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Circular Quay seems to possess a lot of average restaurants supplying average food with average service. In fact, the only thing not average about them is their soaring prices. The trick is sidestepping the tourist trek and visiting a restaurant like Quadrant that consistently concocts an above-average restaurant experience. The lunch special offers two courses for $65 matched with accompanying wines, an easy way to enjoy the view of the Opera House and harbour without getting involved in the chaos of the Quay.
Quadrant is a spacious and quiet restaurant, favoured for business lunches and dinners where distractions are not welcome. The service operates quietly in the background, meals and beverages arriving fast. Mains include a nostalgic dish of pork fillet served with sweet caramelised apple, prune and Armagnac and pan-fried barramundi with crisp Asian greens in an invigorating XO sauce. For desserts consider the sticky date pudding and candied ginger ice-cream or warm Valhrona chocolate cake served with berry compote and double cream. Executive chef Ross Barrett has gathered experience in Egypt, London, France and Vietnam, resulting in rather inspired dishes that manage to be innovative while still pleasing to traditionalists. Just a tiptoe from the Opera House, there’s a pre-theatre special to please concert-goers.
Jennifer Miller, March 2007
LOCATION
At Circular Quay just a few minutes stroll from the Sydney Opera House. Located within Sydney’s newest five-star all-suite hotel, Quay Grand Suites Sydney, Quadrant Restaurant offers unsurpassed views across Sydney Harbour, The Rocks and the Harbour Bridge.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
With a contemporary style and relaxed atmosphere, Quadrant ensures each guest will have a dining experience they will never forget.
Executive chef, Ross Barrett has accumulated his experience from London, France, Egypt, and Vietnam. His vast experience results in innovative cuisine, which is a wonderful combination of Australian and international. “I would describe my menus for Quadrant as modern-Australian, with a major emphasis placed on utilising quality local produce which we bring in on a daily basis. I change my menus very regularly and have several special daily dishes. This of course absolutely ensures the freshest possible produce from our wide and varied markets.”
Quadrant Restaurant is perfect for pre-theatre dining just a few minutes stroll from the Sydney Opera House. For just $39.00 per person the imaginative pre-theatre dinner menu offers guests a main course and a glass of fine Australian wine.
Alternatively enjoy the two-course lunch in Quadrant with Australian wines for only $65.00 per person. Choose from a selection of imaginative dishes whilst enjoying unobtrusive yet attentive service. With the spectacular view, Quadrant is the ideal choice for lunch, dinner or a special event. Chef Barretts's special talents will be apparent in the smallest touches, which sometimes are the most important, and which, of course, will only add to the enviable reputation of Quay Grand Suites.
SPECIALS
- Pre-Theatre Dinner
Enjoy an exquisite main course complemented by a glass of fine selected wine in Quadrant Restaurant for only $39.00 per person including car parking available 5.30 - 7.30
- Lunch Special
Your choice of 2 courses from our no a la carte menu accompanied by fine selected wines for only $65.00 per person. available 12 - 2.30
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