Fish of the day was excellent but the cost of a very bad creme brûlée at $16 was crazy.
paper napkins and plastic kitchen salt shaker not nearly good enough to warrant the prices charged.
I really wasn’t expecting at a beach during school holidays to pop into a restaurant and for it to be so elegant. But it was. Fine dining in a lovely location and a very pretty old house at Nielsen Park. We opted for the lunch special which gave us a main, a side dish and a glass of wine ($39 each). We also had some delicious Sonoma Sourdough and some eggplant croquettes (I quite liked them but I think my friends weren’t as impressed). I had black mussels, which, coming with pieces of silver dory and calamari, was more like a seafood stew, then say, moules and frites. It was very tasty, as was the wine. My pals liked their meals too.
This place is simply amazing. Ambience, food, service, location, view everything is awesome. I visited the restraurant with my friend. We ordered tagliatelle basil pasta. It was mouthwatering. We can actually get the taste of each and every ingredient in the pasta. We also ordered profiterole (dessert). It was so good. The presentation of both the dishes was commendable. The staff was friendly and polite. You can actually go there for a date or party or just for chilling. It was quite peaceful. I will definetly recommend this place.
Alexandra | Lalan_eats
+3.5
I didn't have the pleasure of dining here, but I ordered fish and chips from the limited takeaway menu from the attached kiosk on the beach.
The food which i didn't get a photo of was basic, not a fan of their fish and chips.. However i loved their Pork Belly burger which was a little confusing to find up on the blackboard but it was very tasty!
The food inside the actual restaurant/cafe looks amazing though and i can't wait to come and try it out! As far as take-away goes, it's alright and maybe stick to the simple foods on offer.
Visited The Nielsen Cafe on a beautiful sunny day inside Nielsen Park. The place is opposite gorgeous the sandy beach and surrounded by green habitats. So you can either do sunbathing, have a quick dip, or get your gear in for your bush walk journey. The Nielsen only do takeaway cup, which is a shame because it doesn't match with the view. But maybe all that non-recycle wastes save them from the washing chores. Coffee is nice and they have delicious cakes as well. What a perfect location!
Gorgeous harbour beachside spot with great food. We shared lunch today - a plate of fish and chips and the baked cabbage with yummy bits. There were two generous pieces of fish which were crispy and tasty and good chips plus a decent cheek of lemon and tartare sauce. The cabbage was a lovely surprise and delicious. Looking forward to taking overseas visitors there.
Beautiful day to be by the water. The building is really the draw card here. Open, cool, non-air conditioned with amazing views of Vaucluse. The food wasn't bad either. I had the barramundi with mushroom and spinach ragout. The skin was crispy and the fish spot on ($32). Small serve so you defiantly need to add a side ($7.5). Service was pretty slack but friendly and coffee terrible but it really didn't matter with the view. Recommended. Will go again on a day like this.
Located on a perfect white sandy beach with million dollar views, Nielsen Park is the perfect destination for a family day out. The kiosk serves excellent Di Lorenzo coffee and snacks. Sit outside in the sunshine whilst the little ones play on the grass or on the beach below.
Nielsen Park is Sydney at its best! This beautiful, enclosed and protected beach has views of crystal blue water, boats and greenery. It is also known as “Shark Beach” but don’t be alarmed as they have protective netting around the beach to protect swimmers. The white sand and gentle lapping waves make the beach perfect for children to explore and enjoy. The kiosk dates back to 1915 and was originally commissioned as a tea room and kiosk to the park’s visitors. It was so remote at this time that the lessee even had their own cottage to stay in behind the kiosk.
Mademoiselle Mange A Sydney
+4.5
the other go-to-dish is the slow cooked beef cheek with mash potatoes. The beef cheek was a beautiful melt-in-your-mouth piece of goodness. Even Monsieur – who’s not fond of slow cooked cuts – thought the flavours were beautiful!
Really good. Had a mezze plate and garfish with chips. Good generous servings. It was quiet and the food took a while but cooking was spot on.
Had the BLT although it was already past 1130, they were still able to provide my order. Thank you very much for that 😘 And it was really good actually 👌🏼
My friend had the fish and chips and it was like $18 if I'm not mistaken. A bit pricey but they were like 4 pieces of fish? I didn't try it tho.
There were seagulls and kookaburra around and, they're quite cheeky. Stealing food is their mission. So beware.
Delicious food here at a serene and beachside location. I went on a Thursday at lunch time during school season and it was so quiet, the staff weren’t even outside. No one was there except us. However, when they did, they were polite and friendly. The food was top notch, however, it was a little bit pricy.
I would recommend their high tea and going at a time during the week, if possible, to avoid the potential crowd.
Got take away fish and chips, was good quality and great service! A little expensive but you pay for convenience in such a remote location I suppose.
Great location - that view! Quick service and good coffee at the kiosk, plus the usual snacks, cakes, fish & chips. It is what it is...
The Nielsen is a very special hidden gem!
We were due to marry in this beautiful resturant, but the pandemic had changed our plans.
Tatum, at The Nielsen have been nothing less than attentive, understanding & extremely polite through this pandemic!
We will definitely be celebrating with The Nielsen group soon to soak up the stunning view & eat all the beautiful food!!!
I am very grateful for all of your help & understanding 😊
Seriously 5 stars guys, you deserve it!⭐🌟⭐🌟⭐
Thank you to The Nielsen for making our wedding extra special!!
Tatum, Lilly, Tom, Team and Chef - thank you for an incredible experience. We are so happy!!!
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