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Aqua Dining

Aqua Dining

Aqua Dining

Aqua Dining

Aqua Dining

Aqua Dining

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Aqua Dining

Address
Address:
Cnr. Paul & Northcliff Street
Northcliff Street
Milsons Point NSW 2061
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Contact
Contact:
Tel : +61 2 9964 9998
Fax : +61 2 9964 9098
Website: http://www.aquadining.com.au
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Chef
Chef: Jeff Turnbull
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Chef
License: Fully Licensed (no BYO)
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Suspended above the historic North Sydney Olympic Pool in a sleek yet comfortable restaurant setting, Aqua Dining boasts phenomenal views - the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, the excitement of the harbour and Sydney’s famous Luna Park. Food and service reign supreme in this classy establishment. Jeff Turnbull and team produce a delicious Italian and French inspired modern Australian menu at one of Sydney’s most exciting restaurant experiences.

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Delicately suspended in a glass rectangle over the North Sydney Olympic Pool, Aqua Dining can truly lay claim to its aquatic name. From the historic pool below to the shimmering water of Sydney Harbour beyond, Aqua Dining holds court in a stunning dress circle that is flanked by the imposing Sydney Harbour Bridge on one side and the vibrant Luna Park face on the other. This is quintessential Sydney dining from morning to night, when the city lights ignite and create a twinkling fairyland across the water.

After seven years at Aqua Dining, executive chef Jeff Turnbull knows that he is up against some pretty stiff competition from the exquisitely distracting view through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Aqua’s dining room. Yet Turnbull’s modern Australian creations come up trumps upon arrival at the table, the view forgotten as all attention is focused on the parade of dishes before diners. Seafood has a strong presence on the menu; the Queensland sand crab salad is a work of art with sweet morsels of crab alongside cucumber and crisp croutons, dressed in a blend of pomegranate and vino cotto. Roast saltwater barramundi fillet accompanied by basil gnocchi, asparagus and champagne sauce and topped with avruga and ocean trout roe is divine in its balance of flavour. Desserts are jaw-droppingly good and choosing between them is like choosing between your children, though much more rewarding. With its exceptional service and classy-yet-relaxed ambience, Aqua Dining is an experience to be had.

Amy Looker, January 2008

LOCATION
On the waterfront at Milsons Point, ten minutes from the CBD, across Sydney Harbour Bridge. Water taxi service available to wharf in front of restaurant.

DETAILS
Owner Bill Drakopoulos, has had twenty years experience in the hospitality industry. His chef, Jeff Turnbull, formerly chef de cuisine at Sydney's Level 41 restaurant.Aqua Dining's proportions are beautifully sympathetic to its environment: a long rectangular room, simple centre banquettes in shades of grey and blue and floor-to-ceiling glass.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
The Modern Australian menu features signature dishes such as ‘Sauteed Yamba prawn tartlet with creamed leek, Persian feta and salsa verde’, ‘Blue Eye Trevalla fillet with goat’s cheese puree, paratha parcel, peppered vodka and watercress sauce’ and ‘Orgy of summer berries, champagne and mascarpone mousse with raspberry coulis’. Head Chef Jeff Turnbull is integral to the success of Aqua Dining. His career is includes many highlights that culminate in a 6 year posting as Head Chef at Aqua Dining where he has brought the restaurant to great heights and nurtured a young and talented team. Turnbull believes in a holistic dining experience where the magic is in the detail not only in the food, but in the service, atmosphere and setting as well.

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Restaurant's Awards | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
 2007 Sydney Morning Herald 'Good Food Awards
1 Goblet

 2007 Restaurant & Catering NSW Awards for Excellence
FINALIST - Best Modern Australian Formal Restaurant-

 2007 Restaurant & Catering NSW Awards for Excellence
WINNER - Best Wedding Caterer in a Restaurant

 2007 Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence
WINNER - Best Comprehensive Wine List -WINNER


 Restaurant Wedding Caterer of the Year 2008
Restaurant and catering awards 2008 (winner for the 2nd consecutive year)

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Menu Selection  | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia

entrees

Freshly opened oysters on ice - Cucumber, campari and lime dressing

Moreton bay bugs in potato waistcoats - Saffron chardonnay sauce, white asparagus, baby basil | $29.00

sautéed yamba prawn tartlet - Creamed leek, persian feta and salsa verde | $28.00

Twice cooked goat’s cheese soufflé - Seared queensland scallop, spiced tomato and fenugreek sauce | $28.00


mains

Blue eye trevalla fillet - Goat’s cheese paratha parcel, peppered vodka and watercress sauce | $47.00

Char-grilled hickory smoked fillet of beef - Celeriac purée, creamed spinach, cognac foie gras cream | $49.00

Western australian rack of lamb - Fig tarte tatin, glazed eschallots, crisp pancetta | $47.00

Roast proscuitto wrapped veal tenderloin - Chive spaetzle, green asparagus, duxelle and a white truffle sauce | $49.00


desserts

Grand marnier souffle - Chocolate sorbet and orange marmalade | $19.00

Orgy of summer berries - Champagne and mascarpone mousse, raspberry coulis | $19.00

Chocolate brownie - honey roasted pears, chestnut ice-cream | $19.00

Strawberry and lychee parfait - Candied rose petal, rhubarb compote | $19.00

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winelist

white wine selection

2002 Chateau Bela Riesling, Sturovo,Slovakia
bottle | $78.00
glass | $14.00

2007 Fermoy Estate Sauvignon Blanc,Margaret River,WA
bottle | $55.00
glass | $16.00

2005 Kladis Gewurztraminer,Hunter Valley ,NSW
bottle | $45.00
glass | $14.00

2005 Grechetto dei Colli Martani, Umbria,Italy
bottle | $71.00
glass | $15.00

red wine selection

2005 Neudorf Tom`s Block Pinot Noir,Nelson, NZ
bottle | $75.00
glass | $18.00

2005 Racecourse Lane Sangiovese,Hunter Valley ,NSW
bottle | $54.00
glass | $14.00

2004 Finca Sophenia Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
bottle | $60.00
glass | $14.00

2005 Cookoothama Shiraz,Willbriggie, NSW
bottle | $49.00
glass | $15.00

sparkling wine selection

NV Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin, Reims, France
bottle | $150.00
glass | $27.00

2004 Petaluma `Croser` Piccadilly Valley, SA
bottle | $89.00
glass | $18.00

NV Bouvet `Excellence`Rose,Loire Valley, France
bottle | $91.00
glass | $19.00



dessert wine selection

2006 Stella Bella Pink Muscat, Margaret River WA
bottle | $49.00
glass | $13.00

2005 Wellington Iced Riesling,Cambridge, TAS
bottle | $68.00
glass | $14.00

2003 Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon,Willbriggie,NSE
bottle | $52.00
glass | $13.00

2005 Domaine Rotier `Renaissance Doux` Gaillac,France
bottle | $105.00
glass | $22.00

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My husband and I attended a wedding last night and I would have to say it was one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. The food and service was unsurpassable.

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All Year Round Events
Aqua Dining is offering a 3 course $75 fixed price lunch & dinner available on a Saturday lunch,Sunday lunch or Sunday dinner.Select from our full a la carte menu whilst enjoying the view of the harbour.To book call 9964 9998




Restaurant Features
Accessible by Water Taxi
Harbourside Dining
Outdoor Dining
Private Dining Area
Suitable for Groups of 10
Suitable for Weddings
Views
Waterside Dining

 

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