Absolutely five stars, in every category.
The setting is perfect, with well spaced tables. Service was professionally attentive. Then there was the food:
I started with Western Australian marron, poached in vanilla butter, with fennel, vegetables, and a Hollandaise sauce. Great flavors, modest portion, but a wonderful starter.
Then duck wrapped in duck skin, "Crisp Pressed Thirlmere Duck" I've never had it this way, with juicy moist tender duck, no bones, tightly wrapped in it's own crispy skip, rolled up like a log. Fabulous. On top of shaved Queensland scallops, a star anise broth, and poached shitake mushrooms. What a dish! Fried wild rice and ginger, plus baby greens, on the side.
Followed by a dessert like I've never had. Their description: "Vanilla and nectarine soured cream, walnut crumble, peach and champagne granita, and peach ice cream." It made the perfect finish to an outstanding meal, flavor after flavor in different combinations, depending on what made it onto the spoon, all working together in a special dessert.
This restaurant is rated the best in the Blue Mountains. I agree. read more