Belated birthday brunch

Garry and I have enjoyed brunch at the highly acclaimed Icebergs Dining Room & Bar on Bondi Beach this month. Our meal was funded by Hamish and Matt. They gave me a dining gift voucher for my 50th Birthday last year. After much talk and little action, Garry and I finally got our act together and booked a meal before it expired.

This was the first time at Icebergs for both of us. The restaurant has long been on our "must-do" list as it's received rave reviews since opening its doors in 2002. The venue sits on the top floor of the Icebergs Surf Life Saving Club overlooking iconic Bondi Beach. The location alone is worth the experience.

Sadly, Icebergs didn't wow us.  The service was a little sterile. Likewise, brunch probably didn't show the kitchen at its best. We also discovered that our brunch package included just one barista coffee each. This wasn't disclosed up front. As a result, we were stunned when we were hit with a bill for almost $30 for two additional coffees we'd ordered during our meal.

Despite the disappointment of a petty coffee bill, we couldn't have picked a better day to visit Bondi. The winter sun was dazzling, and the beach looked spectacular.  After brunch, we made the most of the weather and did the coastal walk to Bronte and back before making our way home.