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Top 3 Fine Dining Restaurants In Sydney To Celebrate Your Extra Special Occassions
There are certain things that are intentionally made to be memorable like birthday celebrations, promotion celebrations, anniversary celebrations, marriage proposals, and many more. These are the celebrations that are meant to be shared, and carefully prepared and planned (or reserved) in the most exquisite venues.
So let us help you narrow down your choices to the top 3 fine dining restaurants in Sydney to celebrate your extra special occassions.
#1 - Bennelong
Bennelong sits in one of the most iconic locations in Sydney, with world-class, extraordinary views of the city and the Harbour Bridge, and complementing the architectural design of the Sydney Opera House. The exterior and interior of the venue is set out to impress even the most intricate critique.
Headed by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore, Bennelong delivers ultimate dining experience and exceptional food, with perfect blend and balance of flavours and texture.
Their menu captures the humble essence of partnership with the farmers, fishermen, breeders and providores from across the land with whom their chefs work together with every day. All these topped with outstanding customer service from all the staff who are warm, friendly, attentive and professional.
Bennelong offers lunch (by reservations) between 12pm to 2pm on Saturdays. You can also opt to savour a la carte lunch menu or three-course choice menu accompanied by live music performed by Australia’s best jazz musicians on Sundays (by reservations, of course). From Wednesday to Saturday, you can reserve for dinner seating between 5.30pm to 8.45pm.
Whether you’re looking to impress your special someone, make your anniversaries unforgettable, celebrate life’s milestones, reward your hard work, or simply check off your bucketlist, Bennelong delivers unparalleled experience.
Keep in mind that this restaurant is very in-demand. So it’s best to make a reservation online to avoid disappointments.
Aside from gastronomic delights at Bennelong, they also gift vouchers, gift cards and other merchandise for sale. Bennelong’s Executive Chef Peter Gilmore second and third books may be purchased online.
Aside from gastronomic delights at Bennelong, they also gift vouchers, gift cards and other merchandise for sale. Bennelong’s Executive Chef Peter Gilmore second and third books may be purchased online.(title=”buy Chef Peter Gilmore’s books here”)
“Organum – Nature, Purity, Texture, Intensity”, Chef Peter’s second book, delves into his cuisine and philosophies by celebrating some of the farmers, producers and providores who share his passion for quality produce.
While “From The Earth – World’s Great, Rare and Almost Forgotten Vegetables” celebrates the diversity of heirloom vegetables, illuminating the amazing world of vegetables from seed to plate.
After enjoying a sumptuous lunch or dinner at Bennelong, and appreciating the creative arts shown at the Sydney Opera House, you can cap the romantic night by staying in one of the hotels near Sydney Opera House such as APX Hotels Apartments.
APX has a total of 3 locations, and 2 of those locations are conveniently-located at APX Darling Harbour (18-minute drive to Bennelong) and APX World Harbour (18-minute ride to Bennelong). Both of those hotels have accommodation with parking.
Book hotel stays for APX Darling Harbour or APX World Square directly at APX Hotels Apartments website and save.
Summary
Address: Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point 2000 (See Google Maps)
Phone: (02) 9251 5600
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bennelong.com.au
#2 - Quay
Quay is a rare restaurant with impeccable, unobstructed view of the Sydney Opera House. serving unique culinary perfection that leaves you wanting for more.
Each dish from their six-course and eight-course menu is artful, delicious, and sufficiently-portioned to appreciate the beautiful ingredients and experience the elegant combination of texture, flavour and harmony.
Just like Bennelong, this restaurant is a place where you can celebrate special events lavishly. Needless to say, the cost is not for the budget-conscious, nor a type of establishment to take your little ones.
Quay is open on lunch and dinner but be sure to make phone or online reservation. Just in case you’re going for a late night walk after dining at Quay, there are Sydney hotels near the area like APX World Square (12-minute drive) and APX Darling Harbour (9-minute drive).
Summary
Address: Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney 2000 (See Google Maps)
Phone: +02 8072 8838
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.quay.com.au
#3 - Tetsuya's
Tetsuya’s is your laid back fine dining restaurant that exhibits Japanese culinary craftsmanship.
This is truly an establishment worth visiting in Sydney. Every dish was well crafted and portions were perfectly sized.
Although it is a bit difficult to have a booking, it is worth the wait.
Summary
Address: 529 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 (See Google Maps)
Phone: (02) 9267 2900
Reservation site: here
Website: https://www.tetsuyas.com/
Whether you’re in for a special event or an intimate lunch or dinner date, and if you’re in for a splurge, those top 3 fine dining restaurants are worth it.
If you’re in Sydney CBD, the best places to stay in Sydney are APX Darling Harbour and APX World Square for day use / day stay, extended staycation with your friends, or for corporate hotel accomodation in Sydney and have your food delivered from any of the restaurants nearby. Sweeten the Sydney city hotel deals by using APX10 or APXDIRECT when you book online directly at APX Hotels Apartments website.
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