Our experience with fine dining is that it almost always starts high and ends low. Entrees are usually good and innovative, mains are typically standard and boring, and desserts are hit-and-miss. It is for this reason we have been to Bennelong bar several times but never the restaurant. We had to tick this one off our list, and we are glad we did as Bennelong proved the exception where we enjoyed all dishes.
A 3-course menu is available for lunch & dinner at $145, a 2-course menu option is also available for lunch. We went with the 3-course.
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| House Sourdough |
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| Wild Kombucha by Ballsy $15 |
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| Badu Gili - "Water Light" $16 |
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| Moreton Bay Bug Dumpling |
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| Heirloom Summer Salad |
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| Sashimi of Coral Trout |
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| Red Prawn & Roasted Rice Congee |
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| Slow Cooked Pork Belly |
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| Blue-Eye Trevalla |
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| Steamed Local Pink Snapper |
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| Roast Wagyu Rump Cap |
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| Cherry Jam Lamington |
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| Green Mango Granita |
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| Creme Caramel vs Mille-Feuille |
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| Petit Fours |
Comparing to its older sister Quay, we prefer Bennelong's younger and more modern twist. As far as fine dining goes, this is one of the best we've been to and hands down the best in Sydney.
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Atmosphere: 8.5/10
Highlight:
- Wagyu rump & the Hermes of Yorkshire pudding was a great combo
- Lamington not the same as before
