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Quay (Sydney)

28th November 2012 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Expensive but high end food with some dishes comparable to 2 Michelin starred level in one of Sydney's prime locations overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Michelin guide does not extend to Australia as with many other places that are too far for their reach within their resources (pulled out of Las Vegas 2009 for example) so Australia use the ‘hats’ system as one of their main accolade systems which, is based on a similar system to Michelin.  Quay has achieved the hightest hats accolate for over a decade.  My next observation will be controversial – having done four of Australia’s premier hat restaruants, my opinion however, is I honestly put the highest hat accolade in the approximate league of just under 2 michelin stars as a perspective.

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What I saw at Quay was a stunning view, a wonderful venue to go (reservations absolutely required here) and stylish service decorated with simple, quality dishes.  The photos will speak for the syle of the dishes, but my memories of the flavour only really can sing for the snow ball desert which was not only sumptous but also highly skilled and pleasant visually as well (this stood out as well above the norm).  This was the stand out dish and there is no question as to the clean-cut and well executed nature of the plates served, however I found the most of this meal in food terms simmering at the very pleasant level as opposed to amazing.  I would recommend this venue for virtually any occasion owing to the combination of an absolutely stunning occasion with very safe-bet cooking that is utterly fresh.

Food Grade: 85%

Entrance
View from terrace table
Menu
Amuse bouche
butter presentation
Flathead with oyster cream
Chicken & eggplant cream
Lamb & parsnip cream
Side salad
Squab w& daylillies
Chocolate cake
Melting through
White nectarine snow egg
Petits fours

 

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  • Food Rating - 85%
    85

Summary

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Stylish design of restaurant.
Simple elegance of food.

Expensive for overall return.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A - 3 hats

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal 5 Hickson Road, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

Website: Quay

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +61 2 9251 5600

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meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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