Easily my favorite meal of the year.
I love an unpretentious vibe along with staring at a menu that makes me start secretly googling ingredients under the table.
I was that days year old when I learned that Western Australia has their own type of crayfish that is absolutely delicious (Marron – photo #1), and the pairing with black garlic, macadamia and fennel is nothing short of genius and makes your thinking brain shut down for a while as your body is experiencing the intense flavors.
Another standout dish for me was the Blue Mackerel (photo #2) that they are deservingly known for (in different variations).
It invoked strong childhood memories from my Eastern European birth home, that pushed me into a weird dreamlike state, and it's visual minimalism reminded me of my favorite Irving Penn photograph – Bread, Salt and Water 1980
The dessert ("Tart of Very Good berries") was true to its name and was a purist approach to the complex topic of desserts. Just put in the very good (or maybe the best I've ever tasted?) berries and it'll work out.
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Pic 1 really brings “sea bug” to life
When I was still living in Sydney pre-2023, SP was one of my fav and I really liked the kitchen counter seating. Do they still have counter seats at the new location or whether they are all table seating now?
least appetizing lobster dish i’ve ever seen
One of my bucket list restaurants. Niland knows his fish.
In Melb and have wanted to go here a long while.
Problem isn’t even the cost of the meal, one night in a Sydney hotel that isn’t a complete shithole is twice the price of St Peter.
Went there about 1 month before the new venue. It was 195 Aud (but then you have mandatory tip…) but was excellent!