My Mum took me out to dinner here and it has fast become one of my favourite restaurants at the…read moreSpot. The service from staff was efficient and they were so funky and lovely! They made sure we had whatever we needed and were genuinely helpful without the plastered fake smiles you find on so many in customer service. The Tapas selection has an excellent variety from traditional Spanish options like the patatas bravas (so delicious) to not so traditional options (like the kiwiana whitebait fritters which brought back memories of my trips around the land of the long white cloud). Being a Spanish tapas bar I insisted on trying the churros. The dipping sauce was divine. The churros themselves were cooked to perfection but were missing that lovely hint of cinnamon sugar. The other dessert we tried was the sticky fig and caramel pudding. It was all we could do not to dive in head first into the caramel sauce. I loved it and will continue to go back whenever I find myself in Randwick.

I have tried some of their Paella at the Spot Festival and it was good but it was clear that it was…read moresitting out and would probably be better fresh. Came here for dinner on a Thursday night. It was busy but not super packed, we were able to get a table for two without a booking. Unfortunately the paella is a special only on some nights, so no paella for me :( We ordered a liter of sangria and it was yummy! Since I wasn't getting my paella, we just ordered a few tapas - the carpacio trout, the potatoes bravas and the pork belly. The trout was nice and tasty, the potatoes were just average, but the pork belly was cooked perfectly and the crackling was delicious! We decided to get the pistachio custard dessert, which was creme brule style. Very yummy. Overall a great place, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

Really really yummy fish and chips! Friendly staff and nice coffee shop next door! I recommend…read morethe crumbed New Zealand fish or the calamari. This place is a local favorite, so you know that it's the jam!

This place has real hip and trendy decor. It's got a great atmosphere to it. Giving off more of a…read morebar feel with the "order at the front then find a place to sit" structure, Deck bar tries to stand out in the sea of cafes and restaurants at Dee Why strip. Their service is friendly, efficient and enthusiastic (though after I ordered my food and shoved my change back into my wallet, the waitress dropped a F-bomb in front of me to her colleague whilst they were in conversation!). The food was really good. I would rate it well against the other restaurants too. It's not as pricey (they have plenty of lunch and dinner deals) and the portions are of a good size! I had the salt and pepper squid with salad ($16.50, included drink). The squid was tender and perfectly cooked. It had the right amount of batter and it wasn't overly oily. The salad was a bit ugh, it's a hit and miss and unfortunately the flavour combinations of watercress with cucumber and lychees didn't work for me. It looked appealing but didn't taste that great. My friend had the fish and chips ($16.50, drink included). They absolutely nailed the presentation. It looked fantastic. The fish had the right amount of batter and was fresh. Chips actually tasted like real potato and were well seasoned. Overall, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and give them 5 stars, just because I know I will return again.

Alfresco dining at its finest can be enjoyed here at Deck Bar & Dining with beautiful views of Dee…read moreWhy Beach, the Pacific Ocean and the Norfolk pines. Positioned over two levels, the ground floor has casual dining where you can order a pizza and have a drink, upstairs is more formal with fantastic seafood options. Try the 'Deck' Paella to share between two which has scallops, prawns, squid, barramundi and chorizo in coriander and lime rice with a nice Brokenwood Semillon. There is live music on some afternoon/evenings and the best day I think to be here is on a Sunday afternoon what a puuuurffect way to end a weekend.

Come down to the Dee Why beach front and you can choose to dine at the Sand Bar, Sea Bar, Wok Bar,…read moreBurger Bar, Et Ceterah... very cute. So breakfast was at the Sand Bar. My local friend always drags me to the super expensive Sea Bar for breakfast and I have to admit, they do a damn AMAZING breakfast but sometimes you just want change from a thirty. Sand Bar has a great view of the gorgeous long Dee Why Beach & it's occassional dolphins. It's such a huge spacious cafe I kept thinking there's no way my waitress will find me. But she did, and my food arrived much more promptly than I expected! My coffee was lovely and house made baked beans with wilted spinach & Persian fetta was not only perfection but... I (just) got change from a twenty.

Sandbar is modern australian food which has mouthwatering breakfast and lunch options. What I like…read moreabout Sandbar is the variety of food however a favourite lunch here is the steak sandwiches, served on sour dough, swiss cheese, tomato, mushrooms and mustard. I have yet to dine here at night but heard glowing recommendations from famil and friends. For groups - split bills are not accepted. It is BYO with a $3 corkage fee. There is also a $2 surcharge on Sundays and Public holidays. With the recent visit I am very impressed with the restaurants lates accolades including winning Champion cafe for NSW/ACT and Best Cafe for the Northern Beaches. We are always happy with the breakfasts and lunches we have had here that is why we return.

Been here a few times now & the food & service are always good. Tonight was no exception, my…read morehusband had the pulled pork burger on a brioche bun with 'homemade' coleslaw, it was hot with plenty of filling. The side of fries were crisp & the right amount if salt. I had the warm lamb salad, which is delicious. 2 skewers of spiced lamb on a bed of mixed lettuce, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta with toast & Tzatziki, good portion & extremely tasty. Reasonable prices. Well worth s visit, as they do great breakfasts too!

16, The Strand use to have one of the first restaurants at the Strand which was a little French…read morerestaurant called Le Bastion, nestled in between all the fish and chip shops. For some time now it has been On Shore Brassiere and I am told by the manager it has been Onshore for over 20 years. This is the first time we have eaten here and my husband decides he would like to smash a D.I.Y omelette to prepare him for the rugby finals that are screening later on tonight. Hes very happy with his choice and says the flavours are not definite but its satifying. I'm trying to decide between a light breakfast or hot breakfast and as I watched the fitness groups working out across at the road and watch all the runners pass by. I decide for just wholemeal toast and one of those pots of chinese tea. Then I remember I have been here once before with girlfriends on a late night dessert mission and wonder if it's too early to have a Spumone which is a coffee/hazelnut chocolate gelato as I ask the waitress I forget about all the fitness going around me and decide its 11am and its hot so gelato is the only option. On Shore is not winning any awards for its food however it meets expectations and it's a pleasant roomy cafe so nice to lounge back and enjoy the views and watching the world go by.

Giovanna's has been around for 15 years. Warm, family atmosphere plus great quality pizza. This…read moreplace feels like a neighbourhood institution. We ordered a bottle of wine, some bruschetta and a pizza and tucked in for the night after a long day of travel and city touring. It felt great to get away from the hustle and bustle and relax with good food and wine.

Chanced by this restaurant and I'm so glad we did! Without being a boring food critic, the plain…read moreham pizza was simply amazing and the pesto gnocchi was easily in the top 5 gnocchis I've ever eaten. Time from ordering to eating was reasonable(the place was PUMPING, always a good sign) Good portion sizing. Great value. The food? BRILLIANT.

Excellent pho, great value. The other dishes are also worth…read moretrying out. They offer nice tea as well (free for dine in) so ask for that.

The food was nice. We ordered the pho with the lot. Next time I will order the normal pho. The host…read morewas friendly and happy. One of the few, maybe only, pho shop in Blacktown. It is situated amongst a group of Asian shop when adds to the feel of being in Asia. A great holiday without stepping on a plane.

Yet again, Andrew O has sealed his place as a very solid foodie in Syd - had organised to come here…read morepost Kahuna massage and when AO mentioned this place as a "must try" - I knew we would not be disappointed - OH BOY and we weren't. My SIL and I were still floating from our massage so we just wanted something light to snack on for dinner - we ordered some chicken/beef/prawn rice paper rolls - light as feathers and a perfect starter. The grilled chicken herb salad had us oohing and ahhhing and perhaps even some "ohhgawd yessing" ... I cannot confirm nor can I deny. All I have to say is the lemongrass dressing was to die for!!! This place reminds me of Phamish, its loud, its chaotic and its delorean fast! The layout is well thought out considering the size of it and is a superb spot for those that love a bit of Crown St action. It packs out and the kitchen closes fairly early, so if you want a feed, make sure to head in before 930pm otherwise they will shut you down without batting an eyelid. I'll be sure to return with a group of 4 or more next time to check out their set menus - another cheap and cheerful place for those school night catch-ups.

Overall tasty food - although it's not so much Vietnamese as it seems to cross lines with Thai and…read morecertainly Chinese cuisine. Chilled atmosphere. Would come back! I like that you're sitting inside but the restaurant is open enough to feel like you're outside. This place has a casual atmosphere. Came here without a booking but it was easy enough to get a table for 4. We ordered: the slow cooked beef, tiger prawns & okra, chicken & veg stir-fry, salt/pepper squid & prawn rice rolls. My friends really like the beef, it was full of flavour and was really tender however too salty in my opinion. I preferred the prawn and okra because it had enough spice (I like spicy!) but the cool thing is that the menu had something for everyone.