TRAVELLERS’ NEEDS - Sydney - page 185

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

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1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach Tel [phone]
The first really swish restaurant to hit the surf at Bondi, this dining room is above the famous swimming pool.
The decor gives a glamourous beach feel with a palette of ocean blues, giant rustic chandeliers and a scattering
of silk cushions. Food is simple, modern Italian, such as Brodetto all'Anconetena (thick fish soup).
Orso Bayside Restaurant

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79 Parriwi Rd, Mosman Tel [phone]
This luxurious waterfront restaurant is destined to impress, with freshest seafood and splendid views of the harbour.
Take a seat on Orso's private jetty and be greeted by schools of fish and ducks as you enjoy seared Tasmanian
mussels followed by warm melting chocolate cake.
Red Lantern

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545 Crown St, Surry Hills Tel [phone]
A relaxed atmosphere and fiery red interior add to the enjoyment in this converted terrace. Most people, however,
visit Red Lantern because they have heard of its high standards of fresh and spicy Southern Vietnamese food. For
extra fun, order one of the “at the table” dishes you assemble yourself from rice paper or crepes. Bookings essential.
Restaurant Balzac

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141 Belmore Rd, Randwick Tel [phone]
This local bistro, with its sandstone walls and think white tablecloth, is luxurious and yet relaxed. It has earned a
reputation with gourmands for its excellent Anglo-French food, reasonable prices and great service. Dégustation
menus and special deals are available. Also try treats from the tasting plate of tiny petit fours. Booking is essential.
Sean's Panaroma

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270 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach Tel [phone]
Like an oversized family dining room, Sean's is intimate and friendly. Serving a small range of seasonal dishes, with a
few constants such as linguine with shredded arugula, lemon, chilli and Parmesan and the famous white chocolate
and rosemary nougat. Bookings essential.
3 Weeds Restaurant

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197 Evans St, Rozelle Tel [phone]
The new Sydney bistro burst onto the inner West scene recently when this refurbished pub dining room opened.
Off Rozelle and Balmain's main drag of Darling Street, the vibe is casual and comfortable. The food, whether bar
snacks or a three-course meal, is excellent.
Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant

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4 The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach Tel [phone]
This classic restaurant is housed in the historic beachside changing rooms. The atmosphere is relaxed and there is a sea
view from every table. Flavours vary from Chinese to Greek, Middle Eastern to French, sometimes all in one dish. There
are great set price lunch deals during the week. The accompanying café has vegetarian options and good breakfasts.
Catalina Rose Bay

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1 Sunderland Ave, Lyne Park, Rose Bay Tel [phone]
It has been described as Sydney's veranda and this restaurant, which hangs over the harbour's edge, certainly has one
of the best views. High-flyers snooze at lunchtime, while dinner at Catalina is a classic Sydney big night out. The
flavoursome modern Australian food offers plenty of variety including the roast snapper signature dish.
Flying Fish

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Lower Deck, Jones Bay Wharf, 19-21 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont Tel [phone] Map 3 C1
Glam meets clams, with fabulous modern Australian and Sri Lankan flavours, and a sculpture of 500 lights.
Australian soldiers embarked for World War II from this Wharf and train tracks remain along its length. History
evaporates as you stare out at the harbour views.
Marque

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355 Crown St, Surry Hills Tel [phone] Map 5 A3
Choose between the eight-course dégustation menu, which can also be vegetarian, or the à la carte menu. The
dishes here are complex and with flavours you would never have imagined. The signature dish is a beetroot tart
served with a frothy horseradish cream.
Pier

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594 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay Tel [phone]
This restaurant is one long, timber-panelled room which runs the length of a small pier and juts out into the harbour.
Yachts moored in the marina float all around and you would feel like you were on one if the food was not quite so
good. Good quality fish is cooked to perfection in dishes such as carpaccio of John Dory and roasted barramundi.
The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay

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End of Ferry Rd, Glebe Tel [phone] Map 3 A3
Housed in the upper level of a boatshed, it looks out at the fish markets and busy traffic of trawlers and pleasure
crafts. The menu changes daily, but the chef keeps his signature dish of the salt and pepper mud crab. Also famous
for their wide range of freshly shucked oysters.