The restaurant is right on the cockle bay wharf, overlooking
the harbor, with great impeccable views. Just amazing to get a seat outside and
take the view as the sun sets down. As I arrive, there is quite a line of
people standing outside to view the menu and to decide if they wish to go in or
not. As I walk in and the lady at the reception indicates the available seats.
I decide to settle into the comfortable longe seats on a small table inside
from where you get a good view of the harbor.
Looking at the menu, I quickly see the appetizers, a whole
selection of wine and cheese. Especially the cheese platter and all the
different types of cheese had me like the character from the chipmunks, who
used to get hypnotized when he heard or smelt cheese.
Anyways, I quickly look at my options. No Beef and Pork. No
worries, lot of vegetarian options available. But I aint eating vegetarian.
There are pizza’s as well and boy they do look delicious when they serve at a nearby
table. Pastas as well, but again, I am
looking for chicken and not too many options to be honest. If you like fish,
there are a number of fish dishes- the pastas, pizza’s and just the grilled
barramundi’s and salmon.
I settle for the main course with Chicken. It’s the free
range chicken supreme served with capsicum and eggplant caponata. Now I have
been used to some modern Australian fine dining and I was probably thinking
about this to be another version of the grilled chicken with some mash, cheese,
and asparagus. So when I ordered this, I didn’t see any of the regular description
and wondered what the capsicum and eggplant would be like. Well, as I continued with my peroni’s and the
beautiful view of the habor, it took about 20-25 minutes for the main course
to be served. As it was served, well it looked beautiful. It was the chicken breast
with a small symbolic bone jutting out. Served on a white plate, with this bright
red base which looks very colorful and gooey. One dig into the breast with the knife and I can tell you, it was so soft and
juicy and yet cooked. Now might sound difficult, but I have probably never had
a chicken breast cooked to such perfection. Crispy skinned outside and very
soft inside. The base consisted of eggplants, tomato base and basil along with
olives. The taste of the base was good, and Id say a bit different. Not too
conventional, but yes it was nice. A new taste for me as well. So the main
course does get a thumbs up from me.
Once finished, I asked for the desert menu and ordered the
tiramisu with chocolate and berries. I requested the waiter that I need to be
out in the next 10 minutes as the movie is about to begin and boy the service was
fast and receptive. The tiramisu, was heaven. Just unbelievably awesome. I
loved it. The tiramisu, topped with chocolate powder and a pattern of chocolate
sauce and berries. I think this really made it my heart soar and make me feel that
the meal had hit the spot.
All in all a great dinner with myself.
The main course
$30-40. The starters range from $10-25. Pizza’s and pasta’s are in the range of
$25-$30. Overall meal for one can be about $ 50.
114 Cockle Bay Wharf
Darling Harbour 2000
(02) 9283 3434
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