LOCATION
Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.
DETAILS
The Sofitel Gold Coast has revealed the newest edge on the Gold Coast for chic and contemporary cocktails and dining opens, opening the doors to its innovative ‘Room81’.The design-conscience hotel has managed to create a unique place to ‘be seen’ and feel the pulse of the sophisticated new Broadbeach precinct.
Cosmopolitan polish meets divine style at this modern bar, come lounge, come kitchen concept at Room 81 as it successfully mixes eclectic design and trends of Europe leading names with original video art, New York sourced ambience visuals. From sublime soft furnishings to glamorous glassware, the hotel is an advocate of the finer things in life. Located at the luxurious Sofitel Gold Coast in the heart of vibrant Broadbeach, Room81 offers Parisian sidewalk style seating as well as lounge style booths to enjoy the sumptuous cuisine.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Room81 is the perfect place to meet with friends for a light lunch, share an afternoon drink in the intimate lounge bar or treat a loved one to the signature six-course tasting menu complete with matching wines. Enjoy dishes such as seared yellow tail kingfish, slow cooked pork belly or the herb crusted Wagyu rib eye with marble score 5. A personal Best Restaurants recommendation - be sure to experience the sweet seduction of the Room81 chocolate hazelnut mousse with milk chocolate ganche and brownie crumble for a truly sensational treat.
No European dining experience would be complete without superb wines. Room81 offers an extensive wine list with international, national and local wines all making the cut. Ruinart is the restaurants signature French sip. Founded in 1729, the House of Ruinart has retained all the specific values of refinement, innovation, culture and art de vivre – making it the perfect fit for Sofitel’s Room81.
CHEF
Having started his career with an apprenticeship in the five star hotel arena, Paul Smart is no stranger to the art of fine cuisine. Paul spent two years in the UK with the Ritz London where he worked along side executive chef John Williams and head chef Fred Forrester. Cooking for her Majesty the Queen was a career highlight, along with working with the Chefs of El Bulli’s which was voted the best Restaurant in the World from 2006 until 2009.
Paul has been highly awarded both overseas and locally, and later lead Room 81 to win the title of Best Fine Dining Restaurant on the Gold Coast in the Savour AustraliaTM Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence. His attention to detail and passion for perfection results in an impressive menu for Room81 guests and his desire for innovative dining delights is sure to impress even the most discerning of taste buds.