Radio Cairo is one of the stars of the Lower North Shore eating scene. Extremely unique and diverse menu and atmosphere. Tables throughout but also a few seats at the bar which is always a nice option. I’ve heard it has a reputation as a great ‘first date’ spot and having been on a first date here, I agree. It’s menu states it’s an ‘expression of cultural diversity’ and that is true. From the layman’s perspective it’s a mix of Indian, Caribbean, Cajun, Portuguese and African. I usually stick to the seafood as I’m a fan(perch and prawn mole, Mozambique piri piri prawns, black pepper prawns), but have seen the octopus, steak slippers and ribs and they look fantastic. It is important to get a side as the portions aren’t gigantic, but a few types of rice/cous cous and bread are available in addition to the many and unique starters. I have tried the Bongo Bread and Jamaican fries. Great wine and beer selection(plenty of beers) and plenty of desserts to try. Although, my whole group stuck to the warm chocolate cake. Give it a go! Probably safe to make a reservation.
Amy V.
Place rating: 4 Sydney, Australia
Local restaurant in the Cremorne area you can tell is a favourite with the locals. Great place to have dinner if you’re heading to the movies at the Hayden Orpheum. They have lovely staff who greet you even though you know the place is pumping and they are super busy. The restaurant has 2 sittings which can be a little tricky because you could end up eating too early or too late depending on your appetite. First sitting is dinner time however you have to vacate by 8.15pm and 2nd seating is 8.30pm — suppose they cater for the movie-goers. We had a light dinner as we had the 2nd seating(didn’t want to get kicked out!). The special cruncy school of prawns were the favourite dish of the night. The cucumber salad and octopus curry were also nice however the prawns were the standout. Had a glass of red with dinner which went down very nicely. Would be back to try other things on the menu which looked very interesting! Especially when you see them on other tables! lol.
Rafika K.
Place rating: 5 Part-Dieu, Lyon, France
We didn’t have much expectation as we’d never heard of this place before… but wow It was packed and I definitely understand why. I was a bit worried when I saw the menu initially as the food inspiration seem to come from so many different countries but don’t be it is amazingly good. We had the Hikkaduwa Octopus and the Kenyan Beef and loved it! Nothing to say except! Book a table if you want to be sure to eat there Enjoy
Venus E.
Place rating: 5 Mosman, Australia
This place is one of my favourites. If I did not live locally I would travel to come here for dinner… even if i lived all the way Katoomba! The food is unlike anything else I have ever tried, a mix of Jamaican, African, South American and and something else again. The entrees are amazing, the mains are amazing and if you have room, the desserts are, you guessed it, amazing. It’s always consistent too. Whether I order from the the regular menu or the specials board, the food is always a treat and I always end up eating too much. The drinks menu is enormous and interestingly offers a raspberry flavoured beer, which sounds diabolical but is anything but. If I could only eat at one place for the rest of my life it would be Radio Cairo, this place really is that good. Also, if you are lucky you will get Charlie, the tall blonde waiter — that guy is hilarious!
Andrew T.
Place rating: 4 Atlanta, GA
This place is one of my favourites in the C/NB/M environs. It says Radio Cairo on the door, but don’t expect Arabic aka Mediterranean food. It’s more an eclectic collection of mostly African/Caribe fare. Deep heavy sauces that really wake you up. Delicious but not for the timid ie. big flavours. Cool ambience that looks like the travel collections of the proprietor.
Tamer M.
Place rating: 4 Sydney, Australia
I don’t know what I was expecting with this place, but it was fantastic. It is a mix of African, Asian and Caribbean food. This place is crowded and noisy and full of life. I think the décor is a bit tacky, but it doesn’t matter with food like this. We had three different types of curry and rah was as good as the last. The service was surprisingly fast for the amount of people in the restaurant. Overall it was a great night. But just a warning — book. Don’t just rock up you won’t get a table.
Calvin C.
Place rating: 5 Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia
A wide selection of pan-African dishes at very reasonable prices. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. I’d come back to the north shore just for this meal! Highly recommended.
Jennifer M.
Place rating: 3 Sydney, Australia
We just moved her from the States and have started exploring the restaurants near our home in Mosman and this was one of recommendations that we received the most. So tonight I told my husband to meet us here on his way back from the city. I walked in with the children and knew right away that it might be a problem because it immediately struck me as a more swanky couple, dinner for adults place but my husband already ordered a bottle of wine so decided to go with it. We ordered: Garlic Bread with Salsa: Average Popcorn Shrimp with an apricot chutney: Excellent sweet and spicy combo Lamb Shank: Amazingly tender with a beautifully done sauce Tangine of Chicken with Oranges and spices: PLAIN Peri Peri Shrimp with a Garlic Aioli Sauce: This was grilled to perfection(not easy to do with shrimp). Side of Cous Cous with currants and chickpeas: Very nice side and went well with everything we ordered.
So definitely would NOT return with the kids as we struggled to find something they could eat but would love to return with just the Hubby to explore more items on the menu.
Mark F.
Place rating: 4 Australia
We seem to specialise in last-minute-fit-us-in kind of meals. Once again, we had to be our by 8.15 allowing us around 75 minutes for a meal. As I said to the staff, you bring it we wil eat it in time. This place is eclectic, noisy, busy and fun. Staff are funky, food is North African and all sorts, and it is generally a blast. Been here a few times, but this was by far the best I have eaten there. Popcorn shrimp was stunning, as was the moroccan lamb, and the vege curry, in fact all the dishes were great, although we did have a bit of a fine cut to eat in the time as they were a bit slow with the main, but they were pumping at the time. And when we left a queue of about 10 folks waiting for tables. Don’t go, you’ll hate it. Far too crowded, anyways. :-)
Marianne T.
Place rating: 4 Mosman, Australia
If you enjoy a loud, energetic atmosphere with great food, this place is for you! Although a little on the expensive side, the quality of the food is worth every penny! My recommendations are the Jamaican ribs, Crocodile wings, Lamb and anything on the dessert menu. This place is very busy, so anticipate a wait, or book in advance.
Helen M.
Place rating: 3 Sydney, Australia
Sat within viewing distance of The Orpheum this restaurant is in prime position. I went here during an off period from meat and in doing so I missed out on the best part of the experience I think! If you’re into game and a committed carnivore this place would be brilliant but I went there and paid over $ 20 for a bean curry — a small portion of bean curry at that. I might have felt better if I was being sponsored to eat it with some of the bill going to charity! Don’t get me wrong the restaurant is quirky and exotic; dragging influences from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean which is a truly refreshing change in the land of the ubiquitous Thai but if you’re veggie or fish and chicken only this could be a tricky place to dine. A large bar centres the room and there’s lots happening in the restaurant and the curious décor to keep bean eaters entertained though. Double dessert might be the way forward.
