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to enjoy the fabulous views across the harbor, though a set of thick green rail-
ings does somewhat interrupt the view of the Opera House. Businesspeople and
tourists come here if they don't want to lay out the cash for Quay or if they fancy
a more relaxed style. The most popular dish is basically pricey fish and chips
(choose between ocean trout, garfish, John Dory, swordfish, whiting, and
salmon). You can also get a dozen oysters for A$20 (US$13) or a lobster for
A$65 (US$42).
A second Doyles, Doyles on the Beach ( & 02/9337 2007 ), at Watsons
Bay, is a much better option, with lovely beach and water views. Food here
includes Tasmanian “Atlantic” salmon cutlets (A$33.50), and the lobster and
prawn salad (A$63). Nearby is Doyles Fisherman's Wharf ( & 02/9337 1572 ),
located on the ferry wharf; it used to be a takeout joint, but now also has sit-
down service. Doyles also runs the food service at the wonderful Watsons Bay
Hotel nearby. Ferries run to Watsons Bay from Circular Quay in time for lunch
at 10:30 and 11:30am, and 12:30pm Monday through Friday, and at 11:15am
and 1:15pm on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. On weekdays the last
ferry returns at 3:50pm, and on weekends at 4:15 and 6:10pm.
Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay. & 02/9252 3400. Main courses A$20-A$33 (US$13-US$21).
DC, MC, V. Daily 11:30am-3pm; Mon-Sat 5:30-10:30pm; Sun 5:30-9:30pm. CityRail, bus, or ferry: Circular
Quay.
The Löwenbräu Keller BAVARIAN Renowned for celebrating Oktober-
fest every day for the past 20 years, this is the place to come to watch Aussies let
their hair down. Come for lunch and munch a club sandwich or focaccia in the
glassed-off atrium while watching the daytime action of The Rocks. For a live-
lier scene, head here on a Friday or Saturday night, when mass beer-sculling
(chugging) and yodeling are accompanied by a brass band, and costumed wait-
resses ferry foaming beer steins about the atmospheric, cellarlike inside. Options
include hearty southern German and Austrian fare and no less than 17 varieties
of German beers in bottle or on draught (tap). There's a good wine list, and, sur-
prisingly, vegetarians have a few choices, too.
18 Argyle St. (at Playfair St.), The Rocks. & 02/9247 7785. Reservations recommended. Main courses
A$15-A$22 (US $9.75-US$14). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 9:30am-2am (kitchen closes at 11pm). CityRail, bus, or
ferry: Circular Quay.
Pancakes Licensed Café AMERICAN/PANCAKES Buttermilk and
chocolate pancakes, and French crepes filled with seafood, chicken, and mush-
rooms; vegetables in a basil-cream sauce; or smoked ham and cheese are the
most popular dishes served up in this old warehouse done up in Art Deco style.
The beef ribs, pastas, and pizzas are also good sellers.
10 Hickson Rd. (enter from Hickson Rd. or George St.), The Rocks. & 02/9247 6371. Reservations not
accepted. Main courses A$13-A$22 (US$8.40-US$14); breakfast (served 24 hr.) A$8.95-A$12
(US$5.80-US$7.80). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 24 hr. CityRail, bus, or ferry: Circular Quay.
Phillip's Foote BARBECUE Venture behind this historic pub and you'll find
a courtyard strung with tables and benches and large barbecues. Choose your own
steak, lemon sole, trout, chicken, or pork, and throw it on the “barbie.” It's fun,
it's filling, and you might even make some new friends while your meal's sizzling.
101 George St., The Rocks. & 02/9241 1485. Main courses A$23 (US$15). AE, DC, MC, V. Mon-Sat
noon-midnight; Sun noon-10pm. CityRail, bus, or ferry: Circular Quay.
Waterfront Restaurant You can't help but notice the mast, rigging, and
sails that mark this restaurant set in a converted stone warehouse. It's one of four
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