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We met VT member llauraa for dinner one evening at the Blackbird Cafe. The site was Laura's recommendation, and what a splendid choice it was. The Blackbird is upscale and yet unpretentious. The menu is exciting and still comfortable. You'll find all sorts of interesting twists on old favorites, and you'll find your old favorites, too. And, there's the lovely view looking out onto Darling Harbour and the Cockle Bay Wharf area. The service is efficient and quite affable. This is the sort of place where you'll eat excellent food and still joke around with the waiters. All in all, the best of all worlds. Without sounding trite, the Blackbird might just be the perfect combination of Commander's Palace (New Orleans, LA USA) and a Denny's Diner. Summing up, we really, really had a nice time. Perfect choice and recommendation, Laura.
The menu is so very eclectic and entertaining. Here are a few items to ponder... (I had the...) Char grilled Thai beef on glass noodle salad, with Thai basil and roasted peanuts. (A$ 14.90) (My wife and daughter had the....) Simple fish 'n chips. Fish of the day in a crispy beer batter w/lemon and sauce tartare. (A$ 15.90) (Laura had the....) Red lentil Dahl with hot stone bread, tomato and mint salsa and yogurt raita (A$ 7.90) NICE LIGHT VEGGIE dish! Some other good stuff included... Tasmanian mussels in tomato sauce + grilled casalinga bread Pan-seared wild salmon fillet w/roasted eggplant, garlic mash (Aussie for mashed potatoes), & puttanesca sauce Char-grilled octopus w/black bean sauce and asian greens over jasmine rice Warm prawn wonton salad w/fresh tofu, mixed leaf, light soy and sesame seed dressing. HOT STONE PIZZAS, among the types were margharita, pumpkin (those Aussie and their pumpkin...), Nicoise, Saltimbocca, and Aztecan (chorizo, jalapenos, fresh tomato, red/yellow capsicum and spanish onion over mozarella and napoli base!!) Great coffee treats included.. Irish (Jamesons), Mexicano (Kahlua), Jamaican (Tia Maria, mon), Irish Monk (Baileys and Frangelico), and Italiano (Amaretto) They have some really nifty "house special cocktails", too.. SWEET NOVEMBER..bacardi, massenez ginger liquer and fresh mint, shaken with limonata GIRLY DRINK...passion fruit, 42 below, peach schnapps, topped with guava and cranberry juice, mixed with mint. MISTER GREEN...42 Below and midori muddled with fresh kiwi fruit. Topped with cloudy apple juice. Desserts? How about baked ricotta cheesecake with summer berry compote? Or, devil-liscious chocolate mud cake with chocolate sauce and ice cream? Or, sticky date pudding w/butterscotch sauce and double cream? And, I'm always a sucker for blueberry cheesecake...this one came with whipped chantilly cream. Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling ParkPhone: 02 9283 7385Directions: East side of Darling Harbour promenades, balcony level. (Go up the spiral staircase......you'll see it, trust me)Website: www.blackbirdcafe.com.au Other Contact: 02 9283 7381 (fax)
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| | | | Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: Darling Harbour - Relaxing Modern Lounge | Tip Rating:  Satisfaction: | | | | |
Let me first let you know, I am proud to be a Texas traveler, and it takes alot for a restaurant's food to appeal when they attempt to take the name "Texas" in an attempt to merely consider the food substance bigger than normal. Yes, everything is in fact bigger in Texas, but this does not mean that other world locations can exploit this fact. Having said that, I was challenged by my mate, Jarrod, to try the "Texas Style" BBQ Ribs at the Cargo Lounge in Darling Harbour. I quickly rebutted, Jarrod, I am not sure I should waste money to prove that in fact the BBQ ribs are not rubbed like good Texas ribs, their sauce is not close to a good chipotle or anywhere near Bodacious. He said..."Mate, I am buying... give them a shot". Well... all I have to say is, it was Love at first Bite. These were good, and very authentic Texas Beef Ribs. The portion size was correct, the BBQ sauce had a nice hint of chili peppers in it! Top this off with a beautiful view of Darling Harbour, and you are in for a good meal!! Plenty of beers on tap as well, I especially liked the "Beez Neez". Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 52-60 The Promenade King Street WharfPhone: 61 2 92621777Website: http://www.cargobar.com.au
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| | | | Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: Scrumptious Malaysian & Good luck Buddah! | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
Delicious Asian food, mostly Malaysian. Satay, salt & pepper squid, mild curries, laksa, flat noodles, oh and the duck is divine! Everything is so tasty. Great place for groups (works out to be especially good deal for groups), but even not a bad choice for dinner dates. There is usually a queue (a good sign to prove it's popularity), but they usually take your mobile number and you can go have a drink in one of the many nearby bars. Max wait time is 40mins, but usually only about 15-20min wait. Great in Summer, you can sit outside. Good ambience, nice lighting, love the huge buddah at the entrance. You are welcome to light some incense by the Buddah and make a little prayer. Amazing website too, check it out!!
Probably the duck... but then, it was all pretty damn good! Leave a Comment Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific RimPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: The Roof Terrace, Cockle bay Wharf, Darling ParkPhone: (02) 9264 3211Directions: Level 2, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney 2000Website: http://www.chintaria.com/
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