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Quay Bar vs Aria Restaurant Sydney
Quay Bar and Aria Restaurant are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Quay Bar scores slightly better than Aria Restaurant. Quay Bar is ranked #4 in Sydney with recommendations from 7 publications including Time Out, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Quay Bar
Concierge
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Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
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31 Alfred Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $0 /night
Concierge
"The address might scream "tourist trap," but don't be fooled. This is one of the best restaurants in Sydney."
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Book way in advance for dinner.
Fodor's
"In his take on Mod-Oz cuisine, chef Peter Gilmore masterfully crafts a four-course à la carte menu including such dishes as mud crab congee with Chinese-inspired split rice porridge."
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Frommer's
"With its enviable location on top of the cruise-ship terminal, Quay offers another of the loveliest views in the city."
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Travel + Leisure
"Perched high above Circular Quay, this elegant fine-dining restaurant has some of the best mealtime views in the city."
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Gayot
17.0
"Jutting out over the harbour like yet another mighty ship, Quay understandably has one of the best views in Sydney."
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Aria Restaurant Sydney
Concierge
Frommer's
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
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1 Macquarie St., East Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $40 /night
Concierge
"Views of the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge? Check. Native A-listers like Nicole Kidman? Check. A local celebrity chef? Check."
Frommer's
"With front-row views of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, Aria stands in one of the most enviable spots in the city."
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Gayot
16.0
"Dine for lunch when the bustling harbor and quay is at its best, or come by night when the Sydney Opera House glows white against the lights of vessels on the water."
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DK Eyewitness
"With uninterrupted panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Bridge, there are many options here."
Time Out
"Aria serves straight-up delicious food. If you’re after envelope pushing, you might not be in the right restaurant."
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