Absolutely superb views of Sydney Harbour and surrounds, Food menu is limited, and overpriced, but reasonably tasty. Can be a very busy and noisy location, especially on public holidays and weekends. read more

This became one of my go to spots while visiting. Absolutely breathtaking views all around, from the Harbor bridge, skyscrapers to the Opera House. Love taking in the smells and sounds! I enjoy a morning snack and coffee a few times, their biscottis, muffins and croissants were heavenly with a cup of coffee. An afternoon beer and a cheese plate were perfect too! Really enjoyed getting friends together for their aperitivio hour from 6-8pm. Lovely cocktails in the evening air. Espresso Martini was so smooth, made with 42 below vodka, cacao, cold dripped espresso and vanilla. My favorite spot to sit was along the way edge of the water.. watch for hungry birds! But it's all about the views here! Could spend all day watching the boats go in and out of the harbor, under the bridge. Great spot! read more

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Came here to check out the famous Sydney Opera house. Decided to take a break from exploring and grab a bite. In my opinion, the Opera Kitchen felt a little hidden, you would have no idea this was there. You have to walk down towards the water/harbor to find this place. Its a nice area with tons of seating. You can order food and alcohol beverages. The Grub. We decided to order the Fish & Chips. It was delicious and hit the spot after all the walking around we been doing. It came with 4 nice pieces of fish with of course chips (fries). Highly recommend if you want something quick and easy! read more

Opera Kitchen - Fish & Chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

It feels quite magical sitting outside with a view of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Although plenty of trip itineraries recommended Opera Bar, I found that the adjacent Opera Kitchen was less crowded and offered better, closer views of the Opera House. There is security to ensure that patrons are aware that Opera Bar and Opera Kitchen are two separate restaurants. You can't bring food or drinks from one restaurant to the other. The fish and chips here tasted fresh and nicely battered with good seasoning. The rum cocktails were also delicious! Being here was definitely a memorable part of my Sydney trip and is just something you have to do as a tourist, especially to really feel like you're in Sydney! read more

Brunch - bondi chai latte and a colorful bowl of warm asian tofu with lots of veggies. Simple, flavorful dipped with soy sauce and inspiring for the morning. Service is quick and nothing beats having brunch in the company of the Sydney Harbor view! I asked a lot of questions about vegan and vegetarian and they did have avocado open toast and a lot of cold salads. Their desserts look deliciously stunning. Cant wait to try the chia pudding and pistachios and rose cake. Enjoying their music on a lazy afternoon and the sound of birds swooping right over me ...it's interesting to see them spraying something around the birds to shoo them away. Wonder what it is? read more

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I was attending a matinee at the Opera House and was looking for a quick lunch before the performance. This was the perfect place to get a bite and is the more affordable option of the new Opera eating establishments. I ordered the quiche of the day and it was tasty and quick. I also ordered an opera cake square. I mean how could I resist?! The outdoor seating was a bit untidy because out doors and of course the seagulls are basically trying to dive bomb your food, especially closer to the water and if you have fries. Plan your seating accordingly read more

Opera Kitchen - opera cake! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Loved that atmosphere. Food was good, drinks were great. Lots if you'd people watching too.

This is a place where you definitely pay for the location! We had some open faced sandwiches for around $20 each. Mine was good; I had a shrimp sandwich, and the shrimp were large and tasty. The iceberg wedge on the side was good as well. Service is a bit confusing and chaotic since food is coming out of multiple kitchens. Also....the seagulls truly are a problem! They are extremely bold and will land on your table while you are eating. If you are in the in the middle of activities right near or at the opera house and want a quick bite, this is not a bad option, but if you are heading out elsewhere in the city or can eat somewhere before coming, it's probably a good idea. Otherwise...bring something to fend off the seagulls (umbrellas work!) and try to all order from the same part of the menu. read more

Opera Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

We went on a paid tour of the Sydney House and we were all starving. We were happy to find the Opera Kitchen. They had a varied menu so we all got different entrees. If you want to try Kangaroo they have it most everywhere. The Steak dinner was good . The service was very good and the employees were friendly. The prices are a bit high for what you get. We liked it enough to eat here twice in one day. read more

Opera Kitchen - Steak dinner. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Views are great and prime location for get togethers with people from out of town. Food however not quite on point. They ran out of avo when I ordered the smashed avo sandwich so I ordered the lemon chicken salad which arrived covered with so much cheese I couldn't even see if the salad came with any greens. This dish ended up pretty much as a Caesar salad drenched in dressing, minimal chicken and a lot of cheap cheese. Definitely paying for the location at $24 for a small-ish salad. read more

Slow service here and so busy all the time! Went inside to order and luckily found a table by the water. I ordered a beer and some fish and chips. I waited probably 20 minutes for my food and my 1 beer to come out. I couldn't believe it took so long. I did really enjoy that once I had my food brought out they had a cage to go over the food to protect it from the seagulls. The fish and chips were so good. The best I've had I think. very crispy and flavorful all around. Definitely can't recommend it enough! read more

Opera Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Perfect Ambiance, Beautiful Sydney Skyline View and Tasty food. Right after watching the opera, at 11pm in the night, we thought of garbing dinner and this place was still open. It was adjacent to the opera house and right by the water. personal fire pillars were great to keep us warm and cozy. The view of Harbor, city skyline and bridge was serene. You order at the counter and they deliver the food on the table. There were quiet a few options even for VEGETARIAN which was a bliss. The options for drinks were limited but still you will have known beers to choose from. The menu is little on expensive side but then again you are getting the amazing view. I ordered veggie burger and it came with basket of fries. The burger was fresh and full of flavors which made my overall experience there "a happy memory". I suggest trying this place especially because its offers perfect combination of location, food and serenity! P.S. You can buy groupon for flights for this place to make your meal affordable. read more

Opera Kitchen - Delicious burgers and fries and off marvelous view of Opera house in background and Sydney skyline :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

The view is outstanding but the menu is brilliant. Absolutely worth coming out and trying their drinks and food. One of my favorite spots in Sydney! read more

Opera Kitchen - One of their hot drinks with a chocolate croissant DELICIOUS! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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First of all this is now called The Canteen. It's situated on the lower level promenade close to the Opera House. It's a bit pricy as one would expect in a tourist area but it's a bit less than the others. The food is not exceptional. The karage chicken on a brioche bun was moist but the sauce was a bit distracting. Fries were good: crunchy outside and creamy inside. The ambiance is a bit like a cafeteria with good service. read more

Overall a good experience minus the seagulls. I expected higher prices due to the location but was quite surprised. Definitely recommend. Food: Had some pretty good oysters here (finally Australia!). The Sydney rock oysters were meaty/plump and slightly briney. Mmm. Chips/fries were amazing (explains why the seagulls will legit dive bomb your table to steal some) and the fish was pretty good too. Drinks: Reasonably priced beer. Didn't try much else. Service: Nothing to write home about when comparing to US establishment service. My beer came out really 5 seconds after my order despite being seated at a table. Aside from that the staff mostly ignores you, which is fine with me. Ambience: Amazing views of the harbor. Looks like a tourist trap and it might be but food and prices aren't bad. Beware of the seagulls. They are aggressive and will try to steal your food. You've been warned. read more

Opera Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Good place to rest and have a cup of coffee while taking in the view of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Iconic landmarks not to be missed. Great coffee and I must say the sticky date pudding was Awesome! read more

Opera Kitchen - Sticky Date Pudding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Came for breakfast twice over my two week stay. Ordered the veggie breakfast burger both occasions. Solid choice. Egg, cheese, portobello, hashbrowns, sauce (too much mayo, in my opinion, but easy to remedy). My husband accompanied me the second time and was not impressed with their full vegetarian breakfast. Not at all worth the hefty price tag (more than twice the veggie breakfast burger and hardly as filling). If you stick to the basics I think you'll be pleased. Even if you find the food underwhelming, the view can't be beat. Oh, and fair warning: the seagulls here are monstrous assholes. Be ready to do battle if you're sitting out in the open! read more

Expensive but you're oaying for the convenience of being right at the Opera house and the amazing views of the city, the harbor bridge and the harbor. I stopped in after my tour of the Opera House. You order at the counter and then they bring your food to you. Easiest way if you are in a group is to grab one of. The paper menus on the counter( there are two -one is just for food and the other for drink). Place your order, pay and then find a table. Your Foos and drinks will come to you in about 10 minutes. The menu is varied, from sushi to burgers, and Japanese offerings to crab cakes. And there is a full bar so your favorite drink is probably available too. All in all, this is the place to go for a casual meal when visiting the Opera House or if you just find yourself in the area. read more

Located beneath the gigantic seashell this slice of Sydney gives you an uninterrupted view of the meccano coathanger. At $9.50 for a beer, and $22 for a burger this is about as expensive as it gets in this city, but proximity is everything and so the price fits. The food looks good and tastes good and theres a buzzy vibe about the place. Table service is provided for both food and drinks, and it is relatively speedy and friendly. NB: This is a weekday lunchtime review. Service may vary on weekends and different times! read more

Opera Kitchen - Wagyu Burger, Opera Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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I started to have the tasting plate about 18 months ago. I loved it. You get a bit of everything it looks good, everybody is happy. But!!! The dreaded but, last two times I had it the food was bland the chips stale and the asian food was less and tasteless. I can put up with staff that are on a working holiday and can't be bothered to serve you and I can put up with the birds that want to grab your food. But once you set the standards I expect the same every time I order something. I'm not happy, but I'll be back. The view is great and I'll try my luck with their burgers this time. read more

Opera Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Came here as it is right beneath the opera house. I ordered the seafood tasting plate and it was about $30 AUD. My friend and I sat outside as it was a beautiful day. The seafood tasting plate came out pretty quickly. It had a large salad in the middle with smoked salmon, shrimp salad, mixed seafood salad, and like a tuna salad with bread. Everything was quite fresh and tasty. My friend got the fish n' chips and as soon as she went to the bathroom sea gulls started ravenously eating her and my food. Luckily the waitress saw the whole escapade and was nice enough to have both our food made again. We then went and sat inside under the covered umbrellas. So basically beware of the sea gulls. It was nice though eating with the opera house in the back! read more

Opera Kitchen - Seafood tasting platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Dropped by here after a long ass flight from Detroit - 30 hrs total. The location (being right next to the Oprah House) and views (bridge and OH) are really nice and was the only reason we decided to eat here. The food was a little pricey, $25 for a poke bowl, but it tasted pretty good. The seating area caters to all customers - indoor tables, and outdoor benches and high tables. All employees we encountered were nice. read more

Opera Kitchen - $25 Poke Bowl. Pretty pretty good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Opera Kitchen is right next to Opera Bar in Circular Quay, though offers more substantial meal options. We ordered a dozen sydney rock oysters, which were dressed with citrus pulp, soy sauce and flying fish row. We found these oysters super fresh with a creamy texture and were complimented nicely by the tart and salty dressing with the occasional briney pops of delightful roe. Next up was the Mexican Share Plate, complete with pork, chorizo and kidney beans mince topped with cheddar, served with hard and soft tortillas, sour cream guacamole and salsa. All the ingredients came separate, allowing us to build our own bite sized Mexican morsels according to taste. Every component was fantastic however the real hero was the mince - cheesy, smokey with a little hit of chilli. This dish paired really well with a cold beer. read more

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Situated directly above the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and just a stone's throw away from its namesake, the Opera Kitchen is an overpriced waterfront establishment that justifies its existence only because of its location. Both seagulls and hopeful people hover around seats waiting for a morsel of food to drop or a table to open, meaning I felt like I was consistently being stalked. And, because there are people lining up to pay top dollar for the location, it appears that the management doesn't have to focus on their product. Capitalism, I suppose. read more

Opera Kitchen - View from above Opera Kitchen. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I came here to eat on two separate occasions. Dinner- Ordered the surf & turf. It came with 2 large prawns and a steak filet. Both were cooked okay and tasted good. Breakfast- The breakfast burger is so good! Comes with hash brown, bacon, eggs, cheese, aioli, & bbq sauce. Yum! Best of all, this place offers the best view! Sit out by the harbour to get a great view of the skyline, Opera House, and bridge. read more

Sunny Friday afternoon? Check. Fantastic views of Sydney and the Opera House? Check. Good drinks? Check. Like everyone else has said, the draw to this place are the views which cannot be beat. The only drawback for me was the really annoying seagulls but I still had a good time here. read more

The Opera Kitchen is more then just a restaurant, it's really a tourist attraction because it offers an arguably unrivalled view compared to anywhere else in the world. The Opera Kitchen allows you to sip on a cocktail or dining on an Asian fusion meal while looking onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. I arrived on a Tuesday lunch time and it was pumping like a Saturday night. It's a circular Quay restaurant so expect it to be busy anytime of day or night. The venue gets a wide range of people from tourists, office workers, retirees, dating sweethearts. I had to line up for about 10 mins before I could place my order which was what I expected so that was ok. They take your order and then bring the food to you when it's ready. The menu is quite varied with cafe style baked goods, salads, Asian fusion and a mix of good Aussie classics. I ordered the Sliders combo and a lemon and lime bitter. The food and my drink came out in less then 10 mins and the food was presented very well and sitting with an amazing view one must simply take it all in and be thankfully for the experience. The Sliders consisted of one Beef, Chicken and Veg. The Vegetable slider was mushroom burger and was surprisingly tasty, chicken was good but nothing super special about it. The beef was my favourite. A delicious beef patty served on a brioche bun with fresh lettuce and tomato sauce, the perfect level of moist. The menu isn't cheap but for this place your definitely paying for more then the food, your paying for the experience. read more

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Just when you thought the Opera House couldn't get any better, hello Opera Kitchen. Located next to the iconic Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen offers a up-market fast food dining experience. We all know the drill: cruise the counters, choose your food, order and pay at a register and get a number to take to your table. The catch is the quality and names behind the food: Misschu, Becasse, Cloudy Bay Fish Company, Charlie & Co and of course the quality of the view - million dollar!- prove this is no ordinary dining experience. The prices are high - a burger from Charlie & Co will set you back at least $18 - but no one is complaining. My picks are the salmon from Cloudy Bay, the dumpling from Misschu or the Wagyu Beef Burger from Charlie. read more

Opera Kitchen - The view! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

$21.50 for a burger is pretty ridiculous. Let's just get that out of the way up front. The rest of the food that comes out of Opera Kitchen is similarly highly priced, but the quality is there and you've got to imagine that real estate don't come cheap! It's brilliant to have some more dining options to rival Opera Bar - especially when the bar hits its loud stride and all you want to do is grab a (quieter) bite to eat with friends and pour over the play you've just seen. This was the case tonight when a trio of old friends met up for an evening of Shakespeare. There was plenty to discuss (Cassius was played by a woman!), and it was a sublime Sydney evening with that multi-million dollar view. So pink wine and absurdly priced burgers were the go. And the combination was so spectacular that we almost forgot about the price! read more

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Great views and good food! We got the sampler that came with a bit of most items from their menu. The asian inspired items were not so good but the rest were great. Loved the ambiance and amazing views of the water and the Opera House. After dinner, we walked around the souvenir shops, walked to the seating area right below the Opera House and actually saw some friends we met on our liveaboard in Cairns a week before! What a small world! read more

Opera Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

"Take your time I have all day" REALLY! setting and luckily we only wanted coffee! The man taking orders actually told a customer "Take your time I have all day" he spent so long chatting up the girls in front that he became knee deep in customers! Coffee good and view amazing. Watch out for the seagulls if you have food they will take it! read more

Opera Kitchen - Looking at the view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Casual visit to grab a coffee due to jet lag. The coffee is bitter and muddy. Service was excellent, the food smells great even though we did not eat. Order a cocktail instead. read more

Beautiful view, horrible restaurant. When lunch for five has the kid's meal arriving last, drinks arriving after all food, and a soy latte with lumps floating in it, you can call it bad. When you take the coffee back and the manager says that soy milk typically has lumps, you can call it really bad. The setting is fabulous, along side the Opera House with harbour and bridge and people watching views. But that's all negated by the rotten food and rotten service. I would have never believed that you could get such terrible Thai food in Australia. Thai food here is always miles ahead of what we get in America. But at Opera Kitchen the yellow curry chicken was tasteless, with no curry flavor nor anything else. It just sucked. I doubt it would be acceptable in central Iowa. Have a drink, admire the view, and go elsewhere. read more

The OK Burger for $22: beef, cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, pickles, tomato relish, pickled mayo Verdict: 7.7/10 - 3.9 - $1 for 0.18 The burger looks fantastic, you have to admit it. Chilling on his wooden board with his top hat of onion rings, his cone of fries gently, almost casually, resting to the side, he confidently looks in the horizon at the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House knowing he is at the centre of things. If that burger was a women, it would be Cate Blanchett at the Oscars. And it tastes really nice with two particular features I enjoyed: the tomato relish and the lightly milky bun hint at sweetness and yet do not overpower the burger's fleshy taste, and sesame seeds on the burger! Add to that a supercharged pickled mayo and crunchy, really tasteful lettuce and pickles and you got yourself a nice balance of taste so far The one thing about it is the cheese: it just doesn't make its way to your buds that are needing it. As soon as it has cheese, it's a cheeseburger: you need to feel the cheese and it isn't there. A shame really! But after all, Cate Blanchett didn't get the Oscar this year ! + The patty was lightly pink, thick and juicy with great quality meat + The relish is spiced and not too sweet: brilliant + Lettuce mix was fresh, crunchy and tasty + Caramelised onion, pickles and pickled mayo: so much pickly flavours + Sesame seeds on the bun - Bun needs a bit more grilling, because if was good - More cheese is needed, definitely Size: a good sized burger that comes with a portion of fries anyway, so a good meal overall! Bonus: Three onion rings on top of the burger and they were quite all right! Details: Patty 9/10 Bun 7/10 Sauce 8/10 Vegetables 10/10 Cheese 4/10 Size 8/10 read more

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Considering this place is practically in my backyard.. It is a go to place when I'm in the mood and feeling for a little grub or a glass of wine out on the town. Every time I have been here I have enjoyed the great service and the prompt response from staff from when I ordered the food to receiving it at my table. Last night I decided to order the Quinoa and Roasted Beetroot salad. Not only was it massive but it was delicious causing all my taste buds in my mouth to have a dance party. My mom ordered the open face tuna sandwich and we both decided to go with a bowl of hot chips to share. We didn't need the extra bowl of chips as the portion size for our meals alone were enough. You never fail to find this place clean. Between the staff members walking around and making sure all the dishes are picked up in a timely fasion to the actual furnishings of this outdoor bar. I guess being part of the Iconic Opera House they bar and restaurant need to be TOP koch which it is! The views of the Harbour bridge never seize to amazing me! I could sit there all night.... some nights it is for hours just catching up with friends and family. This place also has a great day time vibe as well. A must do if travelling to Sydney read more

It is located pretty much just to the side and below the opera house, right on the water. Walk to the opera house and you can't miss the sea of tables and umbrellas on the left side. The location is awesome, the view is amazing and the people watching is top notch. However, we came here for dinner and breakfast and had two completely different experiences, like polar opposites. The disgusting and disappointing: We were there on a Thursday around 9am, maybe 5 other guests for the entire restaurant. We thought twice about it but were already there. There were lots of employees there, all standing around doing nothing. Kitchen and front of house staff all joking around out front, flirting with the server girl, talking smack about stuff, snapping towels and literally doing nothing. We ordered a croissant and a bowl of fruit that was coming from the deli case at the register and we also had a pork and sage sausage sandwich. The sausage sandwich came out after about 10minutes. HORRIBLE!! Sausage was about 4" long in about a 8"+ bun, all bread, no meat. When I finally got to the meat, I swear it was rotten or something, it was disgusting. I don't know what happened there, but I know it wasn't supposed to taste like that. By this point after about 15 minutes, no fruit or croissant yet, I went up to the register and told the gal, it took another 5 minutes and it was underwhelming. The ok: We came here for dinner first, which is why we returned for breakfast however it was so disappointing I had to tell it first. For dinner around 6pm on a Tuesday, it was packed with people sitting up by the water but there were still seats in the covered seating area outside as well so we sat there. I had the crispy chicken sandwich with coleslaw and it came with a side of fries (chips, whatever). It was ok, the entire thing a little bland for me, I should have salted it up or gotten some sauces. The chicken was fried, the slaw was nice and fresh, the bun was soft, but all together, it was just an ok fried chicken sandwich. The best part I thought was the super thin wood cone they used to put the fries in. I wanted to keep that but it was all oily. It's inedible, but it was cool, and sadly the coolest part. My wife had a burger, it was big, presented nicely, had the same side of fries in cool wood cone thing. It looked good and upon taking a few bites myself was also just eh. Everything looked nice and fresh, the tomatoes were red, lettuce was crisp and green, the party was thick and nicely cooked. It also was just bland and lacked flavor, it was ok but nothing special either. We left thinking dinner was ok, we've had worse but it wasn't memorable and we wouldn't return. read more

Atmosphere at ~10.30p on a Saturday was loud under the roof. Didn't want to risk the famed gulls (or crowds) outside, so suffered through the chaos under the covered seating area. SO loud. To be expected at this time of night, I suppose! Food and drinks were reasonably priced for the view and location, which are the clear attractions to this place! Fish grill was king salmon, and cooked delicately. Squeezed the lemon wedge over my salad as well -- surprisingly pleasant mix of greens. Chips were average for Sydney, which is to say, better than the States! The tartar sauce, as well, had a nice tang to it not found in the American counterpart. Overall, you can probably find better food for the price downtown, but views and location are definite pluses. read more

We enjoyed this place quite a bit. The burgers were quite good, and cooked as I requested. And in general, the menu has a pretty good variety. The location is really terrific - steps away from the opera house, and botanical gardens. Even though it was quite busy (Saturday evening) it had a good energy. We really enjoyed the semi-outdoor seating. Service was a bit hit or miss, but hey, with the location and pretty good food it wasn't a big issue. read more

I AM SCARED FOR MY LIFE! Let's not beat around the bush. This place is one of the sexiest places in Sydney so it is difficult to give this restaurant a bad review, however, there is NOTHING sexy about being attacked by seagulls when you are trying to chow down on some prawn dumplings. The sound of their beating wings will haunt my nightmares for weeks now that I have witnessed the poor staff being overcome with the foul beats reminiscent of angry hornets swarm attacking small frightened children. Maybe they are angry that I was eating the duck salad? Maybe they feed off the fear of the screaming tourists. Whatever the reason my advice to you is this.... Run!!! Don't look back!! (The duck salad was lovely) read more

Obviously, the draw for this restaurant is the amazing view of the harbour and the vicinity to the opera house, but the food itself was good, too! This was one of the better meals we had when we were vacationing in Sydney. They had many different types of food here, but I ended up getting the sushi roll/udon noodle meal. I couldn't tell you what sushi I got because it was chef's pick, but I could tell you that it was fresh and fantastic. The noodles were good as well (if you mess up noodles, there's really something wrong). My boyfriend got the sashimi and he said that it was much better and fresher than what we have had back in the states. We also got a side of dumplings and the boyfriend got a glass of wine. $71 for the entire meal for lunch. For Australians that might be normal, but for Americans...that's a pretty pricey lunch! The only downside to this place was the seagulls. Because you are so close to the harbour, those damn birds are everywhere and they are NOT afraid of you. They are like annoying insects, hovering around your food and you have to end up shooing them away. And we almost got pooped on! Ugh, gross. Overall, I would recommend this place for it's food, but try to get a seat closer to the inside so the demon gulls don't get you! read more