Firefly

My resounding thought while dining here was why haven’t I had a Coconut Mojito ($15.50) before’ Sipping one of Warren Ford’s tall, soothing splashes of Sydney summer in this location – complete with bobbing yachts, purring BMWs, and illicit opportunities to peer into the windows of the rich – is great. The tapas style of eating suits either a fast pre-theatre meal or a long catch-up where you make plentiful selections from the reasonable list of by-the-glass wines. The 2007 Whitehaven Pinot Gris ($8/glass, $55/bottle) was my standout. The best thing I put in my mouth was the Woodbridge Smoked Trout ($19) with crème fraiche, salmon roe and lovely salted ciabatta. The lean Lamb, Pork and Garlic Meatballs ($14.50) were also good; and the Duck and Shallot Pancakes ($17.50) helped round out any corners. A filling rustic pizza of Jamon, Mushrooms and Taleggio ($18) was a good use for the finely diced field mushrooms, but didn’t quite live up to my imagination inspired by these bold ingredients. Our waitress correctly suggested two plates per person as a good basis for a meal. Parking is at a premium down here (take change) but it’s a scenic walk through epic arches back to your car.

Firefly
Pier 7, 17 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
Ph: (02) 9241 2031
Modern Australian Tapas $$$