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 It's all fishy out here |
229 Coogee Bay Rd Sydney, NSW 2034 Australia +61 2 9664 7700 |
If there is a seafood haven in Sydney, then this is it. Everything in seafood is available here. So if you enjoy Barbequed Shrimp and Breadcrumbed Calamari, then this is the right place to come. Marinated Barramundi, Tuna and Snapper is also available. The more traditonal eaters can settle for good old Fish-and Chips, which are some of the best around. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Round the world gourmet tour |
62 Carr Street Sydney, NSW 2034 Australia +61 2 9665 5546 |
One look at the menu and you feel as if a variety of cuisines have assembled in one place. This is the cafe's special feature. The menu has an array of dishes, such as Italian Seafood Spaghetti, Indonesian Nasi Goreng and the local favorite of Kangaroo Fillets. An undisputed view of the ocean makes this place very popular with the locals. For all the late risers, breakfast is served till 1p. Don't forget to try the different sandwiches that are served till 7p. Service is excellent and you won't find this restaurant too heavy on your pocket. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A place to be seen |
32 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross Sydney, NSW 2011 Australia +61 2 9357 2177 http://www.bayswaterbrasserie.... |
A Sydney classic, probably something to do with its 17-year history. The service is as good as the food; efficient floor staff ferry fabulous food from kitchen to table, and the decor is clean and simple. There is also an adjoining cocktail bar. There is a certain simple comfortable quality to the food, which includes treats such as Ricotta Rosemary and Rocket Ravioli, Grilled Loin of Lamb, Rib Eye Beef, and fresh seafood, including daily Shucked Oysters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Family recipes revealed |
355 Crown Street Surry Hills Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 2 9332 3300 |
Celebrity chef Kylie Wong runs this small joint that serves some excellent Chinese and Asian fare. Most dishes have been created from her traditional family recipes, so you can get a taste of home. The Crispy-Skinned Duck with Blood Orange Sauce and the Vegetable Dumplings are highly recommended. As this place is small, it can get a bit noisy but the food really compensates for that. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chic and shining |
116 Queen Street Woollahra Sydney, NSW 2025 Australia +61 2 9363 2519 http://www.woollahrahotel.com.au/ |
It is obvious from the moment of entry that this is an establishment that operates as an efficient, well-oiled and stylish machine, serving divine French cuisine. The impeccable service and immaculate interior is popular with the well-heeled Woollahra crowd. There is a small sunny terrace at the front and an adjacent bar. Fat, Pink Pork Sausages, Creamy Potato Puree and French beans are a hearty treat, or Pheasant Breast with Bread Sauce and Nut Butter, not to mention a beautiful dessert menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Right at the station |
Eddy Avenue Shop 8, Central Station Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 2 9281 6162 |
Situated at the coach area in Central Station, this small café does a roaring takeaway and eat-in trade. A great stop when you are looking for a quick, healthy bite before your long train or bus ride, this well run snack bar is popular with local commuters and out-of-town travellers. The menu includes a variety of sandwiches and rolls, cakes, biscuits and muffins as well as coffee, tea, juices and other soft drinks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jungle fever in Coogee |
208 Arden Street (Coogee) Sydney, NSW 2034 Australia +61 (0)2 9665 3101 |
This vibrant café, situated in a prime Coogee location is perfect for coffee and a cake or a long, relaxed lunch. Located on the promenade, you will not know whether to soak up the beautiful beach views or marvel at the colorful, jungle décor inside. The atmosphere is friendly, welcoming and ideal for families. You can enjoy a tempting selection of pasta, pizza or seafood from the specials menu which changes regularly. A mouth-watering selection of quiches, muffins and pastries made on the premises is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A North African Flavor |
579 Crown Street Surry Hills Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 2 9319 0848 |
There is so much to choose from as far as food goes when you're in Surry Hills. One such spot for North African Food is Cafe Mint. Enjoy authentic fare, such as Couscous and Meze that are created with the finest ingredients. Let the aroma of spices, such as cinnamon transport you to the land of the Sahara. End your meal with a cup of Caffe Latte, which is considered as one of the best in town. Reasonable prices and courteous staff make a visit to this restaurant truly memorable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian and Vegetarian Cuisine |
7 Danks St Waterloo Sydney, NSW 2017 Australia +61 2 9699 3174 |
Cafe Sopra is stubbornly Italian but at the same time it's stubbornly vegetarian too. It's one of the few restaurants in the city that offers this special dining feature. Other highlights of the restaurant include quick service and fresh ingredients. Do try the Fritatta of Asparagus and the Ragu Alla Bolognese served here. The cafe has a large open space and is perfect for a quiet lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upmarket seafood |
1 Sunderland Avenue Rose Bay Sydney, NSW 2029 Australia +61 2 9371 0555 http://www.catalinarosebay.com... |
It is no wonder that this cool, minimalist space poised on a pier in Rose Bay's Lyne Park is one of Sydney's best, award winning restaurants. Catalina's harbour views and ambience are hard to beat; the open French windows provide a sea breeze and the sound of water lapping. The perfect setting for well-heeled locals and visitors. The specialty is seafood, including salmon smoked on the premises, scallops and oysters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Legendary seafood restaurant |
11 Marine Parade (Watsons Bay) Sydney, NSW 2030 Australia +61 2 9337 2007 http://www.doyles.com.au/beach... |
Since World War II, Doyle's on the Beach has been a seafood institution. It is a great place to have a fish meal and be captivated by the harbour. For five generations, the Doyle family has operated right on the foreshore. The atmosphere is relaxed and the restaurant is full of locals and tourists. Rreserve a beachside table so you can enjoy the view whilst you feast on such delights as Baked Barramundi, Moreton Bay Bugs, Blue Swimmer Crab Salad, or almost any fish grilled or fried. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood Extravaganza |
Pier 21 19-21 Pirrama Road Sydney, NSW 2009 Australia +61 2 9518 6677 http://www.flyingfish.com.au |
Located in a loft, Flying Fish serves traditionally Australian cuisine but the emphasis is on seafood. Chef Peter Kuruvita also has some interesting recipes up his sleeve that have taken inspiration from France and other parts of the world. The food is fresh and the best produce of the season is served. Don't forget to try the Yellow Fin Tuna with Sweet Crackling Pork and Ruby Grapefruit, the Crispy Skin Meadows Farm Duck with Brinjal Pickle and Cumin Sauce, and Honeycomb Bombe Alaska with White Chocolate Sauce. With an amazing view of the harbor, this restaurant also has a special menu for kids and vegetarians. Also, check out the exquisite cocktail and wine list. Witness the confluence of delectable cuisine and beautiful ambience at this restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sydney Opera House supremo |
Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 2 9241 1999 http://www.guillaumeatbennelon... |
What could be more memorable? Dining within Sydney's most famous landmark provides an unforgettable experience of taste and vista. The magnificent ceilings and surroundings offer the perfect backdrop to the sparkling harbour and Mediterranean menu. It's not exactly cheap, but who would expect it to be with a vision such as this? For about AUD70 per person, the dining experience can include Freshly Shucked Pacific Oysters, West Australian Gold Band Snapper and Deboned Rack of Lamb. There is an extensive wine list (AUD30 and up) and a crustacean bar on the mid-level. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Legendary pie cart |
Cowper Wharf Roadway (Woolloomooloo) Sydney, NSW 2011 Australia +61 (0)2 9211 2506 http://www.harryscafedewheels.... |
The most famous little pie cart around, Harry's Café de Wheels has graced album covers, been immortalised in song lyrics, and is frequented by a star-studded clientele (Lachlan Murdoch, Sarah O'Hare et al). As a result, this is a favourite paparazzi haunt, so you could find yourself getting snapped at two in the morning as you tuck into Harry's traditional Aussie meat pies, sauce and mushy peas. Pies start at AUD3.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Italian dining with a view |
123 Victoria Street Potts Point Sydney, NSW 2011 Australia +61 2 9357 1988 http://www.mezzaluna.com.au |
Spectacular views and modern Italian food make for a very romantic night out. This is the perfect place to impress that special someone. The vista of the harbour night skyline from the cliff-top terrace is hard to beat in Sydney. Just as impressive as the view is what comes out of the kitchen: immaculate staff, fabulously presented desserts, traditional pastas, and beautifully cooked mains including wild barramundi, veal fillet and lamb's rump. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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THE North Shore pub |
118 Military Road Neutral Bay Sydney, NSW 2089 Australia +61 2 9953 5515 http://www.oakshotel.com.au/ |
A landmark since 1885, The Oaks houses four bars and two restaurants. The main draw card is the huge beer garden, sprawled underneath the enormous Oak tree. At night, the garden is illuminated by fairy lights wound around the tree's outstretched branches. The Oaks is perennially popular with locals of all ages. Food wise, choose from the gourmet pizzeria or the Bistro, offering standard pub fare, vegetarian dishes and the option to cook your own steak on big communal barbecue plates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fish everywhere you look! |
Ground Level Overseas Passenger Terminal Circular Quay Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 2 8273 1277 |
Ocean Room is the place for all you fish-food connoisseurs out there - an upscale restaurant with much on its menu, it is possessed of a relaxed ambience regardless of the elegant interiors and the exclusive location. The focal point of the dining area is a 20 foot high fish tank, with over 15 varieties of fish, and a number of crustaceans swimming about within. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Greek cuisine with a twist |
161 King Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 2 9223 0242 http://www.omegarestaurant.com.au |
The owner-cum-chef at Omega, Peter Conistis, likes to serve up traditional Greek cuisine with his own special touches added on. The decor of this restaurant is also a blend of the old and the new - 70's and 80's looking furniture has been teamed with an contemporary interior. The Blue Swimmer Crab and Haloumi Tartlet with Witlof, Cucumber and Salmon Roe (AUD26), and the Kangaroo Island Chicken with Loukaniko Stuffing, Spinach, Preserved Orange and Thousand Layer Cheese Tart (AUD38) are must-haves. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amazing Italian Palate |
6 Cowper Wharf Rd Area 8 Sydney, NSW 2011 Australia +61 2 9368 7488 http://www.ottoristorante.com.au |
This award-winning Italian restaurant is the favorite haunt of Hollywood stars visiting Australia. President Bill Clinton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sir Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Natalie Imbruglia, and Jerry Springer are just a few of the famous names that swear by the culinary delights of this restaurant. Allow Chef James Kidman to entice your taste buds with his prized offerings. It has been awarded the 'AMEX Best New Restaurant 2001', 'Australia's Wine List of the Year 2001' and 'Italian Chamber of Commerce Achievement Award 2001', amongst several other accolades. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sydney's only organic foods restaurant |
121a King Street Newtown Sydney, NSW 2042 Australia +61 2 9516 5998 http://www.peasantsfeast.com.au |
If you wish to eat healthy, this is the place to be. Bustling and friendly, the service is good and the staff helpful. There is a rustic English charm about the place, even with the Aussie accents. The Peasant's Feast is not licensed, and corkage is AUD2.50 per person. Among the entrees, try the Potato Gnocchi Served with Strips of Lamb in Garlic, Tomato & Olive Sauce (AUD12.50); main dishes, such as Slow Roast Free Range Duck with Spiced Red Cabbage (AUD26.50) and Grilled Apple and Sirloin Steak with Sweet Potato Gratin, Zucchini Matchsticks and Grain Mustard Jus (AUD24.50) also deserve a special mention. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Slick harbourside dining |
Circular Quay West (off Hickson Road) Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9251 5600 http://www.quay.com.au/ |
It does not get much sleeker, chicer, nor more expensive than this haven for romance. The crowd is as sophisticated as the décor, which is as exceptional as the wine list, menu and faultless floor team. And then there is the overseas passenger terminal you could not get much closer to the seagulls and Opera House. The menu consists of French favourites such as quail breasts and seared yellowfin for dinner, and souffles and apple tart for dessert. This is one of the city's most awarded restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Vietnamese platter |
545 Crown Street Surry Hills Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 2 9698 4355 |
Located in happening Surry Hills, this restaurant offers authentic Vietnamese fare that is not heavy on the pocket. A few dishes on the menu have been given a contemporary feel but are as great as the original ones. Don't forget to try the Salted Squid from the list of entrees and get innovative as you try and create your own rice-flour crepes. This restaurant is becoming a local favorite and weekends can get a bit crowded. Don't forget to make reservations in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sydney's best chef |
529 Kent Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 2 9267 2900 http://www.tetsuyas.com/ |
Booked out months in advance, this is the 'foodie experience' of a lifetime. Internationally recognised chef, Tetsuya Wakuda is a maestro of his craft. He has cooked all over the world and impressed palates everywhere. His award winning restaurant is a fusion of French and Japanese and offers a single degustation menu at AUD180 (ten courses). The menu changes from time to time and offers such specialties as slow-cooked trout, seared scallops, venison and quail. Corkage fees apply and it is also fully licensed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best Italian in Sydney |
Gloucester Walk The Rocks Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 2 9241 3700 / +61 2 9555 7493 http://www.belmondo.com.au |
The family Manfredi has impressed Sydney since 1982 with their Italian traditions—namely their food. It is attributed to a careful selection of local produce, a designer restaurant interior, superior waiting staff, great wine, and a dedication to the Italian kitchen that is unsurpassed. Airy and roomy, this space used to be an old warehouse and is now designer chic. Review © 2007, Wcities |