Eating Out - Harbourside Dining On Any Budget
Reporter: ADAM DIGBY
Aaahh … Sydney Harbour. We’re so lucky to have it and nothing beats a long lunch or a cosy dinner by one of the greatest waterfronts in the world. Whether you’re watching your wallet or looking to splurge … dining on Sydney Harbour can be done on ANY budget.
Poolside Café @ Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton
The iconic Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is a breathtaking historic site on the shores of Woolloomooloo Bay.
It has been consistently voted one of Sydney’s most popular swimming spots thanks to its amazing location - located on the fringe of the Royal Botanic Gardens, this inner city pool has a prime position with the leafy precinct of Mrs Macquarie’s Point on one side and the sleek Woolloomooloo Wharf on the other.
The Poolside Café at Andrew (Boy) Charlton is actually suspended over the pool and it has floor-to-ceiling glass windows ensuring that diners make the most of the million dollar view.
The meals at the Poolside Café are modern Australian and very reasonably priced for such an amazing location! Who said you had to spend a fortune to dine on the harbour???
Some of the dishes you may find on the menu:
Breakfast Menu
- Exotic Amazon acai berry served with Sonoma woodfired granola and fresh fruit
- Poolside Breakfast with free range eggs, bacon, chorizo sausage, mushroom and roast tomato
- Smoked salmon with haloumi cous cous and dill lime mayonnaise
Lunch Menu
- Roasted beetroot, ricotta and marjoram ravioli
- Moroccan lamb burger with eggplant, rocket, harissa yoghurt and chips
Dessert
- Apple and coconut haystack
- Pat and sticks’ ice cream sandwich – vanilla lace, double chocolate or mochacinno
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More Information Poolside Café @ Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Pool |
Prices correct as 04/08/07
Quadrant Restaurant
If you want the front row seat to dining in Sydney Harbour – then Quadrant is it. With spectacular views to Circular Quay and the harbour, the Quadrant Restaurant provides a unique setting, whether you’re there for lunch or enjoying the city sparkle at dinner.
The menu features contemporary Australian cuisine, with Mediterranean and Asian flavour. The menu changes seasonally to ensure the freshest, most delicious dishes.
Quadrant Restaurant at East Circular Quay embodies contemporary style and with floor to ceiling views of Sydney Harbour and Circular Quay, you may never want to leave! Go on treat yourself … it’s not everyday you splurge like this!
Some of the dishes you may find on the menu:
Entree
- Grilled king prawns, chilli crab croquette, sweet corn congee
- Nori and sesame wrapped rare tuna, seared Japanese scallop, edamame, wasabi and soya beurre blanc
Main
- Lamb tenderloin, za’atar spiced eggplant, green beans, mint and coriander chutney
- Baked blue eye cod, ragout of prawn, chorizo, tomato, coconut and saffron
Desserts
- Steamed chocolate pudding, bitter lime syrup, rosewater gelato
- Warm pecan tart, brandy ice-cream, hot butterscotch sauce
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More Information Quadrant Restaurant |
Prices correct as 04/08/07
EATING OUT COMPETITION…
You could be dining out Harbourside on us because Sydney Weekender is giving away a meal for two at the Poolside Café and Quadrant Restaurant. To be in the running, call our competition line on 1902 55 77 08. And good luck!
M.NET 55 cents max call cost. Mobile phones extra.
Lines close 9/08/07 at midnight
NSW permit number: TPL 06/14891, ACT permit number TP 06/05508