Presenting the finalists for our Readers’ Choice Icon Award
Next month, we will reveal our winners and the full guide to Australia’s best restaurants at a glamorous gala evening at Catalina in Sydney and in our September issue.
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And the nominees are…
Attica
Ripponlea | VIC
Attica is benchmark cooking. It’s the place to book to show off Australian cuisine to overseas guests, while expanding your own knowledge and understanding of native ingredients and the landscape from whence they come. World-renowned for his inventive take on modern Australian fare, New Zealand-born Ben Shewry champions native flora and fauna to craft seasonal dishes that are as ambitious as they are delicious.
Lake House
Daylesford | VIC
Destination dining at its best, Lake House harnesses the finest seasonal produce for unpretentious and well-executed fare. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Daylesford, Alla Wolf-Tasker’s iconic regional restaurant remains as elegant and enticing as ever as it celebrates 40 years of excellence this September.
Quay
Sydney | NSW
When it comes to fine dining, Quay is the jewel in Sydney’s harbourfront crown. Led by executive chef Peter Gilmore, this culinary diamond is backlit by panoramic harbour views, taking in both the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. With a menu that celebrates the Australian landscape and centres premium produce at its heart, Quay can always be counted on to sparkle.
Rick Shores
Burleigh Heads | QLD
If there was a prize for the best surf views in Australian dining, Rick Shores would take first place. It’s the reason a late-lunch booking at this Burleigh Heads icon is one of the most coveted in the country. But Rick Shores is more than just the view; since opening in 2016, it has set the gold standard for Gold Coast dining, delivering an impressive raft of inventive, meticulously finessed share dishes. It’s Australian dining to a tee.
Sean’s
Sydney | NSW
Like sitting down to a long lunch at a friend’s house overlooking Bondi Beach, only better. That’s what Sean’s is all about and the reason it remains one of Sydney’s most in-demand bookings even after 30 years. The home-style restaurant is ruled by locally sourced produce with a seasonal menu that changes daily and is gloriously unfussy. Prepare to settle in.
Vasse Felix Restaurant
Margaret River | WA
This iconic restaurant – located at Margaret River’s founding winery and overlooking some of the region’s original vines – is one of WA’s finest dining destinations. The considered menu is designed to showcase the winery’s sublime collection of vintage and contemporary drops. The kitchen maintains the progressive momentum with detailed dishes big on deliciousness, while the floor team consistently delivers both knowledge and charm.
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