LOCATION
Located right on the water’s edge in McMahons Point with uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. An 8-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay. Also accessible by water taxi, taxi, bus or car with the drive down Blues Point Road offering one of the most spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House, harbour and the city.
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From the outside Sails on Lavender Bay looks unimpressive. Plastered against the colour of Luna Park, the grand arches of the Harbour Bridge and the dazzling water of Sydney Harbour, it looks little more than a kiosk that has inched its way to the waterfront. But step inside and you'll be immediately blown away. The restaurant seems impossibly large and spacious; white ceilings, glass windows and classy black and white decor make the most of prized harbour views. And while from the outside these seem to dwarf the restaurant, from the inside they provide a landscape of Sydney’s best features as a dining companion.
The modern Australian menu, designed by chef Nathan Darling, continues along this track combining the seasons with the spectacular location. Naturally, there is a strong influence on seafood however meat eaters and vegetarians will also find options to suit. Seasonally-inspired entrees may include seared scallops with bassan fritters, mint yoghurt, cucumber, coriander and tumeric oil which show off Nathan’s understanding of texture and are cooked to a dense, fleshy perfection or goat’s cheese pannacotta with fig, walnut and vincotto. Main dishes can feature the likes of pan-fried barramundi with roasted Yamba prawn, fennel, roman beans and vanilla; dry-aged rib eye with potato puree, caramelised onion and balsamic butter or roasted duck breast, cooked just-so and sided by plump chive gnocchi, carrot and orange puree and marsala jus. The chef does not get lazy with desserts, presenting delectable options like caramelized apple mille-feuille and vanilla creme brulee. If you want to make the most of Nathan’s talents, however, skip straight to the eight-course tasting menu. Designed to seduce and wow your tastsebuds with culinary ingenuity and stellar wine matches, it is the supreme way to make the most of your Sails experience.
Agnes Gajewska
DETAILS
Sails on Lavender Bay is perched on the shores of Sydney’s magnificent harbour, a spectacular sight during the day or and night. Sails is the the perfect venue for corporate or private functions, hosting up to 100 guests for sit down functions and 120 for cocktail functions.
PRIVATE DINING
Groups of 11 – 20 can also be accommodated in a stunning private dining room.
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Open: lunch Tues-Fri and Sun noon-3pm * dinner Mon-Sat 6pm-10pm
Wine: extensive global list * bar lounge
Seats: restaurant 85 guests * private dining room 18 guests
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