Sydney Restaurant Tips by CdnJane

Restaurant Name: Lane Cove River Steak House

Besides the fact that it was one of the few restaurants that I went to in Sydney, it gave an incredibly large and well cooked meal. Don't eat breakfast if you're going at lunchtime. It was old world steakhouse with an air-y feel with all the windows, and the situation next to Lane Cove River/Lane Cove National Park. It was an enjoyable meal out.
While we were eating there was a huge kookaburra sitting in a tree overlooking the river - unfortunately I couldn't hear him because of the thickness of the glass.
For this Canadian, it was also amazing to come out of the restaurant and find dozens of cockatoos in the yard - I'm not used to them being wild birds.

Favorite Dish: We were there for lunch, and I had the steak special for lunch. Normally here, the luncheon portions are smaller than a dinner-time portion, but not at Lane Cove River Steak House - it was huge, but excellent.

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Theme: Steakhouse
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: (02) 9412-3773
Address: 213 Delhi Rd, Chatswood West, NSW 2067
Directions: Cross street: River Ave
Other Contact: Fax: (02) 9419-8685

Restaurant Name: Sallesi's

I'd lie if I said that I remembered a lot about the restaurant, but it was my first day in Oz after 24 hrs of travel, and leaving from work... so I was more than ready for a proper meal.
What I do recall was that we had wonderful salads, and the serving was huge. I had, I think, a pasta primavera. I do recall that they did serve beer, but you could bring in your own bottle of wine.

Favorite Dish: I guess it was the primavera pasta... and salad and beer. Like I said, after airline food and being out of synch with time zones and all, it was good to have a well cooked meal.

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (02) 9525-4869
Address: 14 Gymea Bay Rd Gymea
Directions: About halfway between the train station and The Kingsway.

Restaurant Name: Caruso's Gourmet Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Seemed to eat a lot of pizza ... dont get it! And none of them were extremely exotic... no croc on them, or roo, or anything like that. It was handy to where I was staying, so, that made it great for a night out without having to drive!

Favorite Dish: I can't remember what it was called... I'd call it here, Hawaiian Pizza - pineapple, ham and lots of cheese. It was a great pizza, good tang to the tomato sauce, and they were certainly not stingy with the cheese. Crust was crisp without being burned. (Man, I think I eat too much pizza if I think along these lines!)

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Theme: Pizza
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (02) 9524 9004
Address: Cnr of The Kingsway & Gymea Road Gymea NSW 2227