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    City Extra

    3.2 (57 reviews)
    ModerateInternational
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    Calamari
    Lo K.

    I was hungry and City Extra is open 24 hours so I decided to go grab a bite. There was no wait and the hostess seated me immediately. She also came over and took my order pretty quickly. It seemed like forever for an order of calamari to arrive. During that time she never came back to ask if I needed more water or wanted something else to drink. I found that a little odd seeing there were only about 10 people in the entire restaurant. The calamari was delicious. Nice and tender with a good portion. The lighting made it hard to see the food hence why the picture is red. I guess if it's late night and you're hungry it's a good option. Other than that there are many other choices in the area.

    Avo toast
    Boomer M.

    Great place next to the ferry's - little bit of everything. Lately no kitchen between 11:30pm and 6am but great when it's open. Avo toast is my go to - with some extra eggs!

    michelle s.

    Last night in Sydney decided to have a late dinner here menu is huge no actual serving ce you order from a QR code and various people bring your meal I kept on forgetting that in Australia the add beets to the burger I love beets but not in the burger best chai tea I've ever had next time in Sydney will just got to the opera house cafe instead lol

    Big coloring crayons
    Sunem W.

    We had a great family dinner and our waiter Camilo was so attentive and accommodating. We loved it so much we went back for breakfast the next morning and again the food was delicious

    City Extra 7/2018
    Vivian C.

    If you've been to the Wharf at Circular Quay, I'm sure that you noticed City Extra with its outdoor patio area and interior open two level space. Prices here are higher than back at home in the US, yet not outrageously so. And portions are pretty good as well. We enjoyed the newspaper theme in their menus as we mulled over our options and decided to share a few dishes. Seafood Mornay Crepes $33 with a small salad and chips Pumpkin Frittata $22 served with a small salad and hot crusty bread Fish n Chips $33 served with a small salad and hot crusty bread AvoToast with Poached Egg $19 Triple Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes $12.50 It was good to have some vegetables, so we found the salad refreshing. The fish was moist beneath the fry job. Somehow, it all ended up being a bit too much for our five appetites. On another visit, we came to sample the pavlova dessert, described as crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside - comes as a job lot with strawberries, passionfruit, bananas & cream. Dances to the table for $15. But ours didn't dance over to the table, but it was topped with fresh fruit and crunchy chewy as quoted. Open 24 hours.

    Carolyn L.

    We came here only because it was late at night around 9pm and not many places were opened then. Bad choice. I was not in the mood for Japanese or French/Italian food which were apparently the better choices in this area. Lesson learnt. Listen to locals. We sat outdoor which was quite lovely, as the weather was cool and the Quay was pretty under the twinkling lights. Service was friendly. There was free WIFI if you order a main or something, but I did not bother asking for the password as the focus was to catch up with friends whom I have not met for years. I was torn between the seafood pie and the steak. In the end, I decided on the steak burger as it was a special and came with a glass of Brown Brothers wine which was what I wanted to try too. The meat was a bit on the tough side and the fries were ok. I just was not wowed by the food. The seafood pie looked better though my friend said it was just ok only. Basically the food was really average and the prices were considerably higher than other places that it made it seemed like this place was a tourist trap. There are way better food elsewhere at much lower prices. The only thing they have going is their opening hours since they do open till late.

    Menu Menu read all about it..
    Conor D.

    City Extra Extra read all about it has gotten a pretty quirky and cool vibe going on. Walking in and your presented with a menu that's in the form of a newspaper. A lot of the menu options continue with that theme and they even get in on the whole Clark Kent and Superman Daily Planet in their Cocktail offerings. The place is quite large and they offer seating outside as well as two levels inside. I had been here once before but just for a late drink so this was the first time for food. I decided to order a Chai Latte to start with. They were busy but managed to take my order very promptly which was a plus. I decided to order Eggs Florentine for breakfast. The Chai Late came out just after I ordered. The Chai Late was served in a glass and was frothy, tasty and served hot. I received my order within 10 minutes which was awesome. The Eggs Florentine was poached eggs with spinach served on a whole grain roll topped with hollandaise sauce. The portion size was so so big and this place really believes in the old proverb "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day". The flavouring of the sauce was good and the bread was fresh. I was indeed satisfied by breakfast here. They offer a pretty comprehensive menu with all options available throughout the day which is perfect for those morning when you feel like a steak or nights when you want breakfast because somewhere in the world it's breakfast. Would definitely come back.

    Sheppard's Pie :)
    Frances D.

    Love this place. Went here twice, super close to my home and they have a crazy selection of greats eats for you to choose from!! First time I ordered the Shepard's pie. It was served in a single personal dish and was part of the special. I got a cappuccino along with my meal for a great price. I also ordered the single side of spicy wedges for a started and couldn't help but loved it! Then again I always love anything that isn't good for you. My mom ordered the sea food mix basket and she enjoyed it just as much. The second time we went there I decided to go a bit healthy although my stomach was telling me else wise... I ordered the salmon and my mom ordered the chicken cutlet. I was a bit disappointed that the salmon had barely any flavour. I would have liked it to be seasoned a bit more. The dinner roll it came with was massive and I couldn't even finish it. I love the way the place is decorated and and vibe it gives off. The menus are on old looking newspaper and its great to feel like you are back in time. The service was phenomenal the first time around. Our waitress was on the ball and knew her job very well. Sadly that wasn't the case the second time. The waiter took forever! Never came around and to top it off we had to walk up to the counter to pay. The first time she sold us on dessert which we happy enjoyed the second time he left no room for that. Because the food is great I will go back but if the service lacks I will reconsider for future!

    Inside City Extra
    Danielle L.

    What is the Extra is City Extra? Well in my opinion it's the Extra Hours.... unlike NYC - the city that never sleeps - Sydney has a habit of expecting its citizens to be dead asleep by 9.30PM. The consequence is anyone who has any degree of being an insomiac really struggles to find somewhere to hang out post 10PM... that's why a place like City Extra is awesome because it's a 24 hour diner which pretty much offer you whatever you would like at 3 in the morning.... Here's the thing - you're not coming to City Extra because the foods amazing - you're here because nothing else is open - but considering they have a monopoly on late night food, they do deliver something decent (which is appreciated). They have 24 hour breakfast (which is cool) and their main meals offer everything from burgers to salmon fillets... their mains range from about $16 - $35.... To sum it up, this is my thoughts - City Extra is designed for 2 major clientele - 1 - Tourists who are happy to pay high prices because they're at Circular Quay and they think its worth it 2- Late Night Owls - and hey, let's be honest, we're so happy to get to eat something late at night which isn't Maccas , so I guess it works for everyone...

    Green tea and 2 scones with butter and strawberry jam
    Kewpie P.

    It looks like a generic diner but their Healthy Start breakfast was perfect, just what I wanted in the middle of a long touristy day.

    Inside City Extra
    David S.

    There are a couple of restaurants underneath Circular Quay Railway Station and I decided that I would pick this one to check out. Basically it runs along the theme of a newspaper (thus City Extra) and the menu also comes laid out as a newspaper. I decided to splash out a bit and along with my pot of tea and eggs benedict, I also grabbed a freshly squeezed orange juice (which was pretty nice). It does have a pretty decent ambience about it, such as it is being an inner-city restaurant underneath a major railway station. I quite liked it and would probably come back again.

    Journo burger
    Mark A.

    We ate here for lunch one day as we were walking around the Circular Quay area. We didnt want to eat at a fast food restaurant, but didnt want anything too fancy either. With that in mind, this was almost our only choice. The restaurant was ok. We were seated inside up against the window, which was nice. Unfortuantely, there were two layers of glass - one right next to us and then another maybe 10-15 feet beyond that, so it wasn't quite like looking out on Circular Quay. Regardless, we ordered our food and ate it. I got the Journo Burger. The restaurant has a newspaper theme, so this burger fits with that. The burger was their most basic, but I enjoyed it, despite the fact it had some toppings I wasnt used to. While it was good, it wasnt spectacular or amazing or anything. Honestly, I dont think we got good value for our money here, but given the restaurant's location, I think that's almost to be expected. Would I eat here again? Probably, but Im not in any hurry to; I wouldn't recommend it, but I would try to steer people away from it either.

    banans split, pancakes, nachos, wedges!
    Zvezdana O.

    This is where you end up when due to unforeseen events, its 11pm and you planned to get dessert at Zumbos in Pyrmont earlier, but it closes at midnight. So you're like... where the f... else can we get dessert that isn't bloody Pancakes on the Rocks? City Extra. I recommend sitting outside if you can, seriously, the inside smells stale. They haven't remodelled the interiors since like 1992, at least. And it smells like it. I also think the prices are over the top. $5 for a lemon, lime & bitters? $15.80 for my banana split? OK, OK.... it was a pretty amazing banana split. It was a cream and chocolate topping banana extravaganza. My friends got pancakes. I thought they looked way better than the ones at Pancakes on the Rocks. Someone also got nachos. The nachos were pretty decent here. But the smell! I'm not even kidding. It really bothered me. They need to light some smelly candles or something. Or plug in a Glade! It's gross.

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    The Rocks Cafe - Eggs Benedict and a long black.

    The Rocks Cafe

    4.1(203 reviews)
    0.3 kmThe Rocks
    $$

    Really popular place. They have street seating and indoor. The only thing available when we went…read morewithout waiting was inside. Inside wasn't bad, the table was big and the chairs comfortable. We were waited on immediately. Servers fly around like dancers, it's actually pretty impressive. Our food arrived in no time. My wife had fish and chips and I had lamb and rosemary pie. She enjoyed her meal. Mine was different than I've had before. It was still ok but I wouldn't order it again. Others would probably like it, it just wasn't for me. We didn't have any dessert but as you walk in the door they have some wonderful looking pies and cakes. Do yourself a favor and save room for one of those. I messed up and didn't try something. This is actually a really cool restaurant that I would like to try again. I wouldn't let one dish that didn't hit my taste buds keep me away.

    The Rocks Cafe is set in an adorable part of Sydney. I could see parking being a little challenging…read moreat times, but it's worth the effort and walk to make it to The Rocks Cafe! I understand it can get a little busy at times too, so there might be a wait. PRO TIP: make an online reservation and get seated right away! I had a couple of goals when visiting Australia... and one of them was to try kangaroo. The Rocks Cafe delivers with their Kangaroo Filet! And you can get it gluten-free! The sauce is a bit rich for me, but you can brush some of the sauce off with your fork. If kangaroo is not your thing, then there are plenty of other options on the menu... and the crowd around us all looked pleased with their orders. After you are done with your meal, you just go to the front/reception area and pay your bill. Easy peasy! Overall rating: ****FOUR STARS**** Gluten-free rating: ****FOUR STARS****

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    Alfie's - ALFIE'S BUBBLE AND SQUEAK SLAW - Brussel sprouts, pumpkin seeds, red and green cabbage, squash, fennel.

    Alfie's

    2.5(2 reviews)
    0.5 kmSydney

    everything happens for a reason…read more bistecca was not meant to be and under their redirection, i get to try out a new steak joint! a much more casual, what you see is what you get kinda place. a patio drinking and waiting before getting seated area, or for those who just want a drink and some simple bar bites? a spacious interior with a bar as centre piece divider offset to the left. a small dj console to the other side on the right but well manned by a hot dj! sat at the bar without reservations, no worries mate! fun and chatty bar/wait staff entertains. simple menu, one cut of beef(sirloin), not my favourite :( special of the day was another cut(spit roast beefetta) but sold out early on :( staff reassured that their sirloin has been aged and that i would enjoy it's tenderness. ordered two half portion sides(because i wanted to try more), an alfie's bubble and squeak slaw and also a roast mushrooms to accompany my lonely 220g sirloin with green mustard(unique), medium rare. but first up, scones and butter! definitely whipped up my appetite. oh yes, the phone camera was happy too, no need to hand it over ala bisteccca. a cute french wait staff brought my chow not too long after. and it was a satisfying one. was also told to save space for dessert, which i did and did not regret. a f**k off gelato-on-a-stick - burnt honey, beef fat, rosemary, a collab with ciccone & sons. definitely can so do this all day! ;) if sirloin is your thing, alfie's a win!

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    Alfie's - ROAST MUSHROOMS - Field, swiss brown, button mushrooms, fried enoki, goddess cream, pickled Shimeji, mushroom salt.

    ROAST MUSHROOMS - Field, swiss brown, button mushrooms, fried enoki, goddess cream, pickled Shimeji, mushroom salt.

    Alfie's - A rather chill place with DJ to boot!

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    Restaurant Hubert - Crabe et Espelette

    Restaurant Hubert

    4.3(46 reviews)
    0.4 kmSydney
    $$$

    A couple of my friends recently returned from Sydney, and they said if there was only one place…read morethey suggest I go to eat - it was Restaurant Hubert. Specifically the happy hour. So I did! They don't take reservations for their 5-6pm happy hour. You can only line up at 5pm when they open. We got there right before 5pm, and there were probably 10 to 12 people in line. Once the doors opened we were led downstairs to the bar area. It's a very dark, and feels like you've been transported to another time and place. We decided to try one of each of the food items on the happy hour: - Duck Parfait - Good. Classic French item and they do it well. - Brandade d'anguilles fumée - OK. I know it's eel, but wasn't very distinct from any other fish. My least favourite dish. - Saucisson Sec - Good. Simple. - Fleur de Courgette - Very good. Delicate and delicious. I should've ordered two of these. - Normandy Burger - Very good. The one item my friends raved about, and it was clear why. A burger with the best ingredients is hard to matched. I got the extra side of fries which is equally good. Best dish of the meal. Service was relatively good, except at one point they asked if I wanted mayo for my fries (very French) and I said yes, but it never came. Other than that, quite good. This was easily my favourite meal of my trip, holding up to high expectations. I would return on my next trip to Sydney.

    I have dreams of Restaurant Hubert's Chicken Fricassée…read more Note: Happy Hour is walk-in only from 5PM - 6PM. We came on a Thursday evening and there was a line inside prior to opening. I highly recommend getting here early to get a seat during Happy Hour and stay after to enjoy some live jazz after 6PM. The restaurant was easy to locate with a sign upfront. The entrance is just a door in the wall with spiraling stairs leading you to an underground jazz bar and restaurant. It's upscale and romantic, but several other people were dressed casually. We sat on a shared table with three other strangers until we ordered off the full menu and our Chicken Fricassée arrived. The service is top notch and everyone was attentive, polite, and kind. We started off with the happy hour menu and ordered the Duck Parfait. I didn't know what to expect. The croutons were crispy and delicate and the duck liver was easy to spread and airy. The Normandy Burger was juicy and the bread was fluffy. But the star of the night Chicken Fricassée - wow! Incredibly tender, juicy, and garlicy. The sauce had a mashed potato buttery, smooth texture. Absolute must get.

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