A Sydney, Australia, Culinary Tour

Sydney, Australia is a dynamic, vibrant, cosmopolitan city. It was voted "the world's best city" by Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. It offers breathtaking harbor views, wonderful beaches, exciting nightlife, arts, and culture. They also serve world class cuisine that is sure to please any palette. Here is a list of ten top restaurants to be enjoyed on any vacation, getaway, or night out.

1) The Altitude located at Shangri La Hotel

This restaurant is located on the 36th floor of the Shanri La Hotel. It offers world class views as you dine. Chef George Jardin serves fantastic Euro-Australian dishes to be savored and enjoyed in this luxurious setting. You must make advance reservations. They are closed on Sundays.

2) Kables At The Four Seasons

This is a wonderful world class dinning experience that is sure to prove one of the finest you will ever enjoy. World re known Chef Marc Miron offers wonderful Australian cuisine that often consist of delicious shellfish, seafood, and wonderful cuts of beef.

3) Summit

Chef Michael Moore serves world class choices at the Summit. They have a fantastic wine list. They specialize in top beef choices and seafood's.

4) The Lagoon

This restaurant serves some of the finest seafood choices in all of Sydney and the region. You can dine on lobster or Queensland mud crabs. The variety is endless. Their wines are also fantastic. You can dine in style and enjoy the breathtaking views of North Wollongong beach.

5) Yukis At The Quay

If you are in the mood for fantastic Sushi then Yukis is the perfect place to dine. This Japanese restaurant offers fantastic sushi and sashimi. Their seafood is excellent. You will need to make advance reservations.

6) Wildfire Restaurant

This wonderful restaurant sits over the Sydney Opera house and offers a breathtaking view of the harbor. Some people consider this to be the finest dining experience in Sydney. It offers world class food and a wonderful luxurious setting to enjoy yourself. Owner Tonci Farac has truly outdone himself with this wonderful restaurant. Reservations are required.

7) Bilsons Restaurant

This world class restaurant owned by Tony Bilson sits at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. This restaurant leans towards being strongly French but it also celebrates the local fare. It has an outstanding collection of Australian and French wines to choose from.

8) Times On The Park

This restaurant sits on the first floor of the beautiful Sheraton on the Park Hotel. It offers fantastic views of the Hyde Park. The cuisine consists of top of the line steaks The setting is luxurious and opulent. It is sure to please.

9) Catalina Rose Bay

This is a lovely restaurant that offers top of the line Australian creations. This restaurant is often called the "Verandah" because it offers outdoor balcony seating where you can enjoy a truly wonderful view of Sydney Harbor.

10) Coast Restaurant

This restaurant offers wonderful Italian food set in a garden like setting. Their expansive timber deck is a wonderful area to spend an evening. There is no better place to enjoy the lights of the Harbor. This restaurant offers true one of a kind dining. It is highly favored by locals.

Sources:

http://www.toprestaurants.com/sydney.htm

http://www.eatability.com.au/au/sydney/restaurants/a_to_d.htm