Pancakes on the Rocks Darling Square

Pancakes on the Rocks Darling Square is a broad-menu restaurant in Haymarket, close to Darling Harbour, with a focus on pancakes and crepes alongside substantial savoury dishes. Breakfast is served all day, making it suitable for an early meal, a late breakfast or a casual catch-up. The menu also includes starters and salads, gourmet pizzas, grilled dishes, drinks and meals for children.

The sweet pancake section is the main draw. Choices include buttermilk pancakes with blueberries, fresh strawberries, grilled banana, marinated apples or homemade lemon curd, as well as chocolate pancakes with peanut butter, strawberries, cherries or Nutella. There are also macadamia pancakes with maple syrup, cinnamon pancakes with cream cheese frosting, pistachio pancakes and Biscoff pancakes. For a simpler order, stacks range from a single pancake to four, served with maple syrup and a choice of whipped butter, cream or ice cream. Several pancake dishes and some breakfast options have gluten-free alternatives, although the restaurant notes that these are prepared in an open kitchen and may come into contact with gluten.

The savoury menu gives the restaurant more range than its name suggests. Breakfast plates pair buttermilk pancakes with combinations such as eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, grilled tomato, banana and pineapple. Savoury crepes include seafood in a creamy white wine sauce, Mexican-style beef, chicken with mushroom and onion, satay chicken, mushrooms in a white wine sauce, spinach and ricotta, and chicken with ham and cheese. The menu also covers pizza, ribs, beef brisket, ribeye steak, crumbed fish and crumbed chicken, with salads and sides available across the menu.

Families are catered for with a dedicated children’s menu for those up to 12 years of age, including mini pancakes, ice cream, chicken nuggets, fish, a beef burger and savoury pancake options. Takeaway is available, and the venue is fully licensed with beer, wine, cocktails and spirits; BYO is not offered. Vegetarian and vegan choices are available, though the restaurant advises that it does not offer halal options. With its mix of sweet and savoury food, children’s meals and licensed drinks, it can suit groups and families as well as diners looking for a casual solo meal.