Sydney Restaurant Tips by ATXtraveler

Restaurant Name: Doyle's Restaurant

When Sarah and I began our adventure throughout Sydney, we had to start out with a little nutrition. Directly off the Circular Quay to the Western side was a wonderful little walk toward the Rocks. During this trip, we saw many restaurants that were located at the International Ship pier, and decided to sit in the first outdoor cafe we could find. The winner in the Mark and Sarah lunch lottery was a wonderful spot called Doyle's. Later we found out that Doyle's is actually quite famous. Although its fame did not draw us to the restaurant, its view of the Sydney Opera house did the trick! We were able to get the corner furthest away from the restaurant, with a perfect view!

Favorite Dish: I enjoyed my king prawn and avocado salad. The avocados in Sydney are second only to the Southern California avocados I grew up on, but were absolutely delicious! Sarah also had a really good scallop and cheese dish, that I ended up stealing a couple!

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: (02) 9252 3400
Address: Overseas Terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney
Directions: Harbour Bridge end of the International Overseas Shipping Terminal at Circular Quay
Website: http://www.doyles.com.au
Other Contact: quay@doyles.com.au

Restaurant Name: Cargo Lounge

Let me first let you know, I am proud to be a Texas traveler, and it takes alot for a restaurant's food to appeal when they attempt to take the name "Texas" in an attempt to merely consider the food substance bigger than normal. Yes, everything is in fact bigger in Texas, but this does not mean that other world locations can exploit this fact.

Having said that, I was challenged by my mate, Jarrod, to try the "Texas Style" BBQ Ribs at the Cargo Lounge in Darling Harbour. I quickly rebutted, Jarrod, I am not sure I should waste money to prove that in fact the BBQ ribs are not rubbed like good Texas ribs, their sauce is not close to a good chipotle or anywhere near Bodacious. He said..."Mate, I am buying... give them a shot".

Well... all I have to say is, it was Love at first Bite. These were good, and very authentic Texas Beef Ribs. The portion size was correct, the BBQ sauce had a nice hint of chili peppers in it!

Top this off with a beautiful view of Darling Harbour, and you are in for a good meal!! Plenty of beers on tap as well, I especially liked the "Beez Neez".


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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 61 2 92621777
Address: 52-60 The Promenade King Street Wharf
Website: http://www.cargobar.com.au