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Created by Executive Chef Matias Cillóniz, the RAFI North Sydney’s 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
*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.
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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) | 24
Raw
Sydney rock oysters with rhubarb mignonette (gf, df) | 7 each
Seared kingfish with tomato ponzu, cucumber & strawberry sambal (gf, df) | 28
South Coast tuna with tomato, tahini & fragrant chilli oil (gf, df) | 32
Silver Trevally with caviar, avocado, green apple & jalapeño (df) | 24
RAFI’s Raw Plate for two: Silver Trevally, kingfish, tuna & oysters (df) | 59
Vegetables
Cucumber with labneh, dried olives, Calabrian chilli & dill (gf, v) | 19
Roasted peppers with tomato, celery, olives & white anchovies (gf, df, vo) | 22
Mixed leaves with Dijon & honey dressing (gf, v) | 14
Roman beans with capers, pecorino, roasted garlic & lemon (gf) | 19
Crispy eggplant with spices, honey & herbs (df, vo, gfo) | 21
Asparagus with tarragon salsa (gf, df, v) | 24
New potatoes with parsley, capers & garlic (gf, vegan) | 16
Shoestring fries with green aioli (gf, vegan) | 12
Seafood
King prawns with chilli miso butter (gf) | 52
Grilled scallops with umami butter, sweet corn & lime | 13 each
Fried calamari with green aioli (gf, df) | 27
Spanish mackerel with roasted eggplant salsa (gf, df) | 48
Glacier 51 Toothfish with koji, charred lemon salsa & rocket (gf, df) | 76
Market fish with RAFI condiments (gf) | Market Price
Meat
Roasted free range chicken with spinach, jus, guindillas & lemon (gf, df) | 45
Braised lamb shoulder with pistachios, dried apricots & anchovy salsa (gf, df) | 54
Grain fed flat iron 300g with chimichurri (gf, df) | 62
Black Angus rib-eye with RAFI condiments (gf, df) | MP
Dessert
Mango mousse with sago, coconut & passion fruit (gf, vegan) | 18
Summer berries with pistachio, fennel pollen & elderflower (gf, v) | 20
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) | 26
Cheeseburger with dill pickles, onions, RAFI sauce, on a potato bun | $26
Grain fed flat iron 200g with chimichurri (gf, df) | 37
Shoestring fries with aioli (gf, vegan) | 12
Happy Hour
Monday to Saturday, 3-6pm
Menu
Our sourdough wholemeal pita & hummus with crispy chickpea & green chilli (vegan) | 8
+ Make it Gluten Free | 2
Chilli miso prawn crispy sourdough pizza | 12
Margherita crispy sourdough pizza (v) | 12
Fried calamari with green aioli (gf, df) | 13
Grilled Abrolhos Island scallops with sweet corn, umami butter & lime | 7 each
Cheeseburger with dill pickles, onions, RAFI sauce on a potato bun | 16
Shoestring fries with aioli (gf, vegan) | 7
Drinks
Freshwater Crisp Lager | 7
Palmetto Sauvignon Blanc | 7
Palmetto Rosé | 7
Palmetto Pinot Noir | 7
Be Present Prosecco | 7
Premium wine of the month | 14
Aperol Spritz | 12
Fragola Fizz | 12
NoDo Margarita |14
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Cocktails
Classic Creations
Fragola Fizz | 22
Ketel One Vodka, Yuzu Sake, Aperol, Strawberry, Agave, Citrus – served short & carbonated
Booze free | 16
Riff Raff | 23
Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Regal Rogue Dry Vermouth, Mint Stem & Lime Cordial – served neat
Booze free | 17
Applejacker | 23
Four Pillars Apple & Rhubarb Gin, Marionette Peach, Spiced Apple Cordial, RAFI Apertif – served tall & carbonated
Booze free | 17
Nuevo Sour | 23
Pampero Especial Añejo Rum, Cucumber, Seeds, Celery, Ponzu, Citrus, Sesame Chilli Oil, Shichimi Spice – served short
Seasonal Creations
Rico Colada | 24
Pampero Blanco Rum, Falernum, Pineapple, Coconut, Lime, Coconut Yogurt – served short
Raspberry Grove | 23
Amaro Montenegro, Cola, Lacto-Raspberries, Lemon – served tall & carbonated
Passionfruit Papa | 24
Papa Salt Coastal Gin, Campari, Passionfruit, Coconut, Mint Stem, Prosecco – served neat
Spiced Pecan Old Fashioned | 26
Bulleit Bourbon, Burnt Butter, Salted Roast Pecan, Cayenne, Demerara – served short
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.
Gian-Carlos Anderson | RAFI Bar Manager
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Wines By The Glass
2 Glass Winner in the Australian Wine List Of The Year Awards 2024
Scroll down to view and download our full 200+ wine list below.
Sparkling
125ml glass
Applejack ‘Be Present’ Prosecco | 14
NV, Regional SA
Clover Hill ‘Pyrenees’ | 16
NV, Pyrenees, VIC
Champagne Louis Roederer ‘Collection 244’ | 36
NV, Reims FRA
White
150ml / 250ml
Clos Clare ‘Watervale’ Riesling | 18/29
2023, Clare Valley, SA
Settlement Sauvignon Blanc | 16/26
2022, Marlborough, NZ
Henschke ‘Innes’ Pinot Gris | 20 / 33
2023, Adelaide Hills, SA
Marc Bredif Vouvray Chenin Blanc | 19/ 31
2023, Loire Valley FRA
Giant Steps Chardonnay | 21 / 34
2023, Yarra Valley, VIC
On Skins
150ml/ 250ml
Ben Haines ‘Amber’ Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc | 17/28
2023, Limestone Coast, SA
Rose
150ml/ 250ml
Rameau d’Or ‘Petit Amour’ Grenache, Syrah | 16/ 26
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
2022, Auvergne FRA
Mac Forbes Pinot Noir | 20/ 33
2023, Yarra Valley VIC
Château de Fesles Anjou Rouge Cabernet Franc | 20/ 33
2021, Loire Valley, FRA
Tonic Grenache | 19/ 31
2021, McLaren Valley, SA
Two Hands ‘Gnarly Dudes’ Shiraz | 19 / 31
2022, Barossa Valley
Parker Estate ‘Terra Rossa’ Cabernet Sauvignon | 18/ 29
2021, Coonawarra SA
By Coravin
150ml
White
Grosset ‘Polish Hill’ Riesling | 39
2023, Clare Valley, VIC
Domaine du Nozay Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc | 29
2021, Loire Valley, FRA
MMAD Vineyard Chenin Blanc | 27
2023, Blewitt Springs, SA
William Fèvre Chablis, Chardonnay | 31
2021, Burgundy FRA
LAS Vino Chardonnay | 27
2023, Margret River, WA
Red
Nanny Goat Vineyard ‘Super Nanny’ Pinot Noir | 43
2021, Central Otago, NZ
Josetta Saffirio Barolo Nebbiolo | 53
2018, Piedmonte, ITA
Castagna ‘La Chiave’ Sangiovese | 42
2019, Beechworth, VIC
John Duval ‘Eligo’ Shiraz | 59
2019, Barrossa Valley, SA
Henschke ‘Keyneton Euphonium’ Shiraz, Cabernet | 33
2021, Barossa Valley 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
Penfolds ‘Grandfather’ 20YO Tawny | 22
NV, Regional, SA
Henriques & Heriques Bual 15 YO | 20
NV, Madiera, PORT
Toro Albala Don PX | 24
2019, Montilla-Morilles, SP
Mas Amiel Cuvée Prestige 10-year | 19
NV, Rousillon, FRA
Quinta do Noval Tawny 10YO | 21
NV, Douro, POR
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 Crisp Lager | 11
Freshwater, NSW, 4.2%
Young Henrys ‘Newtowner’ Pale Ale | 11.5
Newtown NSW, 4.8%
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale | 13
Byron Bay NSW, 4.4%
Bottle & Can
Birra Moretti | 11
Italy, 4.6%
Young Henrys ‘Stayer’ | 10
Newtown, NSW, 3.5% (mid strength)
Hawke’s Half XPA | 9
Marrickville, NSW, 1.75%,
Batlow Cloudy Apple Cider | 13
Batlow, NSW, 4.2%
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Free From Booze
House Sodas | 7
Mint & Lime
Cascara Tea
Pineapple
Fresh Pressed Juice | 12
Apple, Pineapple or Orange
Cuban Spritz | 16
Lyre’s Cane Spirit Non-Alc, Mint Stem & Lime Cordial, Tonic
Pineapple Tommy’s | 16
Lyre’s Non-Alc Blanco, Pineapple, Agave, Lime
Capitol Brewing Alc’less Pacific Ale | 10
ACT
NON3 | 12/60
Toasted Cinnamon & Yuzu
Yarra Valley, VIC
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