Restaurant
Quay Restaurant
Upper Level Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
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Upper Level Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
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Peter Gilmore’s harbour-front benchmark serves multi-course dégustation menus framed by uninterrupted vistas of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Perched in the Overseas Passenger Terminal, the glass-walled dining room captures the shifting sunset light as daylight dims over the water. Diners charting special milestones gravitate toward the seven-course journey, built around technical depth and Gilmore's hallmark dishes. Rich bone marrow noodles share the stage with buffalo milk custard steeped in a concentrated chicken broth, while Gilmore’s signature snow egg caps the meal. Behind the bar, offerings span crisp martinis to the playful Thinking About Ceviche cocktail, matched by cellar selections designed around the menu. Thoughtful touches ground the service, from poured complimentary amuse-bouches to commemorative menus presented to take home.
- Signature Dégustation Menus: Five- and seven-course tasting journeys showcase Peter Gilmore's signature dishes, from rich bone marrow noodles to the snow egg.
- Harbour Landmark Sightlines: Floor-to-ceiling glass dining room overlooks the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as sunset shifts across the water.
- Considered Beverage Program: A curated cellar pairs with technical dishes alongside signature pours like the Thinking About Ceviche cocktail and chilled martinis.
- Final Season Before Closure: Scheduled to shutter permanently in February 2026, marking a final window to experience the long-running harbour institution.
What's On at Quay Restaurant
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Reasons to Experience Quay
Why diners choose Quay for landmark celebrations and definitive culinary memories before its final curtain.
Precision Multi-Course Tasting Menus
Guests embark on a multi-course culinary journey orchestrated by Peter Gilmore, celebrated for flawless balance, execution, and culinary creativity across each progression.
Every course was exceptional: thoughtful, beautifully balanced, and executed with absolute precision.
Damian Ennis Culturally Iconic Signature Dishes
Patrons fulfill culinary bucket-list dreams by tasting Peter Gilmore's renowned creations, notably the legendary snow egg and bone marrow noodles.
the bone marrow noodles and snow egg were a standout
Katrina Mottram World-Class Sydney Harbour Panorama
Diners gain uninterrupted, world-class sightlines overlooking the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, transforming meals with natural waterside vistas.
With uninterrupted views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the dining room offers one of the most extraordinary backdrops in the world
Damian Ennis Sunset Light Shifts Over Waterside Landmarks
The glass-enclosed dining room frames the shift of natural daylight to dusk over the water, providing an extraordinary visual rhythm to the meal.
We were seated in the glass room with views across the harbour, and watched the light change with the sunset.
Catherine Chen Milestone Life Event Pampering
Guests booking for landmark birthdays and milestones feel an elevated sense of celebration and care from arrival through departure.
From the moment we arrived, it felt like a truly special occasion.
Damian Ennis Bittersweet Culinary Legacy Celebration
With Quay approaching its permanent closure in 2026, guests cherish the bittersweet gratitude of experiencing a generational dining institution.
Knowing that Quay will close in February 2026 made the experience bittersweet. We’re so grateful to have finally experienced it.
Damian Ennis
Most popular items
Chef Peter Gilmore's celebrated tasting menu creations
Snow Egg
the bone marrow noodles and snow egg were a standout
Katrina Mottram Bone Marrow Noodles
the bone marrow noodles and snow egg were a standout
Katrina Mottram Seven-Course Menu
We enjoyed the seven-course menu, complemented by two perfect, complimentary amuse-bouches
Damian Ennis Buffalo Milk Custard with Super Chicken Broth
For me, it was the buffalo milk custard with the super chicken broth, and I was thrilled to finally try the snow egg
Catherine Chen
Before you head over
Essential booking and dining guidance to make the most of your milestone visit.
Book Early Before February 2026 Closure
With the restaurant slated to close in February 2026, secure your reservation well ahead of time to experience Peter Gilmore's flagship menu before it ends.
Reserve for Sunset Light Transitions
Schedule your sitting to overlap with sunset to watch the natural light shift across the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the dining room.
Confirm Signature Courses on Your Menu
When deciding between tasting formats, ensure iconic creations like the signature snow egg and bone marrow noodles are included in your course selection.
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