REVIEW
Netflix might have made it all but impossible to get a booking at Firedoor, but those lucky enough to nab a table – or better yet, a seat at the counter – will find chef Lennox Hastie and his team firing on all cylinders and continuing to experiment with all things flame-kissed. No longer offering an à la carte menu, diners are now taken on a five-course journey – with the option to add signature specials – built around locally sourced seasonal produce. Along the way, you might be treated to Goolwa pipis with XO sauce and warrigal greens, or delicate skewers of grilled kangaroo served on a bed of smoking juniper. Every course is presented with a theatrical flourish, creating a sense of occasion without the formality of more traditional fine-diners. And while Hastie’s signature dry-aged steak has rightfully earned a cult following, there’s a lot more to Firedoor than just meat. Ignore the hype, trust the chef and enjoy the show.
ABOUT
Firedoor
23-33 Mary St, Surry Hills, NSW
(02) 8204 0800
Chefs Lennox Hastie & Jason White
Price guide $$$
Bookings Essential
Wheelchair access Yes
This review was made independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide’s reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way.
Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2022
Our guide gives a yearly snapshot of the best restaurants to eat at right now. The best-rated restaurants, as judged by the reviewers’ first-hand experience, form our national Top 80.
