good and even when we asked for it rare, they brought it out very well done. I didnt like it, a product of moderate quality is mistreated. The best, Montserrat our waitress who was charming and the best of the evening, attentive but without being overwhelming, I would return for her

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I am really satisfied with the taste and atmosphere. In particular, Irene, a Korean staff member, kindly recommended the menu and cooking level, so I had a very satisfying meal with my parents! ~^^

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Nice atmosphere and service. Food was pleasant view was nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Amazing views of Darling Harbour, with great food. They have got a huge dinning hall with a good variety of food.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Wonderful food and great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Accor Plus Members Discount. Nice Meal with Priced. Services are excellent. More than what i expected. Thanks Novotel Darling Harbour Food : 5/5

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The view, the food, ambience, and service from Monsa, and the hostess were all exquisite. We share the paneer naan, butter chicken, and seared scallops, all cooked to perfection, and an enjoyable experience with a great city view.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

It was a very satisfying stay at the hotel, which provided a beautiful meal of a well-grilled steak and a glass of wine, and was even served a birthday cake by the friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great hidden treasure! Food is amazing and great quality. Awesome sea food and view of the harbour side. Want to give a massive shoutout to waitress Irene ! Her service was so so amazing and exceptional. A lovely and friendly woman, she deserves a massive pay rise ! Ternary has a great employee on their hands.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Food was very good but leaving this review specifically for the cocktail I had their specialty, the Ternar-tini (or something like that). I ve tried a lot of cocktails but this was quite frankly the best cocktail I ve ever had, not joking. It was not too sweet, not too tart. I d drink that every day if I could! Highly recommend just for this drink alone!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

My wife and I enjoy our experience here. We had the pleasure of being greeted by Eric whose attentive service made us feel truly valued as customers, going above and beyond to ensure our experience was exceptional. His dedication and professionalism are deserving of recognition. We can t wait to come back !

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Our waiter was amazing, looked after us on our anniversary and surprised us with a desert, thank you so much! We had a perfect night!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The. Food was exemplary The service was excellent from all the employees The atmosphere was electric The view of Sydney harbour amazing Overall definitely worth going back Vegetarian options: Well looked after Dietary restrictions: The hotel made sure that the food I consumed was not going to hurt my body because of the allergies I had with particular foods Parking: In house guests free parking Kid-friendliness: Open plan restaurant with plenty of open space and activities for children of all ages including babies and mothers Wheelchair accessibility: A lot of easy access points and plenty of free space to get around

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great atmosphere great service the staff that served us made my husband birthday celebrations special and got him a birthday cake . We never leave that place being disappointed its a place to celebrate and the food is great Jessica made my husband night very special for his birthday Thank you to all the staff that attended our table to serve us that evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Amazing Amazing. Experience. Fantastic food and service. Our waitress WAS FANTASTIC. Looked after us and my wife on her birthday. Thank you so much again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Nice location. Friendly staff and the food was excellent.

★★
September 23, 2024

Views and general atmosphere was pretty good. The bar staff were very good, but wait staff (including who appeared to be the floor manager) were quite rude when I complained that my steak was mainly fat and asked for a new one. The first member of staff didnt even let me finish speaking and turned her back on me and walked off mid sentence. Her supervisor came over and quite aggressively asked what the problem was. I explained that it was mainly fat. She said it was a scotch filet, i said i had ordered a sirloin. She then said she woild speak to the chef. A new steak was brought out that was far better and what i had priginally expected. The supervisor the proceeded to lecture me on how to eat steak!! Having dined in some of the best restaurants in Australia and Europe, i tried not to feel insulted. I also happen to dine in a lot of Accor hotels for convenience due to work and this was by far one of my worst experiences eating in one. Unlikely to come back again!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The Ternary is always wonderful dining, great food and a variety of great options to suit our family. Consistently good taste and quality. The buffet breakfast is a winner for the kids!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Amazing meal at Ternary. Dinner for family of 4. Ordered 4 mains: tandoori salmon, goan prawn curry, char Kew teow, lamb cutlets with eggplant puree. Lamb cutlets were the best I d ever eaten. 2 Accor Plus memberships used to get 50% discount.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Such a nice restaurant, took my father and sister out for an early fathers day dinner and were blown away by how beautiful this place is. From the food to the atmosphere and to the staff which were very kind.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We always have the BEST experience here, but last night was exceptionally amazing. Not only was the food SO GOOD (as always), but our server Ella made our experience that much more lovely. She was professional and personable all at the same. Will keep coming back again and again, and hope for Ella again!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I made a reservation before the fireworks display on Saturday. I made a reservation to get a good view of the Darling Harbor fireworks on the last day in Sydney, and I was ecstatic to get a window seat. The server in charge, IRENE, treated me with family-like kindness and comfort, making my visit even more enjoyable.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Been here twice., during my short stay in Sydney. Food was excellent and the staff were nice and friendly. I had the sirloin steak prepared as red, and the chef delivered to perfection. The next day I had the thai style salmon, that was amazing. They have options for both alcoholic and none alcoholic cocktails which is a very nice touch. I will definitely visit this place again next time I am in Sydney

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food and service. My Atlantic salmon was well cooked and the butter chicken was perfect for those who like a mild flavour. Highly recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Pleasant place but perhaps because inside the Novotel, very chaotic and distracting. Good service and management by the staff. Average food but not excellent or at least it didnt seem up to par compared to other places. All in all good. Octopus in red wine, chicken breast and spinach, a glass of red wine 57.40. I think its disproportionate for the quantity and quality of the food.

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Fish of the day was cod, nice fried skin, but the rest of the cod was quite overcooked. Their beef is pretty good though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Nestled inside Novotel Darling Harbour. The cuisine is consistently of great quality, and the staff are very hospitable and attentive. Booking is definitely recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We went here to watch the weekly Saturday night fireworks over the harbor. Beautiful view, great atmosphere and delicious steak

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great staff, decent views, nice lounge and $6.5 happy hour drinks in the middle of Sydney - excellent value and experience overall. Didnt order food so no comment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Kingfish cerviche is to die for, also the steaks are perfectly cooked.. thank you!!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Came here on my own as a little treat to myself without a reservation. I was immediately greeted with a cheerful host who started my evening with such great energy. I was seated by the grill and got to watch such a cohesive kitchen team at work. My server Jenn was such a delight whenever she came past and made sure my order was served as I had requested. Special mention also to Robin the chef who of course was super busy but also made a point to create a very personable experience. I definitely felt at ease from the staff from start to finish and as a solo diner who decided at the last minute to take a chance I was not disappointed on a Saturday night. I left with a few laughs and a smile on my face.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing and delicious, what compliments an amazing restaurant is the amazing service that you receive from the staff. I want to personally thank Jess, Eric, Jasmina, and Silvia for always going out of their way to provide us with the best welcoming experience!! Thank you Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Josie hayes We had a great in hotel novotel darling harbour our rooms nice clean for us great view windows . Going for a walk distance service good by. thank you very much look after us Territory and reception

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Where to see fireworks on Saturday evening pan seared scallops w baby thai herb salad (scallop dish) baby spinach aranach butter chicken curry and T-bone steak balmain bugs (lobster tail dish) & ice cream and pudding Vegetarian options: various sides

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Some truly top notch food, and you need to try the Chocolate Delight for dessert the best dessert I have had in a restaurant ever. Staff is also quick and nice, and you get a nice atmosphere in the hotel. Food is just very, very pricey.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Our dining experience was fabulous! I had flown in for an event and was catching up with some work colleagues. We all agreed that the table we sat at was beautiful, the service was amazing, and the food was wonderful. Thank you for looking after us so well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I took mum out for dinner, the view was so beautiful! The food and service are to the top too!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I bought the Whiskey dinning experience for my husbands bday. We both thoroughly enjoyed the night. Definitely will be back. We learnt so much about Whiskey and the food was delicious and abundant. Got to met and mingle with like minded Whiskey n food lovers as well. What a fabulous night!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

We had our wedding anniversary at the hotel and at this restaurant for dinner. The food was delicious and fast to come out. Our glasses were never empty. The staff were very friendly I wanted to say a special thank you to our wonderful server, Monse, who was busy but made time for us and had a few laughs with us and made our experience that bit better. Fantastic service. We will be back next time we are in Sydney

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

We sneak in here a bit too often for an easy family dinner midweek and weekends. Great service and food is always top notch, given its in the hotel has a nice relaxed vibe. Guilty secret in the fact we also frequent for the Buffett breakfasts which are good for kids to dig into and no washing up at home!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

- Delicious food, no faulty, the taste is balance. mixed cuisine which we love..Asian and European/Australian. There are many things you can use, Indian taste, Asian, Steak, Grilled, Pasta, Thai. Beef, Seafood, Chicken, Vegetarian. This will suit everyone! - The portion is perfect, starter for one person. For us, we have ordered many starter to share. For main, also perfect portion, if you have only main, it will be enough as well (to keep room for dessert) We have ordered : Starter : - Sashimi (My favourite of the day, full of flavourand fresh) , - Duck: Yummy Thai taste from Betal leaves. - Prawn with a Bun, full of flavour, 2 big size prawns. - Oysters Kilpatrick and Namjim : Oyster were fresh, Kilpatrickas expected but for Nam Jim, I preferthe real Thai spicy one. - Naan with Cheese and garlic , a lot of cheese, love it. - Scallops , refreshing but could be kore flavour. Main : Bug and Scott Fillet (changed from Spinach to Briccolini, perfect choice) The gravy (Peppercorn was a bit too thin/runny for our liking but the taste was good) Bug got 3 pieces (1 and a half Bug) Fresh and perfectly cook. Steak cooked as requested, Medium-rare. - Atmosphere, we booked to sit next to the open kitchen, it is interesting to watch the chefs, they work well together, everyone does their own job then combine together to be a beautiful meal. - Drink : We have ordered cocktails, irlt was delicious but not too strong of alcohol. Pay $5/pp for unlimited sparkling water. - Service , the lady who helped us was lovely and polite and attentive but I feel that she has to look after many customers, not her fault, just the management need to think about putting nore staff on the floor. If there are more staff, there will be another level of service for how to service to customers. - Value: We will give 5 stars because we got 50% off from food as being Accor Member. If we have to pay the full price, we will give 4 stars, because with the price of food and drink, the service should be better like a fine dining (or at least like The Grass Brasserie at Hilton) - At check out, when checking the bill, we were charged 2 portion of Bug, instead of 1. Never mind, just need to correct it. Customers just need to double check before paying. When want to pay and get a discount, recommend to have physical Accor card to use as it take time for staff to find in system. Overall: Food was delicious, good value when getting discounts.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

very nice food for the price if you have Accor plus, and are only 2 to get max discount. Otherwise its just decent hotel fare

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Had 2 fantastic steaks here, a sirloin and the next night a T bone....perfectly cooked (rare) Nice glass of grenache to go with it. Great to see the chefs hard at work..respect! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

The food was so good that we came back 3 times during our 10 trip to Sydney. We had the beef tenderloin with mushroom sauce so good! I would also mention that Paul, the hall manager, was extremely helpful with his suggestions and sincerity. We came back because of his warm and welcoming demeanor. The wait staff was exceptional.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

In Sydney on the 11th I visited 3 times while I was there. Paul, a Korean employee, was so kind. Even the wine selection is explained and which wines are available. I was able to order it very comfortably because they recommended it to me to see if it would suit me better. The Tenderloin really melts in your mouth, so I highly recommend it. Its all so good. Really Paul, this person is truly professional and has the kindness and manners of a hotelier. The food was delicious, but dinner at this restaurant was even more special thanks to this person. Thank you^^

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Best steak in Sydney!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great vibe , amazing food and fantastic services ! The team at Tenery are super friendly and helpful. My husband and I really enjoyed our dining experience there and I promised i will remember everyone who assisted us at the dinner, and next time we will see them again :) First of all thanks Silvia for her cheerful conversation and suggestions to finish the very authentic and delicious Thai salad that came with the seared scallop; Derek, Irene and shivonne for preparing and cooking my husband and I the most delicious steaks weve ever had; Jess and Cameron who helped us to pair our food with beautiful wines; Ella for her recommendation on desserts; last but not least Anthony for his food recommendations ! Id say it is one of the most diverse restaurants that Ive ever been. They have everything from dim sim, steaks to butter chicken; trying to make sure theres food that suit everyones palette. Not to mention theres fireworks every Saturday, which add an extra level of enjoyment to our dining experience. The food and experience was so memorable that we walked 30 mins from the other side of the city to have breakfast at The Tenary again

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Food and atmosphere was awesome. Ella was a great host!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Amazing scotch fillet, asian ribs. Perfect view of fireworks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Our waiter, Gemma was fantastic! cant rate the service highly enough. outstanding!!! Parking: bit tight to get into but all good in the end.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

A shout out to Jaime at the Bar who last week went above & beyond to assist me with making my reservation. Yesterday, Davia was my server. As on previous occasions, she welcomed me with her sweet smile & cheerfulness. Appreciate that she checks often to make sure all is well. Nathaly was my server last week. She provided excellent & friendly service. Last night, she recognized me & came to say hello. I felt very welcomed & appreciated. When time to pay, Ella was very kind to assist us separate our bill & calculate charges. She was very gracious. The Chef s Table is my favorite place to sit. I watch the Chef & his amazing crew with admiration as they prepare the many delicious meals. It s always a WONDERFUL experience at The Ternary. Thank You!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Absolutely the Most delicious food with a stunning view of the city..I ve been a regular Diner for over 8 years, Chef Robin really knows how to mix and infuse flavors for all the dishes. I ve tried nearly all the dishes and my three favorite dishes would be the Calamari with the chilli jam sauce, you just want to lick the plate, the spicy Scallops which is always soft and melts in your mouth and the Bugs you have to try the bugs they are always full of tender white meat and the garlic butter sauce is delicious but even without it and squeeze some lemons is delicious..Our drinks are always perfect thanks to Anna the Bartender, she knows how to make the most delicious Mocktails, Cocktails and an excellent knowledge of beers and wines. Customer service is always the best, I do have my favorites, Silvia one of the Hosts always tries her best to seat diners where they are comfortable and the waitress Irene and Moser do an excellent job taking our order which is hard with my allergies but they always make sure we are enjoying our meals. If your an Accor member you get a great discount so take my advice and book a table you won t be disappointed. Dietary restrictions: The Chef and Staff try their hardest to ensure meals met any dietary requirements but it s best you advise them when you book a table. Parking: Parking can be hard especially in the city but during the week you might get lucky and find a spot on the street but the parking next to the Novotel is cheaper in the evenings and weekends, you can get great rates if you book a spot online. Wheelchair accessibility: Staff are very accommodating and really take the time to make sure the disabled are comfortable and the wheelchair is accessible.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

My husband and I had a fantastic dining experience at The Ternary tonight. The dinner was perfect and made our special moment even more memorable! I d love to give a huge shout-out to one of the lovely staff members, Dayanne, who went above and beyond in providing exceptional customer service. I highly recommend visiting The Ternary for a wonderful dining experience.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

The staff and food were excellent and a nice surprise for my husband for his birthday with a cake and singing Happy Birthday. Thank you

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

We frequent many Accor restaurants, but Novotel restaurant and bar restaurant are the best of all and recommend it highly Therese Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I am a travel beginner who can only speak English, but luckily when ordering, a Korean server named YUJIN (YUJIN or YUZIN) accepted me, so I was able to order oyster without any difficulty!! She asked us if the taste was good and even greeted us when we were waiting to pay after we finished eating. Thank you and love you very kind server YUJIN. The CEO of Novotel or Accor, please give this employee a special promotion or increase his pay! Thanks to Eugene, 5 stars are definitely worth it. I can only speak English for beginners, but luckily, a Korean server named YUJIN or YUZIN accepted my order, so I was able to order the oyster without any difficulties!! She asked us if it tasted okay and greeted us when we waited to pay after we finished eating. Thank you and I love you, YUJIN server, for being so kind. President Novotel or Accor, please give this employee a special promotion or raise the pay a lot! Thanks to you, Yujin, 5 stars are not a waste.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Exceptional service Juliet was our waitress made our birthday celebration memorable

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

From booking in online via IG to showing up and being chauffeured to our table. It was wonderful service and the food was outstanding. I was so excited to finally see an Adelaide Hills Sauv Blanc on the wine list. Well done and don t change a thing. Visiting from Newcastle

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Great food & service. Make sure to sit at the grill bar to watch the chefs in action. Grilled Bugs for main were a winner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

i wen to the tenary yesterday and today. Today I met a server whose name is Irene, a korean lady. She recommended steak and other dishes. Every dish was super : ) Id like to say how much thankful I am to Iren. I highly recommend the Tenary. The food, service, the atmosphere were perfect. Especially, if you have Accormembership, you can get discount 50%.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Food and Service is excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

A good location for fireworks however, the food there is also wonderful the aged-dried steak is flavourful. I am also impressed by the Atlantic Salmon in Tandoor. Surely to be back here in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Absolute luxury at this place; service is prompt, food is fabulous. The Saturday fireworks are a bonus. Slightly expensive however accor members get 33% off. EDIT: I went again, this time with 4 people (2 cards), and they gave 50% off. Apparently if you order from the kids menu it will void one person from the benefit. Kid-friendliness: Special kids menu not seen on the website

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Wonderful food with a great view of Darling harbor. Our server Montserra was fabulous and friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Had lunch here today. The menu had plenty of choices of pub style food. We ordered a burger and a steak sandwich with drinks. The food was generous, hot and enjoyable, and service was friendly, maybe a tad slow. The tables had a view of Darling Harbour and the city buildings. We will eat here again.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Had a great experience. Singapore chilli prawns and 500g barmaid bugs. Well worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great view overlooking the harbour, great buffet breakfast and lunch and dinner options, very friendly and helpful

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

A spectacular decoration. Spectacular attention. Spectacular meat. Fancy!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Good breakfast buffet great value for money

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

One of the best restaurants For steak and grilled meat, plenty of Asian dishes and best service by all staff. Parking: Convenient location, parking adjacent to hotel, plenty of drop of zone for seniors and disabled persons

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Nice food nice service good place to eat and kids buffet is great.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Butter chicken curry was surprisingly authentic and very delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Had a wonderful window table. Staff excellent. Meal and drink prices very expensive even after using an Accor discount card that our dining guests had. Without this discount the price would prevent us returning. Parking: We went by Light Rail due to high price for car parking

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

The food was absolutely best quality ever - so tasty ! - impecable service !!!! 5/5 no doubt. The chef Robin incredible . Mina the hostess speechless . I would definitely go back. No hesitation . Thank u so much for making a memorable night for me and my friends

Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Food is great and 5 star, the one star is mainly for the seating arrangements we had experienced! On multiple occasions we booked a table days in advance, and when we arrived early and requested to sit by the window, we were told those tables are reserved for other guests. However, we noted a few times after we were told the tables are reserved for other guests, they were never occupied during the 2-2.5 hours while we were there. There was a time we had a chat with the couple who sat next to us by the window and seated at the same time as us, they told us the staff just assigned the table by the window to them and they did not request it. We asked the staff how to secure a window seat, they told us we had to book months in advance in order to secure the seat by the window. Seriously, as much as the food is good and tasty, who would book months in advance just for a window seat? It s not like we are having fine dining at a Michelin star restaurant! I am no expert on how to run and operate a restaurant, but I really doubted those who get the seat by the window had booked months in advance!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Love my sashimi, grilled fish and the naan garlic bread. My friend said her oysters and bugs are excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great atmosphere. Also places to sit before the restaurant opens. A great place for accor plus members also. The Asian offerings are awesome.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

The staff was absolutely amazing, as was the food and decor. Since the dining area faced Darling Harbor, the fireworks celebrating Chinese New Year was an added bonus.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

The Buffet breakfast was so yum! A lot of varietys of foods. Must try and visit! Follow my insta at @Ayusantoz Food

February 23, 2024

Avoid at all costs - worst valentines day meal Ive ever had. Despite booking two months in advance, we were sat at a table at the end of the restaurant that was absolutely freezing cold - there was a strong cold breeze coming through the windows, as well as cold aircon, and we were both shivering throughout our entire meal. When asked if this could be fixed, we were told that it couldnt, and the only other table that they were able to offer us was right by where they were cooking the meat, which was not what we wanted for our valentines meal. We ordered a jug of a cocktail, which arrived but was not mixed at all, so the top half of the jug was just soda water. When the food arrived, we were hoping it would warm us up, but it too was extremely cold. When this was raised to the waiting staff, they did nothing to rectify the situation. When we finally asked for the bill, it was brought over only for us to wait for another 15 minutes at the freezing table for someone to take payment, only to be told by another waiter that payment is taken at the front desk, which we had not been told when the bill was brought over. We raised our concerns again with the front desk, who did not care at all about our experience. Avoid dining here, there are far better options in the area with much better service, particularly at this price point.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Absolutely amazing!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Amazing

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

My family and I had dinner at this restaurant. The food was very good, except the mocktail was off, but the restaurant sorted this for us. We all feel the service could be better: although the restaurant wasn t busy on a week day night, a couple of times it was difficult for us to get attention of the wait staffs. Saying that, the wait staffs who served us especially the reception man staff who sat us down were very friendly. The only drawback was at the end when we paid the bill, we were taken to the front counter to pay, and the woman staff there was very unpleasant - she was in a mood, cold and abrupt - not a nice way to end the evening. The reason why my review takes off one star.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

When we arrived at The Ternary, we were warmly welcomed by Yasmina and Eric. Being seated at the grill bar we were able to interact with Chef Robin who was also welcoming. His skills become obvious as we observed him and the resulting food was amazing. All the staff were in fact friendly and professional from start to end and the views of Darling Harbour were impressive.

★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

The food was really not what I expected from a fine dining Australian restaurant, tastes like cheap Asian restaurants food. There is an Asian cuisine section on the menu which I thought was pretty cute, but I always have Asian food so I wanted a change and picked prawn linguine from the other section of the menu. Sadly the linguine was so wrong from all aspects: its look, texture of noodles, cooking style and taste of the sauce. It tastes like what my mom makes me at home, it tasted good if it was considered an Asian stir fried noodles but again really not what I expected from this restaurant at this price. The prawn also didn t taste very fresh. The portion was quite decent though, but I didn t come here for big portions of food One plus side: the Valentine cocktail tasted quite sweet and nice. So I add one star.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Good service, friendly customer service. The food is so delicious . I loveeee it!

★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

The meat was dry, but still less dry than the service and atmosphere. Had high expectations and it felt like being in a bistro wearing a Gucci belt.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

We loved our Xmas Dinner with you guys. Food was delicious! Service excellent! Atmosphere was perfect for a Xmas Family Night. We really enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great location and delicious food, has vegetarian options Vegetarian options: At least one option Food : 5/5 |

January 23, 2024

Im going to go to the middle of the day, and Im going to have a good time. If it werent for the hot weather, I wouldnt have come. Go to Sofital~

Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Booked this as a modern Australian but it s basically Asian. The steak wasn t the cut we ordered and wasn t good quality at all, the gratin was completely uncooked. I had a salmon that was basically raw (I believe it came from frozen as well) with pumpkin puree without any flavour. Won t be coming back - which is unfortunate as the view is lovely, but the food is genuinely not there. I d also recommend stronger ventilation as the whole place smells like food and if you plan on going somewhere after the dinner you ll have to change. Plus overpriced as it genuinely isn t what it was supposed to be.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Had dinner here after a few recommendations and so glad we did. Steak was melt in your mouth tender and had a great flavour, spinach & potatoes were nice aswell. Service was top notch, very attentive and friendly staff. Added bonus as an Accor member is 50% off food.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Four of us went & had dinner last night at TheTernary and Veronika and the whole staff were fantastic as usual. The food was terrific and we ve been there many many times and never disappointed. We will be back.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Loved our experience

★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

The Ternary delivers on all fronts nice food, attentive service, and a great vibe. A perfect blend of flavors, impeccable service, and a chic atmosphere make it highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Great food ! Great service! Amazing view!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great restaurant. One of the best in the area

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great evening. Used the Accor member deal @ 50% off all food & we were able to take our drinks that we bought at the bar during happy hour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Five stars for the gorgeous view, tasty dishes and friendly staff who served us! Thank you for a memorable experience while our visit in Sydney. We look forward to dine again on our next trip.

★★★★
January 23, 2024

Stunning location with view over the harbour and skyline of Sydney. Very friendly staff and incredible food (had amongst others tenderloin in combination with a very nice Nebbiolo). Wonderful evening; not five stars because of the passage through the parking to get from the harbour to the entrance.

★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Food is served while enjoying the wonderful view. The service is slow. Food is average. However, the food is flavourless. I highly recommend the fish of the day. It is cooked excellently served with a potato side. Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We had a great experience dinning here, the waiter had a great customer service and played with my daughter while we decide on the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best steak, best food, best service. A must do. The Chef Robin, not only cooks up a storm, but takes time to explain the process.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Juliette was a wonderful server. We seem to have ongoing problems with our tables. We had a reservation for 7 but they had 2 tables for us far away from each other. Counted 5 tables that were available the entire time for 7 people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great atmosphere, delicious steak A great restaurant with friendly servers and all the right ingredients.

December 23, 2023

My husband and I had dinner here last night. I ordered the bbq short rib as my husband had ordered it on our last visit here and thoroughly enjoyed it. When it came out I couldn t cut into it. Some parts were ok but HALF was full of fat and grizzle. I d left just over half and explained to our waitress why I couldn t eat it. She also said oh yeah I can see all grizzle and fat she showed the chefs and their reply was that they would speak to their suppliers and they to could see that it was a bad cut of meat. I explained this on paying that I couldn t eat it and I d only eaten just under half. Her reply was I can t do anything about it as you had almost half of it. She replied you should have sent it back when you got it. Ummmm how am I suppose to know how grizzly and fatty it is unless I eat some of it. She was very unhelpful and basically didn t give a care in the world. I didn t want a refund but maybe some kind of discount as over half was sent back. This experience and the way I was treated wasn t acceptable . I was offered nothing and treated poorly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had a fantastic stay, staff were amazing, friendly, professional, food was great, location magical, couldnt fault anything. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great range and choices for breakfast for a Novotel, noticed it had a good Gluten free section as well compared to other Novotels. Breakfast included barista coffee which complements the offering.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had the pleasure of sitting at the grill on a reasonably quite evening. The food was superb but the highlight of the meal was certainly chef Robin. All of the staff were extremely friendly and tentative but Chef Robin used all of his spare time attending to and entertaining the customers. Will definitely be returning, even if Im not staying at the Pullman.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food always deliciously cooked by Robin Rana and team. I love the butter chicken and grilled fish of the day! Accor membership gives you 50% for 2 people. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great variety of food and everything we had was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The view of the harbour from the restaurant was superb and unobstructed. Excellent service, atmosphere, and food quality. The lamb cutlet and salmon for mains were really good, but octopus and oysters in the entree were just delicious and tender. Great selection of wines and spirits. Being Accor Plus members gave us a discount of 50% on food which was really handy! Will be back to try other dishes for sure!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just a simply incredible restaurant, with first class service, food and drinks, and a stunning setting. well worth the price.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food was ok we ate off the bar menu it was ok nothing amazing for how expensive it was which is a shame coz we love staying at the novotel but we normally dine elsewhere as we prefer paying for good quality food we ate at the star italian and was fantastic Kid-friendliness: Kids menu has everything you could want for a decent price but when it came out it was less then a handfull of chips and dry nuggets for $12

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautiful restaurant with an incredible menu and lovely people to make an evening memorable. We celebrated a friend s birthday and the staff did not leave any stone unturned. Everything was remarkably perfect. Shout out to Silvia, Sashmitra, Jessica, Yasmina and Oliver who, in-spite of the restaurant being busy, took care of us and provided an incredible service. Cheers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Last month, I had the pleasure of dining at The Ternary on Darling Harbour with a dear friend, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. This review aims to highlight the restaurants outstanding food, impeccable service, delightful atmosphere, and its enviable location. Lets begin with the food. The Ternary offers a diverse and tantalizing menu that caters to all taste buds. During breakfast, we were spoiled for choice with a wide variety of options. From traditional favorites to innovative creations, their selection left us craving for more. The breakfast spread featured an array of mouthwatering dishes, complemented by an extensive assortment of juices and hot drinks. The quality and presentation of each dish were simply top-notch, and the flavors were exquisite. Moving on to the service, I can confidently say that the staff at The Ternary are true professionals. From the moment we stepped foot into the restaurant, we were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of perfection. They were readily available to provide recommendations and answer any questions we had about the menu. The service was efficient, and our requests were met with a smile, making us feel welcomed and valued throughout our visit. The atmosphere at The Ternary is worth noting as well. The restaurant boasts a contemporary and elegant design, creating a chic yet inviting ambiance. The spacious seating arrangement allows for comfortable conversations without feeling crowded. The views of Darling Harbour are breathtaking, offering a picturesque backdrop that enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you choose to sit indoors or enjoy the al fresco dining area, the atmosphere sets the stage for an unforgettable meal. Lastly, the location of The Ternary couldnt be more ideal. Situated in Darling Harbour, it enjoys a prime spot that showcases the beauty of Sydneys waterfront. The proximity to various attractions and entertainment options makes it a convenient choice for locals and tourists alike. Whether youre looking for a leisurely brunch, a business lunch, or a romantic dinner, The Ternarys location makes it easily accessible and a great choice for any occasion. In conclusion, my visit to The Ternary on Darling Harbour was an absolute delight. The exceptional food, impeccable service, inviting atmosphere, and stunning location combine to create an unforgettable dining experience. I highly recommend The Ternary to anyone looking for a memorable meal in Sydney. I am eagerly looking forward to my next visit, and I have no doubt that it will be just as remarkable as my previous experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Happy hour drinks with colleagues.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ok it is a hotel dining room, but food was fresh, tasty and hot with a great steak from grill. Saturday night fireworks in Darling Harbour to entertain. Staff all very friendly, attentive and professional...:)

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We literally just walked back up to our room in the Novotel from dinner, I have informed the bar staff of the following they asked if I wanted to see the manager but I said Whats the point? Basically to me they had the opportunity to provide edible meals for all of us but failed... What can they do after the fact... POSITIVES: The strawberry spice cocktail was nice, expect to pay $19 for it, at least half of the glass was just ice. Pepperoni pizza was good, according to my husband, it did look nice, moist fully covered with pepperoni and looked freshly made and cooked. He enjoyed all of it and shared some with my son because he couldnt chee his kids Pam and cheese pizza, I say ham and cheese very loosely..... NEGATIVES: Waited at least 45 minutes for our food. Kids Meals: kids ham and cheese pizza (requested no pineapple) was so dry the kids could barely chew them. They said it was too tough to chew. The portions are very small with next to no ham or cheese on them. Looking at the uneaten parts it was hollow inside looked like a reheated pita bread, it lacked any flavour and they are still hungry. I had the smoked salmon salad I would argue it was not a salad just half a cos lettuce and a few small pieces of avocado with a slightly tangy creamy dressing. Wayyyy wayyy too much smoked salmon to the point it was sickening to keep eating I didnt finish it. I also found a sharp fish bone and fish rubbery cartilage in my salad. They also burnt the toast, the toast was as dry as a Dubai desert... Disappointed that we waited so long and served with this poor quality food, no value for money in my view for such a popular establishment, would have been better off going to McDonalds. We are staying the night in the city at the Novotel Darling Harbour, we couldnt get a table at the restaurant at 6.15pm so we had to order from the bar... Im guessing they dont care about their bar food customers as much as the restaurant customers so make them wait longer and reduce the care for the food output for pretty much the same as youd pay for the restaurant food. We spent about $200 tonight on food and drinks for the 4 of us. I wish I had walked away feeling like we had a great night out which we rarely do... Instead I was bitterly disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best experience we had! FOOD - We really enjoyed the food (ordered the sirloin steak, beef tenderloin, naan bread and grilled prawn - everything was delicious!) SERVICE - great service - amazing staff and very thoughtful - appreciate gestures done for my birthday ( balloons, cake and giving time to greet me on my birthday - very well appreciated) ATMOSPHERE - the nice ambience and darling harbour fireworks viewed directly from the restaurant - amazing! Will definitely come back and recommend to my family and friends!

★★★
December 23, 2023

Top of trip advisor however Its still just a restaurant in Novotel... Very expensive. Fireworks were good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place is great. It has such a great view of the city. The food was very tasty with generous portions. The staff were all Friendly & very helpful. The Ternary is Located inside the Novotel on Darling Harbour. Kid-friendliness: The Staff were very Accommodating of our 3 grandchildren. They gave them colouring in books, a high chair, friendly service it was great

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First time we went to the ternary, the food, atmosphere and the service was good which make us choose this restaurant again for our last meal in Sydney. But this 2nd time, we received the rudest service we ever got from any restaurant. I got treated so badly from my Asian waitress throughout the meal. The worst of all was I got my card thrown back at the table when asking for the bill. Such behavior is completely unacceptable, unprofessional and also incredibly disrespectful. This rude service ruin our last memorable meal in Sydney. I cant believe for the meal that cost almost $200 I will receive so disrespectful service just like this. I cannot recommend this restaurant to others, and I am sure will not return again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and service ! Love this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My husband and I dined at The Ternary last night. Food: For entrees we chose the salt + pepper calamari with soya + chilli and the grilled king prawns with chimichurri. We requested the calamari to be made gluten free, and it was cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delightful sweet and saltiness from the dipping sauce. The serving was quite generous. The prawns were impressive, grilled with an aromatic char and complemented by the chimichurri sauce and sweet corn. I chose the 2022 Alkoomi Grazing Collection Riesling from Frankland River, WA to start my evening and it was a refreshing wine to also complement the entrees. They offer an Asian kitchen menu and grill kitchen menu, but we both decided to go with their grill menu. For mains my husband chose the 300g scotch fillet, 150-day grain-fed black angus served with potatoes, spinach, and choice of sauce. Cooked to a flawless medium-rare, my husband enjoyed his steak with his choice of the rich mushroom sauce. I had the 500g balmain bugs, served with garlic, parsley, and lemon butter, accompanied by potatoes and spinach. The balmain bugs were succulent and the sweet flesh complemented the dipping sauce. We also had the chips + truffle aioli. I requested this to be made gluten free. The truffle aioli was divine! I requested from our personal server to surprise me with a matching wine for my bugs. I was recommended the 2022 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc from Adelaide Hills, SA. This was a delightfully crisp and fresh wine that complemented my main dish. At this point, we were quite full! We decided to share the apple creme brulee with cinnamon icecream for dessert. I requested this to be made gluten free. This light dessert was the perfect conclusion to our meal. The luscious creme brulee was infused with apple flavours and the aromatic cinnamon ice cream elevated this dish. I couldnt resist trying one of their curated classic cocktails to match my dessert, the hot buttered rum. This warm cocktail was a blend of Captain Morgan spiced rum, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and all spice. This transported me straight to Europe during winter and the flavour was reminiscent of mulled wine. It was a warm and comforting drink to end the night. Service: Our amazing server was Ella. Her service was attentive, friendly, and professional. She checked up on us throughout the evening, but she was never intrusive. Ella kindly offered to take a photo of us which was very thoughtful. The bar staff, wait staff, and chefs were friendly and didnt mind me taking a few pictures and videos of the two open kitchens and bar area. Atmosphere: We arrived at 6pm and were initially a bit confused with the restaurant layout as the waiting area for dining was located past the bar with casual seating. We enjoyed the social and relaxed vibe of the restaurant and appreciated the trendy EDM playing during our entrees and mains, as this was during happy hour. Around 7pm the music changed to soft lounge music. We had a window seat and enjoyed been able to see the lights of Cockle Bay wharf and the dazzling views of the city skyline. The high ceilings, mood lighting, and open kitchens created an ambience of casual elegance. Overall, The Ternary was a memorable dining experience. We dined with the Accor Plus discount, however the quality and quantity of the dishes were well worth the original price. Combined with attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere, The Ternary is undoubtedly a great place to dine in Darling Harbour. Dietary restrictions: gluten free dishes are available and clearly labelled on the menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The venue is stunning and the interior design is great. Staff were accommodating. Food were delicious. The restaurant also has an amazing view of the darling harbour and you can watch the fireworks on a saturday evening from your seat. It was a perfect dinner. And they have many options for drinks and cocktails too. We will surely come back to try their other meals and cocktails.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Absolutely loved it.. Fantastic food choices amazing bottle of Red and seated very nicely by the lovely Tannika . Will definitely return again soon , maybe even this weekend. Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great views

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This is a really relaxed venue. The staff are kind and the service is unreal. I had the Wagyu burger and it was so good. A really nice place to eat

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely the best steak ever,highly recommend. Other dishes are amazing as well . Service very attentive, cocktails selection Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We ve just celebrated my sister s birthday at The Ternary in Darling Harbour and had such a great experience.The staff was always smiling and helpful , food was on spot, the ambience was great and the open kitchen concept does bring a nice feeling.I would like to thank Luiza, Yasmina and Jess for making this birthday so memorable for me and my family.Totally recommend this restaurant!!! Kid-friendliness: My daughter was provided with some crayons and images for her to draw as well as a high chair! Thank you!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Our waitress Jane was polite and very attentive to our needs.She provided a high level of customer service adding to a very enjoyable evening.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I dare say this is the best restaurant. It was my first dinner in Sydney, and it was the perfect dinner! They kindly recommended menus in Korean, and all the staff made you feel a welcome! atmosphere from the time you entered to the time you left. For my meal, I ordered garlic + cheese naan, pasta, and steak. The naan was bigger and more delicious than I expected and the portion was so large that I was full after eating it all. The steak was truly the best Ive ever had! The red wine sauce was delicious and went well with the dry red wine. It wasnt hard at all, and the vegetables went well together. The pasta was very delicious, but we didnt eat much because we ate only a small portion, but the shrimp was especially delicious and seasoned just right! If I have more time, I would like to visit one more time during my stay in Sydney. Thanks to The ternary, I will remember my time in Sydney so happily. Thank you!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was good, the service was friendly, but its a noisy hotel foyer, so it didnt really feel like fine dining. It took a while to get the wait staff attention, and they werent very well informed about the menu ingredients or the wine list. Id eat there again, as was quite pleasant, but its not great for a romantic dinner, or quiet conversation.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Waited over 10 mins for a cuppa then ended up forgetting it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We went on a Friday night for dinner, really enjoyed the entrees, especially the prawn toast and scallops

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had dinner here with friends on a Saturday night. Best access is the light rail. Would not recommend driving as hard to get parking or expensive. The food is delicious and appropriately priced. We had some naan bread for starters. I ordered the steak for main and it was perfectly cooked to my liking. The dessert were nice and refreshing. The cocktails are well presented and taste good. An advantage of dining here is a prime view of Saturday fireworks. Also Accor members get discounts for dining here so thats also a plus. The service was prompt and efficient. The waitstaff are approachable and helpful. The atmosphere is pleasant with high ceilings, big windows and well spaced seating. I will be happy to dine here again in the future. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options available in menu Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options in menu Wheelchair accessibility: Lift access available

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Decent meal, very friendly hospitable staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lovely dinner

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good atmosphere, the service is good and the food was amazing.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Was an amazing night. 3 adults and 4 kids. The kids had the kids buffet and it was perfect. The meals were so good and such amazing value for money. Coming back again tomorrow night.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fully recommend this place. Outstanding Service and the staff are so helpful especially Amanda the reservations Manager. It is people like Amanda that keep guests such as ourselves keep coming back. Amanda is a asset to this business.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Its a great place to watch the fireworks. The food was okay too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This hotel is one of the best in Sydney as it provides incredible views and food options such as a buffet and dinner menus.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We had a great meal here whilst staying at the hotel. Food was well presented and very tasty. Our waitress was professional whilst also being friendly and helpful. Would certainly go again when visiting Sydney.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

impromptu dinner at The Ternary was a great experience. Big serving of food, great service and lovely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It was one of the best meals in Australia. I didn t make a reservation but I could dine-in luckily. The chef was professional and he made some free dishes for me. Wanna visit again.

December 23, 2023

Terrible service, extremely rushed, multiple incorrect orders, just disappointing for the level of quality you d expect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I have dined at many establishment, this place is up there with the best. Cocktails, food, service and view were remarkable. The ambiance and lighting, just perfect. Ella our waitress was causual yet elegant. I will be back to try the whole menu, the Balmain bugs were to die for along with the prawn toast. Meal sizes were very generous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

@theternary The Ternary What an awesome place for dinner ... and even better when youre staying in the hotel all you have to do after an insanely filling meal is make it to your room ... I tell you what for nothing if youre going to eat here book for 6 , arrive at 4 and attend happy hour(s) until 6pm . They have beer, wine , spirits at a very reasonable price. Now, aside from the alcohol there are seats on the balcony that overlook the harbour and the dining area has the same view, and it is GORGEOUS especially at night! The service at the ternary was terrific with wait staff showing us to our table and introducing herself. For the life of me I cannot remember what it was. Sorry Entree we had chicken skewers and Cheesy garlic naan . Sooo good ! Mains we shared the butter chicken and Balmain bugs (which was a first for each if us ) The butter chicken was delicious and well the balmain bug tastes like sea food. I dont know what its supposed to taste like crab? cross with a lobster? Similar but not as good . Anyway it was all very nice , fast and very well presented. Didnt get desert because I probably would have burst I was so full... Again Waitress was attentive and friendly she even let us take the leftovers!! All in all a great place to dine in Sydney. Bit on the pricey side but probably worth it if you like eating at fancy places Oh the amenities were great because they share a toilet with the hotel, very clean 5 out of 5 stars #seafood #butterchicken #full #delicious #happyhour #leftovers #greatfood #greatservice #nicebathroom

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food. Reasonable price. Very nice service from the staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A magnificent dinner experience, paired with a scotch malt whiskey society tasting event. Premium ingredients, creatively prepared and executed. An interesting fusion of western and Indian cuisine. Friendly and attentive service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My friend and myself thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks terrific and staff were fantastic, especially our waitress Dayanne. Dayanne listened to our questions and requests, answering and advising accordingly, tailoring our dining experience to especially suit us. We felt absolutely valued. Considering the location, amazing views of Darling Harbour at night (with fire works to boot ), the prices were quite reasonable. As I have an Accor membership the discount made it a terrific bargain. Thankyou, thankyou , thankyou.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Paul You re perfect Thanks to Paul, I had a delicious sea bream dish. I am very satisfied with the attentive hospitality, so I give it 5 stars. I came yesterday, and today is our wedding anniversary, so I came again, leaving behind a good experience and happy memories. Kid-friendliness: A high chair is ready.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing food for dinner! Well done to the chef! Unfortunately let down by service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The staff were very friendly and informative. Food was served hot and very tasty. Will come back . Dietary restrictions: Waitress explained the specials and if they contained eggs or nuts.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food at a reasonable price. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely going back next time Im in sydney

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great outdoor space to relive the moment out of the boxed wall. Sights overlooking the great Darling Harbor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great views. Nice batter on the fish and chips, but serving size a bit small. Staff friendly and attentive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Toole Australian cuisine. With an enchanting view of Sydney at night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Booked the dinner at 6pm and arrived early, had few drinks at the bar. We were rushing to see a show and told the waitress about it, all the food came to the table quickly and service was great

December 23, 2023

Started off quite nicely. Time between entre and main was over half an hour yet every other table seemed to have their food. For mains we ordered the butter chicken, Penang curry, the Korean short rib and the tandoori cutlets with rice and naan. The mains arrived with no serving spoons. We asked the waiter for spoons. She said she will check. She came back to tell us they have no spoons left. They have not been washed. I asked her what I am supposed to use. She said she can bring us tea spoons. I told her that you can t lift curry and a huge piece of rib with teaspoons. She could see we were getting frustrated. She said she ll check with the manager. With in 30 seconds she brought 10 table spoons! Wow! This is probably the most ridiculous service I ve ever received in a restaurant. I thought Novotel had better standards than this. This ruined all of our moods and killed the atmosphere. The naan was doughy, butter chicken was overly salted and spiced, rib was ok but it s meant to be a short rib, Penang was tasty. This was also my second time eating here. Last time they brought the naan after the mains were finished and served us cold cutlets. I really hoped that was a one-off case. I m disappointed with this restaurant and would never recommend this place to anyone. Terrible service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing place, best for families. Easy parking and Ternary has the best view overlooking the Sydney skyline and darling harbour. Service is 5 star.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice view, but the server confused table, they asked the wrong table to serve my drink. They served food not in order. The other table got food faster than me even though they came after me and that table and my table had similar order (drink, pasta and steak). I ordered a sirloin medium well done, it was okay inside, but outside of the meat, it was burned as much as I could taste. The mushroom sauce and pasta was bland. I asked to get a bill to the server, and she said, Yes, i will, but she never came back to my table. I know they were busy, but I could enjoy my dinner. I am glad I have Accor membership bc I could get a discount.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very courteous staff. Food cooked to perfection

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The customer service at the Ternary is exceptional. The staff were really well trained to accommodate the busyness of the evening. The food is arranged to suit a wider appreciation of diverse palates.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and service. Yes, the price is slightly higher depending on what you order, but the food is great. Only down side is that I wish they had more vegetarian options for mains. Vegetarian options: They offer the Dal (not a fan of Dal) and one pasta option for mains. There are a couple of vegetarian entries also available. Parking: Use Wilson Parking Harbourside for closest parking. Wheelchair accessibility: They have a lift to get to the restaurant.

December 23, 2023

Racism + basic response is not good. A restaurant that made me feel racially discriminated against for the first time in my life. I had a reservation and heard that it was a casual restaurant, but I heard that the view was good, so I visited. Still, it was a hotel restaurant, so I dressed up and went there, but I was a bit disappointed to see so many people wearing caps and shorts. Made a reservation for 8 oclock and arrived on time. Wait for response at the entrance waiting area before taking your seat. There were two staff members busy with the checkout, so we waited until the checkout was completed and waited for them to respond, but neither of them looked at us who were waiting and instead responded to the additional person who was waiting. I felt like I was a life-sized person ^^ Still, I thought it wouldnt be racial discrimination, so I waited and was shown my seat. Even though I made a late reservation at 8pm and the window seat was empty, I was refused the seat, saying it was another reserved seat. There wasnt even a reserved sign on the table. I dont know what time the reservation was made, but in the end, the place was vacant until we finished eating and left. (This is my first time seeing a hotel restaurant that doesnt even put a reserved sign on the reserved seats. +1 disappointing point) After ordering and no food coming out, there was an additional window seat available so I went to the counter and asked if I could change my seat if I didnt have a reservation. They said it was a reserved seat and could not be moved. After about 5 minutes, people dressed like that who were sitting in other seats moved to that seat. From then on? +) I think most people will visit Accor to get 50% off. It was a very late dinner and the portion size was small, so I ordered 2 starters including oysters and 1 main steak. Here, they say that if two people come, you have to order two mains to get 50% off, so you have to order one more main. I thought there was nothing I could do about this if it was the restaurants policy, but the day before, I ordered two starters including oysters and a steak main at another Accor Hotel restaurant and received a discount without any problem. Why only here? Since it was a 50% discount, even 2 main dishes were very cheap, but I still wondered what the fuss was all about. Whats annoying is that the food tastes pretty good. Then Im wondering whats going on, but Im not in a good mood. Moreover, only our table did not ask how the meat was grilled or what the food tasted like. This is the first restaurant where I go to eat steak and dont check. Since the other reviews were so good, I was wondering if I had bad luck in the lottery. I have been to restaurants in many countries throughout my life, and this is the first time I have received such a response, so please think about this as this place left me shocked. I will never go again and I am going to advertise to the world that people around me should never go there

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Five stars service and food! The portion is huge and it has an interesting main menu with lots of Asian fusion dishes. We went on my dads bday and they gave us free mocktail and cake dessert. Highly recommended Kid-friendliness: Kids menu is great and the casual atmosphere make parents feel more comfortable as mines ain t quiet

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing evening, thank you! The waitress who attended to us was lovely and the birthday touches were great. Not to mention the food and drinks. Fantastic!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The most beautiful restaurant and amazing food. Our waitress Luiza was so attentive and friendly and really made our dinner a special experience so thank you so much. Great choice of food, very fresh and full of flavour. A fabulous dinner out, 10/10 would absolutely recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Steak is way better than at atelier at the Sofitel across the road. Get an Accor All membership so you get 50% off for 2 people

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food and service was very good... for adults. My daughter cannot handle any kind of spice, I asked for a bread on the starter menu with only butter and it still came out with spices. The kitchen refused to send it out plain which I found a bit odd, but the dinner was great and they handled substitutions of sides very well.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The most amazing night sitting at the grill bar watching the amazing Chef Robbie do his thing. So looked after, the food and service was impeccable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great service, awesome food and the views to go with it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I went at 7:30 on Friday to enjoy the Darling Harbor fireworks while eating, but because it was summer time, the fireworks started at 9:00. The meal came out and the steak was delicious, the garlic cheese naan and calamari were all very delicious. There was a Korean server, so it was nice to get recommendations on what to order. They asked me if it was my honeymoon and when I said yes, they also gave me a dessert. It was the best restaurant Ive been to in Sydney :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It was a great scotch fillet, cooked perfect, delicious. Beautiful wait staff too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The customer service was fabulous especially by a lovely person by the name of Monserrath. We couldnt of asked for better. Professional, kind and always attentive to our wants while dining there. An accessible inclusive restaurant for all who go. Well done to The Ternary. Michele and Nathan.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The view is extraordinary, a visual delight that enhances the dining experience. The food is not just delicious; it s a journey through flavors and textures, leaving you with a longing to return and explore more. And the service, especially commendable, is personified by Olivia and Ella, whose attention to detail and genuine care elevate the entire experience