What I love about Sydney: the food, the rock pools, the weather, the people. Not necessarily in that order, but one of the most memorable holidays I have ever had in my life was spent in Sydney. Since this is about restaurants, let’s talk about the food. Why is it so good? Fresh ingredients, a multicultural urban population that loves cuisines from different parts of the world, excellent seafood, and an easygoing, informal style.

When I went there in February (summer), I was amazed that the mangoes were as good as the ones we get in the Philippines. The Vietnamese and Thai food were better than anything I have ever had in cities like San Francisco and Paris. So here’s my list of favorites, from more formal restaurants like Tetsuya’s to informal cafe/restaurants like Bill’s and Jones the Grocer. If you feel as if you’ve eaten too much, no problem. Swim at any of the delightful rock pools that dot the coastline. My favorite rock pool happens to be in Coogee Beach (although the one pictured above is in Bondi Beach).

Bill’s
433 Liverpool Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
+61 2 9360 9631
www.bills.com.au
breakfast, lunch, brunch (delicious coconut bread)
[Note: I have two of Bill Granger's cookbooks which are excellent]

A Tavola
348 Victoria Street
Sydney
+61 2 9331 7871
Italian

Foveaux Restaurant and Bar
65–67 Foveaux Street
Surry Hills
+61 2 9211 0664
www.foveaux.com.au
Meat

Jones the Grocer
68 Moncur Street
Woollahra NSW 2025
+61 2 9362 1222
www.jonesthegrocer.com
gourmet food shop, cafe, restaurant, bakery

Ocean Room
Ground Level Overseas Passenger Terminal
Circular Quay West
+61 2 9252 9585
www.oceanroomsydney.com
Sushi

Tetsuya’s
529 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9267 2900
www.tetsuyas.com

Universal
Republic 2 Courtyard Palmer St.
Darlinghurst
+61 2 9331 0709
Eclectic
www.universalrestaurant.com

The Wharf Restaurant
Hickson Road, Pier 4, Walsh Bay
+61 2 9250 1761
www.thewharfrestaurant.com.au
Australian

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