INNER WEST. The All India Restaurant offers casual ambiance and delicious food. House specialties include a stellar duck and pumpkin curry and a changing variety of fresh seafood specialities. The menu also features entrees such as spinach leaves in lentil batter and South Indian Masala dosas. The decor at All India is modern, featuring terra cotta-tiled floors and an open kitchen. Dress is casual and reservations are suggested. BUS: 431/443 George Street City to Glebe Point Road.

SYDNEY HARBOUR. In sight of the Opera House and overlooking the Harbour, this elite restaurant offers innovative, modern Australian cuisine. The menu features dishes such as pan-fried pave of salmon with potato fondant, crushed peas and a prawn and lobster bisique; chicken and asparagus terrine; and seared tuna with coriander and pickled shitakes. Desserts may include such items as baked quince pudding and an assortment of Valrhona chocolate desserts. The interior is warm and elegant with walls upholstered by Mercedes Benz leather. These elements together with luxurious ultra suede chairs and subtle lighting create an intimate room with a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere. A pre-theatre set menu is available. No smoking. TRAIN, BUS, FERRY: Circular Quay.

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. This Asian restaurant has 150 different vegetarian yum cha items (savory morsels originally accompanying tea) on the menu! There are also plenty of other vegetarian dishes you can choose from, such as honeyed pumpkin with sesame. The menu is reasonably priced, and the dining area has a contemporary look ­ mostly a white palette and brightly lit. Casual attire and reservations recommended for large groups. TRAIN: to Central station.

EASTERN SUBURBS. Located two minutes from the beach, this casual breakfast cafe attracts plenty of patrons in swimsuits. If you decide to sleep late one morning, no problem! They serve breakfast all day. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Breakfast items include French toast, buttermilk pancakes, and scrambled tofu. Casual attire and reservations not accepted. BUS: 382 from City or Bondi Junction station.

SURRY HILLS / INNER CITY. Serving Middle Eastern and Northern African cuisine, this restaurant offers breakfast most of the day and is also popular for lunch and dinner. Chargrilled camel is a particularly good choice. The interior has a Middle Eastern look and feel and features lots of wood with window seats, tapestries, and stools and tables outside. Casual attire and reservations not accepted. TRAIN: to Kings Cross, BUS: 311 to Darlinghurst Road.