Quay
Modern Australian excellence (l,d; $$$)
The pinnacle of Sydney dining, Quay delivers knockout harbour views and contemporary tasting menus championing rare and native ingredients (much of it grown exclusively for the restaurant). The end result: showstoppers like Tasmanian rock lobster with ginger-scented milk curd, super chicken broth and sudachi, or perhaps a porridge of native weeping millet with heirloom grains, quail skirret and local truffle.
Executive chef Peter Gilmore’s passion for local creativity extends to Quay’s beautiful, custom-made crockery. Book at least a few weeks ahead.
Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks
Opening hours: Thu 6-8.45pm, Fri-Sun noon-1.30pm & 6-8.45pm
Transport: Train or ferry to Circular Quay
quay.com.au