This post is more for my record, but I figured there's probably no better spot than here to mark down the restaurants I've been to (and will get to) while I'm down here. The food situation has improved, but I think that's partly because I've accepted the price tags and am more surprised when something isn't sweet than when it is (ie, ketchup, salsa, pasta sauce, etc).
Fix St James
I've been here a few times now and some of the wait staff recognize me. The food is good, but nothing too original. The wine list is probably their speciality.
Rockpool Bar & Grill
Australia doesn't do burgers very well, but Rockpool B&G does put up a nice full blood wagyu hamburger. However, I would suggest getting the pickles, beetroot and ketchup on the side because of the sweetness. If they have a roast pork sandwich on special, that is definitely worth getting as well. This place has a strong wine list as well.
Spice I Am
Thai restaurant that wasn't anything special. It seemed more like a mass produced chain restaurant than an authentic (though I haven't been to Thailand yet).
Kammadhenu
I'd never had Sri Lankan food before, but this was fantastic. It may have been the 2 for 1 cocktails before hand, but of the 8-10 different courses we tried, only the salt cod missed the mark. We went with everything from Roti's, to baskets, to curry's. I'll definitely to back for more. And, it's BYO which makes it all the better.
Baravian Bier Cafe
They have a schnitzel special on Tuesday's. Haven't tried anything else here other than copious amounts of beer.
Belgian Beer Cafe
This cafe has half priced mussels on Wednesdays. Good after work spot for drinks and a heaping pile of mussels. Solid Belgian beer list as well.
Il Baretto
This is a small italian spot down the street from me (BYO as well). The specials looked pretty good when I was there, but by the time I got there around 8 they were all sold out. I'd probably try it one more time if I could get the specials, but everything else was pretty basic.
BBQ King
Good peking duck served in two courses. Not the classiest of joints, but worth it for the duck.
Gumshara
Excellent japanese ramen, in a food court no less.
Prasit's Northside Thai
Small Thai takeaway place around the corner from me. I've only had the curry's so far, but they've been good and reasonably priced.
Pompei's
This is a well known pizza spot in Bondi. I haven't had much pizza here yet, but it was definitely better than the looks of the fast food pizza places I walk past on my way to work. Though, they could do a bit more with the toppings.
Hurricanes
Stopped here for ribs on the 4th of July. The ribs were good and the sauce wasn't too sweet (the complete opposite of what I was expecting). It was a little cool, but sitting next to the high powered propane heaters made it feel close to summer.
Sean's Tapas
Good, though probably not 100% authentic. The paella was extremely small and could have had a bit more flavor. The pork belly squares were pretty spot on though.
Now for the bucket list of places I want to get to:
Marque
Berta
Buzo
Wine Library (judging by the wine by the glass list, charcuterie plates and this is almost exactly halfway between my place and the beach, there's a good chance I'll have my own seat at the bar by summer)
Bentley Bar and Grill
Quay Restaurant
Hey, Norm!!
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