The Sydney Traveler

If you’re an oyster lover, you’re going to want to check out Sydney Cove Oyster Bar. This luxurious restaurant serves up Australia’s most prized seafood all year round.
Here they serve the oysters six ways, and they’re always fresh and tasty. Enjoy Sydney Rock oysters from Tweed Heads and Batemans Bay in summer, and feast on Pacific oysters from Tassie and South Australia in the cooler months.
Oysters are an acquired taste, so if they’re not your bag don’t worry. There are plenty of other delicious options on the menu, including crispy skinned barramundi and porcini mushroom risotto.
The location, right on Sydney …read more

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Much more than just a place to buy seafood, the Sydney Fish Market is one of the city’s greatest attractions.
The Sydney Fish Market is Australia’s only working fishermen’s market, a colorful and vibrant place which gives visitors and locals the chance to see what goes on before the fish lands on your plate.
It all starts at around 5:30 am each morning, when restauranteurs and seafood enthusiasts arrive to secure the best fish. 1000 crates, equal to around 50 tonnes of seafood, are auctioned off every morning!
If you arrive around lunchtime you won’t be disappointed. The Markets are home to seven …read more

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What do you do after a long day at the Good Food and Wine Show? Why, you go and eat!
Yes, my husband I probably didn’t need dinner on Saturday night, but the lure of Darling Harbour’s buzzing eateries proved to strong to resist. We opted for the Ice Cube Seafood Grill, deciding it was the best spot for something light. It turns out much of Sydney had the same idea, so we waited at the bar for a vacant table.
The bar really needs more seats for those busy nights. After a day on our feet, it was a little frustrating …read more

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If you’re looking for a great meal at the right price, look no further than the Ice Cube Seafood Grill. Conveniently located beside the Imax Theatre at Darling Harbour, this little gem serves up some mouthwatering treats.
My husband and I last visited after the Sydney Food and Wine Show. We weren’t overly hungry, but were looking for something to fill the gap. The extensive menu did that, and then some. My husband tucked in to a sushi and sashimi plate, and was thrilled to see how fresh the Asian treats were.
I was also impressed by my fried king prawns. I …read more

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