Jamie Oliver's Sydney

It's a mixed bag, honestly. I've had good and bad experiences at various Jamie Oliver restaurants, not just in Sydney. Some locations are consistently better than others. The Sydney one is notoriously busy, so that probably contributes to inconsistent service. If you're taking your folks, I'd maybe try booking well in advance for a less hectic time slot, perhaps a weekday lunch? That might help mitigate the service issues you encountered. Ultimately, you're rolling the dice a bit with any busy restaurant, especially a chain.

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i isedore · 5mo

Yeah, that makes sense. It's a shame, because the food itself is usually pretty decent when it's not rushed. Weekday lunch is a good shout, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the tip! We'll definitely try booking ahead. Maybe we'll avoid the whole "chain restaurant roulette" next time and go somewhere smaller instead.

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Newtown's worth a look if you dont mind being a bit further out. The train from Newtown station to Central is like 5 mins and runs constantly, and King Street is basically one long food strip, Thai, Vietnamese, Turkish, whatever u want at 10pm. Its grittier than Potts Point or Chippendale but thats kinda the appeal, plus you can walk to Enmore for the beer spots. Only downside is its not really walking distance to the harbour if thats your priority.

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Balmain is the one I'd throw in if you want a harbour village feel without the tourist crush. The 433 and 441 buses get you into the city in about fifteen minutes, or you can hop the ferry from Balmain East wharf to Circular Quay, which is honestly the nicest commute in Sydney. Darling Street has the pubs and cafes, and you're a short walk from the Barangaroo end of the foreshore. It's quieter than the inner east and feels like a proper neighbourhood rather than a strip of hotels.

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If you want easy transit and good food without the Kings Cross nightlife noise, look at Chippendale. You're a five minute walk from Central Station so every train line is basically at your door, and Kensington Street has become a proper eating strip with Spice Alley for cheap Asian food and some higher end spots mixed in. It's quieter than the inner east and you can walk to Newtown or the CBD in under half an hour, which is handy when you're still figuring out how the city fits together.

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