Jamie Oliver's Food

Yeah, that sucks. Service inconsistencies are, sadly, a thing in many restaurants, even the supposedly high-end ones. It could have been a really bad day for your server, they were maybe understaffed, or maybe it's just a common issue there. Two water spills is definitely not okay, though. I'd probably leave a review mentioning the service issues, not necessarily to trash the place, but so they can hopefully address it. You weren't alone in experiencing bad service, it might help others avoid a similar situation.

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e edith · 5mo

Totally agree. Two water spills is insane! I didn't want to be that guy leaving a scathing review, but you're right, mentioning the service issues is probably the best way to go. Maybe they'll actually do something about it. It wasn't even busy, so it wasn't a "we're slammed" excuse. Just...sloppy.

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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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