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Blackbird

Cockle Bay Wharf, Balcony 201 Sussex Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
(02) 9283 7385
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Ranked #484 of 2,951 restaurants in Sydney
3.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Cuisines: Australian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Rockville, MD
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We sat overlooking Darling Harbour for a late lunch on our first day in Sydney. Walked to Darling Harbour from our Marriott Hotel in Circular Quay. We were starving & the artisan pizza was delicious. Be aware that food prices in Sydney are very high (though no tipping). But nothing prepared me for a Diet Coke that was over $4... More

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Sydney, Australia
Top Contributor
185 reviews 185 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
938 helpful votes 938 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
4
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I like the vibe of this place, it's a nice place to drink, eat and catch up with friends, I always walk up the spiral staircase to get upstairs even though it dosnt bring you right to the front door. Once in the music is loud but not too loud the menu has a great variation of seafood, steaks and... More

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See 45 more reviews by VangeInternational for Sydney
Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Two thumbs up for Blackbird dined here on Friday night and the place was great lively vibe - $10 cocktails and they were so good Bluebird is my new favorite cocktail. Loved the bruschetta's my partner always says you can tell a good place by the bruschetta they serve and Blackbird you got it right!! Thank you Blackbird for a... More

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Sedona, Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This place was suggested by our cab driver. It was the best meal we had in Sydney. We came back for a second night. More

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See 3 more reviews by Gerrie S for Sydney
Sydney
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We had a family breakfast for about 30 people. As a booking had been made, there were no seating problems and the tables were at the front so we were able to look out onto Cockle Bay. The restaurant was not busy and the orders were taken and the breakfast meals arrived in a timely fashion. The meals were enjoyable... More

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Sydney
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I've been here on two occasions - once for dinner with my sister and once for a hens party with a big group of girls. I'm in my mid 20's and on both times I found the place ghastly, yet each time it has been packed with people which I dont understand - I will never go back of my... More

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Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The first time we went to this restaurant we waited longer for our food (and for anyone to even bother to take our order) than any where I've ever been to. We were there a good half an hour before they came up to take our order (without even being offered a drink). Every time we wanted to top up... More

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See 6 more reviews by Peta F for Sydney
Co Kildare
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We visited here on 28th March as the menu looked inviting and not over priced as is the norm in Darling Harbour. We were seated quickly at a nice table over looking the water and it was not busy. The waiter who was looking after the few occupied tables in our area was less than enthuastic. He looked like he... More

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See 2 more reviews by sgs67 for Sydney
Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Went to dinner with my best fiends and all I can remember is that the food and drinks were fab. More

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See 6 more reviews by McLeod05 for Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If you're looking for a sumptuous food, then go somewhere else. Their service is great but the food is just average. And they're on a great location... so the location and the service is worth the visit. More

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