Best Fine Dining in The Phoenix

"Executive chef Peter Gilmore is tireless in his pursuit of what is interesting, new and Australian. His backyard is peppered with test plantations of rare vegetables, he works with local ceramicists on custom crockery and, like interstate peers Ben Shewry and Jock Zonfrillo, and he is a leading advocate for native produce. The restaurant’s theatrical tasting menus show off all this and more, bolstered by some of the city’s best harbor views."

"Nowhere at Quay is the interplay of texture and rare ingredients so striking than in a small bowl of hand-harvested seafood dressed with virgin soy sauce, aged brown rice vinegar and laver. Coating buttery scallops, crunchy baby octopus, slippery strawberry clams and crisp slivers of palm heart, the dressing enhances and underlines each aspect. As a whole, it's complete; a lesson in taste and judgement."

"It may be booked up until next winter, but if you manage to secure a table at Tetsuya’s, you’re in for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience. The venue is geared towards special occasions on account of its ambitious central dining concept: a 12 course, $220 set menu for groups of ideally four to six people. Chef Tetsuya’s kitchen takes natural, seasonal Australian and Japanese ingredients (including fresh waterlily directly flown in from Japan, a unique flavor in Sydney) and employs classic French techniques to execute world class dishes."

"Few of Sydney’s most established fine dining icons maintain the same level of credibility as when they were the centre of every dining conversation. If there was any exception, it’s Tetsuya’s. The famously expensive Kent Street restaurant may have had to share its allure with several prestigious venues in more recent times, but very little can dim what Tetsuya Wakuda and, more recently, Josh Raine, have created."

"From the lush Japanese sculpture garden to the four swanky dining areas, it’s not sore on the eyes either. The real star, of course, is the food. At Tetsuya’s, they marry Japanese seasonal flavours with time tested French techniques and Australian produce."

"Restaurants Modern Australian Coogee. Mimi's is something of a chip off the old block (Merivale's Bert's did fancy coastal bistro first), but it's also its own fancy beast and with prime position right on Coogee Beach it's worth making it a day trip for the views out those huge, arched windows. Dress for the occasion and make the most of it – if there was ever a time to order bumps of caviar and vodka, it's now."

"Scoring a window seat at Mimi’s is the restaurant equivalent of releasing 100 white doves into the air to the sound of Barry White. For a night to remember, start your evening with an ice-cold martini and a bump of caviar, and follow up with the salt-baked crab which is theatrically cracked at the table. Executive chef Jordan Toft has a passion for great produce, so whatever you order – be it meat, seafood or vegetables – you can expect it to be the best of the best."

"Mimi's is a romantic restaurant with a view overlooking Thompson Bay. Offering some of the best fine dining in Sydney, the Coogee Pavilion spot is characterised by elegant interiors and upscale Mediterranean cuisine that incorporates caviar, lobster and black truffle."

"Pyrmont fave Bistro Clementine has relaunched with a fresh menu direction courtesy of new Head Chef Bilent Peel (Café Paci, Sixpenny and Rockpool), and a revised vision from owner Eric Morris. You can still expect to savour the inventive Euro-fare that this neighbourhood gem is well-known for, packaged up into an elevated yet affordable dining experience. Focussed on delivering their new weekday breakfast and lunch offering in their stylish venue, their new evening and weekend service will kick off soon."

"In person they're an Instagrammable wonderland, but even as a take-away joint they're a feast for the eyes. Come breakfast time you can order up all the brunch classics or their bougie French toast with brulee, hazelnut crumb and cointreau curd, burrata with crispy serrano and pomegranate or their seriously decadent Mayflower roll piled high with poached lobster. 2/303A Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst"

"Get your coffee at this very lush and classy cafe in the heart of Darlinghurst. 📍 The Mayflower, 2/303A Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010"

"The perfect beachside location, Blackwood Pantry keeps it light and casual. This whole place flows from inside to the outside sitting area. Pop down for breakfast with classics like French toast or lunch with a chicken salad."

"Taking home the title as 2017’s Best Spanish Restaurant of the Year, Balcón by Tapavino surely knows how to whip up some brilliant tapas. Balcón by Tapavino is the Sydney CBD’s ultimate tapas destination, with wine selections to match its extraordinary dishes. Run by the Tapavino group with a number of popular destination across Sydney including Boque, Barrica Wines and Born by Tapavino; Balcón by Tapavino is without doubt a must-visit for any Sydneysider in search of the best tapas bar in Sydney’s CBD."

"Tapavino have made their mark in Sydney with not one but three CBD restaurants. Tucked away on Bligh Street is the biggest of the three restaurants, Balcon by Tapavino. Its impressive wine list can only be matched by its quality Spanish tapas menu."

"Get freshly baked croissants, sourdough sandwiches, baguettes, breakfast scrolls as well as order a selection of groceries and wines to take home from District Brasserie’s District Brasserie’s in-house Bakery and Espresso Bar. 📍District Brasserie, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000"

"Salsas is fresh, popular and delicious … and everyone wants it!. Salsas was acquired by Retail Zoo Pty Ltd (the holding company for Boost Juice and CIBO Espresso) and Janine"

"NewtownGigi Pizzeria is a little famous pizza joint in Newtown, known for slinging traditional Napoletana slices. In 2015, owner Marco Mattino decided to take all animal products off the menu and has since been known as the best vegan pizza joint in Sydney. Pizza lovers can expect creative combinations such as thinly sliced roasted potatoes with truffle, broccoli and beyond sausage, and eggplant with mushrooms."

"Gigi Pizzeria is where some of the best Sydney vegan food and a traditional Italian pizzeria collide. Gigi is simply the place to go if you need to try one of the best vegan restaurants in Sydney. Gigi is an all-vegan pizzeria where you can eat traditional Italian favorites without any animal-based ingredients."

"Widely praised in Sydney as having 'the best pizza outside of Italy,' Gigi Pizzeria on King Street in Newtown takes food seriously – with a trademark Italian smile. In fact, Gigi is one of only a hand..."

"Booked for Valentine's Day, it was a great deal at $85 per person. The food was excellent. The accompanying matching wine offer was at $60 per person seemed too steep."

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"The Darling is yet another grant five star hotel located in the vicinity of the more underrated tourist attraction of the city, the Darling Harbour. If you’d like to explore the more mainstream tourist spots like The Opera House and The Harbour Bridge, then you’ll need to hop into a ferry or a bus. If you like a good walk, you can take a leisurely stroll through the town and you’ll reach your destination in about half an hour."

"A luxurious, contemporary hotel, The Darling in Pyrmont turns heads with its lavish lobby, decorated with sculptural lighting and vibrant floral rugs by Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa."

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