-33.791687151.080173Eastwood Garden Peking Restaurant,167 Rowe St, Eastwood.11AM-midnight.The Beijing dish of duck and pancake is not done better anywhere in Sydney and that's why after many years it's still hard to get a table.(updated Dec 2015)
-33.79151.072K & J Takeaway,1 Lakeside Rd, Eastwood.This was the first genuine Chinese noodle shop to open in the early days of Eastwood and long-term locals will recall being shocked at seeing pigs blood soup on the menu. It took a while for the locals to build up the courage to try this place but it didn't matter as international students came in droves. The shop that resembles more of a street food stall is still going strong serving students well over a decade later.$9-15.(updated Dec 2015)
-33.7912151.08373Biwon Eastwood,94 Rowe St, Eastwood,☏ +61 466 242 208.Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–9:30PM.More popular with locals, with mid-sized liness on Fridays and Saturdays. Otherwise has a good variety of items you would expect to find in a Korean barbecue restaurant.(updated Jul 2023)
-33.791286151.08314Myung-GA BBQ,120 Rowe St, Eastwood.This is not the fanciest looking place however BBQ and hots pots are the real deal and the price is good.$14-18.(updated Dec 2015)
-33.790952151.0799965Sakae Yakiniku House,1/6 Hillview Rd, Eastwood.Daily noon-3PM, 5:30-10:30PM.Hidden away on level 3 of a nondescript building similar to those in Japan, this place offers great quality beef. It's a little expensive (similar to Japan again) so be prepared.Buffet $45-55 per person, value set $27 pp.(updated Dec 2015)
-33.791943151.0789426Zenya Noodle Bar,217 Rowe St, Eastwood.Daily 11:30AM-3PM, 5:30-9:30PM.Classic ramen dishes as well as well as amazing Teriyaki chicken.Ramen $11-15, bento box $15-19.(updated Dec 2015)
This is an upper middle class area and restaurants here are expensive. If you are on a budget and want to check out the area it's best to bring a packed lunch. Otherwise, splurge and enjoy.
-33.840415151.1708227Cucinetta,103 Woolwich Road,☏ +61 2 9336 7520.This Italian represents classic Sydney dining. Great food, great service and of course a view of the sparkling harbour in the background.Mains: $160–275.(updated Feb 2025)
There are pockets of good food in suburbs not listed above. Here is a list of the best ones.
-33.8133151.1058Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant,122 Blaxland Rd Ryde,☏ +61 2 9807 6585.Provides fresh and hearty Chinese food at affordable prices. Offers eat-in, take-away and home delivery if you live nearby. Try one the chow meins with crunchy noodles.(updated Apr 2015)
-33.7719151.08089BCD Tofu House(북창동),74-76, Shop 10, Rawson St. Epping(less than 5 minute walk from Epping Station. Opposite Coles supermarket.),☏ +61 2 9868 4300.M-Sa 11:30AM-30AM-daily 5-9:30PM.Authentic Korean restaurant with good range of spicy and mild tofu soups, as well as other Korean dishes.From $15.(updated Aug 2015)
-33.8402151.17131Woolwich Pier Hotel,2 Gale Street, Woolwich,☏ +61 2 9817 2204.Not your average pub, this places serves great steaks and Sunday roasts with views over the harbour and Sydney city in the distance.Mains $20-40.(updated Dec 2015)
-33.833661151.1450052Hunters Hill Hotel,64 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill.Not as good as Woolwich Pier Hotel down the road, but still serves a good selection of beers and food with distant views of the city and harbour.(updated Dec 2015)
-33.772747151.081383Tracks Nightclub,underneath The Epping Hotel.Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.Wednesday nights is popular with students and has DJs playing through the night. Friday night has piano players while Saturday night is live music.(updated Dec 2015)
-33.773716151.1122124Hump Nightclub.Open Wednesday nights only.Located within The Ranch Hotel, Hump Nightclub is a popular student party venue near Macquarie University. Happy hour is from 8:30 - 10:30 and entrance is normally free. Queues to get in are surprisingly long and the venue often reaches capacity so best to arrive early. If you're not seeking the student party vibe, give this place a wide berth.(updated Feb 2016)
Lane Cove Tourist Park provides access to the peaceful Lane Cove River-33.7923151.153191Lane Cove River Tourist Park,☏ +61 2 9888 9133.Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM.Located within Lane Cove National Park, this campground and caravan park is surrounded by nature and has access to the river. Voted the best Caravan Park & Campground in Australia 2008 by the National Tourism Industry. Only 10 km from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and located within the Lane Cove National Park. 300 caravan, camper van and tent sites. 28 fully self-contained cabins with all linen and towels supplied. Fantastic public transport links. Very friendly and helpful staff.Powered sites: 2 adults from $39 per day, $234 per week. Extra person $10 per day. Children under 12 are free. Unpowered sites: 2 adults from $37 per day, $222 per week. Extra person $10 per day. Children under 12 are free..
These are the cheapest (but not necessarily good) hotels to stay in the area. There are no hostels.
-33.814034151.0964422Metro Inn Ryde,Cnr Victoria Rd & Bowden St Ryde.It features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parkingRoadside room $150, Standard $160.(updated Dec 2015)
-33.781546151.1125983The Ranch Hotel,Cnr Epping & Herring Rds Macquarie Park.Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar and a complimentary children's club. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parkingStandard $159.(updated Dec 2015)
Been a non tourist area, the only 4 and 5 star hotels are located near the business area in Macquarie Park.
-33.782727151.1297224Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde,7-11 Talavera Road, North Ryde.offers spacious rooms with views of Lane Cove National Park and the business park. Some rooms include a balcony and split-level suites are available.Twin $309, King $339.(updated Dec 2015)
-33.774994151.1220615Meriton Serviced Apartments North Ryde,88 Talavera Rd, Ryde.Offering luxurious self-contained accommodation with equipped kitchen and lounge areas. 1 GB of free Wi-Fi every day.Studio $266, 1BR $288.(updated Dec 2015)
There is a library near almost every town centre. They are open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings and all provide full internet access. Bookings are taken, and you may need to book at peak times.
There is an absolute abundance of internet cafes that are primarily used for gamers in Eastwood and Epping. These advantage of internet cafes is they open very late into the night.
The Lower North Shore is the next district to the east. Chatswood is a little more upmarket compared to Eastwood, with bigger and brighter shops and restaurants.
Parramatta to the west is also an important business area.
Cross over to the Inner West using Victoria Road or the Ryde Bridge.
Take the ferry from Woolwich Wharf to historic Cockatoo Island.
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