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The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay

Address
Address:
End of Ferry Road
Ferry Road
Glebe NSW 2037
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Contact
Contact:
Tel : +61 2 9518 9011
Fax : +61 2 9518 9098
Website: http://www.boathouse.net.au
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Cuisine
Cuisine: Seafood
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Chef
Chef: Colin Barker
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BYO
License: Fully Licensed (no BYO)
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AWARDED ONE CHEF’S HAT - SMH GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2007-2012

Tucked away at the end of Ferry Road in Glebe, this award-winning restaurant is one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets. Boathouse at Blackwattle Bay is a great place to bring visitors to Sydney to show off the landscape, the food and the beautiful people. The Snapper Pie is a taste sensation.


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LOCATION
On the waterfront at Glebe, an inner city suburb west of the CBD. 12-15 minutes by car.

DETAILS
The restaurant is located in an historic converted boathouse at Blackwattle Bay, Sydney Harbour and offers stunning views of the skyline of the city and the majestic Anzac Bridge. The décor is classic modern Australian – wooden floors, crisp white linen, solid white china and a fantastic kitchen like the galley of an ocean liner, designed specifically to handle the best of seafood and other produce at its peak. This restaurant is a must, whether you want to entertain business clients, or enjoy a sentimental dinner for two. Established in 1997 by Tony Papas and Robert Smallbone, The Boathouse is one of Australia’s leading restaurants, with an international reputation for showcasing the best of Australian seafoods. The restaurant has been awarded a number of Chef’s Hats from the renowned ‘Good Food Guide’ and in 2002 Saveur Magazine nominated The Boathouse in its Saveur 100 list of the best dining experiences around the globe.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
The menu reflects the quality and seasonal availability of seafood and other produce. Favourites always remain on the menu - oysters from various regions of Australia, opened to order, their famous snapper pie served at the table, and a range of live molluscs and crustaceans.Numerous other dishes appear on the menu subject to the seasonal availability of produce. They include Cuttlefish Noodles with Rice Vinegar and Ink, Ravioli of Blue Swimmer Crab and Beef Cheek in a Beef Broth, and Hiramasa Kingfish with Buttered Spinach, White Miso and Sea Urchin Roe.Snapper Pie has been on the menu almost since our restaurant's opening days. It is the ultimate share dish but it's worth fasting for a day so you can appreciate this rich and satisfying dish on your own!

Boathouse has developed a supply of crustaceans, molluscs, live fish and finfish by the procurement of produce through direct supply routes. For example they speak to their oyster growers on Friday before they harvest the following week's supply. On offer is a large range of fresh seafood purchased daily from the neighbouring fish markets. The nine varieties of oysters are house-shucked to your requirements, served with a champagne eschallot vinegar & dark rye bread. The menu also includes Ocean Trout with Mustard Crust, or Wild Barramundi with Wilted Mache and of course the restaurant's signature dish, Snapper Pie with Smoked Tomatoes. Unlike a lot of Sydney’s seafood restaurants there are plenty of options if meat is on your mind. We recommend the Veal Sweetbread or the Rack of Lamb.

Tip:
Arrive in style with Water Taxis

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Restaurant's Awards | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
 ONE CHEF’S HAT
The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2007-2012


 Best Seafood Restaurant
National Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence 2009

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Menu Selection  | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia

entrees

Tartare of Yellowfin Tuna, Seared Cuttlefish, Radish & Soy | $27.00

Grilled Hiramasa Kingfish, Pea Mousse, Chorizo & Pea Shoots | $27.00

Citrus Cured New Zealand King Salmon, Baby Fennel Salad, Ruby Grapefruit Vinaigrette | $27.00

Carpaccio of Smoked Wagyu Beef, Soft Boiled Quail Egg & Pickled White Asparagus | $27.00


mains

Roast Palmers Island Jewfish, Spanner Crab Bisque, Peas & Lettuce | $41.00

Braised Port Stephens Leather Jacket, Abalone, Duck Broth & Shiitake Mushrooms | $41.00

Roast Cone Bay Barramundi, Braised Beef Cheek & Creamed Turnip | $41.00

Snapper Pie with Smoked Tomatoes & Mashed Potato | $48.00


desserts

Banana Souffle, Pecan Ice Cream | $18.00

Chocolate & Prune Tart, Coffee Ice Cream | $18.00

Chilled Rice Pudding, Rhubarb, Berries & Jam Doughnut | $18.00

Nectarine Sorbet, Crisp Meringue & Geranium Cream | $18.00

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winelist

white wine selection

Twofold Riesling Clare Valley SA 2009
bottle | $57.00

Kawarau Estate Sauvignon Blanc Central Otago NZ 2009
bottle | $54.00
glass | $12.00

Conti Zecca Fiano Puglia Italy 2008
bottle | $55.00

Plozner Pinot Grigio Fruili Italy 2009
bottle | $59.00

red wine selection

Over the Shoulder Pinot Noir Yarra VAlley Vic 2009
bottle | $56.00

Alan & Veitch Merlot Adelaide Hills SA 2008
bottle | $64.00

Balnaves `The Blend` Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Coonawarra SA 2009
bottle | $56.00
glass | $14.00

Penley Estate ‘Hyland’ Shiraz Coonawarra SA 2008
bottle | $56.00

sparkling wine selection

Pirie Tamar Tas NV
bottle | $67.00
glass | $15.00

Baumard `Carte Turquoise` Cremant de Loir Loire Valley France NV
bottle | $73.00

Nino Franco `Rustico` Prosecco Veneto Italy NV
bottle | $77.00
glass | $16.00

Henriot Souverain Brut Reims France NV
bottle | $148.00
glass | $30.00

dessert wine selection

Chateau De Cros Loupiac Bordeaux France 2005 (375ml)
bottle | $60.00

Bricco Quaglia `La Spinetta` Moscato d`Asti Piedmont Italy 2009 (375ml
bottle | $64.00

Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling Clare Valley SA 2009 (375ml)
bottle | $76.00
glass | $14.00

Primo Estate `La Magia` Botrytis Riesling McLaren Vale 2008 (375ml)
bottle | $71.00
glass | $14.00

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Reviews
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The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay - User Reviews

Local:

I’ve been heaps of times with groups of 2-8. Always great food and atmosphere with friendly and efficient service - never pretentious. The snapper pie is an obvious favourite.review 11/05/2011

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The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay is an experience not to be missed. This is a sublime restaurant that has brilliantly achieved everything. When you walk through the door into this cosy and warm lit restaurant you are greeted by wonderful, friendly ad attentive but not obtrusive staff. I was lucky enough to enjoy a table by the window overlooking the bay, a sensational idea for a cosy, romantic evening for two...definitely one to leave the kids with a babysitter for. I had the quail followed by the signature dish of Snapper pie, which much to my disappoint was too large for my little stomach. A lovely touch was that the waiters brought an appetiser to our table prior to our meal. With all this delicious food my only disappointment was that I couldn't fit in dessert, my favourite part of any meal. A great start to a night at the Boathouse would be to arrive on a beautiful polished wooden italian speedboat such as you would south in Cannes, that was the way my beautiful evening at the Boathouse began and the Restaurant certainly kept up the pace. Worth every cent.review 12/06/2009

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Anonymous:

This place is awesome. The food is always a winner. No regrets on everything I have tried in the past couple of years. Great flavour, original and always creative. The famous snapper pie, of course, is my ultimate favourite. Location is in a quiet part of Glebe. Off-street parking is reasonable. Allot extra time though, especially on Saturday nights. Wine selection is broad, a little bit on the expensive side, but well worth it. Food, in general, is very tasty and full of flavour, which personally, is very, very vital. View is spectacular, and service is amazing. Crowd is up-scale, but friendly enough, straight forward and no pretensions. Overall, well worth a visit at least twice a year.review 10/11/2008

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Restaurant Features
Accessible by Water Taxi
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Function for 50-100
Harbourside Dining
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