Stamford Plaza Double Bay - Sydney, Australia 

Off the Beaten Path
Posted: Sun, Oct 05 2008
If you are interested in getting away from some of the hustle and bustle of the touristy Circular Quay and Darling Harbor areas, Stamford Plaza Double Bay is a fabulous choice, and closer to the popular Bondi Beach. It might be easier if you have a car, but for the active types, it is also just a couple of healthy blocks from the Edgecliff train station. The staff was courteous and helpful, and the piano bar features a talented young man who has been there for fourteen years! If you go, there are a couple great restaurant options in the area besides the hotel restaurant’s fare. Una’s is around the corner on New South Head Road. The sign outside says something like ‘noodle shop’, but the real local secret is their German-style schnitzel, plus a nice selection of both local and international beers. We’d suggest that two could share one of their platter size schnitzel in hopes that you might actually have a modicum of space available to enjoy one of their great deserts, but just consider it a word to the wise either way. Another great find, also on New South Head Road was a relatively new (at least in Oct ‘08) Tepanyaki restaurant (Most of the signs outside still said Charbroil Grill & Continental Breakfast…). We were among the only Caucasian customers in the place, and it seemed that reservations were definitely highly recommended, but they graciously accommodated us. Each of the chefs seemed to have their own flair (or flare) - definitely a worthwhile stop.