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Quay BarvsTetsuya's
Quay Bar and Tetsuya's are both endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Tetsuya's ranks slightly better than Quay Bar. Tetsuya's comes in at #1 in Sydney with approval from 10 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Quay Bar
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Time Out
31 Alfred Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Concierge "The address might scream "tourist trap," but don't be fooled. This is one of the best restaurants in Sydney."
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Book way in advance for dinner.
Fodor's "In his take on Mod-Oz cuisine, chef Peter Gilmore masterfully crafts a four-course à la carte menu including such dishes as mud crab congee with Chinese-inspired split rice porridge." Full review
Frommer's "With its enviable location on top of the cruise-ship terminal, Quay offers another of the loveliest views in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Perched high above Circular Quay, this elegant fine-dining restaurant has some of the best mealtime views in the city." Full review
Gayot17.0
"Jutting out over the harbour like yet another mighty ship, Quay understandably has one of the best views in Sydney." Full review
Time Out "Peter Gilmore’s palate and palette know no bounds as he creates food that’s almost too beautiful to ruin with cutlery. Almost." Full review
Tetsuya's Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
529 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Concierge "Both the food and the setting are well worth the long reservation period and the over-the-top prices."
Fodor's "The menu changes often but never fails to dazzle." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Australia’s most famous chef for close to a decade, Tetsuya Wakuda continues to wow foodies with his deft, eclectic Japanese-by-way-of-French cuisine." Full review
Gayot18.0
"It would be impossible to catalogue the accolades heaped on this humble and unassuming chef whose melding of Japanese and French cuisines has set new standards in this city and elsewhere." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Internationally revered and widely considered Australia’s best restaurant, Tetsuya’s serene space puts the emphasis on the food and wine."
Rough Guide "Stylish premises – a Japanese timber interior and beautiful garden outside – and exquisite Japanese/French-style food created by the internationally renowned chef Tetsuya Wakuda."
Time Out "So is it worth the wait? The answer is yes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Marrying the Japanese love of natural, seasonal flavors with traditional French techniques and Australian produce, chef Tetsuya Wakuda delivers a set degustation meal to remember." Full review
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You can also choose a full wine pairing to accompany your meal.
Frommer's "The service is impeccable, and the food truly inspired—many diners consider it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s signature dish, a confit of Tasmanian ocean trout " Full review
