What a cute speakeasy-ish type place. I first came here 10 years ago and glad to see they are still…read morearound on my latest visit. Their cocktails are innovative while still holding true to the Caribbean vibe. I'm generally not into tiki type drinks but really get a kick out of this place.

Amazing vibes and very extensive drinks menu. Really cool decor and was not too expensive!!! Great…read morebartenders

Meant to take a photo when the dishes came out but instead just dug straight in. Sorry…read more.. The Breakfast Burrito had the perfect amount of beans to egg and chorizo. Spanish Chorizo and egg brioche bun with tomato relish and some caramelized onion....yum... Oh and the coffee definitely hit the spot.

The barrister/owner always has a smile for you. Very good…read morecreamy coffee and the food looks delish. He opens for all the important soccer games, mostly South American and games from Real Madrid. You find some Peruvian icons there such as Inka Cola. Anyone who walked the long Inka trail, will be send on a journey to memory lane. Some outdoor seats on Marrickville road.

Like views? This bar takes Sydney Harbour and jams it right up in your face-business, it shoves…read moreCircular Quay and the Harbour Bridge into your eyes like a giant and beautiful mural that two guys are holding and they keep walking it closer and closer until your snoot is smooshed right up against it and you're looking at it cross-eyed like one of those magic eye pictures. You literally cannot get closer to these million-dollar views unless you've taken a mis-step and fallen into the harbour, it's pretty amazing and perfect for dates, anniversaries, and asking for raises. Also birthdays, cocktails, and rendezvous, of the both the normal and sexy kind. Seating is first come first served, stalk out a table near the huge open air windows and order a Blue Moon ($9) or a Little Creatures, or a nice glass of wine (reds and whites start from $12/glass, botttle are in the $60-80 range). Then kick back and congratulate yourself on having made it.

Come here for the view and a drink. Save the meal for somewhere else. Friendly, but slow service.read more

The latest restaurant alongside Top Ryde Shopping Centre. It is very busy and I love the cocktail…read morefeel and the chatter of excited Friday nighters. The decor of the restaurant is quite rustic and the music is pumping along. If I wasn't a lone diner tonight I might swivel those hips and get up and dance. I worry when you order and pay before receiving the food. There is no where to go if you are not terribly satisfied. The waitress was very helpful when she asked about the meal I just ate. Now to be truthful...going to a new place I will try something that I am familiar with to compare. The bean nachos were very spicy. I think I have Botox lips now!! Well they might enhance my look as a lover! Watch out Sydneysiders! Ha I would come here again. There is a good range of food and drinks and the bar is open to visit before going to the movies.

Quite average Cuban/Mexican restaurant. Food is a bit expensive, but they have a "kids eat free"…read moredeal which is good. The fajitas were not great, the Cuban sandwich was ok. Nacho loaded fries were good. Nothing too outstanding, but Top Ryde just doesn't have very good options. They didn't seem to have enough waitstaff for the number of customers, but our food was brought out promptly, and aside from appearing harried, the servers were quite nice.

11am is a ridiculous time to try and get lunch but we did because we had hungry kids in tow. This…read morewas the only place near Riverside that had a breakfast menu that could double as a kid's lunch menu. The kids had cheese toasties and hot chocolates. The waitress is a gem here and asked about serving marshmallows separately. The big kids liked their toasties and wraps too. Not a cheap option but not too expensive either

I don't know what the fuck I ordered but I paid 17 for a breakie to go today. It was the dish that…read morehad the pulled pork in it. It took 20mins to make and you fucked the poached eggs, burnt the toast and the bacon wasn't even cooked. What a joke I actually have a photo

Chimi churi cafè in Chatswood is the most instagrammable cafès we have come across. The owners,…read morepreviously of Local Embassy in Pyrmont have brought their game to the north. The cafè is hidden in the back streets but despite this, the cafe is very popular, which shows their food is bringing in a crowd. The cafe has a cool set up, with a number of indoor and outdoor tables, there are also a couple of communal tables. As you walk in there is a large mural painted on the wall of an interesting character, with a tweaked moustache which is a reflection of the interesting and quirky menu on offer. Then, a range of visually appealing plates started to arrive at the table for us to photograph and share. The signature being the black benedict which is a soft shell crab burger with squid ink hollandaise. The bun, a black brioche which gets its colour from charcoal. This dish is not only visually appealing, but also very tasty and unlike any burger we have tried before. For bacon lovers the 'lick my bacon' is right up your alley. A thick cut bacon steak, cue Homer Simpson drooling mmmmm bacon. This served on a freshly baked red striped croissant with a has brown and haloumi and a side 100% Canadian Maple Syrup. Need I say more? Other notable breakfast options were the Chimi Churi eggs. Poached eggs, labneh, chilli oil, Chimichuri dukkah sauce and freshly baked artisan bread. Keep an eye out for the Cola Bowl which will be a new addition to the menu. A tasty yogurt bowl served with toasted granola, fruit and for a bit of a twist a cola syrup drizzled on top. The lunch menu may not be as grammable, but tasty and had some healthy options available. The stuffed calamari with a bit of South American flair. This dish with a nice flavour combination of chicken mince, chorizo, chimichuri salsa with a tasty parsnip and beetroot cream. The seared tuna, another healthy option served with a pineapple salsa and nicely plated too. The lunch menu is not at all healthy, with Chimi Churi doing a decent mac and cheese with triple cheese pork and bacon. The fried chicken bites were also very more-ish and the seasoned chips that came with the chicken, unbelievably tasty. They also have some great options for those with a sweet tooth. The nutella french toast, nice and fluffy with fairy floss a mini jar of nutella and served with some fresh fruit. The pannacotta another beautifully plated dish, very photogenic. A nice sweet finish a textural dish with the smoothness of the pannacotta, the macadamia crumb, a airy sponge, sauced with the berry coulis. As mentioned one of the most grammable cafes we have been to. The owners are perfectionists and the menu is well balanced with something for everyone. The food is not only very photogenic, the food is also tasty. Worth travelling to Chatswood to try some cool dishes and to get some great shots for your instagram feed.

I really like this place. Out of the way from the main part of Chatswood, it is a nice cafe…read more Problem is it is in the middle of a business area - so some people don't like the surrounding area. However, ignoring that, this cafe is awesome. Firstly, the coffee here is good. Not the best cafe you'll get but good enough to get a second cup. Which I did. It is a little bit lighter, so if you like a darker brew, might want to order a double shot - just a warning. The finest thing about this cafe is the food. Now, it is slightly on the 'smaller' portion side. But it is quite good. Everything we order was extremely tasty. And the staff here are extremely helpful and friendly.

Food - Very good. The fish was delicious and battered nicely. The chips were also great, not soggy…read more Their chicken was also very unique and different to normal. Service - Perfect level of service. Not unfriendly but also doesn't overdo the service. Atmosphere - very southern American style. Makes you forget you're in a dodgy area (Campbelltown).

Great atmosphere, the Cubano sandwich was so yummy but best thing ever is a jug of mojito!!!! Yes!read more

Who doesn't love a good Cubano sandwich? This place makes a great one! I can't comment on the…read moreHavana dip plate because it arrived at the table with some teeth breaking extras that made it inedible. Saying that, the staff were very apologetic and made things right. You can tell alot about a place by how they fix mistakes, and this was handle painlessly.

This restaurant looks like so much fun and has so much quirk looking in from the outside! The music…read moreis loud, the furniture is vintage, the interior decor is awesome - the whole place has so much atmosphere. The service is generally pretty good, I had a nice waitress who was friendly. But the food is very underwhelming. I had the nachos and they were dry, and I don't feel like I got enough condiments. My boyfriend had a cuban sandwhich which basically fell apart and there wasn't much taste to it. The cheesy fries were a bit of a letdown, hardly any flavour. Just tasted like McDonalds chips with some flavourless cheese melted on the top. I might go here again in the future to see if it's improved, but otherwise it's not on my list of "go-to's unfortunately.

I think this is about as close to Mexican food as I've gotten outside of Texas…read more The only reason I haven't given this place 5 stars is because I've had some of their food delivered and it's just not been a five star experience. It's been hit and miss on some flavours, however, the plus side being that they do make a meaaaaaaaaan guacamole. And I mean mean. It's to die for. As in you should go have some. Would I go back? Absolutely - just need to keep remembering that the burrito is not worth it. But you'll probably find that everything else on the menu is.

Super cool place that qualifies as a hidden gem as it's tucked down a little alley way. Inside,…read morethey have an upstairs dining rrom and downstairs a sweet bar and speakeasy vibe. Loved it. They did seat us under a staircase and it was annoying hearing the heavy footsteps stomping up and down throughout dinner service. The food was very good to stellar! As others have mentioned, the Tacos are King here. Tartare Tacos are amazing, and we loved the Salmon Civiche and the carnitas tacos, as well. Flathead Civiche was delicious, Brussels Sprouts were super tasty, and we also enjoyed the twice cooked Pork Belly. Not so good was the Pato Ahumado. The mole was really tasty but not enough, and the breast was really tough and fatty, plus no proper cutlery provided. Really disappointing, as we couldn't eat or enjoy it and it was like we just threw $72 away. While I did appreciate their coursing, we did wait for long periods between. Cocktails were good, as was a glass of wine, but pours are very light. Recommended, for sure. Avoid the duck.

The food at Esteban was incredible!! They had tons of options to choose from and the environment…read moresuper unique, moody, and cool. The service was great and everyone was super friendly. The tacos were amazing!! The chips and dip were also very good and had a nice balance of flavor. Was something unique that I had not tried before. Everything tasted high quality with a large depth of flavor. Would highly recommend!