Shellbelle28 Posted October 22, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2018 So we'll have a free day in Sydney before embarking on our cruise. I plan to book a hotel close to Circular Quay in The Rocks. Here's my dilemma. All of the hotels I am looking at that have restaurants with menus that are quite...how to put it...upscale? My DH would be much more interested in casual food. Fish and chips, burgers, etc. rather than "fine dining." I'm not looking for fast food, just a more comforting and casual experience. Any suggestions of where to go in or near The Rocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted October 22, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Shellbelle28 said: So we'll have a free day in Sydney before embarking on our cruise. I plan to book a hotel close to Circular Quay in The Rocks. Here's my dilemma. All of the hotels I am looking at that have restaurants with menus that are quite...how to put it...upscale? My DH would be much more interested in casual food. Fish and chips, burgers, etc. rather than "fine dining." I'm not looking for fast food, just a more comforting and casual experience. Any suggestions of where to go in or near The Rocks? No need to eat at expensive hotel restaurants, there are plenty of other options around Circular Quay and the Rocks. At Circular Quay itself there is Buckleys which has good fish and chips, and burgers. There are also a couple of Italian restaurants, plus the Opera Kitchen just past the Opera Bar on the lower level walkway to the Opera House. You can just wander past the restaurants and check out the menus until you find one that suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted October 22, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: No need to eat at expensive hotel restaurants, there are plenty of other options around Circular Quay and the Rocks. At Circular Quay itself there is Buckleys which has good fish and chips, and burgers. There are also a couple of Italian restaurants, plus the Opera Kitchen just past the Opera Bar on the lower level walkway to the Opera House. You can just wander past the restaurants and check out the menus until you find one that suits. Thank you OzKiwiJJ: That's good to know. We've stayed in locales where it's seemed like every restaurant was trying to outdo the next in being fancy (or as defined by DH "nothing I'll eat.") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmiss6253 Posted October 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2018 There is a place at the bottom of George st in the Rocks called Ribs and Burgers (I think) that is pretty good. My husband and kids like it. Darling Harbor is a good fun place to wander around and pick a restaurant too if you want another place to look around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 23, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Swissmiss6253 said: There is a place at the bottom of George st in the Rocks called Ribs and Burgers (I think) that is pretty good. My husband and kids like it. Darling Harbor is a good fun place to wander around and pick a restaurant too if you want another place to look around Mrs Gut is a big fan of Ribs and Burgers. We often have lunch there in cruise day, snag a window seat to watch our ship. and then there’s always Harry’s for a pie (or three) around at Circular Quay there are numerous outlets or the pub on the corner near the Holiday Inn (sorry can’t think of the name) does some decent pub grub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 23, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Just now, GUT2407 said: Mrs Gut is a big fan of Ribs and Burgers. We often have lunch there in cruise day, snag a window seat to watch our ship. and then there’s always Harry’s for a pie (or three) around at Circular Quay there are numerous outlets or the pub on the corner near the Holiday Inn (sorry can’t think of the name) does some decent pub grub. Or try one of the food Courts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted October 23, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 23, 2018 There is a pub next to McDonalds at Circular Quay (round the corner on Loftus Street) which we've found good, although a few years since we ate there - the Paragon I think it is called. The bistro area is upstairs. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted October 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Shellbelle28 said: Thank you OzKiwiJJ: That's good to know. We've stayed in locales where it's seemed like every restaurant was trying to outdo the next in being fancy (or as defined by DH "nothing I'll eat.") Unfortunately you do pay a little bit more at restaurants at Circular Quay but for that you get gorgeous views, but there are restaurants to suit all tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted October 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 23, 2018 18 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: At Circular Quay itself there is Buckleys which has good fish and chips, and burgers. Can I put in a shout for City Extra at Circular Quay - it's been a haunt of mine for three decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted October 23, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Globaliser said: Can I put in a shout for City Extra at Circular Quay - it's been a haunt of mine for three decades. Thanks for the tip. What's your favorite to eat there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted October 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted October 24, 2018 City Extra is pretty decent. Think American style diner, and you know what to expect. Quite big portions (by Australian standards). I'd stay away from the Italian restaurant next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandex Posted November 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 2, 2018 There is a pub above The Rocks called The Glenmore - they have a beautiful rooftop beer garden/restaurant- with amazing views over the harbour, bridge, city and Opera House. Food is great and reasonably priced too. Easy to book - just check out their website by googling the name. I would highly recommend this to anybody in Sydney, tourist or Sydneysider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted November 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Jandex said: There is a pub above The Rocks called The Glenmore - they have a beautiful rooftop beer garden/restaurant- with amazing views over the harbour, bridge, city and Opera House. Food is great and reasonably priced too. Is this the place with the $10 steaks on Mondays? (I suppose the price could have gone up since I was last there.) If so, I can also vouch for the quality of the views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted November 2, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 2, 2018 The Glenmore in the rocks,with a rooftop bar overlooking circular quay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydelayne Posted November 3, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Just returned...stayed at Marriott, Circular Quay , great location. Ate in the Rocks a few night, Italian and a Pub, both very enjoyable and not expensive.. Ate at the Hurricane Grill which was good, too. Enjoy , it’s a great city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_dbt Posted November 3, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) Do you like Thai 🇹🇭 food? You can try Satang Thai. Edited November 3, 2018 by Tommy_dbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted November 4, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Do I remember correctly that there is a street food market on Fridays in the Rocks (during the day?) Anyway, we had a cracking steak sandwich there for not much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whimsy7 Posted November 5, 2018 #18 Share Posted November 5, 2018 yes, there is a food market on at the Rocks on a Friday. it's on Argyle Street near the Museum of Contemporary Art. another place to eat (if in Circular Quay during the daytime) is the Gateway Food Court (right next to the McDonalds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted November 5, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted November 5, 2018 DH loves fish & chips, so that's probably what we'll seek out first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 5, 2018 #20 Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Shellbelle28 said: DH loves fish & chips, so that's probably what we'll seek out first. A few good fish and chip options around Circular quay. though I’d grab a ferry, either to Watson’s Bay and Doyle’s or over the Manly, but I can’t think of the name of the on there I like. Edited November 5, 2018 by GUT2407 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmiss6253 Posted November 6, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Mr Gut, Is it posh Garfish at Manly or the standard fish and chip shop up the beach end of the main strip where you order fish and chips and battle with the gulls at the beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 6, 2018 #22 Share Posted November 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Swissmiss6253 said: Mr Gut, Is it posh Garfish at Manly or the standard fish and chip shop up the beach end of the main strip where you order fish and chips and battle with the gulls at the beach? Nah not Garfish, if Mr Gut aren’t one thing it’s Posh. I’m more of a seagull battler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted November 6, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted November 6, 2018 11 hours ago, GUT2407 said: Nah not Garfish, if Mr Gut aren’t one thing it’s Posh. I’m more of a seagull battler. What fish is used in fish & chips in the region? Here in the US, cod is common, halibut is the really good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmiss6253 Posted November 6, 2018 #24 Share Posted November 6, 2018 If you just ask for fish and chips, you generally get shark. My favourite, while pricey, is flathead. Mr Gut, the fish and chips from there is good, it is no wonder the seagulls are so fierce about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 6, 2018 #25 Share Posted November 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Shellbelle28 said: What fish is used in fish & chips in the region? Here in the US, cod is common, halibut is the really good stuff! They’ll call it flake but that means shark, personally I like whitting fillets. now as to what spuds they use?? Never knew there was so much involved till I first spent a few weeks working in Tasmania. Staying in a caravan so I could cook my own meals and save a few $$$. Go into Rolf Voss, ask for some spuds, “what type” was the answer, “whatever” says Gut ”what are you going to do with them” ”eat them of course” never seen eyes roll roll so much in all my born days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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