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Blackbird Cafe
Ph: (02) 9283 7385; Cockle Bay Wharf, 201 Sussex St, Darling Park 2000 www.blackbirdcafe.com.au
Modern Australian, $$ -
Open 7 days 8am-1am, Closed Christmas Day; Licensed; AE, BC, DC, MC, V, No bookings, Seats inside 180, Outside seats 200, Kids welcomed
Mietta's Review
Big fancy garage doors open to the terrace overlooking Darling Harbour. The lounge area down the back has the feel of an upmarket student house, with retro 50s furniture and rounded river stones in the wall. Entry is from the side of the restaurant, away from the view and focus of Cockle Bay. This enables people to slip in and avoid that strange modern day cafe experience of most people turning to check out the new arrival. Ownership changed here in mid 2000. But still the stone theme of the walls is echoed on the menu in Hot Stone Pizza, cheese, tomato and basil.
Other published opinions
Sydney Eats 2005 "Set in a big, colourful space with chirpy staff, bouncing beats and tasty food and drinks, Blackbird offers a bit of everything: pasta, meat, chicken, seafood, Asian, vegetarian, salads and pizza."
Daily Telegraph NSW Restaurant Guide 2004, Funky, alternative atmosphere, reliable service, and relaxed open-air setting all work together here. Daily telegraph 21/6/2000 - bright, lively atmosphere and varied fare from an open kitchen. Pia with seafood, basil pesto, semi-dried tomato and cheese $13.50. Lettuce and fennel salad $5.90
SMH goodliving, 6/6/2000 - recommended for kids, real mums true life testimonials swear the staff here are great with kids and the menu's flexible enough to accomodate young tastebuds, as well as providing mum with a well deserved vodka and cranberry.
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