Quay

4.5

278 Reviews

$A101 and over

Modern Australian

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

20:30

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Romantic

Quay is one of the country’s most celebrated restaurants; the creation of leading Australian restaurant group, Fink, and Executive Chef Peter Gilmore.

Quay offers either a 6 course menu - $325pp. Or an 8 course menu- $385pp.

The reimagination of Quay has welcomed an organic space reflective of Peter Gilmore’s nature inspired cuisine. The interplay of textures and colour bring new life and a vibrancy that embraces the restaurant’s place in the dress circle of Sydney Harbour. An ode to the Australian landscape, from the vast ocean floor, to the cracked bark of a paperbark tree, every detail from the ground up has been thoughtfully considered.

A new era for Quay, gives an opportunity to fulfil even greater aspirations in delivering a most personal and immersive dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$A101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(02) 9251 5600
Website
http://www.quay.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Peter Gilmore
Catering
Quay is a progression of rare and beautiful ingredients where texture, flavour and harmony is paramount. We offer either a 6 course o 8 course menu Continually inspired by nature, the creative process for chef Peter Gilmore begins in working closely with the farmers, fishermen, producers and artisans who cultivate bespoke produce exclusively for Quay. For each dish, the growth of every element and the selection of every ceramic piece is carefully considered and crafted for its role in the dining experience.

Location
Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Area
The Rocks
Cross Street
Hickson Road
Parking details
Overseas Passenger Terminal Wilson Parking. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless there is a ship in port. $25.00 flat fee. When a ship is in port at the terminal, Quay guests can find nearby Wilson Parking at Clocktower Car Park, 155 George Street Car Park & Quay West Car Park which are only a short walk to the restaurant
Public transit
Circular Quay Ferry Terminal (200m)Circular Quay Train Station (200m)
Additional
Gluten-free Options

What 278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

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278 Reviews

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Elizabeth
VIP
Tampa
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view! The ambience! Sublime. The food — interesting but flawed. Tasty but over processed. Too much pureed, gelleed, whipped. We needed more texture. It wound up being too much of the same. How many seafood gelee tastes do we want. Our table if 4 says, go once for the experience. One and done. It’s way expensive but we don’t regret having the total experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Hong Kong
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 June 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We came here for dinner. The view of the restaurant is excellent, we can see both the opera house and harbour bridge at our table. Food is quite good and sophisticated, but I would say I expected better for the reputation and for this price. We had the 8-courses menu and the portions were just right. Wine pairing was excellent and value for money.
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LynetteH
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was the most wonderful location to have brought my international visitors, especially as Vivid was right there all around us. The tasting menu was excellent but I would still have preferred an a la carte menu. Nevertheless an exceptional evening.
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OliveL
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dining experience all around. A must visit when in Sydney
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Ingrid
Canberra
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful destination restaurant with the focus on delicate, delicious umami goodness.
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KevinY
Singapore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food and service. I went for the Wine Pairing and was impressed with the wines paired with food.
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OpenTable Diner
Osaka
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
お料理はとても美味しく、華やかでアート。最高のロケーションでしたがクーラーが効き過ぎていたのとサービスがゆっくりすぎて食事を終わるのに4時間もかかったので、少し間延びした感じが残念でした。全体的には、スペシャルな感覚を味わう事が出来るので素晴らしいと思います。
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MountainParkChuck
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique dinning experience. If you are not adventurous in what you eat, this restaurant is not for you. Selection was a set six or ten course menu only. Small portions that had to be described and then explained when served. My wife ate about half of the meal. Venue is spectacular and service was excellent. For 4, including 2 bottles of wine, our bill was $AU 1,600.
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string
64013 reviews
2.0
64013 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
My family and I were totally disappointed with The Quay. We think it survives on past reputation, the view and diners wanting to try Peter GIlmore's Snow Egg. The view is lovely but our table of four had one person looking out to a construction site! The wait Staff make no effort to be engaging, portions are tiny, dull in taste and presentation and its completely overpriced. Renovations begin end of March but it seems the restaurant has already closed its doors in attitude and quality!
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string
64013 reviews
4.0
64013 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I remember dining at Quay years ago - when degustation cost $125 and was much better than Tetsuya's. Have always wanted to return. I am a great admirer of Peter Gilmour's talents and enjoy Bennelong Raw & Cured Bar especially. We had an 8 course tasting menu. It started well, with tasty dishes and attentive staff. Then after the Pig's Jowl, the mains tasted bland.. Where was the variation in texture and appearance? The quail, fish and lamb were plain unappetising.
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Quay is rated 4.5 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

20:30

Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross Street
Hickson Road
Area
The Rocks
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$A101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Overseas Passenger Terminal Wilson Parking. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless there is a ship in port. $25.00 flat fee. When a ship is in port at the terminal, Quay guests can find nearby Wilson Parking at Clocktower Car Park, 155 George Street Car Park & Quay West Car Park which are only a short walk to the restaurant
Public transit
Circular Quay Ferry Terminal (200m)Circular Quay Train Station (200m)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Peter Gilmore
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.quay.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9251 5600
Catering
Quay is a progression of rare and beautiful ingredients where texture, flavour and harmony is paramount. We offer either a 6 course o 8 course menu Continually inspired by nature, the creative process for chef Peter Gilmore begins in working closely with the farmers, fishermen, producers and artisans who cultivate bespoke produce exclusively for Quay. For each dish, the growth of every element and the selection of every ceramic piece is carefully considered and crafted for its role in the dining experience.

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