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Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: Amazing Ice Cream
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  • cjg1
  • Updated By cjg1 on October 29, 2007
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  • October 14, 2007 - Sydney
    October 14, 2007
    by cjg1, 3 more photos
    This is one of those memories from the trip pushing us to rethink our travel plans for next to include Sydney again. It was that good.

    Housed where there used to be a cheap and so so kebab place we stumbled across it actually looking for said kebabs. I was in the mood for a quick snack that it would have provided and we were just steps away. But to our surprise, the second Lindt Café in Sydney moved in here since my last visit.

    They have a huge display case that takes up most of the center of the area and tables on the far left along with the tables on the outside. This is all well and nice but rest assured that the main reason to come here is on the right. This would be the ice cream.

    We had this ice cream something like 5 times over 4 of our days in an 8 day trip. We did have it twice on the first day we ate it. Once in the afternoon when we found it, and then again after dinner. The main pic of Liz here is actually take about 9pm at night.

    I had the White Chocolate ice cream each time and she had the 70%. They put it on a cone after they put a squirt of rich, hot chocolate in the cone. This is SO good. I really do miss this ice cream and can’t wait to come back and get some more of it.

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  • Theme: Ice Cream
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Cockle Bay Wharf
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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: The Blackbird Cafe
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  • pchamlis
  • Updated By pchamlis on July 23, 2005
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  • Try the Blackbird Cafe at Cockle Bay Wharf - Sydney
    Try the Blackbird Cafe at
    Cockle Bay Wharf
    by pchamlis
    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.

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  • Theme: Eclectic/International
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Park
  • Phone: 02 9283 7385
  • Directions: 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: Japanese food
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  • FlyingShanice
  • By FlyingShanice on April 28, 2004
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  • Sushi Go-Round - Sydney
    Sushi Go-Round
    by FlyingShanice
    Sushi Go- Round arraies of sushi dishes weaves it way around on train tracks and noodles, and meal set are provided.
    Simply select the dish you want and lift it off. All dishes are created by Japanese chefs.

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Shop 430a, Harbourside, Darling Harbour
  • Phone: 92114566
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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: cheap food courts
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  • willy_wonka
  • By willy_wonka on March 16, 2005
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  • nachos - Sydney
    nachos
    by willy_wonka
    there are sooo many restaurants in darling harbor/cockle bay, which can be quite pricey. if your really on the cheap, there is a food court in darling harbor called 'harborside'. a food court is basically a whole lot of eateries in the one complex, with tables in the middle for patrons to sit down. at the harborside i had a yummy mexican meal, while my friend went to the good old KFC (heart attack food). its cheap, less pretentious, and more travel orientated.

    nachos!

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  • Theme: Eclectic/International
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: darling harbor
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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: Choose your own style --- Wok On Inn
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  • FlyingShanice
  • Updated By FlyingShanice on April 28, 2004
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  • Wok On Inn noodle bar - Sydney
    Wok On Inn noodle bar
    by FlyingShanice
    The main concept of Wok On Inn is to let you the customer build your own noodle dish, either Thai, Malay or Chinese style, choosing your noodle and favourite ingredients. They serve take-out noodles in eco-friendly noodle boxes. Phone and internet orders are provided.
    I have tried their combination dish with hokkien in Chinese cooking style, satisfied.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour
  • Phone: 92126655
  • Website: www.wokoninn.com.au
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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: Fresh Seafood
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  • RedEaredPanda
  • By RedEaredPanda on June 30, 2004
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  • Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants - Sydney
    by RedEaredPanda
    Located water's edge and commanding panoramic views of the city skyline is Jordons, Sydney’s famous seafood restaurant. With inside and alfresco dining options and Jordons cocktail bar to drink and/or dine, guests are invited to experience sensory indulgence as they encounter various seafood selections.
    Average meal is over $30.00 for a main.

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  • Theme: Seafood
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 197 Harbourside Darling Harbour
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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: A floating South African Steakhouse
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  • dlandt
  • Updated By dlandt on December 4, 2003
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  • The South Steyne - Sydney
    The South Steyne
    by dlandt
    Located on a large boat, this isn't really a South African restaurant, its more like a steakhouse that offers international, Australian, and South African accented dishes in about equal proportions. Its a very nice experience if you like fine dining without the exorbitant costs associated with Darling Harbour. Drinks and meals came to about A$80. The service is excellent and the view spectacular.

    Steak, but they do seafood quite well also.

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  • Theme: Steakhouse
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Darling Harbour
  • Directions: Darling Harbour, literally, in the harbour
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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: Great Seafood and location
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  • ccvisit
  • By ccvisit on September 22, 2004
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  • Blue Fish is in Cockle Bay in Darling Harbour. It's right on the water with the Sydney skyline surrounding the area. It's a great place to people watch especially when sitting outside.

    Great food and customer service.

    Oysters and fish and chips. Oysters are fresh and fish is lightly battered and not over seasoned.

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  • Theme: Seafood
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Harbourside in Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour
  • Directions: Situated near the floating restaurant on the side of the convention center.
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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: Darling Harbour - Relaxing Modern Lounge
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  • ATXtraveler
  • By ATXtraveler on January 29, 2006
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  • Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants - Sydney
    by ATXtraveler, 1 more photos
    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".

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  • Theme: Pub/Brewery
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: 52-60 The Promenade King Street Wharf
  • Phone: 61 2 92621777
  • Website: http://www.cargobar.com.au
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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants: Great Food- EXCELLENT Prices
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  • ShelleyKeating
  • By ShelleyKeating on July 19, 2006
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  • Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay Restaurants - Sydney
    by ShelleyKeating
    This is an excellent place to have lunch or dinner for many reasons:
    - The location is great- a harbour view from the balcony level
    - The food is excellent- i have enjoyed every dish i have tried and have heard the same from many of my friends
    - The prices are such good value- nothing over $20! The averge dish costs about $16
    - It is liscenced with great cocktails

    It is quite 'trendy' and suited for the younger population (20-30), but then who am I to judge as age is only a matter of mind, so if you are 80 and like the some up-beat and loud music of today go for it! You can eat inside or on the balcony.

    I am a vegetarian and the Blackbird accounts very well for this and indicates whether a dish is vegan or vegetarian. My favs are
    -Red lentil dahl with hot stone bread
    -coconut tofu curry with stemed veges and rice
    - pumpkin, spinach, pinenut and goats cheese pizza

    The serving sizes are generous and all is yummy!

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Balcony Level, Cockle bay Wharf, Darling Park Sydn
  • Phone: +612 92837385
  • Directions: Near the Imax at Darling Harbour.
  • Website: www.blackbird.com.au
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