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The Rocks, Sydney

# Quay

Peter Gilmore's harbour-facing landmark remains Sydney's defining modern Australian special-occasion restaurant.

FlightLogic expert score: **9.1/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · [Modern Australian](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/modern-australian/) , [Contemporary](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/contemporary/)

Photo: Camw / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

Quick answer

**Is Quay worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.1/10 based on editorial research. The 4.7/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. Best for opera house views, sydney landmark dining, modern australian menus.

## About Quay

Quay has the view every Sydney restaurant wants, but it has lasted because Peter Gilmore's food has always been more than scenery. The menu is modern Australian in the broadest sense: seafood, native ingredients, delicate vegetables, and desserts that became part of the country's dining vocabulary. The room looks straight at the Opera House, which can threaten to steal attention, yet the best courses pull it back to the table. Without a Michelin guide in Australia, Quay's status is measured in hats, longevity, and influence.

## Menu highlights

- **Quay Tasting Menu** A$365 *Modern Australian tasting menu overlooking Sydney Harbour*
- **White Coral** included *A delicate signature dessert of white chocolate, cream, and fruit notes*
- **Mud Crab with XO and Sea Vegetables** included *A harbour-appropriate seafood course with Australian produce*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9.1/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into modern australian detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — Marco Bellini · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Quay feels completely anchored in The Rocks: the room, pacing, and quay tasting menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — James Chen · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Quay?

For prime dinner seats, book at least six to eight weeks ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Quay best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. Quay is built as a special-occasion tasting menu, and the harbour setting is part of the value.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Vegan options
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

## Location

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