If you are hosting visitors from overseas or want an impressive view for a special occasion then this is the place you need to book. We have impressed a number of friends with this amazing location overlooking both the Opera House and the bridge.
For the view and the food, the prices are quite reasonable. After all, you are in the middle of Sydney looking at an amazing vista. Whilst its not Michelin starred, the food is good, but remember, it is still casual dining and not a fine dining french restaurant. That said the meals are of decent size, flavors are great, wine and cocktail selection are good and the staff are fantastic.
As you might have guessed this is no secret spot. Right on Circular Quay, perched atop customs house, the restaurant can be easily accessed on foot or by public transport from within or outside of the CBD and if you want the table with a view you will need to get in early. Over the last few years we have needed to book at least 2 months in advance to ensure we secured our favourite spot and leading up to any holidays we expect you would need to get in even earlier to snag that space.
Can recommend:
Entrees:
Cannot go past the crumbed crab cake, grilled prawn, cornichon, fennel, sauce gribiche - best dish in the house, beautiful.
Main:
The following have been hits with us over the last few visits:
Twice cooked duck leg, fig, thyme gnocchi, cavalo nero, jus
Cone Bay barramundi, prawn, baby carrot, pearl barley, harissa, lemon butter
Peppered beef tenderloin, brussels sprouts, swiss brown mushroom, bone marrow, jus
Dessert:
Double chocolate slice, pistachio crumble, passion fruit sorbet, creme fraiche
TIP: Book a table outside. In winter, they crank up the gas heaters and staff provide cozy blankets. We have enjoyed the restaurant in the heat of summer, as the cool breeze kicks in and in the chilly winter enjoying apple and rhubarb crumble with our blankets, snuggled up having a coffee. On our last visit we enjoyed a huge thunderstorm across the city from underneath the outdoor awning.
http://www.cafesydney.com/
