The Palace Hotel

This historic pub sits on the Parramatta River. On a Saturday night the restaurant is buzzing with locals and families. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and the same could be said of the staff, who were maybe a little too laid-back. Meals are served in the restaurant or outside in the beer garden. For the meat lover the menu offers a large selection of steaks, including wagyu beef. Main meals include Sichuan squid with crispy noodle salad. The grilled barramundi and mango salad is a delightful blend, as is the pumpkin and feta tart. The kids' menu is $6.