Quay was, without a doubt, our favorite of the three fine-dining restaurants we visited on our recent trip to Australia across Sydney and Melbourne; all were awarded three hats with scores of 18-19 on the Australian Good Food Guide. We had walked to Quay from our hotel by Circular Quay. Despite the rainy weather, it was an enjoyable stroll. We particularly enjoyed the view of the barracks and the bridge leading up to the restaurant. The restaurant itself was modern and beautiful designed. We were seated at a table looking out towards the Sydney Opera House. We came here to celebrate my hubby's birthday, and it was nice that several amongst the staff wished him a happy birthday. I also appreciated their confirmation of our dietary restrictions and had planned our courses accordingly. Service throughout the meal was comfortable and the pace between courses were well-timed. We enjoyed all the courses. The Marron course and the alternative I received for the abalone course (I'm sadly allergic to abalone) were particularly memorable. Every fine-dining restaurant had a Marron course, and Quay's was a step above the rest. The same goes for the experience: good food and experienced staff made for a well-rounded, delightful evening! read more

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The view is impressive - feels like you are in a fishbowl/cruise ship if you are seated upstairs. The night we dined there literally was a Celebrity ship docked next to us for part of our meal and when they left we were able to see the full view and fireworks. We walked from Sydney Opera House and we found it hard to find with the address given, check the reservation and enter through the cruise port or up the stairs from Campbells Cove. Food was expectedly upscale and refined. Only a few of the courses wowed us and the rest were good. Come here more for the experience and ambiance. If you are celebrating something they will provide a complimentary dessert. read more

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I was extremely excited to try this restaurant during my visit to Sydney. Initially I was skeptical because a lot of restaurants with such amazing views bank on their location and view rather than food quality and become gimmicky. Quay was far from gimmicky and I was blown away in all categories. Initially I was researching high end restaurants in Australia and Quay came up ranked near the top. I didn't want to book too early because I wasn't sure about my travel arrangements. Luckily my gf and I were able to get an reservation about 4 days in advanced. On arrival, we had no issues with our reservation. Most of the tables are faced towards the opera house and we had a wonderful table with both our chairs with a clear view. Only downside was it was next to a private room with an automatic door which was annoying if you move your arm it automatically opens the door. We ordered the 6 course meal. I normally write a review on every menu item that we tried but I feel like it will ruin the experience for you and I want to keep the dishes new and exciting for everyone who hasn't tried it. Most of the menu items are seafood however so if you aren't a seafood fan, you may not like the type of food here. Nothing was overly fishy or "seafoody" tasting because it was super fresh and seasoned absolutely perfectly. The staff was incredibly attentive. To top off our night, a spontaneous fireworks show happened at the end of our dinner! My gf and I have been traveling the world trying Michelin star restaurants and Quay definitely ranks top 3. The food quality, price and service with the amazing ambiance of the incredible view of the Opera house is unmatched. I definitely want to come back to Quay next time I'm in Sydney. Thank you Quay for topping off the end of our Australian trip! read more

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- expensive - price fixe menu - excellent drinks drinks went by fast, I don't know if they were small or they just tasted that good - perfect satiety for food - amazing views - everything is good - awesome wedding anniversary celebration - excellent service - tasting menu offers inventive courses that you likely have never had - good wifi read more

If you have a list of "Restaurants to Try Before You Die" then make sure this is in your top 10. I waited a very long time to try this place, but last November we had a special occasion and it was finally time. We booked in for a Saturday lunch and spent a good 4 1/2 hours here... to say it did not disappoint is an understatement. The food includes some of the most beautiful and innovative preparations I have ever seen anywhere. The pork broth is divine and if you are very lucky you might even get a tour of the kitchen. And the service was absolutely the best service I've ever had at any of the top restaurants I've been to while living in Australia the past 10+ years. Exceptional. Finally, the view... I mean, C'mon. Gorgeous harbor view of the Sydney Opera House, the bridge, all of it. It will cost you the equivalent of a month's food budget, but it is definitely worth it. read more

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The Quay (pronounced quee) is the most celebrated restaurants in the Australian cuisine with awarded with three hats for 21 years . The dining terrace has a beautiful view of the opera house and the Sydney harbor bridge . Staff was excellent and kept rewarding me with extra desert. All ingredients are native to Australia -My modified 7 course meal - Amuse bouche Sea harvest ( scallops, octopus , quail egg) seaweed, virgin soy, aged vinegar Oscietra caviar katsuobushi cream sea cucumber crackling Native marron Koshihikari rice, sea urchin marigold broth Extra crumpet with truffle black butter spread Bone marrow noodles Mud crab, sour koji butter, walnuts Terra Preta truffle dumpling chestnut, oxtail Maremma duck maitake, sunchoke white sprouting broccoli -duck is dry aged for 1 week giving it more tender and fattier taste White Coral guava -white chocolate ganache frozen in liquid nitrogen served on top of a guava sorbet Extra dessert Drink Consommé & Dashi (non-alcoholic ) Clarified tomato consommé, ponzu, ginger, kombu https://www.instagram.com/p/CwzG172xQyA/?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ== read more

Went on an impromptu trip to Sydney and wanted to dine at the finest place Sydney had to offer! Based off of all my research, Quay was it! Location wise it was amazing with perfect views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House We had a fantastic lunch! Food was spectacular. The dishes were so beautiful and carefully prepared. Each one was flavorful and Chef Peter Gilmore has perfected the dishes to a tee! I added on the reservation that it was our anniversary but nothing was mentioned. Nobody wished us a Happy Anniversary. It was kind of sad. I think this could have been avoided if I was asked when we sat if we were celebrating anything special. read more

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Arguably the best food I've ever eaten. Had the five course menu, and some white wine. Absolute works of art on the plate and in my mouth. If I'm ever in Sydney again this is at the top of my list of places to revisit. The dishes were well balanced, flavorful, creative (eel cream, crunch sea cucumber and the ice cream at the end especially) and most importantly delectable. The service was spot on perfect. Best service I've ever had outside of the USA and it rivaled the best service I've ever had inside the USA also. Left a decent tip, whatever they get paid, as hard as they worked they deserve it. The ambiance was perfect too. We had a table by the big picture glass window overlooking Sydney harbor, the bridge and the opera house. Then the fireworks started. The portions seemed small but this fat American left full. read more

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Overpriced and not very good service! We've done many tasting menus in big cities across many countries and this one was a huge disappointment. read more

The restaurant is a 5+ when it comes to the excepcional and artistic dishes. Definitely worth it just for the meal. HOWEVER, those monsters cruise ship now dock right in front of the restaurant and COMPLETELY block your view. The restaurant assured us they leave by 6:45 pm but did not warn us that it can change. And it did, so we had no view whatsoever. And we left after 11 pm. So, go for the food but don't count on that nice view of the Opera House. They really need to be more transparent when you book. read more

Yummy yummy yummy.. One of the best meals I had while in Sydney. Chef Peter Gilmore and Quay made the list for "five years on the World's 50 Best Restaurant list and held the title of Best Restaurant in Australia for three of those years". Located right across from the Sydney Opera House in the Rocks and next to the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the restaurant is in the heart of the harbor. It's located on the 4th floor of the boat terminal, giving you an amazing view as you dine. We were looking directly out the window at the Harbor Bridge itself, lit up in all of its glory on a clear spring night. The service at Quay is impeccable, everything you expect of a high end restaurant. The food brought out and presented to you at the same time - the details matter. This restaurant only offers a 6 course or a 10 course tasting menu, and everyone at the table must select the same number of courses - which left a lot to decide if you can't agree. But after the decisions are made, sit back and relax and leave everything up to Chef Gilmore and his team. We opted for the 6 course menu and here's what it looked like: *Amuse Bouche - unfortunately I can't remember what the tart consisted of but it was rich and delicious! Please serve this as part of your menu! *Hand Harvested Seafood with Virgin Soy, Seaweed, and Aged Vinegar - the seafood comes in a bowl that looks like a crustacean. They give you tweezers so you can hand stack each bite with every single element to give you a burst of flavors as you take in each bite. The squid/octopus tentacles with the other elements (I can't even begin to tell you what everything is) is bursting with flavor and paired together so perfectly! 5/5 *Osetra Caviar with Smoked Eel, Walnuts and Sea Cucumber Crackling - this is another dish that plays with flavor and textures. The crackling sea cucumber is nothing I've ever tasted before and adds so much to the smoked eel mousse and caviar. Lovely, rich, but elegant. 5/5 *Steamed Mud Crab Custard with Garden & Sea Greens - You pour the dashi over the mixture and it's a burst of flavors in your mouth. I didn't notice any mud crab but the custard had amazing flavors mixed with the garden and sea greens. 5/5 *Salmon Roe and Butter on a Crumpet - we were surprised with an additional course of salmon roe and butter on a crumpet off menu. The crumpet was soft but toasted on on side. The butter and salmon roe made it taste like a salmon cream cheese bagel, but of course more elegant and refined. My least favorite dish of the night because it wasn't as amazing as the other dishes. 3/5 *Bone Marrow Pasta with White Asparagus, Koji and Garum Butter - It had good flavors but I was expecting more when I read bone marrow pasta. The pasta was cooked well but it wasn't as extravagant as the other dishes presented. 4/5 *Smoked Pig Jowl with Black Lipped Abalone, Shiitake and Fan Shell Clams - that pig jowl definitely melts in your mouth cause of all that fat. It was delicious and tasted fantastic. I was hoping being the main course, you would get more than 1-2 bites but the dish was as small as the other courses. Amazing texture, melts in your mouth like butter, delicious flavors. 5/5 *You get to choose your main dish, between 2 options - the pork jowl or the roasted Maremma duck. Nobody got the duck so we didn't get to try this dish. For dessert, you get to choose between the White Coral or the Moo. I chose the Moo and quickly realized why they named it that - just look at that bowl, it was made perfectly for this dessert. Rich, sweet, decadent and chocolatey. Delicious dessert. The White Coral was a bit on the lighter side - coconut, some kind of fruit reduction in the middle. I hear my Moo was better according to a friend. And if you aren't full from dinner, they surprise you with some canneles and honey tarts after dinner and you leave with a memorabilia of the menu and some Valrhona chocolates in a cute little box. They sure do think of everything! The details, the plating, the actual plates, the service and the food makes this place an amazing addition and a lovely treat for those visiting Sydney! read more

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I am sorry but this place is trying so hard to be fancy and upscale but just does not succeed. The dishes were very similar in taste, and many not very enjoyable, trying to overcompensate and making most of them too rich. They bring the dishes out WAY TOO SLOWLY and NONE of them are worth the wait, all the while they play thee most boring elevator music that never changes in style for 3 and a half hours. I really regret going there when there were so many other choices. read more

Usually restaurants with great views are on the top of tall buildings, but Quay is in the middle of its view of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. And usually restaurants with great views don't strive to provide particularly great food. Quay does try hard, though, and sometimes succeeds. Every course is certainly beautiful, but not everything tastes quite as good as it looks. The tasting menu is the way to go, because its many courses offer the best shot at finding something delicious. Our favorites were the smoked pork jowl, the lamb, and an amazing strawberry snow egg. The wine list is extensive, and although the markups are pretty high, it's a brilliantly constructed list, divided up by wine styles, varietals and regions in the most organized fashion I've ever encountered. The Champagne section even has two-page spreads that lists winemakers, grape percentages, and other vital statistics. I wish all wine lists were like this. read more

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Great food, great view, beautiful presentation, excellent service.. need I say more? Quay was on my bucklist for the longest time. Finally, while visiting family in Sydney, I was able to secure a reservation here. So excited!!! Everything was perfect just like their snow egg! I'm still dreaming about it! read more

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It's my first time dining at quay and I tried the 10-course menu without wine pairing. First of all, the view is great. We're seated at a table that faces the opera house, and the house looks very pretty at night. The service is good to: they keep checking our needs and they do a brief explanation of what each dish is about when serving them. The quality of their food is good too. The portion of each dish is reasonable and the presentation is nice. The overall taste is good, except for the duck dish and the ice cream: the duck dish is a bit too mediocre compared to all the other amazing dishes served that night. The ice cream is too sweet for me. read more

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Food, service, ambience of these place are incredibly great and amazing. Had an amazing experience here.

Beware. These people take a reservation for 8:45PM. At 8:47 they called and said the kitchen was closing at 9:00 (left that off when taking the reservation). We walked through the door at 8:56 and they hostess tells me we are limited to the 6-course menu and must order IMMEDIATELY. Horrible start. Then there is a ship in at the dock and we look right into the section where the crew is smoking and a large light is shining through the Quay window and the shades are broken.... horrible ambiance. Waiter staff was OK. Food was good but ruined by the run up and rush. At least they matched the cost to what a great restaurant would charge, getting one element right. Might be a great experience for Australia, but horrible next to Michelins in France, Spain, England, US, Germany (possibly everywhere?). Would not go back - oh, I won't as I am now back in NYC with tons of really great dining experiences!! read more

This is a great place if you want the most amazing view of the Sydney opera house and watch the river and the lights of the city glisten. This is an okay place if you want good food that blows your mind. We made our reservation weeks in advance and advised them of my dietary restrictions ( gluten free, dairy free) which they said would not be a problem to accommodate and they will make sure items are made accordingly. We arrived and were seated with a table with a great view of the opera house which saved this dinner and the restaurant from a 2 star or even 1. Dinner service is VERY slow for their 4 course degustation and will take nearly 3 hours. It's slow paced and almost 30-40 mins in between for each course which we got tired off quickly. I was disappointed that the options the chef had for my dietary restrictions were last minutes things and seemed like they had not given it any thought. From the amuse bouche to the dessert, we took a few bites and left most of the smallest portions on the planet on the plate. The only thing that was remotely good was the fresh baked gluten free bread which I kept eating because I was so hungry. The main course which was a congee style rice was hard and almost raw and could not be digested. Left most of it on the plate. For dessert, the snow egg was decent but after a few mins, the meringue that sits in ice becomes soggy and the texture is lost and almost tastes like cold soggy egg whites which was not a feeling I wanted to leave with. This was one of the most expensive meals we had in Sydney and was surprise that by the amount of reviews on TripAdvisor that this would have been a home run. read more

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Quay has always been a mixed bag for me. Stunning views (undeniable and almost every review will mention that) but the food has always been a hit-or-miss. I came here with my family for Christmas lunch and had a pleasant time. I have attached pictures that are quite indicative. The setup was beyond cute and very nice and festive. We were seated in a new section of the restaurant which provided some privacy away from the main sections. The food was either the highlight of the let down. The seafood and dessert was amazing. We were served a dish with basically raw octopus and sashimi and (on the laurels of the quality of the seafood) it was great! The lobster dish was great too but the duck was just so tough and unappetizing. It was also extremely salty. The dessert, however, was amazing. I still don't know how to describe it (have attached a picture) but it was some sponge like texture over a thicker moose that was actually quite balanced and complex. Quay has so much potential so I will keep coming back when there are more changes added! read more

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This restaurant has an amazing view of the Sydney Opera. The ambiance and decor is very chic. The service was good in general but towards the end of the night it was very slow. I understand you are suppose to get breaks between each dishes but the wait was kind of unbearable. They could have timed the dishes better. To get into the food. So we got their 8 course tasting for $225 and also did their standard wine pairing for $95. The food was ok. Some dishes were really good while others were mediocre. My only issue was that the main courses were mediocre. The roasted goose, beef cheeks, and veal was all mediocre. I just expected such a upscale restaurant to have blown me away with their main dishes. The congee was definitely awesome like how most people mentioned. Also the snow egg was pretty incredible but I did prefer the andalucia more. The wine pairing was definitely worth it. It is probably one of the better wine pairings I have done. All the wines went very well with the dishes and the pours were generous. Definitely worth it if you are a wino. :) Now would I go back? Probably not. read more

Quay Restaurant - 8 course meal $225 - Modern Australian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

This restaurant is well known for being above the rest. For this diner, it was a hit and a miss. Some may say a little pricey. Sent email to restaurant to ask if we can visit being only there one day. They called me saying there's availability! We arrived at 7:15, just perfect. Sat us immediately. We decided on the 6 course menu. First served a wonderful nut appetizer. The next 3 were not memorable. The next was an eel dish. Not good, sorry. Then the pork arrived. Just amazing! Then dessert which was fantastic! Dessert was a ball with mango ice cream underneath. Spectacular! Oh I forgot to mention significant other is allergic to fish so meal was entirely different. Loved it! Recommend to ask for vegetarian meal. Was great! Attached a few pictures. Enjoy read more

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Traveling on business, I dined at Quay with a friend. With the 8-course degustation, the portion size was ideal and left us pleasantly sated. Four of the courses were truly exquisite. The 2nd course was raw Albrolhos Island scallops from Western AUS, which were firm textured, buttery, and naturally sweet. Served on a bed of katsuobushi cream (smoked and fermented skipjack tuna) with sea cucumber crackling and topped with Murray cod roe, the crunchy sea cucumber absorbed the savory flavor of katsuobushi with a truly memorable result. Moreover, the cod roe accented the dish perfectly. The 4th course was dancing Japanese mushrooms (Maitake), black lip abalone, magical schmaltz (nondairy butter flavor from goose fat), garum, and koji. In short, an umami wet dream. The 6th course was Maremma duck (free range pasture-raised) served with a medley of tasty, fresh vegetables - white sprouting broccoli, Jerusalem artichoke, Chinese cabbage (Hispi), and heirloom spigarello (like broccoli). The duck was perfectly prepared (medium rare), with crunchy skin and incredibly succulent meat. Mouthwatering, although arguably out of place given the seafood leitmotif. Nonetheless, had I dined on duck alone, the meal would not have been any less memorable. Of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the famous White Coral dessert (7th course) - French white chocolate, cream & eggs treated with liquid nitrogen (giving a coral appearance), atop chocolate mousse, mango ice cream, and coconut cream. A perfect near finish. Stunning views of Sydney's harbor and semicentennial opera house offered world-class ambience. Kudos to the attentive waitstaff, especially Monique, as well as to the maestro himself, Head Chef Troy Crisante. read more

Wow, what a dinner. That snow egg. That congee. I'm writing this 2 months after visiting and I still have food dreams about these dishes. Impeccable food, impeccable views, and impeccable service. PS: They also have an amazing wine selection. My friends actually enjoyed the mocktail pairing equally as much as the wine pairing. read more

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Simply the best!! Deserves 6 stars and I have NEVER said that about anywhere!! It was the most perfect evening. The views. The food. The service. Ordered the 8 courses. They wouldn't change any items on the menu but said we could add it on. In the end. Stuck to the 8 courses but wanted to try the crab congee. But end of the day, it's just rice with lots of water. Did add the 8 textured chocolate cake. Which was Devine and they wouldn't let us take away. That was a big let down. It goes against everything I believe in. Wasting food. But such fantastic food!! If I had to choose a favourite restaurant, this would be IT!! I could go on and on abt the night. Got the matching wines which didn't disappoint at all. Everything just complimented each other and got better. At first bite, I must admit that I was very disappointed with the snow egg. But it got better. Very different experience. I can't rate this place highly enough!! What I dislike about fine dining is that they never live up to expectations. I was wary. But this is exactly what fine dining is!! read more

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Service was great. Always checked on us, provided us water and changed our utensils. I have no complaints about the service... but I do have complaints about the food. I know, maybe it's not my tastebuds and I'm not used to the flavors... but both my friend and I had trouble stomaching the food. At first I thought it was just me having issues with the food, but my friend quickly confirmed she wasn't enjoying this experience as well. I was so excited to come here. (I watch Masterchef Australia and I really wanted to try the snow egg). We decided to do the tasting menu ($245) and we regret it. We did not enjoy most of the food and we were stuck in there for 3.5 hours waiting 10-20 minutes for each entree to force it down our throats. The first entree was slow cooked carrots with caramel and milk feta... it did not taste good. I wish I thought about it more before we chose the tasting menu, BUT TO BE FAIR, I watched other people eat it and they seemed to enjoy it. I didn't finish it and the waitress asked me if there was something wrong with my meal. I did not want to say anything since I don't think there was anything they could really do to fix it (again, I think it's my tastes) but I didn't want her to ask me this question after every entree so I forced myself to eat the rest of my meals. Overall, everything tasted like cheese when the menu didn't say there was cheese in the entree. If we had to pick one we least disliked, it would be the uni in umami broth. We thought our favorite dish would be the duck because we love duck. This was not the case as we both thought "how could anyone ruin duck???" The snow egg was a little disappointing. It tasted a little like cotton candy and I did not care for the texture. I enjoyed the strawberry ice underneath it more than anything else. In the end, I was very disappointed by the food and very let down by the experience. If you have more of an Asian food preference, this may not be the best place to try. read more

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After that we took a fairy to Circular Quay we went to Quay restaurant to get reservations and they told us they had nothing. After talking to them some more the manager said he liked our energy and said they would fit us in at 9 pm so we rushed to the hotel got showered and dressed and went back. They had the best table in the house for us with a beautiful view of the Sydney Bridge and opera house and the food was good. An even crazier coincidence was I was dressed in the colors that they lit the Opera House with. I believe it was the rugby colors for of the Wallabies. I was grateful to the manager who worked his magic to make it work for us to indulge in fine dining in Sydney read more

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The most amazing dining experience ever! Here during the Vivid light festival, and since it was a special occasion we were upgraded upstairs into the VIP section. Awesome view of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, The Rocks and all the ferries going in and out of Circular Quay. The food was to die for - Mud Crab Congee, Quail, Pig Cheek, Black Pudding, Goose, Snow Egg all so delicious, with wines picked to accompany each course. Brilliant friendly service from our waiter Robert made for an experience that will not be forgotten. read more

Quay Restaurant - Vivid view - Modern Australian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

PIMPIN VIEW. That's about all I can recommend for coming here. Decor - outdated and in serious need of renovation. Service - Stuffy, trying too hard, yet not really on top of things - in a word, awkward. Food - Beautiful presentation but tasted just OK - nothing that made me wish "god If I could have just one more bite". Several dishes not finished because they just weren't tasty. Definitely the most disappointing of San Pellgrino's World's Top 100 restaurants I've been to. The view is sick, but Sydney Harbor is so beautiful that you can admire the wonder that is the opera house from many places that won't put as much of a dent on your CC. read more

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Wow wow wow!! This restaurant was absolutely incredible. From the views, to the service to the food. If you're in Sydney, and can get a table this place is a MUST. From the moment you step inside the staff go out of their way to make the evening super memorable. Explaining each dish is great detail and plenty of good banter. Inside you feel like you're on a cruise ship, looking to the water and Sydney opera house. The view is next to nothing. They offer an 8 course tasting menu for $235 or a 4 course tasting menu for $175. We went with the 4 courses and chose what we thought we liked best. What I would recommend is, take the staffs suggestions for which dishes to order. Let them take you on a journey and trust that if something doesn't sound like it would be something you would order. That it is more than likely incredible in flavor, texture and is nothing how it's described on the menu. My only disappointment was in some of the choices I made, my husband had the Uni dish and this was by far my favorite of all the flavors tasted this evening. I wish I'd ordered this dish. In saying that, everything I ordered was faultless. My highlight was the snow egg. The famous Peter Gillmore snow egg is everything it's hyped up to be. It's a little surprise in a glass and each mouthful is a tantalizing exploration for the taste buds. If I went back again I would probably choose to do the 8 course tasting menu over the 4 courses. The food - each dish- is spectacular and for an extra $50 it is totally worth it. Thank You for making this evening so memorable! read more

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Overall, I would rate this as 4 stars. The basic summary is: Food: 3.5, Service: 5, Ambiance: 5, Wine Program: 4.5. Entering the restaurant you are greeted by sn impressive view and impeccable service. I went for lunch and sampled not their full evening experience so my rating is based on that. With respect to food, some positive things about the menu: variety, flexibility, and quality of ingredients. My favorite dish was the koshihiksri rice with sea urchin. The dish had a variety of texture and depth of flavor. The umami broth had a strong punch, warmth that satisfies, and is complimentary flavor to the shrimp and fish maw that are in the dish. My least favorite was the snow egg. People recommended I try it here. So I did. Texture was great. Flavors were there but perhaps it was the combination. They did mention that they do keep on changing the filling depending on the season. Overall the food quality for what I paid for was average. Some dishes perhaps have to be tjought of more carefully in terms of composition e.g. thd cod dish was kinda one note. It was cooked well but the other items in the dish failed to highlight the quality and taste of the main ingredient. It is a good place for a date or a business meeting due to the location and view but perhaps they have a bit more to work on if they truly want to be recognized as the top restaurant in this city. read more

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We had a nice Sunday late dinner at Quay. First: the view was astonishing and the presence of the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge as your dining companions is unforgetable. Foodwise, we had the six-course tasting menu. It was delicious. It was still a bit too much food. The dishes were ornate, diverse and tasty - basically met the bill, but struck us as a shade below the comparable Michelin-starred benchmarks we've tried elsewhere. We kind of thought Quay is resting a bit on its reputation and the view. The wine pairing was just too much alcohol and led to significant next-day hangovers - would strongly discourage. As the last patrons on a Sunday, it seemed the wait staff was exhausted and just could not get rid of us fast enough. We eat at a relatively quicker pace anyway, but they were really going through the motions in explaining the ornate dishes, and at one point our waitress just disappeared (while ostensibly asking the chef the answer to a question), replaced by a colleague similarly ready to see us through the motions as quickly as possible. It is, of course, very expensive. On the whole, a very memorable experience, but not as great as others we had in Australia (e.g., Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant in Adelaide). read more

Came here for lunch- did not disappoint. View was amazing- asked for a table by the window and got what I asked for :) Staff was friendly, professional, helpful, and funny. The decor is a bit outdated, yes, esp the plate settings and the bathroom- but the gorgeous view makes up for the others. Was highly satisfied with the food- the uni and the lamb were splendid, and the snow egg was just as expected. The 8 layer cake was a bit much for me, but if you're a fan of chocolate and ganache, it would be a thing just for you. 4 stars only because nothing can outdo Eleven Madison park, still, for me. read more

Quay Restaurant - Lamb - Modern Australian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I had read about the snow egg and I was concerned that it was over-hyped but it was truly amazing!!! This has to be on my top five best desserts ever. We went with the four course tasting and had a lovely table overlooking the bridge. Unfortunately a giant cruise ship was docked right in front of the restaurant blocking most of the window seat views. I really appreciated the table we received because the majority of the seats looked right into the ship. Be sure to book a window seat and confirm if a ship will be docked. read more

The food is amazing. We had the 8 course dinner and added a 9th course (the congee as we heard it was amazing for an additional $25). It was worth adding, plus we had the premium wine pairing with our meal and they added another wine pairing for the congee, so definitely well worth it. The wine pairings were very generous pours. So much so that we almost didn't make it through the meal. Well, my wife didn't make it through. She ended up downing all the wine and passing out at the end of our meal. During our whole dinner, the beautiful view was blocked out by a massive cruise ship. The ship departed right around 11pm and we were in awe, enjoying the view of the ship departing on the patio balcony. My wife ended up falling asleep at our table and I was too preoccupied with the big boat to notice. The maitre'd came to our table and said that many parties were inquiring about the lady and asked us to leave... I guess I can't blame them. The fanciest restaurant in all of Australia and my wife is taking a nap. It was a busy Friday night and cabs were hard to find. They sent out a team of scouts to get us a cab which was pretty awesome. Also, it was Thanksgiving in the US and they heard us toasting happy Thanksgiving and prepared us a special chocolate dish with Thanksgiving well wishes... very sweet and awesome attention to detail with great service (minus them kicking us out, ha). read more

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I had not been before but was very impressed and would put it on a must go list if you are in sydney. The service was fantastic and everyone did a nice job taking care of us. I ended up doing a fowl theme: starting chicken, then having goose, partridge and the egg for dessert. Everything was impeccably presented and prepared. The poached chicken was very tender and tasty. The goose and partridge were also excellent, blending textures and tastes. The dessert egg is special, with a flan-like egg in a bed of fruit (raspberry for me) granitee. Just an excellent contrast of flavor and texture especially well suited for those perfect-bite fans. read more

In a word - disappointed... I hate writing nothing short of raving reviews since who am I to judge all the hard work that goes into such a meal but we just couldn't get excited about Quay, especially after dining at Sepia. Like with Sepia, we had made reservations in advance of our trip to Sydney at Quay also. We also told Quay that we were visiting from NYC and would love a table with a view if they could accommodate us. Upon arrival, where we were treated like royalty at Sepia, at Quay, I felt like they were doing me a favor by squeezing me in. Not only did we not have a view, we were sat directly in front of a support beam (not even exaggerating, see pictures for what I'm referring to). I felt like we were being punished for daring to ask for a view. There were so many empty tables when we arrived but we were told those tables had been reserved over a year in advance. Come on now, the best restaurant in NYC isn't this pretentious. Food wise, we weren't blown away like we were at Sepia. There wasn't anything exciting or creative other than the snowball. Also, is it not a thing in a Sydney high end restaurant to devein shrimp? Or what about removing crumbs from the table. I understand it's my bad for being a messy eater but no other high end restaurant left crumbs unswept until the end of our meal... just thinking back to this meal is making my New York bitch resurface. Time to cut myself off. read more

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The tasting menu was okay. Nothing negative about the restaurant. They work hard to provide top notch customer service. The thing is that it is expensive and for no reason in my opinion. I wasn't impressed with the food but this is a YMMV thing. The course I selectef with the wine pairing set me back about $600. For me it just wasn't worth it and I won't be returning read more

Ok so its $200-300 a head but surely she is worth it; right? Great service including a sommelier to help you show off even more...dont bother looking for wines under $100. 4 courses is actually enough food. I know people complain the serving are small but they are missing the point...this is NOT an all you can eat or a family pizza restaurant. It is about the pleasure of culinary perfection. .its about enjoying eating as an art form and not for subsistence. Come for the right reason and you too will give it 5...come to get a $300 meal thinking about how many KFC buckets that is and you will surely go home unhappy. Save up and treat someone. You wont regret it . read more

I'm a regular at this place, I go once every 10 years. We had our wedding reception here, which entitles you to a free meal. My father in law didn't think that was a great deal but he only had one daughter so I felt it was fair that Keeno and I had it....Thanks again Gerry! Keeno and I go back every now and then for anniversaries. Last one was during Vivid and this place is a perfect spot to watch the Hoprahouse go off. The food is spectacularly good. The service is impeccable. The setting is just jaw dropping. and yes ...of course I had the Snow Egg! read more

I came here for a very special occasion and was giddy with happiness already so my rating might be a bit off due to the happy drug effect. The view was wonderful and the atmosphere was wonderful. The food however was interesting. Presented nicely and not the ordinary stuff you would eat (well duh it's fine dining) but nothing really grabbed me until dessert. We decided to get two different desserts to share but noticed that the waiters kept bringing out two snow eggs to each table each time. Was there something they knew that we didn't. Unfortunately yes they did and we regretted not ordering two snow eggs because it was absolutely divine. My rating is more for the snow egg rather than anything else. So yum... so yum... read more