Pony Lounge & Dining – The Rocks (Sydney)

Dining among the laneways at Pony The Rocks provided a comfortable refuge from the buzz of the summer Friday night markets. Eating on a long, ‘communal’ table didn’t compromise on privacy rather it provided a more casual setting. Accompanied by the summer breeze it was a near perfect setting.

The menu catered well for both meat eaters and vegetarians. The small plate starters for sharing, such as blanched asparagus with ricotta and salsa verde, were simple and flavourful. Portion size of main courses was generous and I thoroughly enjoyed my marble 7 wagyu rump special.

Details:
Pony Lounge & Dining – The Rocks
Corner of Kendall Lane and Argyle Street
The Rocks NSW 2000
http://www.ponydining.com.au

Summit Restaurant (Sydney)

Revolving restaurants often have a reputation of great views but poor food. Summit Restaurant is probably an outlier of that. I was invited for the special $85 3-course special and did not come out disappointed.

Special menu diners were tucked away at the corner of the bar area but portion size was not reduced. Quail breast entrée was accompanied by a generous lining of foie gras; steamed snapper was fresh; and the limoncello cheesecake had the right level of acidity to cut through the sweetness.

Did I mention the view? Note: a ‘round trip’ will take 90 minutes.

Details: 

Summit Restaurant 
264 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 
http://www.summitrestaurant.com.au/ 

Quay (Sydney)

A lunch booking 2 months in advance shows the popularity of this restaurant by the Sydney harbour. The flawless lunch service was supported by the attentive staff. All dishes came in their beautiful presentation – a distraction from view of Sydney Opera House right in front of us.

Desserts were the anticipated event due to the much celebrated Snow Egg. While impressed by the Snow Egg’s lightness and delicacy, I prefer the 8 Texture Chocolate Cake which was deceptively complex from the outside. Rich, light, sweet, bitter – you can have it all in the cake.

Details:
Quay
Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney 2000

http://www.quay.com.au