Window of Opportunity

Emil and his family were visiting Sydney again. Whilst it was fortunate that we organised to meet for lunch on a Sunday, the choice of restaurant availability is rather limited. The favourite was booked out, so it was time to try something new with our hosts. Just like the venue availability, the weather was erratic and we were greeted by a few showers as we headed to Bondi Beach in the Taxi.

Built in the early 1900’s on a rocky outcrop at the southern end of Bondi Beach, Bondi Icebergs is home to one of Sydney’s most iconic ocean pools. The art deco swimming pool and clubhouse extends out into the ocean.

The waves hit the promontory at an angle before bursting onto Bondi itself. This means they explode over the edge of the sea wall sending spume and spray high into the air.

The swimming pool itself is Olympic size and the pure blue of the pool contrasts sharply with the Antarctic white of the clubhouse and surrounds.

However we didn’t come here for swimming, rather our intended exercise was more focused on the culinary side. You see Icebergs, is also home to one of Sydney’s most celebrated restaurants bearing the same name. As one reviewer stated ‘a masterly juxtaposition of a super-cool aqua-blue room with sweeping views of Bondi and the sea, and the artfully artless down-home food of Rob Marchetti’.

Comments like this set the expectation and we weren’t disappointed. John Dory with a dash of lemon butter sauce and French fries kept this hungry soul very content.

Others had more exotic offerings.

The antipasto and cheese plate are a sure enticement for us to visit again.


Was this the case of a perfect Sunday lunch, we will let you be the judge.