Bondi Road
(212) 253-5311
153 Rivington St
New York,
NY
10002
40.7192
-73.9856
Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Bondi Road
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene
An Aussie beach party has washed up on the Lower East Side, where laid-back locals settle in at tall bar tables amid photo murals of Sydney's favorite beach. Videos of dudes riding giant waves and a breezy open facade conjure a casual, shoreside vibe.
The Food
Orders are placed via a tick-box menu, and must-be-marked items include peppery bloody mary oyster shooters, light, tasty lettuce wraps topped with crab and drizzled with mango dressing, or any of the fantastically fresh fish flown in from Australia and New Zealand. Uncommon swimmers like flaky blackfish, meaty Tasmanian sea bass and sweet-fleshed goldband snapper come grilled, breaded or fried; any method arrives expertly prepared. Grouper firmly stands up to a crisp batter, and whole baby snapper retains a delicious grilled smokiness. For those who prefer more turf than surf, there are burgers, a juicy chicken schnitzel and a few authentically made Australian sweets on offer.
User Reviews
socialbuttafly
September 06, 2008
The staff here is so friendly and nice! They have a lot of fun drink and food specials (toss the boss, 2 for 1, supersize your drinks, and $10 shark steaks on Sundays), and the food was very fresh and delicious. It's an unpretentious crowd and we got great, quick service. Someone else said the portions were small and the food was overpriced, but I was full after my meal (and I eat a lot! LOL) and they have a Beach Blanket special where you get an entree, a glass of wine and dessert for $20. Seriously, it can't get any cheaper than that in Manhattan.
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luvnyc401
February 22, 2008
I love this place! $15 gets you a good, filling meal and all the mimosas/screwdrivers u can drink! Service is extremely friendly and its designed as a cool, Aussie beach. Wait can get really long depending on what time u go- helpful hint- they take reservations for 6 or more. I think u can sneak them for less though. They don't really rush u, but if u REALLY wanna take advantage of the unlimited part I say their brother restaurant Sunburnt Cow is a little better.
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beelizza
January 27, 2008
A group of friends and I celebrated Australia Day at Bondi last night. The waitresses were unbelievably nice and friendly, the drinks were awesome (Bondi Marg = YUM!) and the food was good too! It's a really fun atmosphere. It's a perfect place to hang out with friends. I will definitely go back to Bondi.
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The Extras:
The bar stays open until 2am on weekdays and until 4am on weekends.
What to Drink:
Forget the Foster's: Try authentic Australian brews like Toohey's Lager or Cooper's Sparkling Ale instead.
Save Money:
The $35, seven-course fish tasting menu offers terrific value.
