Unique Dining Ideas in Sydney 2022
When you dine out in the Emerald City, it’s not just about what’s on the plate anymore. There’s something so serene and heavenly about dining with a view, especially in a picture-perfect city like Sydney. There are many elements to mark an extraordinary dinner experience; it could be the ambience that complements an occasion, the sweeping vistas enhancing every bite you take or perhaps it’s the underrated musician gigging in the background. So if you're looking to lay claim to an unforgettable dining experience in Sydney, read this short but significant guide.
Luxury Harbour Cruise
A Sydney Lunch Cruise on a premium vessel brings together every aspect of a successful dining on the harbour. The immaculate setting, the variety of cuisines, fine selection of drinks, the astonishing views and of course, incredible service. Talk about class right?! Aboard one of these luxury glass boats, not only can you indulge in a fine waterfront dining but you can also enjoy the views of Sydney’s skyline like never before. Picture 360° views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge while you enjoy a signature menu. Topping it off with a beverage package makes it even more exceptional. The beauty of this first-class dinding is that you can enjoy them after the sun goes down as well; on a Sydney dinner cruise. It’s pretty much the same as a lunch cruise, maybe a slight variation in the dishes, plus scinitllating views of the city skyline! What’s the wait? Reserve your seats now!
Ploos
With the Opera House on the right and Sydney Harbour Bridge on the left, Ploos is one of the newest restaurants in the city which establishes a sense of connection with land and water. While the waters of Sydney Harbour splash against the waterfront, you get to take your pallets to a culinary journey around the world by indulging in a South Aegean cuisine with a twist. The restaurateur and chef Peter Conistis is a popular pioneer of the Grecian cuisines–his passion to combine them with Mediterranean flavours and make use of local produce has given birth to an impressive menu. Don’t forget to make use of the prime seats on the outside, which is abundant in lounging sofas; here you can enjoy a drink or two and savour some of the chef’s award winning mezze plates. This al fresco spot is also an ideal vantage point to watch the annual Vivid Sydney festival.
Employee’s Only
Employees Only or EO is one of the highly-rated cocktail bars in the city. Being the official outpost of the cocktail bar in New York, this buzzing bar has garnered quite the following since its inception back in 2019. If you're looking for an ambient setting to enjoy a few rounds of margaritas or the billionaire, this is your spot. When it comes to the setting itself, you will need to step down the stairs and enter a dimly lit room that boasts a dining area and a bar. Explore the extensive drinks menu which is an exquisite collection of cocktails, martinis, beer, wine, champagne, and more, and after a few rounds you can head on to the main entrees. You can expect massive share-style platters such as the Charcuterie selection, crackled pork belly and 500g/1kg steaks. They also have some bomb appetisers, sides and desserts which are highly recommended.
Bonus:
Sydney’s impressive culinary scene is a beacon for many travellers, especially since how the seafood cuisines have evolved over the past couple of years. With delightful views of the cracking Bondi Beach and an elevated, intricate seafood menu, North Bondi Fish is one of the most highly-rated venues for food. Here, it is all about seafood, and that includes fish burgers, rock oysters, fish of the day and much more!
