TOP 8 EATS WALSH BAY, SYDNEY

Here is my very simple and guaranteed to please Top 8 places to eat around Walsh Bay near the Rocks area of Sydney. I tried to find 10 but we have 8! 

Lotus Dumpling Bar

 1. Lotus 
Lotus is a quaint dumpling house which also serves traditional Chinese cuisine. The atmosphere is small, intimate and full of energy. The dumplings are freshly made on the spot, steamed to perfection. A favourite place of mine for a fast and delicious business lunch. 
http://www.lotusrestaurant.com.au/

2. Teras Bali 
I love Bali, I love the food, the people, the scenery. Teras Bali serves authentic Indonesian meals right on the water on the quite posh wharf side of Walsh Bay. Set amongst the million dollar apartments the view is beautiful and the food is equally impressive. 
http://www.terasbali.com.au/ 

3. Cafe Sopra / Fratelli Fresh 
An institution in Sydney, delicious fresh, super fast Italian meals. I'm guilty of running a Sydney Dance Company session then sneaking over to Cafe Sopra for my Italian fix. 
http://www.fratellifresh.com.au/about_us.asp 

4. Sydney Dance Company Lounge (Sydney Dance Lounge) 
http://sydneydancelounge.com.au/photo-gallery/ 

5. Walsh Bay Restaurant / Kitchen 
Possibly the best view in Sydney, I can't tell you how many weddings I've attended here and understandably so... the best view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge next to Opera Bar. 
https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/your-visit/walsh-bay-kitchen 

6. Simmer on the Bay
Now this isn't a food lovers paradise, however it needs a notable mention. This is one of the most versatile function rooms available in Sydney. The view is spectacular and it's position right on the water yet so privately tucked away makes it even more special 
http://www.simmeronthebay.com.au/ 

7. Sea Wall Restaurant
http://seawallrestaurant.com.au/

8. Sake 
Now this is a bit cheeky, this is slightly away from Walsh Bay more The Rocks of Sydney, however this is seriously one of my favourite places in Sydney to eat. Consistently great over the many years of Sake's lifespan - the Prawn Shumai's are unlike anything you will ever taste. 
http://www.sakerestaurant.com.au/  

Sake Restaurant

The view from Teras Bali

Walsh Bay Kitchen - the restaurant at Sydney Theatre Company

TOP 10 EATS - BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND

On a recent work trip I had to decide where to take some important VIP clients.
I love my food, so nothing less than spectacular will do especially for the people around me, so I narrowed the options down to the below 'Top 10', hopefully you will agree: 

1. Gerard's Bistro
Possibly the best meal I have had in about two years. Service was friendly and amazing, presentation of the food was divine and the food itself mouth watering, unique and flavorsome. This has to be in my Top 10 in Australia. 
http://gerardsbistro.com.au/ 

2. Urbane
http://urbanerestaurant.com/ 

3. Esquire 
http://esquire.net.au/ 

4. Aria Brisbane
https://www.ariarestaurant.com/brisbane 

5. GOMA 
https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/ 

6. The Euro 
http://www.theeuro.com.au/ 

7. 1889 Enoteca
http://www.1889enoteca.com.au/

8. Bacchus
http://www.bacchussouthbank.com.au/ 

9. Mighty Mighty 
http://mightymighty.net.au/ 

10. Tartufo 
http://www.tartufo.com.au/ 

Gerard's Bistro

Aria Brisbane

Bacchus

GOMA

The Euro

Urbane