To set the record straight, the title of this blogpost is a bit misleading. Although the restaurant Icebergs is located on Bondi beach, the menu is gourmet, not a fast or cheap (no, not cheap at all) snack that the title might invoke. Icebergs is a super trendy, upscale and iconic Aussie restaurant that sits above a licensed swimming club established back in 1929! I humbly refer to the Iceberg site for some perfect shots of the pools by the beach... lovely. The bar menu is expansive, the food menu is simpler, centering around good cuts of beef and seafood with a few gourmet and seasonal ingredients. Many people from my dining group ordered a seafood risotto or squid ink risotto for either an app or main. There were different cuts of beef ordered, but all served grilled with just a cut of lemon on the plate. The simplicity was maintained throughout the meal with each dish served in the middle of a large white plate, aptly highlighting the few ingredients needed to make a good meal. All in all I'd say the food itself was a bit overpriced, but hey Sydney is expensive as far as cities go and the Aussie dollar is strong right now to boot. Above all, Icebergs is committed to ambience and dining, setting a relaxed but luxurious scene by the sea. So if you have some money and time to spend, Icebergs is a great spot for two or a group for a start your evening before going out in Bondi with a light cocktail and a bread and cheese plate. Of course, don't forget good company... but leave the overly tanned dudes with blazers and no shirts at home please... I'm trying to eat here!
