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Something Fishy
If you like fresh seafood at cheap prices, then saunter down to the
Sydney Fishmarket
, on the corner of Bank Street and Pyrmont
Bridge Road, Pyrmont (
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02/9660 1611,
or call the
Fishline
at
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02/
9552 2180
for information on special events such as seafood cooking
classes). The major fish retailers here sell sashimi at the cheapest prices
in Sydney, but if you prefer your seafood cooked, then stay for lunch
at one of the eateries scattered along the boardwalk and inside the
main building.
To get to the Fishmarket, take the light rail (tram) from Central Sta-
tion, Chinatown, or Darling Harbour to the Fishmarket stop, or you can
walk from Darling Harbour. (Follow the signs.)
In the Kirketon Hotel, 229 Darlinghurst Rd., Darlinghurst.
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02/9332 2566.
www.saltrestaurant.com.au.
Reservations essential. Main courses A$35-A$42 (US$23-US$28). AE, DC, MC, V. Mon-Fri noon-3pm; daily
6-11pm.
MODERATE
Bourbon & Beefsteak Bar
INTERNATIONAL Extensively renovated in
2002, Bourbon & Beefsteak has been a Kings Cross institution for more than
30 years, and still attracts everyone from visiting U.S. sailors and tourists to busi-
nesspeople and ravers. The fact that it's open 24 hours means many people never
seem to leave—occasionally you'll find someone taking a nap in the bathroom.
The American-themed restaurant is always busy, churning out steaks, seafood,
salads, Tex-Mex, ribs, and pasta, under the supervision of their new award-
winning chef, Colin Holt. Breakfast is also served daily from 6 to 11am.
Every night there's live music in the Piano Bar from 5 to 9pm, followed by a
mixture of jazz, Top 40, and rock 'n' roll until 5am. A disco downstairs starts at
11pm every night (finishing at 6am), and a larger one takes off in
The Pent-
house at the Bourbon
bar on Friday and Saturday nights. The music is geared
toward the 18-to-25 crowd of locals and tourists.
24 Darlinghurst Rd., Kings Cross.
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02/9358 1144.
Reservations recommended Fri-Sun. Main courses
A$13-A$28 (US$8.15-US$18). A$2 (US$1.30) surcharge weekends and public holidays. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily
24 hr. (happy hour 4-7pm). CityRail: Kings Cross.
Hard Rock Cafe
AMERICAN The obligatory half a Cadillac through the
wall beckons you into this shrine to rock 'n' roll. Among the items on display
are costumes worn by Elvis, John Lennon, and Elton John, as well as guitars
from Sting and the Bee Gees, drums from Phil Collins and the Beatles, and
one of Madonna's bras. The mainstays here are the burgers, with ribs, chicken,
fish, salads, and T-bone steaks on the menu, too. Most meals come with french
fries or baked potatoes and a salad. It's really busy on Friday and Saturday
evenings from around 7:30 to 10:30pm, when you might have to line up to
get a seat.
121-129 Crown St., Darlinghurst.
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02/9331 1116.
Reservations not accepted. Main courses A$9.95-A$22
(US$6.50-US$14). 10% surcharge weekends and public holidays. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily noon-midnight. Shop
daily 10am-midnight. Closed Christmas. CityRail: Museum; then walk across Hyde Park, head down the hill
past the Australian Museum on William St., and turn right onto Crown St. Sydney Explorer Bus: Stop no. 7.
