Dining Spots Around Sydney Opera House in Australia
Stepping into Sydney, Australia for the first time, who wouldn’t be pumped to lay eyes on the Sydney Opera House—its iconic seashell design perched on the harbor? Snagging that perfect, dazzling photo next to it is a total thrill, and it’s exactly what sparked my first trip to Australia.
How to Get to Sydney Opera House in Australia
Getting to the Sydney Opera House is like heading to Ho Chi Minh City’s Municipal Theatre—super simple and easy, thanks to its prime spot near the center. The easiest way? Train. Hop on and head to Circular Quay station (say it “Sir-cu-la Key,” not “Sir-cu-la Quay”—trust me, if your English is shaky like mine, you’ll mess it up too, haha).
Once you’re at Circular Quay, step outside and bam—there’s the Sydney Harbour Bridge staring you down. From the Opera House side, you’ve got the best angle for a full-frontal shot of that iconic bridge. I hit it on a rainy day—fewer tourists—and scored some gorgeous frames. Every angle of the Sydney Harbour Bridge just wows.
Bus works too—depends where you’re at. There’s always a route to Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D stop, then a 10-minute walk to the Opera House. Buses hitting this stop: 333, 380, 392, 394, 396, 397, 399, L94.
At this seashell wonder, you can pop inside to dig into its architecture and the story behind this 20th-century masterpiece. It hosts big shows, but tickets aren’t cheap—usually over 200 USD (5,000,000 VND)—and performances aren’t daily.
Eating Spots Near Sydney Opera House
Tons of posts rave about the Sydney Opera House—same info everywhere—but I bet no one’s dished on standout dining spots nearby. A question I asked myself, texting every friend I’ve got to find out what’s tasty and cheap around here, haha. This is really for anyone stuck hungry near the Opera House. For more options, swing by Darling Harbour nearby—it’s loaded with choices. If you hit Darling Harbour, try Hurricane’s Grill Darling Harbour for me—a steak joint my friends swear by.
Quick Bite at Fish & Chips Circular Quay
For fast and easy eats, swing by the Fish & Chips shop under Circular Quay station. Grab a portion with heaps of options. Later, I learned Aussies call fries “chips,” paired with seafood, steak, or grills. It’s the cheapest spot I found near the Opera House to kill hunger quick.
Hot Chocolate at Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café
I hit the Opera House on a rainy, chilly winter day. Wandering nearby, my friend dragged me into Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café, raving about their hot chocolate. We each got a cup—warm, fragrant, pure cozy vibes. Takeaway’s cheaper than sitting; table service adds a fee, but it’s worth it for the ambiance. Sipping hot chocolate at Guylian on a cold day? Unbeatable.
Pancakes on the Rocks in Sydney
Pancakes on the Rocks is a Sydney must-eat spot folks rave about, with locations near both the Opera House and Darling Harbour. I didn’t hit the Opera House one—ate at Darling Harbour instead. Probably the same deal either way, but my friend says the Opera House spot’s prettier.
It’s famous for killer dessert pancakes—save room to order some post-meal treats here. If you stumble on other tasty, cool spots around the Opera House, drop a comment below so everyone can pocket more dining gems for their Sydney trip!