|
| |
Mietta's Photos | |
| |
|
Essence, King Street Wharf
Ph: (02) 9290 3500; 11 Lime St, Sydney 2000 www.essencerestaurant.com.au
Contemporary, $$
Open Lunch Mon-Fri noon-3pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 6-10pm; Licensed; AE DC MC V, Seats inside 100, Outside seats, private room
Chef (Peter Barter, 2007-11-3) Owner (Paul Sarlas, 2007-11-3)
Other published opinions
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 13.5/20 "The stark, grey walls along Lime Street's lower edge betray little of the shimmering blue beyond. Fortunately Essence takes full advantage: its wraparound window walls and glassedin terrace reveal a visual feast of harbour and light"
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2007 Score: 13/20 "White-clad tables dressed with contemporary flatware, geometric china and retro-looking light fittings set a serious but modern tone at this split-level restaurant with Darling Harbour views to the casino."
SMH Good Living Good Eating Mathew Evans 19/10/04, score 11/20 "Here we go again. A smart fit-out and water views don't equal good food. The team from Jaspers and Milsons overreach and the results are all over the shop."
Or perhaps ...
Art Gallery Restaurant New_South_Wales
A pleasant room, spaciously set, as the name suggests, in the Art Gallery of NSW. Views over Woolloomooloo and the Finger Wharf.
Bistro CBD New_South_Wales
This long time success story in the city doesn't stray too far from the tries and true comfort-for-conservatives formula.
Bistro-fax New_South_Wales
Service starts at 6.30 with, with hotel guest enjoying buffet breakfast, lots of suits at lunch, then the dinner crowd moves in.
Botanic Gardens Restaurant New_South_Wales
A magical setting in the middle of the Botanic Gardens. Mod Oz cuisine at very reasonable prices.
Coco Roco New_South_Wales
Dome New_South_Wales
A grand Victorian building beautifully restored houses the Arthouse Hotel's four bars and grand dining room, Dome.
Essence, King Street Wharf New_South_Wales
Fix St James New_South_Wales
Guillaume At Bennelong New_South_Wales
Sydney's best loved Frenchman has triumphed over this difficult, indeed almost overwhelming, space.
MOS Cafe New_South_Wales
This lovely and very popular cafe is well designed and friendly. In spite of Sydney's canyons of steel and stone, the setting is sunlit
Republic Dining New_South_Wales
It's a bit of a climb up tho this restaurant on the 3rd floor of the refurbished Republic Hotel but it's worth it for the excellent brasserie dishes from chef, Philippe Pinson
The Tearoom New_South_Wales
High in the high camp QVB is the Tearoom set in what was the Ballroom. Al the expected tearoom items plus a high quality lunch.