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Song Bird Double Bay dining room - Song Bird, Double Bay, AU-NSW

Song Bird

4.3
4.3
130 Reviews
$101 and over
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Song Bird will be open 7 nights from 4th November.

Song Bird by chef Neil Perry AM offers a superlative culinary experience that blends the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the warmth and fragrance of traditional Chinese cooking. Reflecting Perry’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions, Song Bird’s menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Perry’s commitment to cooking with fresh, locally-sourced premium produce.

Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set over three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960’s masterpiece ‘Gaden House’, designed by architect the late Neville Gruzman, Song Bird's interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance with a subtle nod to Chinese sensibilities.

Neil Perry AM is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. He has been the Food, Beverage & Service Director at QANTAS for 25+years, creating one of the best dining experiences in the sky.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Cantonese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9068 8888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Perry
  • Private party facilities
    Song Bird is delighted to present The Birdcage, an exclusive level for seated events for up to 100 guests. The Birdcage offers a private and sophisticated experience with entry via a discreet lift. Guests can enjoy Neil Perry's exceptional menu, complemented by an expertly curated wine list, all within the opulence of our top-floor dining room.
  • Area
    Double Bay
  • Cross Street
    Located on the ground level of Gaden House, corner of Bay & Cooper St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are a 10 minute walk from Edgecliff train station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Expressions of Song Bird - $135pp

    $135.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For groups of 10 or more, guests are required to dine from one of our set menus. We offer our share-style Expressions of Song Bird Menu at $135 per person, allowing guests to celebrate with a glorious feast of Chef Neil Perry’s signature dishes. To enjoy the full Song Bird experience, diners have the option of enhancing their menu by adding chef’s Menu Supplements. For groups of 10 or above, please contact our reservations team to finalise menu supplements, dietary requirements and wine pre-selection. Please note a surcharge of 10% applies for reservations of 8 guests or more.
    Expressions of Song Bird - $135pp photo
  • Group Dining – 12-18 guests

    $135.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our group dining space in Song Bird is nestled in the tree tops overlooking Double Bay and can accommodate up to 18 guests. Guests are asked to dine on our share-style Expressions of Song Bird Menu at $135 per person, allowing guests to celebrate with a glorious feast of Chef Neil Perry’s signature dishes. To enjoy the full Song Bird experience, diners have the option of enhancing their menu by adding chef’s Menu Supplements. Please contact our reservations team at 02 9871 9888 or info@songbirddoublebay.com for the Expressions of Song Bird Menu, our selection of Menu Supplements and our Wine List. For exclusive use of the group dining space, there is a minimum spend requirement of $3,500.00 plus a 10% service charge.
    Group Dining – 12-18 guests photo

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Most Booked

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Song Bird offers a delightful culinary journey with "absolutely delicious" dishes that transport diners to Asia. The decor evokes a Hong Kong top restaurant ambiance, while standout menu items like Char Sui pork, prawn toasts, and pipis in XO sauce impress guests. "Exceptional dining experience" and attentive service make it a must-visit.

130 Reviews
  1. OliviaS

    Sunshine Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Standing service and delicious food. It was my husbands birthday and every staff member knew and wished him well. The duck is the best I have ever had. This is our local and we will be back. You must try my friend’s Heidi and Pav’s tuna. The best in the world!

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  2. Rochelle

    Hong Kong

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok but overpriced. Siu mei was amazing but rest was underwhelming. Simple cantonese dishes unfortunately weren't executed well, all a bit bland. The supposedly hot dishes were not remotely Sichuan flavorings or spice level. Staff were great and beautiful decor/setting.

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  3. Neil

    Sydney

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Song Bird was so lovely on Monday I went back last night. Had to have the prawn wontons to start again and tried a few different dishes that were all great. Food is super tasty and of the highest quality. The place is obviously still in its infancy but all bodes well to be around for a long while. See you soon.

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  4. Neil

    Sydney

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Song Bird was right on song last night. The prawn wontons were a delightful start and the rest of the dishes were right up there too. Our waiter Oscar was extremely professional and nothing was too much trouble. My beer was nice and cold whilst the girls enjoyed a superb cocktail and then some lovely wine that Oscar recommended. See you soon.

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  5. Leon

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service staff were fantastic. Great experience

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  6. Lamia

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is my 4th time dining at Songbird and my experience there continues to be less enjoyable. Last night we ordered the swimmer crab noodles and it arrived to the table with the noodles lumpy. Disappointing when one is paying $99 for this dish! The service was very average. When we reported to the waiter that our dish was unsatisfactory. He didn’t know what to do!

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  7. George

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a great restaurant. Excellent service, fabulous food and ambience. Wine always by the glass too expensive in this country. But Song Bird is no different to other excellent places. Recommend always to buy by the bottle.

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  8. Nick

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Really noisy, the food was ok for that money, and the service really slow

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  9. jude

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good ambience but no wow factor. It’s a recreation of Jade Temple in Double Bay but not something to race back too

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  10. Phillip

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wasn’t sure what to expect as I was not a fan of Margaret. Really enjoyed the experience of Song Bird, food was exceptional and if you go be sure to order the prawn toast. Wait staff were very friendly but it did take some time to get a drink, it shouldn’t take 15 minutes to get a Beer and a glass of Rose. But this can be easily fixed We will definitely be back, the food was excellent

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FAQs

Song Bird is rated 4.3 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Song Bird

24 Bay St, Double Bay, AU-NSW 2028

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on the ground level of Gaden House, corner of Bay & Cooper St.
  • Area
    Double Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Cantonese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are a 10 minute walk from Edgecliff train station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Neil Perry
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (02) 9068 8888
  • Private party facilities
    Song Bird is delighted to present The Birdcage, an exclusive level for seated events for up to 100 guests. The Birdcage offers a private and sophisticated experience with entry via a discreet lift. Guests can enjoy Neil Perry's exceptional menu, complemented by an expertly curated wine list, all within the opulence of our top-floor dining room.
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