The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay

Frommer's Review

Above Sydney University's rowing club and overlooking a working area of Sydney Harbour, this converted boat shed offers water views across to the city and the Anzac Bridge. It serves terrific French-inspired seafood in an elegant, yet informal, atmosphere of white tablecloths and natural lighting. The service is variable (but hopefully improving after not-so-hot reviews in recent months). Oh, and you can see the chefs at work in the open kitchen. You can't go wrong with the signature dish, the fabulous snapper fish pie with roasted tomatoes and mashed potatoes. There are usually nine varieties of oysters on the menu. A good wine list and delicious desserts cap off a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend The Boathouse, particularly as a lunchtime treat. Catch a taxi -- it's a little hard to find.

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