Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay
Double Bay
Restaurant in Double Bay, Australia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay when the night is drinks-led and social, not when the group wants a quiet, chef-driven meal. The InterContinental location gives it a polished Double Bay setting, and easy booking makes it useful as a reliable fallback against harder-to-plan nearby options like Margaret.
About Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay
Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay is a Double Bay venue with opening hours across the week and a smart casual dress code. The schedule includes opening from 3:30–9 PM Monday to Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 12–3 PM and 3:30–9 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 12–3 PM and 3:30–10 PM.
For planning, the most useful basics are the location in Double Bay, the smart casual dress code, and the published hours. That gives a useful starting point, particularly for groups comparing weekday evenings with the 12–3 PM period available later in the week. If you are comparing options, Twenty-One Espresso, Gran Torino, and other dining rooms may suit different plans depending on the occasion.
Use it when the confirmed hours fit your plan
The most reliable planning signal is timing. Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay opens from 3:30 PM Monday to Wednesday, and adds a 12–3 PM period from Thursday to Sunday. Friday and Saturday extend to 10 PM, while the other listed evenings finish at 9 PM. In practical terms, that makes the venue easier to assess if your first question is whether you need an earlier 12–3 PM window, a standard evening time, or a later finish at the end of the week.
The venue’s pricing, menu format, seating count, and ordering guidance are not specified here. If the group needs those details before booking, check the venue's current channels directly and compare the hours with alternatives such as CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina or Gran Torino.
Where it fits in a Double Bay plan
Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay is easiest to place by schedule and dress code: it is a smart casual Double Bay option with afternoon-to-evening hours daily and a 12–3 PM opening period from Thursday to Sunday. That combination is useful when building a shortlist from fixed constraints rather than assumptions, since timing and dress expectations are often the first details a group needs to settle. For another option, Margaret may be part of the same shortlist, depending on the kind of booking you want.
For a wider scan before choosing, use the full Double Bay restaurants guide, then narrow by opening hours, dress code, availability, and the current details published by the restaurant. This approach keeps the comparison grounded in the facts that matter most. Once the essentials line up, the remaining decision can be made through direct checks with the venues you are considering.
Planning details
- Location
- The Intercontinental Hotel, 33 Cross St, Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- sakerestaurant.com.au/double-bay
- Phone
- +61 2 8017 3104
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Saké Double Bay sits neatly between polished formality and neighbourhood ease, drawing on the Intercontinental’s hotel setting to feel both assured and approachable. The dining room leans into Japanese precision—knife discipline, textural contrast and temperature control—while the social format aligns more with a European brasserie than a traditional Japanese dining room. In practice that creates a polished yet relaxed environment where attention to detail and high-quality produce meet an unhurried dining rhythm. The result is a welcoming, refined spot that feels intimate and charming without slipping into austerity.
Best For
The restaurant’s position inside a luxury hotel and its Japanese‑Australian brasserie format make it well suited to a range of occasions. It explicitly accommodates business lunches and can comfortably hold a three‑hour Saturday dinner, so it works for both professional meetings and lingering evening meals. The Intercontinental address also funnels walk‑in hotel trade and guests, making it a dependable choice for special occasions and date nights where service infrastructure and a premium tone matter. Expect a venue that balances formality with a relaxed pace ideal for celebration or focused conversation.
Ordering Tips
The kitchen emphasizes Japanese technique applied to Australian ingredients, so order to showcase that approach: start with signature small plates and textural bites to experience knife work and temperature contrasts, then move to richer mains. Noted signature items include the Dragon Egg, nori crisps with tuna and kingfish, popcorn shrimp and Glacier 51 Toothfish—select a mix of these to sample the house’s range. The service style and brasserie-like format lend themselves to sharing, and the menu is designed to support a multi-course, slow dinner or a concise business lunch depending on your visit.
Venue details
Ambiance
Subdued lighting with subtle Japanese decor featuring dramatic marble elements and an elegant, chic atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Dragon Egg
- nori crisps tuna and kingfish
- popcorn shrimp
- Glacier 51 Toothfish
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- The Intercontinental Hotel, 33 Cross St, Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia
Planning details
Location
The Intercontinental Hotel, 33 Cross St, Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a food-first occasion, cross-shop Margaret. If the plan needs to stay casual and easy, Twenty-One Espresso is the safer alternative.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Double Bay
Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay is the better choice when drinks and atmosphere are part of the reason to go. Margaret is the stronger pick for a food-led booking with more occasion weight, while Twenty-One Espresso is better for a casual, lower-commitment meal.
For value, compare the mood before comparing the bill. Gran Torino and CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina make more sense when Italian comfort is the brief. Saké is the sharper call when the group wants a bar program built into dinner rather than a meal that happens to include drinks.
Booking difficulty is the practical advantage here. If Margaret is too much work or the group needs a polished Double Bay option without turning the plan into a project, Saké is easier to use. BARTIGA is the cross-shop when the priority is a different room and dining style rather than a hotel-adjacent Japanese bar-restaurant setup.
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Compare Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay | Double Bay | No published awards |
| CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina | Sydney | No published awards |
| Twenty-One Espresso | Double Bay | No published awards |
| BARTIGA | Sydney | No published awards |
| Margaret | Sydney | 2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #22025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #2 |
| Gran Torino | Sydney | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the Double Bay location, smart casual dress code, and opening hours fit your plan. The hours run into the evening daily, with Friday and Saturday listed until 10 PM. For specific details such as menu, pricing, seating, or atmosphere, check the venue's current channels before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay?
That detail is not specified here. The information available covers the Double Bay location, smart casual dress code, and opening hours. If bar seating or a particular seating style matters, confirm directly with the venue before you go.
What should a first-timer know about Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay?
Start with the timing: the venue is listed from 3:30–9 PM Monday to Wednesday, 12–3 PM and 3:30–9 PM on Thursday and Sunday, and 12–3 PM and 3:30–10 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual. Other specifics, including menu, pricing, and seating format, should be checked with the venue directly.
Is the 12–3 PM or evening period better at Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay?
The hours show a 12–3 PM period from Thursday to Sunday and evening hours daily from 3:30 PM. Friday and Saturday run later, until 10 PM, while the other listed evenings finish at 9 PM. Choose based on the time that best fits your schedule.
What are alternatives to Saké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay?
Depending on the occasion, you might also compare Margaret, CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina, Gran Torino, Twenty-One Espresso, or BARTIGA.
