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    Cafe Birkenhead

    2.4 (7 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Moroccan lamb sakad
    Nicole E.

    Beautiful views, nice aesthetic , good food. The lamb salad was good but perhaps not as good as it could have been. I was expecting wow. The coffee was good, the art a little wonky but still made well. The chicken avocado sandwich was surprisingly really tasty.

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    Le Montage

    Le Montage

    2.6(5 reviews)
    1.8 km

    Have always been here for many function dinners and was first time for a wedding. I must say their…read morewedding hospitality is much better than corporate functions. Never really knew there would be a difference and yet there is... It's a tricky place to get to if you don't know the shortcuts, and if you do you'll end up to a place that looks like a separate island. A spectacular waterfront at night with up to 4 function rooms, an outdoor terrace, a boardroom and a great family lunch venue on the weekends. Food wise will depend on your budget and the more you pay the better the quality. There are even options for premium upgrades for a few dollar extra per person basis. Though I must rate their desserts as this has never disappointed me in the past! Their steaks, pork chops, pork bellies, chicken breast, spatchcocks and fish have good and bad times, lacks consistency. Desserts and entrees are their specialities so far for me. Also, their wedding hospitality is awesome and their wedding function specialist is a man named John and he is awesome!!! Made my night.

    I have run and walked past Le Montage many times on the Bay Run and finally got the opportunity to…read moreattend a wedding there. Your mileage may vary depending on the package. Plus weddings are big events so there are a lot of other variables that could play a factor in you enjoying the night. I really enjoyed my night, the finger food on the table at the start was quite snack worthy. It was Lebanese style, the natives did complain about it, but being a non-native (although frequent eater) it was good enough for me. Entrees were 2 different types of pasta which were both very nice. Mains were lamb and chicken, I didn't get too eat much of it (crazy 2 year old was given free reign and was going...crazy), but from what I did eat and what I heard was all positive. Dessert was also very good. We got kids meals too, pasta and chicken burger, it was nice but the kid was too busy dancing to eat! I did hear about GST being charged twice which had to be pointed out (which is a lot for a wedding) so be wary when paying. Plus there were a couple of audio issues with music cutting out (not sure if that was the venues fault or not). So not an entirely perfect night but still a fun night out.

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    Le Montage
    Le Montage - Not great for prams!

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    Not great for prams!

    The Watershed Kitchen

    The Watershed Kitchen

    3.0(2 reviews)
    0.3 km

    Expensive for what it is - even with the view Went for lunch…read morethe other day. Service was lovely and the food generally tasty, however for the price it was very mean. Not just small but realy kids size. The battered fish and chips my dining partner had was a hefty $32.50 and for that you got a plate with an adult size portion of chips with a small kids side serve of fish (like only 3 small pieces no bigger than a small fish finger size). Maybe it should have been called chips and fish. The salad was again lovely but little short on the primary ingredient. We were in early for the lunch service so can't be put down to running out of the day's ingredients. Overall, nice views, friendly but not over bearing service, mean meals with an overly high price tag for what you get. Understand costs have risen - however when compared to the delicious fish and chips I had in North Sydney later that night whcih had 3 very large pieces equally well cooked with plenty of chips and fresh salad, it seems to put it all into perspective (there was so much I had to share!!) Finally - note this restaurant charges a surcharge for any credit cards, however there was not easily visible notice by their till when you go up to pay, and we were not advised when going to pay with credit card. These notices need to be bigger and more proactive but staff so there is no doubt. We found out only when the money was taken.

    I was whisked to this restaurant for a late Birthday brunch. It's winter here, and although I had a…read morefew layers of clothing on, I could not get warm the entire time that we were there. We both ordered Eggs Benedict, which arrived with beautifully soft poached eggs, in a fairly nice sauce, but all of it was luke warm at best. I am not sure if the waiter or the chef was to blame. The service was pretty lack lustre, and I am making a bet that the plates stayed on the path for a lot longer than would ensure a warm delivery. The views are pleasant, and the interior is nice. The prices are not bad, it cost us about $55.00 I think, and that included coffee, a juice and a glass of bubbles. Don't think I'd go back though, as we went out to a local cafe this morning, and the eggs benedict we had there were far superior. Hard to judge a restaurant just on a breakfast though. Nothing that was terribly bad, it was just that it was all so cold.

    The Cornerstone

    The Cornerstone

    3.7(3 reviews)
    0.8 km

    Although I have not tried the food on the menu I have spent time getting to know the owner Johanne…read moreand it just sounds so good that I am willing to start at a 5 star review. This venue has been open for 6 months now. What a hidden gem. As I walked in the door I was welcomed and then impressed by the decor. French provincial? Whatever it is I found it classy, casual and very homey. Lots of thought has gone into the details. I am a bit of a brunch man, so this place will be for me. Lunches at at Cafe prices for the time being so I am more than happy to come eat here and see all they have to offer. If you are able to come in for dinner you can sit around a large elegant table that is set up farmhouse style. Great for a small group. Or small tables of 2 or 4 are available. I think I may have found my local... Happy place!

    Loved all the dishes at @theprovincial by amazing chef Keno i was lucky to taste the dishes it was…read moremy luck by the team ( i was there in brunch time but luckily i was able to order dinner dishes ) l m very picky n demanding lady but they made me lot of smiles while i was having big 4course of dishes also had a champagne n a cocktail ) l m pretty honest person sometimes too honesty whenever i eat something good or bad i can not lie to them thank god made myday wonderfull today i have had great moments n dishes i can not explain howmuch thanks to the provincial staffs indeed I wish i speak english as a native they do great service aswell loved JP 's service made me feel like a princess thanks to the chef Keno , JP n thanks to all @theprovincial staffs very much love u guys

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    Cockatoo Island

    Cockatoo Island

    4.2(17 reviews)
    1.5 km

    Located in the heart of Sydney Harbour, a short ferry ride from the CBD, Cockatoo Island is a…read morehistorically significant place to explore historic landmarks and camp overnight. Known as 'Wareahmah' by the region's Aboriginal People, the island is a former convict penal establishment and ship dockyard. Cockatoo Island's year-round offerings include heritage accommodation, a waterfront campground, tours for all ages, tranquil picnic spots with panoramic harbour views, and the Societe Overboard & the Marina Cafe and Bar. The island is industrial. Guided tours leave from the visitors Center and we can explore the island with the historical, concept escape or paranormal focus.

    I know it's an island, but something about Cockatoo Island offers endless possibilities for…read moreexploration. I can go back again, again, and again, and it never seems any smaller, and I never feel like I've completely done it. It's like LOST, except no one is trying to kill you. And I suppose there isn't as much jungle. Ok, clearly that was an inappropriate analogy, let's talk about Cockatoo Island instead. It's a great venue for exhibitions, with a summertime Island Bar, and a tremendously layered history: from Indigenous histories, to its life as a convict prison, once it held a reformatory for wayward girls, then it had a life as a shipbuilding & submarine building island, with plenty of WWII bunkers.... the list goes on. Consequently, Cockatoo Island has a delightful mix of industrial edginess, natural beauty, and sandstone structures built by convicts. In the daytime many of the buildings are open to the public, so you can actually walk around inside as well as outside - and there are some great old structures to explore. The best way to get here is by ferry, though I suppose you could swim, if you were willing to brave the Parramatta River sharks. It's a bit windswept, so you might want to bring some layers. You can also stay overnight: in comfort, in gorgeous heritage houses, or you can camp in tents, right by the water. They have tents available, or you can bring your own & just pay for the campsite. You can even go "glamping". Glamping is just like camping, except they provide a bed, linen, towels and soaps. The beds are pretty uncomfortable... but they might beat a thin little bedroll... From someone who has lived to tell the tale: yes, glamping is slightly more comfortable than camping, but really, it's not probably not worth the extra cost. The shower & kitchen facilities are newish and usually quite clean. Getting hot water working in the showers is a bit hit and miss though. It's a fabulous island for music festivals, but they don't seem to do that so much these days.

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    Cockatoo Island - Rusty crane, Cockatoo Island

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    Rusty crane, Cockatoo Island

    The Galley at Sydney Boathouse

    The Galley at Sydney Boathouse

    5.0(1 review)
    2.1 km

    We returned to The Galley at Sydney Boathouse, a beautiful spot, right on Sydney Harbour marina…read moresituated between Rozelle and Glebe, and under the ANZAC Bridge. The nearby car park gives 1 hour free parking so it's easy to pop by for brunch or lunch. It's a lovely view of the city scape and boats in the harbour and you can enjoy your breakfast up on the deck of the converted waiting hall / shipping container, or on a lounge by the water. This time we opted for the couches and made friends with a nearby diners French bulldog. It's certainly a dog friendly spot. You can also sit inside if the weather isn't suitable with beautiful styling, nautically themed with blue striped cushions, decorative ropes and anchors. We loved this place last time, so we were keen to try their new menu. The menu has a more varied amount of choices at brunch. There's sweets, salads and some regular and ever popular choices. The mozzarella with avo, perfectly place on sourdough with greens and pomegranates, heirloom tomatoes and and a soft poached egg was beautiful. The roast pumpkin salad with grains, Persian feta, heirloom salad, avocado, confit onion, Pepita dukkah and herbs is the kind of dish I'd enjoy every day. Super healthy and refreshing and the pumpkin was perfectly cooked. For a sweet finish, we really liked the poached pear on brioche, toast with salted caramel, passionfruit cream, candied pistachio and lemon zest. We imagine this will be a very popular menu item.

    From the owner: Introducing the very first waterfront cafe in Sydney's Inner West!read more

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    The Galley at Sydney Boathouse
    The Galley at Sydney Boathouse

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