Cuisine:
Modern Australian
Address:
Eastern Suburbs
34 Campbell Parade
Bondi Beach
Phone:
(02) 9365 4303
Hours:
Breakfast from 7am
Lunch/Dinner
onwards ’til late
It’s reminiscent of a Swiss chalet, but the view across the water of Bondi is pure Oz. Breakfast has many indulgences, like Buttermilk Pancake with Mixed Berry Compote and Mascarpone, or the Ham or Smoked Salmon, Spinach, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise on Damper. It gets lively around brunch and into lunch as the visitors wake up and then perk up on their coffee. There’s a frivoloty to the service, a bit of actors’ panache which seems part of the package, almost as though the front verandah is one of life’s accidental stages upon which to perform. Freshly squeezed juices? Their titles fill you with guilt: “Hangover”, “Fatigue”, “Liver Cleanse” and even “Blood Purification”. Ordering the last one is like admitting you’re a vampire to the waitress. All very admirable just the same. Mains, considering the address, are nobly priced – all under twenty bucks. Seared Roo Rump with Braised Red Cabbage and Celeriac Puree is the pick.