Sydney

Travelers' Takes

Rates and Deals

Quay Restaurant

Matt Keedy
First Reviewer
3 out of 5
Avg. Member Rating
3
Reviews
Sort by: Most Recent|Positive|Negative|Most Useful
1-3 of 3

Shameful

  • January 7, 2008
  • Rated 1 of 5 by sampler81 from Sydney, Louisiana, Australia
The view is spectacular with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House and that is about the only positive thing I have to say about Quay.

The service was rude and appalling for a 3 Hat restaurant, I have never been so disappointed in my life. When the food is good you let go of the fact that you have made a serious dent in your wallet. There was no value for money and their customer service is shocking. Being impatient to sit the table, not taking into consideration customers food requirements, making several mistakes with the meals, arguing with customers when in fact the waiter was in the wrong. The main waiter did not even crack a smile. My personal experience about the main was the wagyu, when I ordered it I was not aware that the beef was served medium- rare, I am normally a meduim-well done and had to negotiate with the waiter for medium. When the meal arrived I asked the waiter if the wagyu was medium, where he proceeded to take my plate away and grab an already served plate of wagyu off another person at my table and swap meals. I saw exactly the same meal only two times. After that the plate was taken back to the kitchen and sometime later my wagyu came back and I asked the waiter if it was the same piece of meat and he said yes. I expect more when I am paying $300 pp!

Quay

  • December 30, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Jlanza29 from Miami, Florida
Overlooking the world-famous Opera House, this restaurant has the making for a perfect evening! The food is Mmdern Australian but a bit pricey. The average plate runs about $45AU, and portions are a bit small. But the food is excellent, and the wine list extensive! If you can afford to drop $300AU for dinner, don't hesitate to come here; if not, don't come near it.

From journal The most beautiful city in the world? Maybe!

Editor Pick

Quay

  • February 4, 2003
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Matt Keedy from indianapolis, Indiana
This could be the worst meal of your life and you would still tell friends how great it was because of the view. Fortunately, the food and the view both compete for your attention, making this one of the best dining experiences ever. Quay was rated the Best Restaurant of 2003 by the Sydney Morning Herald.

Let's start with the view. It is on the top floor of the Overseas Passenger Cruise Terminal, located directly across the water from the Sydney Opera House. Lined with floor to ceiling windows, the harbor is your, uh, your oyster. During the day, nothing can beat watching the ferries pull in and out of Circular Quay, the sailboats in the harbor, and the ever-changing play of light and water on the white shell roof of the Opera House. The view is completely unobstructed.

The food was fabulous both times I went (once for lunch, once for dinner). My dad had the oysters served on ice with chardonnay vinegar granita...a unique and tasty presentation that left him salivating for more (he ordered them again on our second visit). I had the mud crab in tomato sorbet. Again, a dish that made me wonder who ever thought it up, but left me thanking its' creator with every delicious morsel!

At night, with the lights turned down and the Harbor Bridge and Opera House lit up, this is the best dining view of Sydney possible. Classy. Romantic. A place for celebration. Don't think another second - book your table now!

And for a preview of the view - go to the website www.quay.com. The quote on the homepage sums it up: "There are few restaurants in the world offering such fine cuisine in such a spectacular setting!"

PS - The US dollar is very strong against the Aussie dollar, making this a VERY affordable splurge. A three course meal and two bottles of wine for two was under $100 US.

From journal Climbing Above Sydney

Sort by: Most Recent|Positive|Negative|Most Useful
1-3 of 3

Compare Sydney Rates

1. Enter travel information

City

2. Select websites to compare rates

Each selected website will open a new window.

Sydney Travel Deals