This is a restaurant in Manly, a ferry ride away from Sydney's Circular Quay. Despite its name, and the fact that I am a vegetarian, I can definitely recommend it for meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike.

My husband - a meat eater - tells everyone he meets about the steak that he had there, whilst I - a non meat eater - can say that the meal I had there was the most generous and varied vegetarian meal I have ever tasted.

It consisted of every type of vegetable imaginable, fresh and beautifully cooked. Add to this, the fantastic view overlooking Manly Beach and the ocean and the buzzing atmosphere; yes, I would definitely cross the world to eat there again!

Manly, New South Wales - a ferry ride away from Sydney Circular Quay

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Get your fish and chips from 'Fish at the Rocks', 29 Kent Street, then a quick climb to the Observatory garden for a stunning outlook over the Bridge. A fantastic meal. Or get a cheap early dinner at the restaurant, then go up to gaze at the stars.

29 Kent Street,
The Rocks
Cnr Argyle St
Phone: 9252 4614 Fax: 9251 4690
www.fishattherocks.com.au/

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Modern Vietnamese restaurant and bar. The bar is great if you want a cocktail/beer and some nibbles, try the crispy squid. The restaurant has a outdoor terrace filled with chinese laterns and has very reasonable beautifully presented food. Try the sticky ribs/scallops on papaya salad.

1 kellet st, Kings Cross. 3 mins from Kings Cross station. check out website, www.libertine.net.au

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Indian restaurant in Randwick, not too far from the SCG, in case the Army are suffering from Indian cuisine withdrawal symptoms. Great food and nice price. BYO too, bottle shop near-by.

Bombay Bloomers Indian Restaurant
Randwick
NSW 2031
Australia

www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/nsw/sydneyarea/easternsuburbssydney/listing/cafes/10526781

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Sydney does Japanese food far better than the UK. A fun budget option is Ju-Ju’s in Kings Cross, a typical izakaya, complete with karaoke in the corner. For a special night out Tetsuya’s is undeniably one of the great restaurants of the world, but if you want great food without the name-dropping, Uchi Lounge on Brisbane Street provides impeccable quality for in-the-know locals – there’s a no-booking policy at the weekend so get there early!

(Ju-Ju’s, Bayswater Road, Kings Cross, NSW 2011. (02) 9357 7100)
(Uchi Lounge, 15 Brisbane Street, Darlinghurst. NSW 2010. (02) 92613524)
(Tetsuya’s, 529 Kent Street, CBD NSW 2000. (02) 9267 2900)

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This restaurant in Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, is a cross between a Buddhist temple, a back alley Chinese restaurant and a top-class establishment. A gorgeous combination of smells hits you as you walk through the red curtains and are greeted by a giant statue of Buddha - those sweets are offerings for him though, not for you after you've enjoyed your reasonably priced meal!

The floor is polished concrete, the bowls are retro plastic and the ceiling is high. There's also a great view of the harbour. Oh, and the food is good too. A warning: they don't take bookings.

The Roof Terrace, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Park
Level 2, 201 Sussex St; tel: 02 9264 3211
www.chintaria.com

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The Bather's Pavilion is right on Balmoral Beach and has the most sensational views. The restaurant and cafe are situated inside a renovated 1920s beach side changing pavilion. The exterior of the building oozes an older world charm and the inside has a warm, yet contemporary feel to it. Sunday morning brunch at the cafe is an experience not to be missed and you can stroll along the Esplanade afterwards and go for a swim. Lose yourself for a day at Balmoral!

The Esplanade
Balmoral Beach
Phone:+61 2 9969 5050
Fax: +61 2 9969 4626
email : eat@batherspavilion.com.au
www.batherspavilion.com.au

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This has to be one of Sydney's best-kept culinary secrets. A beautiful little Japanese/French fusion restaurant with live jazz most nights and reasonable if not cheap prices.

Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, near Central Station.

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