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Cafe Sydney

5th Floor, Customs House | 31 Alfred Street Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
0292518683
Ranked #14 of 2,956 restaurants in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 372 Reviews
Cuisines: Australian, European, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Papamoa, New Zealand
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

great staff, very friendy and helpful - even handing out "` cafe sydney" fans to the ladies when the temperature began to soar on the balcony. Menu choice was excellent and we mainly opted for seafood, having oysters, scallops, tiger prawns, .main courses followed and were excellent too. The caramalised onion naan bread is excellent when accompanied with a glass... More

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Sydney
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Took the parents here while they were visiting Australia and they loved it. Even though it was a cold night out the front, the blankets on the chairs were a nice touch. Also had an early booking so got to see it get dark over the harbour. Would definitely go again but will keep it for special occasions :-)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW via mobile

We had a wonderful evening what a very special restaurant, the view stunning, the food amazing, the service excellent. I can't wait to go back

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Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We went with another couple for special dinner. We were told on the phone that we were going to get the table for the early shift and would need to leave by a certain time which we were happy to do. When we got there we were given a table out on the balcony with the most fantastic views. It... More

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See 9 more reviews by kazzyvege for Sydney
Sussex
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Great food and the most amazing view to watch over dinner! I'd been recommended this resturant by a number of people and I'm so pleased I took notice. Some places don't live up to their recommendations but this one really did. The food was superb - I could have happily eaten everything on the menu - and the wine was... More

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See 8 more reviews by MissKelda for Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

My very favorite restaurant in Sydney. Food superb, great staff and amazing views. Have been luck to have the private dining room on several occasions - if you need a venue for a small group - up to 10 or 12 - this IS THE BEST

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Sydney, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Food menu was extensive view was superb - service was pleasant but slow - a good place to relax and re charge the batteries.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

It deserves to be no.1 restaurant in Sydney. The view is awesome... This makes it the best for romantic dinning. Excellent service... I love creative modem designs and the way they organize restaurant, cozy and luxurious. Food and drink are quite expensive but ...worth money...beautiful presentation, fine taste. It is definitely my favorite place in Sydney. Thumb up!

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Riyadh
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Excellent view of the harbor and great food. The Tasmanian trout was excellent. If you are into Seafood try the seafood platter for two. An excellent choice.

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

A very convenient location on the 5th floor of Customs House in Circular Quay with a stunning view of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Kirribilli and Mosman. There are 2 bars for a pre dinner drink. The service was very good with the servers taking care to attend to your needs. The food was very good, though as we were a group... More

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