Times on the Park

Ambiance, service, and food all meet five-star standards. My husband Ron visited this restaurant…read moreover 10 -14 yrs ago with his late wife Colleen before passed away. Rachel accommodated their time of dinner then. He had fond memories of this establishment, and I felt compelled to try it. My experience was met with five-star reviews, and I concur that the service, food, and cozy atmosphere created a wonderful experience in Sydney.

I love this restaurant so much that I came here twice during my 9-day visit to Sydney! While there…read moreare places with better views, you can beat the food and service here. I came in late afternoon on a Friday, was met by the host, and managed to score a table, even though I knew it was going to be busy. I was given water and a menu, ordered a cold beer, and looked over the menu. I came here for one thing- LOBSTER- and they had it! I ordered a medium lobster, as well as the Tasman Sea Octopus starter. My cold James Boags beer arrived, with a hot roll and butter. Followed by a plate of some of the best grilled octopus that I have ever had- tender, tasty, with a nice sauce. Then, the main event- a huge lobster, with all the delectable meat removed, cut up and placed back in the shell- so tender and so delicious, especially with the Shallot Butter! It came with chips and a salad, both perfect side dishes. I ate my lobster slowly, to enjoy every tasty morsel. I had a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc with it as well. Instead of dessert, I had a cheese plate. This place is great- I cannot recommend it enough. Both service and food are on point. I will come here every time I return to Sydney.

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Seafood pie was very yummy

love.fish

4.4(27 reviews)

1.2 km•Barangaroo

Any seafood fan must come to love.fish! Since we're from Seattle, this restaurant is right up our…read morealley, featuring raw plates and seafood entrées along with various shareables and sides. We came on a Sunday at 1:00P and only had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. Most tables are on the covered outdoor patio with just a few others inside the open air setting. We started off with a raw plate to share, followed by individual entrées. + SALMON CEVICHE (A$28): Thin slices of salmon in a bright zesty citrus soy dressing, with dollops of avocado cream and lime aioli. The salmon was so smooth, buttery and super fresh. I rarely eat ceviche since I usually don't care for citrus flavors, but I enjoyed this since the salmon remained the star of the plate. + DAINTREE BARRAMUNDI FILLET GRILLED (A$38): A perfectly sized fillet was delicate, moist and didn't have any bones! The skin was grilled and crisp like a chip. Normally, I'm not a fan of skin on fish, but this was impeccable. A few cauliflower florets in a flavorful chermoula added a bold punch. I also loved the salted barra croquette, a fritter of potato and barramundi, which was fried to a golden brown and light inside. All of this was on top of a fresh mint yogurt which rounded out this very cohesive dish. Others in my group enjoyed the swordfish fillet and the fish of the day, which was a mahi mahi. Our waitress enticed us with two desserts which all of us shared as a sweet ending. + DARK CHOCOLATE PARFAIT (A$18): A rich chocolate pudding layered with Queen Garnet plums and topped with large chocolate shavings. The pudding was creamy and rich while the ripe plums added sweetness with a hint of tartness. + TOASTED COCONUT & MANGO CRUMBLE (A$16): A delightful refreshing coconut sorbet came with juicy cubes of fresh mango on top. Some granola crumbles provided crunch and substance to an otherwise light dessert. I never would have guessed this is both gluten-free and dairy-free. Our server was excellent and took wonderful care of us by checking back and keeping our waters full. We appreciated her recommendations as well. On top of the great service and delicious food, every dish had a lovely presentation and the pricing was reasonable for the quality of each plate.

Amazing!! What an amazing restaurant with a great view of the harbour! We came here for a late…read morelunch and they did not disappoint! The food here was amazing and very delicious! The staff were also very good and extremely attentive to our needs! I would 100% recommend this restaurant!

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The Catch

4.5(2 reviews)

1.6 km•The Rocks

Absolutely delicious cuisine! Morton Bay Bugs and squid ink…read moregnocchi as appetizers, followed by a barramundi to die for and a John Dory was what we were dreaming off. The front row view of the Opera House and great and friendly service, makes me give my first-ever 5 star rating!! Highly recommended. Rob C

Based on a recommendation from my hotel, I decided to go here for a good seafood dinner. Great…read morelocation on The Rocks with videos of the harbor. Well this is exactly what I was looking for. The Barramundi was absolutely delicious! It was full of flavor. I did not realize at first that this place just opened a few days ago. I am sure that this place will be a huge success and I am glad that I was one of the first to die in there.

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Sydney Cove Oyster Bar

3.8(70 reviews)

1.4 km•Sydney

Closes in inclement weather…read more Based on the reviews and their website I would have loved to have eaten here...and in fact walked over a mile in rain and wind to do so. But nowhere on their website nor in any review does it mention that *all* the seating is outside and in fact the restaurant closes in inclement weather.

Stunning view! And…read morethe barramundi is delicious! Perfectly crisped with fresh tomatoes and potatoes.

Spanner crab on toast, candied lemon

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Kingfish ceviche, avocado, tomato, taro chips

Graze MCA

4.3(15 reviews)

1.3 km•The Rocks

•$$

When in Rome...... Well not really, but the Sydney harbor isn't bad either... The food was…read moreabsolutely impeccable and the restaurant is situated in a perfect location just across the street from all the Opera House tourist traffic. You get the views without the chaos, and a perfect little table outside for people watching and sight seeing. The food is top notch! I had the prosciutto appetizer and ate it so fast there is no picture for evidence ;). The Gnocchi is to die for. I love Gnocchi and few restaurants really do it right. Brava!!!!

Graze - Location…read moreoffers great views of the World Famous Syndy Opera House when cruise ships are not docked Beer Battered NZ Monkfish Fillet were very nice and a British staple, all entrees are very good and well presented. Service is top notch and would highly recommend dining g outside, in fact, don't know if there is dining inside. Hopefully you will not have a 10 story cruise ship blocking your view lime we did, but who cares when you are on holiday and discovering Sydney Australia. Since Graze is part of the Contemporary Art Museum, if you are an art lover, give it ago

Great view obstructed by cruise ship

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South Steyne Floating Restaurant

5.0(5 reviews)

1.0 km•Sydney

Absolutely amazing on every level. Beautiful is dull…read morecompared to the exquisite evening had.

Beautiful meal.. Fantastic Service and food was above and beyond - we had the prime Queensland…read moresteak and prawn Linguine - both cooked perfectly.

Awesome, meat platter for 2...Steak, Chicken, Kangaroo and Lamb....all Med Rare (except the Chicken, no death on the pot).

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Seawall Bar & Restaurant

4.5(4 reviews)

1.7 km•Millers Point

The restaurant was conveniently open when we wanted to eat late afternoon where most other kitchens…read morein the area were closed. This was very convenient. Not only that the food and service to come was top notch. I ordered the fillet steak medium rare with creamy potato and mushroom sauce - each element full of flavour and cooked to perfection. My friend ordered the waggu with seasoned vegetables and a red wine jus - the cut of beef was quality! A cider on ice on a sunny afternoon facing the water goes down a treat too. I recommend this place for a nice chilled setting, good menu and reasonably priced too for the area.

Great wine, great food, great service. Cozy, quiet, and romantic. A little exposed to the weather…read moreif it's raining, but a great view of the Walsh bay marina and wharf. We've been there a number of times and will keep going back :-)

Walsh Bay View from the restaurant

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The smoked salmon egg benedict

Cirrus

3.8(11 reviews)

1.1 km•Barangaroo

High quality food, good service and would definitely recommend for a friend looking for an upscale…read morebut casual dining experience. We actually heard about this place from the Worth It - Buzzfeed Series. We tried fresh oysters ($5 each) and the marron ($45) which tastes like a mix of crab and lobster. As far as the oysters, we also tried fresh oysters at the fish market and the oysters at Cirrus seemed to be better quality. Marron definitely is a unique flavor that we've never tried before. Only found in Western Australia, the Marron is a type of crayfish. Might as well try the local fare when your visiting right? We also had the tri-tip steak ($45) which had a sunflower spread (tasted like hummus) and onions and a delicious sauce. Given the current currency conversion from AUS to USD, we had a little discount which made the meal a more reasonable price. We would definitely order these dishes again. Only the price slightly knocks this down to 4 stars. Considering that it is a two chef hat restaurant, I was worried that there wouldn't be availability when we decided to walk down and see if they had availability. There was a handful of open tables on a weekday near the end of the lunch service which was great. It was a perfect opportunity to try one of the best restaurants in Sydney, no regrets at all.

Cirrus Dining, located on the waterfront at Barangaroo is one of those venues we've had on our list…read morefor a while now, and we finally made a visit. Cirrus, names after the cloud like apartment that sits above it. We recommend that you all also promptly book in, it is absolutely incredible and certainly deserves all the accolades it has received. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, you can sit inside or alfresco, enjoying views of our breathtaking harbour. A crisp and stylish place with minimal decor, yet it feels classy with its floor to ceiling glass. Chefs coming to you from the the Bentley, Monopole and Yellow restaurants and Chef Brent Savage has put together an array of seafood delights with incredible flavour combinations and the freshest selection of seafood, sustainably caught. Don't fret, if you have a non seafood eater amongst you, there's vegetarian and meat options as well. The waitress informed us that the dishes at Cirrus were designed to be shared. As a party of 6, she recommended 6 entrees, 6 mains and 4 sides. We ordered one less main than her recommendation and we were extremely full. The meats in particular were very generous servings. We also shared 3 desserts. We began with a few oysters, served with a vinaigrette and these were a beautiful start to our dining experience. We shared a number of starters including their famous Ocean trout with smoked beetroot and pepperberry and toast. The smoked beetroot lay atop the ocean trout mixture, almost like a starfish and the texture was simply divine. The small plate of raw Cobia (like a sashimi) with salted apple, turnip and sesame was quite refreshing. We shared two plates of the roasted King Prawns and Koji Butter. These prawns were were beautifully cooked, and a generous lashing of the butter sauce. We also really enjoyed the Fremantle octopus with kohlrabi and green chilli salsa. The octopus was super fresh, tender and nice crisp outer flavour, topped with ribbons of kohlrabi. Given Cirrus is primarily a seafood restaurant, we could go past having a number of fish for our mains. We enjoyed the the Hiramasa kingfish with grilled cucumber, buttermilk and mint. Nice and soft fish with a pleasant sauce. The cone bay barramundi was also lovely and was presented with some beautiful coils of charred onions and watercress. The roasted swordfish was another winner, served with fennel, buckwheat and bottarga. The Grilled black angus rib eye, 500 g was a big serving, and served with kombu butter, a very good comfort food choice. We ordered it medium and it was perfectly cooked to our request. The barbecued lamb neck may not be something you'd expect at a seafood restaurant but for the meat lovers amongst us, it is a brilliant dish. We shared all the sides; chips and aioli, radicchio salad, an absolutely beautiful plate of grilled asparagus with fresh curd and black olive, as well as a lovely serve of zucchini with hazelnut, yoghurt and turmeric. As for the drinks, Sommelier Nick Hildebrandt has also organised a wide selection of wines, 500 from around the world where you can get advice on the best to pair with your food selection. We chose a bottle of Riesling, which was a lovely pairing. All of this amongst 6 diners and including 3 bottles of wine and bread came to $130 each, which is pretty reasonable given the size of the servings and amount of food. If you'd prefer, the tasting menu is available for $110 each for the whole table, though we preferred to order so we could try a greater range of options. We absolutely loved dining at Cirrus and can't recommend it enough!

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6HEAD

4.3(50 reviews)

1.6 km•The Rocks

Ate here with a couple of friends our first night in Sydney…read more Everything was excellent. Our server was a very nice guy who made us feel like valued customers and was very friendly and had a bunch of suggestions on things to see, places to go and places to eat. The food was outstanding. I got a ribeye and it was tender, juicy, and very flavorful. The setting along the waterfront made for a peaceful dining experience. I highly recommend 6 Head when you are in the area.

Went for the Australian wagyu and it simply was nothing special. It was hardly seasoned as well. We…read morehad to ask for salt. The oysters were fine, but we went for the wagyu. I'd say save your money and try somewhere else, unfortunately. Our waiter disappeared after our dishes were delivered and the restaurant was near empty. We literally never saw her again. Had to ask other waiters for things. I truly think we were forgotten about. The one good thing is the view of the opera house, but honestly there are so many restaurants that have nice views, so I'd pick a different one.

Tomahawk steak being cut table side

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View of the opera house from our table on the patio

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Not when it's busy. Hard to even pay you're bill not to mind getting served in reasonable timeread more

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