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The Boat House - Diners at The Boathouse

The Boat House

4.3(3 reviews)
45.8 km

The view here was beautiful, looking out at the beach at Patonga. The decor was very nautical, as…read moremight be expected, navy and white with tables covered in sail-like white awnings. The menu was primarily seafood, also not a surprise. I decided to order a salad, not really in the mood for seafood. There was roast cauliflower, steak, chicken Parmesan, and various pizzas in addition to fishy dishes. The place was also packed, so I was glad we got an outside table. I thought my salad was delicious. It had fennel and Parmesan cheese shavings over the greens. I don't know what the greens were, but everything went well together and it was a generous portion. I had second thoughts about salad when I saw the amazingly presented entrees my dining companions had selected. After starting out with a beautiful Bloody Mary, my daughter-in-law had a crumbed dory burger with chips(fries in the States). It had two fish patties coated in herbed crumbs and she said she almost always ordered it, it was so good. It looked delicious but I stuck with my salad. My son had beer-battered flathead fish and chips. It was perfect with crunchy, lightly browned coating covering flakey white fish. I snagged a few of his fries which were also perfect. Prices in restaurants are always higher than in the U.S., but how likely are we to find fish like dory or flathead on the menu? Additionally, waitstaff in Australia are paid a living wage and don't rely on tips.

Had a fabulous meal! Stunning views and incredible food! The best mussels I've ever had!…read moreThe staff are really friendly - I felt totally at home! The views across Brisbane Water make this place unique! Well done to all - keep up the great work.

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The Boat House - Patonga , NSW

Patonga , NSW

The Boat House - Cocktails menu

Cocktails menu

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Fish and chips

Bella Vista Hotel

Bella Vista Hotel

3.1(19 reviews)
2.1 km
$$

Open during Covid19. Ive been here several time all dirinf Covid. Once registered its a quick scan…read moreto enter but my last few visits I had to wait a few mins each time while some non regulars gave their details , argued they didnt have Australian ID . I was then seated quickly. A good range of tap beers. The chicken burger tasted great. The ordering is great! Scan, pick what you want, order, apple pay, pick it up once you get a txt. Note parking can be difficult sometimes and confusing where the additional parking is located.

We came early as it was a Friday night and we have only just become "free" after lockdown. It was a…read moregood choice as it got busier as the night wore on. There was a guitarist perched on a chair elevated higher than the bar for "live" entertainment. There was plenty of staff but (and this is where I should bring the score of 3 stars down) not much doing in the form of clearing the tables and wiping them down. The staff barely wore their masks. About 50% of the people preparing and serving serving the meals wore masks. The fellow who appeared to be the head chief wore his under beard. There was a separate area for pizza and I could see that pizzas were a popular choice. Our food was OK. I would give the soft tacos a miss and the salmon could have been better. The pasta looked to be made elsewhere but seemed OK. I would go back there to have pizza and sit in the beer garden when it gets warmer...as long as this visit wasn't a super spreader event! I didn't mark them on their Covid safety as I just don't think they can police it. Not much point in making rules if they can't be enforced so just be informed.

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Bella Vista Hotel - On the bar

On the bar

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Brings out the animal

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Soft shell tacos

William Blue Dining

William Blue Dining

4.6(27 reviews)
29.7 kmThe Rocks
$$

This is an interesting and fun concept, where culinary students prepare the food and wait on the…read moretables. But don't assume that makes anything about the experience amateurish. All of the food we had was top notch, and the service was friendly and professional, even if there were a few details that weren't perfectly polished. Perhaps because it is a training environment the prices are extremely reasonable, both for food and wine. There's no question that it's the best value of all of Sydney's fine dining restaurants.

We were both looking forward to eating at William Blue. It's a school for hospitality and they are…read moreusually booked far out in advance. BUT...... Although the food looks great, they didn't taste as good as it looked. I think the best things were the oysters and seared ahi. Oysters were very fresh and the ahi was pretty and tasted amazing! The worst thing was the wine (which Ian didn't drink) and the dessert (hard dry cake which you probably needed a knife to cut and ice cream that almost completed melted on the plate within 2-3 min). Maybe that's how a genoise is supposed to be but we thought it was horrible and couldn't eat it. The pork belly was good but the salad had way too much mayo. Oxtail dumplings were good but I think a little undercooked and almost lukewarm. Brussel sprouts could have been cooked longer. Ian liked the barramundi but I thought it tasted like talaipa (he said it's cause it's a brackish water fish). The servers were pretty attentive. Checking if we needed water and taking away our dishes when finished. But one thing they never asked was how we were enjoying the food. Especially with the dessert, we only took one bite and left it. Overall we were pretty disappointed that this was our only dinner in Sydney on this trip and it wasn't the greatest. I understand it was a school, but I guess we expected it to be great from the reviews we've read and heard from a friend. One good thing is we didn't over eat! Haha! And it was decent prices.

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The Rocks Cafe - Eggs Benedict and a long black.

The Rocks Cafe

4.1(203 reviews)
29.7 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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The Rocks Cafe - Avocado toast and cappuccino

Avocado toast and cappuccino

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Dirty martinis after a long day of travel

The Pie Gaff - australian - Updated May 2026

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