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Created by Executive Chef Matias Cillóniz, the RAFI menu is fresh and seasonal, inspired by the coastal elements of Sydney, along with the abundance of colourful produce available to the region. Sustainably sourced seafood and vegetables are cooked over charcoal, presented on small plates for you to mix and match different combinations of dishes.
Bright and creative cocktails sit alongside a handpicked selection of local beers on tap, and a well-constructed wine list, featuring a strong representation of local wineries by the glass. Wines have been carefully selected by Applejack’s Group Sommelier Amandine Rouviere and cocktails are mastermined by RAFI Bar Manager Cameron Freno.
RAFI North Sydney kitchen is open 12pm – 3pm | 5:30pm – late
RAFI URBNSURF Sydney will open in Autumn 2024 – stay tuned for details!
We’re taking a little break and closing from Sunday, 24th December to Monday, 8th January. Reopening Tuesday, 9th January.
*We cater for most dietary requirements. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. Prices and items are subject to seasonal changes.
NORTH SYDNEY
Bread & Dips
Our sourdough wholemeal pita (vegan) | 8
Nonie’s gluten free pita (gf, vegan) | 10
Hummus with crispy chickpea & green chilli (gf, vegan) | 12
Wild Port Lincoln sardines with new season olive oil & fennel pollen (gf, df) | 15
Raw
Sydney rock oysters with sake, blood orange & celery mignonette (gf, df) | 7 each
South Coast tuna with tomato, tahini & fragrant chilli oil (gf, df) | 32
Spring Bay Blue Mussel escabeche with dried olives, pickled onions & coriander (gf, df) | 22
Seared kingfish with tomato ponzu, cucumber & house made sambal (gf, df) | 28
RAFI’s Raw Platter for two: mussels, kingfish & tuna (gf, df) | 45
Vegetables
Tomatoes with lima beans, chalaquita, pickled chilli & sundried bottarga (gf,df) | 16
Summer melon with stracciatella, cucumber, chilli oil & preserved lemon (gf, v) | 24
Asparagus with peas, pistachios, mint & lemon (gf, vegan) | 18
Crispy eggplant with spices, honey & herbs (df, v) | 21
Mixed greens with Dijon & honey dressing (gf, df, v) | 13
Broccolini & sugar snaps with miso & crispy capers (gf, vegan) | 20
Roasted carrots with burnt honey, caraway seeds, puffed quinoa & lemon (df, v) | 18
Crispy potatoes with sour cream & chives (gf, v) | 15
Shoestring fries with green aioli (gf, vegan) | 11
Seafood
King prawns with chilli miso butter (gf) | 52
Grilled Abrolhos Island scallops with sweet corn, umami butter & lime | 13 each
Fried calamari with green aioli (gf, df) | 27
Coral trout with new season olive oil, capers, fermented chilli & lemon (gf, df) | Market Price
Glacier 51 toothfish with koji, charred lemon salsa & rocket (gf, df) | 72
Market fish with RAFI condiments (gf) | Market Price
Grilled lobster with aji amarillo cultured beurre blanc (gf) | Market Price
Meat
Roasted free range chicken with radish, edamame & lemon oil (gf, df) | 45
Pork collar with blackberries, Cavolo Nero & cider braise (gf, df) | 42
Grilled lamb backstrap with mint salsa verde & Granny Smith mostarda (gf, df) | 58
Jacks Creek dry aged Black Angus rib-eye with RAFI condiments (gf, df) | Market Price
Dessert
Coconut mousse with sago, pineapple & mezcal (gf, vegan) | 18
Spiced pumpkin with burnt butter, vanilla ice cream & coffee (v) | 18
Double chocolate with macadamias & tonka bean (gf, v) | 20
Australian cheese with crispbread, fruit & honeycomb (v) | 17/ 50
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Bar Snacks
Our sourdough wholemeal pita & hummus with crispy chickpea & green chilli (vegan) | 20
+ Make it Gluten Free | 2
South Coast tuna with tomato, tahini & fragrant chilli oil (gf, df) | 32
+ Add our sourdough wholemeal pita | 8
Fried calamari with green aioli (gf) | 27
RAFI chicken salad with Chardonnay dressing (gf, df) | 26
Pumpkin ravioli with black garlic, butterscotch & basil | 32
Crumbed fish & chips with tartare sauce (df) | 28
Crispy Pork collar burger with pickled daikon & curried mayo | 24
Grilled Angus steak with chimichurri & fries (gf, df) | 45
Shoestring fries with aioli (gf, vegan) | 11
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Cocktails
Boozy Granita | 15
Please ask about our flavour of the week – served frozen
Remedy Now | 23
Pampero Blanco, Rhubi, coconut, bay leaf, whey, bergamot soda, – served short & carbonated (contains dairy)
Almost Ilegal Seltzer | 23
Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Altos Blanco Tequila, aji Camarillo pepper, passionfruit, ginger beer, citrus – served tall & carbonated
Positano Punch | 23
Malfy Arancia Gin, Amaro Montenegro, watermelon, lemon myrtle – served short (contains dairy)
Healesville Sour | 23
Four Pillars Yuzu Gin, cucumber, seeds, celery, ponzu, citrus, sesame chilli oil, shichimi – served short
Fragola Fizz | 22
Ketel One Vodka, Yuzu Sake, Aperol, strawberry, agave, citrus – served short & carbonated
Riff Raff | 23
Four Pillars Modern Australian Gin, Regal Rogue Dry Vermouth, mint stem & lime cordial – served neat
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Shrub Your Way
Our seasonal fruit shrub served with your choice of spirit, glass & mixer | 20
Step one | Your choice of:
Vodka
Gin
Rum
Tequila
Step two | How would you like it served?
Served neat
Short/ tall over ice
Spritz
Step three | Your choice of:
Soda
Tonic
Prosecco
Nothing at all
A note on sustainability…
The concept behind RAFI’s cocktail program is simple – to create minimal to no waste whilst also executing delicious and unique drinks.
By choosing seasonal fruits we have contributed to relieving demand on Australian farmers, receiving optimal quality of produce, minimising over supply in the market as well as utilising ‘imperfect picks’, partnering with local fruit vendors.
Working with our neighbouring Applejack venues, we can give another life to some produce otherwise destined for the bin, by implementing modern sustainable techniques throughout the menu, creating riffs in a few of the world’s best classic cocktails.
Cameron Freno | RAFI Bar Manager
NORTH SYDNEY
Wines By The Glass
Scroll down to view and download our full 200+ wine list below.
Sparkling
125ml glass
Applejack ‘Be Present’ Prosecco | 13
NV, Regional SA
Clover Hill ‘Pyrenees’ | 16
Pyrenees, VIC
Champagne Taittinger Cuvée Prestige | 29
NV, Reims FRA
White
150ml / 250ml
Nick O’Leary Riesling | 15/ 24
2022, Canberra NSW
Settlement Sauvignon Blanc | 16/26
2021, Marlborough, NZ
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc | 18/28
2021, Adelaide Hills, SA
Lethbridge Pinot Gris | 18/ 29
2022, Geelong VIC
Marc Bredif Vouvray Chenin Blanc | 18/ 29
2021, Loire Valley FRA
Mountadam Chardonnay | 17/ 28
2020, Eden Valley SA
On Skins
150ml/ 250ml
La Petite Mort ‘Qveri’ Viognier, Marsanne, Roussane | 18/29
2022, Granite Belt, QLD
Rosé
150ml/ 250ml
Rameau d’Or ‘Petit Amour’ Grenache, Syrah | 15/ 24
2022, Provence FRA
Castagna ‘Allegro’ Shiraz, Viogner | 20/ 33
2021, Beechworth VIC
Red
150ml/ 250ml
Les Vignerons de St-Pourcain ‘La Ficelle’ Gamay Noir | 15/ 24
2021, Auvergne FRA
Ten Minutes By Tractor ’10X’ Pinot Noir | 20/ 33
2022, Yarra Valley VIC
Trediberri Langhe Nebbiolo | 20/ 33
2021, Piedmonte ITA
Rockbare RB1 Shiraz | 16/ 26
2018, Barossa Valley SA
Parker Estate ‘Terra Rossa’ Cabernet Sauvignon | 18/ 29
2018, Coonawarra SA
By Coravin
150ml
White
Pewsey Vale Vineyard ‘The Contours’ Riesling | 28
2016, Eden Valley SA
MMAD Vineyard Chenin Blanc | 27
2021, Blewitt Springs SA
William Fèvre Chablis Chardonnay | 31
2021, Burgundy FRA
La Crema, Russian River, Chardonnay | 37
2020, Russian River, CAL
Terroir Al Límit ‘Terra De Cuques’ Grenache Blanc, Pedro Ximenez | 43
2021, Priorat, SP
Red
Nanny Goat Vineyard ‘Super Nanny’ Pinot Noir | 43
Central Otago, NZ
Castagna ‘La Chiave’ Sangiovese | 42
2018, Beechworth, VIC
Josetta Saffirio Barolo Nebbiolo | 42
2018, Piedmonte, ITA
Henschke ‘Keyneton Euphonium’ Shiraz, Cabernet | 33
2019, Barossa Valley SA
Hickinbotham ‘Trueman’ Cabernet Sauvignon | 43
2012, McLaren Vale, SA
Dessert & Fortified
75ml
Mount Horrocks ‘Cordon Cut’ Riesling | 19
2022, Eden Valley, SA
Clos du Gravilla ‘Douce Providence’ Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois | 20
2018, Languedoc, FRA
Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes | 22
2020, Bordeaux, FRA
60ml
Henriques & Heriques Bual 15 YO | 20
NV, Madiera, PORT
Toro Albala Don PX | 19
Montilla-Morilles, SP
Mas Amiel Cuvée Prestige 10-year | 17
NV, Rousillon, FRA
Quinta do Noval Tawny 10YO | 18
NV, Douro, PORT
Download the full wine list >
Please note: wine list is subject to change due to seasonal availability.
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Beer & Friends
On Tap
Freshwater Pilsner | 10
Freshwater NSW, 4.4%
Young Henrys ‘Newtowner’ Pale Ale | 11
Newtown NSW, 4.8%
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale | 11
Byron Bay NSW, 4.4%
Bottle & Can
Peroni Red Lager | 11
Rome ITA, 4.8%
Hawkes Brewing Lager | 10
Marrickville NSW, 4.2%
Young Henrys ‘Stayer’ | 9
Newtown NSW, 3.5% (mid strength)
Batlow Cloudy Apple Cider | 12
Batlow NSW, 4.2%
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Free From Booze
House Sodas | 7
Mint & Lime
Cascara Tea
Blood Orange
Fresh Pressed Juice | 12
Apple, Pineapple or Orange
Cuban Spritz | 16
Lyre’s London Dry Non-Alc, mint stem & lime cordial, tonic
Spicy Blood Orange Tommy’s | 16
Lyre’s Non-Alc Blanco, jalapeño, blood orange, agave, lime
Capitol Brewing Alc’less Pacific Ale | 9
ACT
The Food:
“Rafi is all about enjoyment in a respectful way. Our food is meant to surprise and nourish with simple dishes creatively combined to be as tasty, nutritious, and sustainable as possible. Our team is focused on delivering an amazing experience starting at sourcing our produce with care to pouring a glass of wine, honoring the produce, the producers, and our team, while our guests enjoy themselves” – Matias Cilloniz, RAFI Executive Chef
The Drinks:
The cocktail list features RAFI’s signature DIY cocktail concept, our seasonal blood orange & lemon myrtle shrub with up cycled wine. You get to choose the alcohol and how you would like it served, the shrub will be changed regularly depending on availability and oversupply of market produce, with sustainability in mind. The 200 strong wine list will have you well looked after, featuring local and international varietals.