Australian Traveller’s first-ever Readers’ Choice Awards for 2011; results for Best Restaurant in Australia. THE WINNER:
QUAY
Internationally recognised for both its food (thanks to innovative chef Peter Gilmore’s love of fine regional produce) and its views (thanks to being right on Sydney Harbour with front-row views of the Opera House and the bridge), Quay Restaurant already has a swag of awards – it’s currently number 26 on the S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, and has been awarded three-hat status for the past ten years in a row in the Good Food Guide… but we’re sure they won’t mind pocketing yet another award, this time voted by Australian Travellers for some of the most delicious food you’ll ever eat, served in the prettiest, most artistic way. Gushing readers said dining at Quay is an “awesome experience, with amazing food and impeccable service”, and “words cannot describe how incredible the food is – you must experience Quay at least once in your lifetime”. Many readers explained their love of the place in just two words: “Snow egg!”
THE DETAILS Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney. (02) 9251 5600; quay.com.au
RUNNERS-UP:
2 TETSUYA’S
Enjoy a clever degustation from a genius chef. Kent St, Sydney. tetsuyas.com
3 ARIA BRISBANE
Matt Moran’s northern outpost, set on the Eagle St Pier with views of the Story Bridge. ariarestaurant.com
4 ROCKPOOL BAR & GRILL, Sydney
A grand Art Deco space, complete with magnificent marble pillars, all the better to show off Neil Perry’s masterful take on meat. rockpool.com
5 STILLWATER
Simple elegance in a historic mill overlooking the Tamar River in Launceston, Tasmania. stillwater.net.au
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