Kittyhawk, NY

My colleagues and I went here after work and we loved it! The staff are super lovely. We made it just in time for happy hour as well. My colleagues got the four for $49 which was a great deal. I wasn’t too hungry so ordered the Pastrami Sandwich which was delicious.

We were really excited to try out their 4 for $49 deal so we made a booking for 8pm on a Tuesday. We got there 10 minutes late (8:10pm) and spent $50 in an Uber to make it in time for the 15 minutes grace period. Got there, and were told that our table wasn’t ready yet so we had to wait abit; we didn’t mind. We sat down at about 8:20pm and placed our orders at 8:30pm. Our drinks arrived but our food was taking a while, we didn’t think much of it at first because surely if the drinks came then our food order should be in the system — wrong. A server came up to us at 9pm and asked if we ordered food.. yeah we did. She came back and said our order was not in the system at all and apologized. At this point we were still quite understanding despite only being seated 20 mins after our reservation and finding out 30 mins after ordering that our food was not keyed into the system at all. Our appetisers came out around 9:05pm and we finished it fairly quickly. At this point the restaurant was already pretty empty but it still look really long for the servers to clear our plates and refill our water. At around 9:30pm, our mains finally came out; an hour thirty after our initial booking. It took another half an hour for our dessert to come out at 9:57pm and by 10:05pm we paid our bill and left. The bill totalled up to $139 and we paid in full despite the very poor service and average meal. The only apology we received the entire night was when the server found out our food was not keyed into the system. Other than that, nothing. Even when we paid the bill, the server looked unapologetic about the entire situation and just said a quick “thank you” after we paid. This was a terrible first experience and we are so disappointed. There was no compensation for the lateness and inconvenience. Even if the order was keyed in, the service was not what we were expecting and the food was mid at best. Would not recommend :(

From the moment you walk down the red-lit hallway into the underground world of Kittyhawk, you know you're in for something special. The space is moody and atmospheric, with dimmed lighting and a buzzing energy that perfectly sets the tone for the night. The waitstaff were attentive without being overbearing, friendly, fast, and knowledgeable about the menu. Speaking of the menu, the food was absolutely on point. The standout for me was the carrot dish, proof that simple ingredients, when done well, can be unforgettable. Every bite was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The drinks list is extensive and impressive, with something for every palate. Whether you're into classic cocktails or more adventurous sips, you'll find plenty to love. Yes, it gets loud when the DJ starts spinning, but the vibe is electric and the music is curated perfectly. It’s never too loud to hold a conversation, just loud enough to make you want to stay longer, order another drink, and soak it all in. Highly recommend for a night out with friends or a cool date spot. Kittyhawk nails it.

Best place! Dark sultry atmosphere with groovy bar staff, and NY feel with low slung leather couches and a smooth funk beat in the background. Best part of our long weekend in Sydney!! Inviting & intoxicating cocktails and atmosphere.

We loved it! Went with some gfs and we have a really good time. DJ keeps playing really good hiphop tunes from the 90s and honestly the food was amazing too. Ps: there's a disco light room in the girls bathrooms.

Very nice place - cosy darker lighting. Enjoyed happy hour. Staff really nice and friendly. Love the NY vibe. Great refuge from the busy streets

Great vibe. Welcoming and knowledgeable staff. And aesthetically great. Take advantage of a generous happy hour not seen much in Sydney these days. Also... Never have I used nice a clean and well presented bathroom in a city bar.

We cannot recommend KittyHawk and the team there enough! We had our wedding ceremony and reception, and everything was so well done. The staff were friendly and service was exceptional. The food was delicious, and the cocktails were a big hit. A massive thanks to Fiona the events manager who was so easy to work with and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day. We will definitely be coming back soon to relive the moment!

Great choice to catch up for some drinks. Cocktails were fantastic. They do have a bar menu with some nibbles and a full dinner menu too. I would recommend the place for nibbles and cocktails!

Located right below a huge office building so as expected a lot of professionals around. Low lighting, wooden furnishing everywhere, and very loud as it gets quite busy. Bunch of cocktails you can choose from, it's quite a wide selection. Tommy Hellfire was really, really sour. Spiciness was ok but sourness was too overpowering and everything died in comparison. Most of the food on the menu were like pub eats, chips, roasts etc. Pie was kind of small but it tasted great. Had a complex flavour, different to the usual basic pies you can get from anywhere. Thus it was pretty pricey for a pie, especially given the size, but then again it's somewhat expected from a place like this. The chips were amazing. Cooked in truffle oil with parmesan and sage.

Drink: perfect; Food: bad; Service: okay I had the tommy hellfire to drink which was exactly what it promised, spicy! Almost too much for a drink but just pushing it right. I had the mushroom galette to eat which had no middle ground for temperature. Came out scalding hot (great) but once it was cool enough to eat the cheese tasted odd...no other way to put it, but I was worried I was going to be ill. Service was quick enough, but I was given a card, which I thought was to old in place of my credit card but then she gave me my credit card back. I swear she said to go to the bar to check out, but then was confused when I was up there. Handed the card back and she was confused again. No idea what it was for. Just said Kittyhawk and a number. Really dark inside, almost too much because I could hardly see my food. I'd come back just to drink.

Ambience of a cool kids club with booths and table service by fabulous Chloe. Try the Masu or Phillip Lane. Bring your Tinder date or your girlfriends for a great night out.

The bar and the bar staff are brilliant. I would have given this place 5 stars except the manager came over to our group of 20+ and said we were too loud with slightly light on the charm. Too loud? Wtaf? This is a BAR FFS! We weren't drinking water the whole time. We ordered food and drinks and had booked our table in advance from 4pm for a going away party. The moment it turned for me was when the floor manager asked us to "keep it down because someone had complained" we had gone "woo" when our friend who was leaving her job had her picture taken. I was offended and I certainly won't rush back to Kittyhawk ever again.

What an impressive little bar! I love dropping in after work as it's very close to my building. Come for the wine, stay for the authentic French food. In particular, the tartiflette is rich, creamy and moreish, just the way they make it in France. Classy, sophisticated but never pretentious, Kittyhawk is a hidden gem

A new entrant in Sydney's retro cocktail bar scene. Kittyhawk gives the vibe and look of US 1940s bars. Dark wood, a long sit at bar, standing room and lots of tables ( table service charges). Looks great and waitstaff dressed to keep the 40s idea going. Good news so far. Substantial menu of in house cocktail creations all round $ 19 and the usual Aussie microserving of booze. The Monte Carlo and Tanqeray martini were pleasing but small. For food we selected fries, prawns en croute and charcuterie plate. Cocktails arrived pronto but the charcuterie plate came as a rhum baba and was sent back amid confusion by the staff. The servings were tinyteeny and bland. Long wait for the charcuterie and a busboy took away all the set-ups meanwhile ! Arrival of charcuterie then a wait for more set ups. Summary: great looking venue, tasty but small cocktails with confused service and barely OK food. Style triumphs over substance again in Sydney. The bottom line: 5 people had 9 micro size cocktails with 3 dishes equals $ 220. That money didn't compute for what was had. My rating 40/100.

Fantastic atmosphere! Went with a friend on a Thursday night and it was buzzing! We only waited about 10 minutes for a table which was a pleasant surprise. The drinks list is extensive - the food menu not so much but cleverly crafted. We had the scotch eggs (OK), mussel tart (unreal) and onion soup sticks (melt in your mouth!)