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****

Galileo Restaurant sits within the classic Observatory Hotel. The menu is traditional and the decor…read morefeatures old fashioned charm. The restaurant is expertly run by staff who are graceful and possess excellent manners. The French style menu incorporates a fusion of International flavour and has been well received thanks to the restaurant's famous chef. Piano music playing quietly in the background adds to the ambiance, making it an overall enjoyable experience. The restaurant's vibe is warm and relaxing and not overly noisy unlike many restaurants.There's plenty to see at Galileo and the Observatory houses plenty of interesting memorabilia, particularly old posters. The 'attendants' are always at your beck and call, are fast and efficient. It was rather refreshing to have such remarkable service. We arrived 10 minutes late, yet the staff were accommodating and friendly. Customer service is obviously a major priority at Galileo and is nothing short of 5 stars! Galileo is perfect for a special occasion, whether it be an anniversary or birthday. They cater to group bookings and while a little on the pricey side, it is well worth the expenditure. The food is beautifully presented and tastes exceptionally good. Set menus are available for special events. We dined at Galileo as part of the Sydney Food Festival and had a pre organised set menu. All the food was simply divine- I could have inhaled it all! I only wish some vegetables or salad were included with the meal. The wine selection is comforting and with weekly specials available between Tuesday and Thursday, visiting Galileo seems a little more accessible for budget conscious patrons. $60 per person will get you a three course dinner (entree, main and dessert). Galileo is also open for breakfast- something which I am yet to try. Would love to return and sample their breakfast menu. The Observatory Hotel has excellent spa packages- perhaps its time for high tea and a bit of pampering? 2 hour parking is available outside the hotel, otherwise valet parking is an option.

It's decent for a fancy restaurant, but nothing to write home about. It's priced accordingly for…read morethe ingredients, however lacks much of the quality you'll find at the better restaurants in France and the US. If someone were paying for my meal I'd definitely come back, otherwise probably not. I was pleased but not surprised.

Absolutely appallingly rude service . Waiter added items to the bill which we hadn't ordered + food…read morewas greasy and mediocre.

I am a sucker for steak tartar and after seeing the menu I had to go!…read moreWent for a one man lunch, Monday at 12:30. Very quiet place, not much people but with a great atmosphere! Food was fantastic, best steak tartar I've had in Australia, better than most in Paris. Very friendly service, maybe not 100% correct for fine dining but I sure appreciated it! The owner - Rudi sat down for a chat (and even shouted me a beer) since it was a quiet day. I've only been once, but definitely coming back! The meal, including pre snacks, two steins of beer and a glass of glühwein set me back $75. Maybe that's a bit too much for a (one man) lunch but I have no regrets! -If you like german food, give it a try!

Must go - great fresh delicious food and excellent service. What a find. Hold your next celebration…read moreat this place.

From the owner: "The Boyz Eatery" is a great spot for business luncheons or friendly dinners. Conveniently located…read morein a quiet street, only 5-minute walk from central station. In- and outdoor seating. Our signature dish is a share plate of boneless salt bush lamb shoulder (slow roasted in sheep milk yoghurt & lamb stock), served with slaw and green chili & mint labneh. Not to miss are our special cocktails. We cater for tables from 1 to 40 people. Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan options. "The Boyz Eatery" welcomes all kind of parties and functions with specially designed menus. Please ask for our "Boyz" feast from $25 to $55 per person. Created for 15 or more people. There also is a canape menu available for catering or stand up events. Thank you. "The Boyz": Tim & Rico

A very unique bar in Sydney which features a pool where you can actually swim in (this place is…read moregreat in the Summer months during the daytime or afternoon). A great place to sit by the poolside and have a margarita (or another cocktail) in the other hand and just chill out for a bit.

From the owner: Originally a fashion house, Merivale, owned by the Hemmes family, has been established in Australia…read morefor 60 years. The Hemmes family are developing and operating pioneers within the hospitality industry, owning a growing portfolio of more than 50 restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and function spaces in Sydney.

The Grill is situated by the Darling Harbour and offers the ideal place to have a laid-back and…read morechill-out time with friends or colleagues. The menu is affordable without sacrificing the quality of food. True to its name, their menu consists of grilled food that enhances and brings out the tender juiciness of their burgers, pork and beef offering. Make sure to try their souvlaki wraps and striblets if you want honest-to-goodness grilled food. Overall, it's the perfect setting to just sit around and enjoy the Harbour's view at night. If you don't have the time then order from their impressive take away menu.

Totaly unsatisfying... ordered steak but the quality of the steak and the way they cook it was…read morehorrifying. Also ridiculously they are charging for a pot of hot water 2$ when it supposed to be free. When i asked about it the reply was if i thought it was free? What the heck? Dont waste your money go some where else who deserve ur money

My sister and I were running back to our hotel to escape the rain and stumbled across this place…read more Food was good. I chose items from the antipasto menu. Essentially the meatball, scallop with octopus and lamb fritti. Wine was good. I took a picture of the bottle. Ambience is nice. Service was great.

We weren't really looking for Italian food but made this reservation online and were really…read morepleased. At first the small blond hostess seated us in the wine bar rather than the restaurant but after inquiring, she seated is in the restaurant. (She wasn't very welcoming.) We were dressed appropriately and sober so can only assume it was due to the Opentable.com booking? Our waiter from Manchester England was EXCELLENT!!! Good food and wine recommendations and attentive throughout our meal but not intrusive. We ordered and were pleased with the pasta special. Also had tuna tartare and salad starters. They also have an extensive wine list. However, I was surprised to see $4.50 charges for sparkling AND still water. First Australian restaurant in our month-long stay to charge for still water.

Great food, service, and people watching on Tuesday. Extensive delicious wine list by the glass…read more Great energy from all the staff.

Really nice and friendly wine bar. The wine had was amazing. The food pickings is not great and…read morepriced high for what you get.

I had a terrible experience today, enough to never go there and to tell everyone I meet to avoid…read more I was one of the few people left inside as it was near closing. A woman in her 60s came up to order a takeaway coffee from the barista. Over her shoulder, the owner said, "Hey, darlin'." This woman turned to him and said not to call her that. He defensively said, "It's my age. I guarantee you, 99.9% of us would say that." (ironically, she was in the same age category as him) She replied without hesitation: "I'm not offended, it's just not appropriate." and turned back to the counter to await her coffee being made. The owner was standing behind her and went totally silent. YES! I thought. A win for this woman standing up for herself. HERE IS WHERE IT GETS TERRIBLE. As soon as she got her drink and left, he went over to his employee, a young asian guy, and said to him: "If she comes back again, tell her to F*** off." I'm never putting another cent into that man's business, knowing the kind of person he is to other people - including his own customers.

I love my brunches at Esca. The manager, (maybe owner?) Jim is lovely! Every time I chat with him…read morehe passionately chirps about the menu, what soup they have that day etc. He has polite conversations with the customers making sure they're okay :) coffee is always on par too....today I got a flower in my froth. Packed with locals always and there's a reason. Foods yummy! Specials are always up on the chalkboard. My fav for breakkie is the veggie eggs Benedict but today I'm going with the BALT.

Lola Cocina is a cute Spanish tapa bar. They have a phenomenal menu with a wide range of items…read more They have specials during the week which I really want to try. They have small plates, cured meats, cheeses, several kinds of paella, and salads. The sharing platters look amazing, they have a little bit of everything on the platter. We ordered a variety of tapas which were all delicious: Gambas con crema y vino blanco -prawns in a creamy white wine sauce. Delicious and comes with 6 prawns. Need more bread to soak up that creamy goodness. Empanadillas de carne: Spanish pork and chorizo empanada pastry -good Jamón stuffed figs: figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in jamon -great Vientre de cerdo: crackling pork belly with cabbage and caramelised apple sauce -good Croquetas de manchego: croquettes filled with manchego cheese -great For the main course we ordered: Paella Serrano: chicken, pork, and chicken chorizo, green peas, and sofrito. -highly recommend Churros and chocolates for dessert! Yumm Everything was delicious and the drinks were also tasty. The watermelon mojito is a must try. The service and ambiance were lovely. I would definitely go back. It's also BYO which I wasn't aware of!

We were looking forward to eating the paella but we were disappointed. Their traditional sangria…read morewasn't the best and we wouldn't order it again if we came back. On the other hand, the customer service was amazing as well as the tapas.