Eating

Eating Out

It's hard to know where to begin with this topic as there is so much to choose from.

You've got your fast food outlets like Kentucky in Pitt St. and Macdonalds in Pitt St., George St. and corner of George and Bridge St. There's even a chippy at Circular Quay. However, there are many good, reasonably priced restaurants.

City Extra

The City Extra is a fabulous restaurant offering a wide selection of food. You can dine inside or out and there are non-smoking areas in both. During the evening the red heater lamps are switched on, which keep you warm and make you feel very cosy. The view is unrivalled. You can look out over the harbour and see the bridge casting its reflections onto the water. The service is very friendly and prompt. Visit their website.

MENU EXAMPLE

Prime sirloin steak, sausage, pork spare ribs and bacon -

all chargrilled and served with grilled tomato, French fries and salad.

Sydney Tower

There is a cafe just below the observation deck of Sydney Tower which sells drinks and small snacks. It's open from 10am-5pm There are also two revolving restaurants. One self-select and one a la carte. TEL 233 3722

Eat On The Street

Just North of Oxford Street are numerous inexpensive Italian nosheries, including: No Names (2 Chapel St.), Bill &Tony's (74 Stanely St.) and Reggio's (135 Crown St.). There's also Betty's Soup Kitchen (269 Crown St.). On Oxford St. there's good Spanish food at Raquel's (no.98), a hotch-potch at Kinselas (Taylor Square), and every other cuisine you've ever heard of, somewhere along this salacious strip. Likewise in The Cross, the many cafes cater to backpackers' tastes.

Really, it's a case of looking around and seeing what you fancy. There are too many to list and it's all down to personal taste, although I would personally recommend City Extra and the Tower which combine great views with great food. The Tower restaurant isn't cheap, but then again how often will you get the chance to dine whilst looking out over such a beautiful city?