Dedes Restaurant, Sydney Rowing Club
Editorial
Right on the water, with the Abbotsford ferry terminal at its doorstep, Dedes could hardly ask for a better location. Attached to the Sydney Rowing Club, it also has a ready-made assemblage of patrons: well-heeled older folk with long hours to spare on fine, wine-soaked afternoons. These customers seek simple, classic fare; bistro food with a restrained, modern touch. With panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, the dining room takes in a wide, boat-studded sweep of the Parramatta River. On fair evenings the room is bathed by fabulous orange sunsets. On more casual days there's an outdoor dining area by the river.
Dedes isn't on the cutting edge of Sydney cuisine, but rather puts an attractively presented, upmarket spin on traditional modern Australian fare. Seafood is the kitchen's strongpoint, with fine entrees like grilled scampi with sage butter and orange risotto, and grilled king prawns with kimchi sorrel dressing. Mains offer choices like good, old-fashioned lobster mornay, to more elaborate fare like Rock Valley veal cutlet with seared scallops, baby spinach, gremolata and goat's cheese. Desserts like sticky date and pecan tart with butterscotch ice-cream are handsomely presented. With good service and a familiar wine list, Dedes is a nice “special occasion” venue for those wanting a fuss-free meal, and water views without Sydney Harbour prices.
Fiona Davies, January 2008
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J Nannariello
August 16, 2008
Absolutely fabulous venue - great food; just ask my mum. She is an expert.
J Nannariello
August 16, 2008
Absolutely fabulous venue - great food just ask my mum she is an expert.
Jan
November 26, 2008
My husband and my favourite restaurant in Sydney. The food delicious, service first class and Peter Pik's guitar playing a real treat to listen to.
Dr Rosemarie jabbour
April 23, 2010
Amazing menu, service, views and entertainment. Definately the place to go for that special meal or to just have a relaxed meal. Proposal material
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May 27, 2010
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