Is Quay the Australian restaurant of the year? The industry awards say so

2015 NATIONAL WINNERS & FINALISTS

RESTAURANT AWARDS

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Hostplus
ACT Sage, BRADDON
NSW - Regional Eschalot Restaurant, BERRIMA
NSW - Sydney Quay, THE ROCKS (WINNER)
QLD / NT Saké Restaurant & Bar, BRISBANE
SA Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant, MAGILL
TAS Me Wah Restaurant, SANDY BAY
VIC Omy Restaurant, BEACONSFIELD
WA Mosmans Restaurant, MOSMAN PARK

ASIAN RESTAURANT

Sponsored by OpenTable
ACT Wild Duck, KINGSTON
NSW – Sydney Red Lantern on Riley, DARLINGHURST
QLD Satay Ria, FORTITUDE VALLEY
SA Hanuman Restaurant, ADELAIDE
SA Vietnam Gourmet, MILLSWOOD
TAS Me Wah Restaurant, SANDY BAY (WINNER)

BAKERY / PATISSERIE

Sponsored by Bulla
NSW - Regional Sweet Poison, NEWCASTLE WEST
SA Aux Fines Bouches, BRIGHTON
VIC Red Chocolate Tree, SALE (WINNER)

BEER CAFÉ / WINE BAR

Sponsored by Lion
NSW – Sydney Bavarian Bier Café, SYDNEY
QLD Bavarian Bier Café, BROADBEACH (WINNER)

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Bulla
ACT Silver Fox, CURTIN
NSW – Regional Green Zebra, ALBURY
NSW - Sydney Kazbah, BALMAIN
QLD Jam Corner, TOWNSVILLE
SA Aldgate Providore & Café, ALDGATE
SA Chianti, ADELAIDE
VIC The Counter Espresso, HAWTHORN (WINNER)
VIC - Regional Two Buoys, DROMANA
WA Emporium Bistro, BRIDGETOWN

BURGER CAFÉ

Sponsored by Bidvest
NSW - Regional Wholly Cow, SAWTELL
NSW - Sydney Burger Project Australia, SYDNEY (WINNER)
QLD The Burger Bar, NOOSAVILLE
SA Grill'd, NORWOOD
VIC Fat Bob's Bar & Grill, MOORABBIN

CAFÉ RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Di Bella Coffee
ACT Pod Food, PIALLIGO
NSW - Regional Lotus Espresso, THE JUNCTION
NSW - Sydney Ripples, MILSONS POINT
QLD BSKT Café, MERMAID BEACH
SA The Artisan Café, BLACKWOOD
VIC Las Chicas, BALACLAVA
VIC - Regional The Pickled Sisters Café, WAHGUNYAH (WINNER)
WA Emporium Bistro, BRIDGETOWN

CHINESE RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
NSW - Regional New Bo Wa Chinese Restaurant, MOREE
NSW - Sydney The Century Restaurant, PYRMONT (WINNER)
QLD Qi'Lin, TOOWOOMBA
SA From Orient Chinese Restaurant, ADELAIDE

COFFEE SHOP / TEA HOUSE

Sponsored by Beloka Water
NSW - Regional Café Salt, CHARLESTOWN
NSW - Sydney Maximus Atrium Café, SYDNEY
QLD Room with Roses, BRISBANE
SA Cotto Espresso, GLENELG
SA Signature A Fusion of Coffee, ADELAIDE
SA The Old Curiosity Shop & Tea Rooms, WALKERVILLE
WA Coffee Club, KALAMUNDA (WINNER)

CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Alsco
ACT - Sage, BRADDON
NSW - Regional Eschalot Restaurant, BERRIMA
NSW - Sydney Ripples Chowder Bay, MOSMAN
NSW - Sydney Sails on Lavender Bay, McMAHONS POINT
QLD - Customs House, BRISBANE
QLD - Jam Corner, TOWNSVILLE
SA - Botanic Gardens Restaurant, ADELAIDE
SA - Regional Vintner's Bar & Grill, ANGASTON
VIC - Ezard, MELBOURNE
VIC - Regional Omy Restaurant, BEACONSFIELD (WINNER)
WA - Nine Fine Food, HIGHGATE

EUROPEAN RESTAURANT

Sponsored by ComCater & Rational
ACT Pulp Kitchen, AINSLIE
NSW - Regional Le Chat Noir, TERRIGAL
NSW - Sydney Ananas THE ROCKS
QLD Nick's Restaurant, YUNGABURRA
SA George's on Waymouth, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
WA Bistro Des Artistes, SUBIACO

FAMILY DINING RESTAURANT

Sponsored by American Express
NSW - Regional Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant, MERIMBULA
NSW - Sydney Greenfield Station Bistro - Bankstown Sports Club, BANKSTOWN
SA Cucina Nuova, HENLEY BEACH (WINNER)
VIC TGI Fridays Fountain Gate, NARRE WARREN
WA Lo Zucchero, CITY BEACH

FINE DINING RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Alsco
NSW - Regional Circa 1876, POKOLBIN
NSW - Sydney Quay, THE ROCKS (WINNER)
QLD Room 81, BROADBEACH
SA Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant, MAGILL
VIC Brae, BIRREGURRA (REGIONAL WINNER)
WA Co-op Dining, EAST PERTH

GREEK RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Commercial Energy Brokers Australia
NSW - Sydney Alpha Restaurant, SYDNEY
SA Estia, HENLEY BEACH
VIC Hellenic Republic, EAST BRUNSWICK (WINNER)

INDIAN / SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Hostplus
ACT Blu Ginger, CIVIC
NSW - Regional Kohli's Indian Restaurant, BATEMANS BAY
NSW - Sydney AKI's Restaurant, WOOLLOOMOOLOO
QLD Indian Empire on Runaway Bay, RUNAWAY BAY (WINNER)
SA British India, ADELAIDE
VIC Bukhara, WARRAGUL
WA Punjab Indian Restaurant, INNALOO

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Entertainment Publications
ACT Briscola Pizzeria, CIVIC
NSW - Regional Caffé Rosso, BOWRAL
NSW - Sydney Giro Osteria, CRONULLA
NSW - Sydney Intermezzo Ristorante, SYDNEY
QLD Noosa Waterfront Restaurant, NOOSAVILLE
SA Chianti, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
SA River Café, NORTH ADELAIDE
VIC Rinaldo's Casa Cucina, WANGARATTA
WA Orecchiette Italian Restaurant, BUNBURY

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Sponsored by American Express
NSW - Regional Nagisa Japanese Restaurant, NEWCASTLE
NSW - Sydney Toko Sydney, SURRY HILLS
QLD Saké Restaurant & Bar, BRISBANE (WINNER)
SA Yakitori Takumi, NORTH ADELAIDE
VIC Kumo Izakaya Japanese Restaurant, BRUNSWICK EAST
WA Nobu, PERTH

NEW RESTAURANT

Sponsored by H&L Australia
ACT Farmhouse - Pialligo Estate, CANBERRA
NSW - Regional Levelone @ Harbourfront, WOLLONGONG
NSW - Sydney Raita Noda Chef's Kitchen, SURRY HILLS
QLD Kiyomi - Jupiters Hotel & Casino, BROADBEACH (WINNER)
SA 2KW Bar & Restaurant, ADELAIDE
SA Aharn Thai, MALVERN
SA Café Sia, EVANSTON
SA - Regional Fino Seppeltsfield, SEPPELTSFIELD
VIC Pastuso, MELBOURNE
VIC - Regional The Independent, GEMBROOK
WA Edosei Japanese Restaurant, PERTH

PIZZA RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Tiger Corp
NSW - Regional Sea Salt Ristorante Pizzeria, KINGSCLIFF
NSW - Sydney Hugos, MANLY
QLD Trattoria Amici - RACV Royal Pines Resort, BENOWA (WINNER)
SA Jimmies Restaurant, CRAFERS
VIC Brunetti, CARLTON

RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL / MOTEL / RESORT

Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
NSW - Regional Bells @ Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, KILLCARE HEIGHTS
NSW - Regional Crackenback Farm Restaurant & Guesthouse, CRACKENBACK
QLD Bistro On3 - Sofitel Gold Coast, BROADBEACH (WINNER)
QLD River's Restaurant - Riverland Motor Inn, ST GEORGE
QLD The Peak - Spicers Peak Lodge, MARYVALE
SA The Playford Hotel Restaurant, ADELAIDE
TAS Henry's Restaurant - The Henry Jones Art Hotel, HOBART
WA Muscats Restaurant & Bar - Novotel Vines Resort, THE VINES

RESTAURANT IN A PUB / CLUB / TAVERN

Sponsored by Lion
ACT Column Restaurant - National Press Club of Australia, BARTON
NSW - Regional Harrigan's Irish Pub, HARRINGTON
NSW - Regional Latitude Thirty Three Brasserie - Gosford Sailing Club, GOSFORD
NSW - Sydney 3 Weeds Restaurant, ROZELLE
QLD Malt at the Brewery, TOWNSVILLE (WINNER)
SA Queens Head Hotel, NORTH ADELAIDE
VIC The Grand Dining Room, RICHMOND

RESTAURANT IN A WINERY

Sponsored by Hostplus
ACT Poachers Pantry Smokehouse Café, HALL
NSW - Regional Margan Restaurant & Winery, BROKE
QLD Varias Restaurant - Banca Ridge Winery & Cellar Door, STANTHORPE
SA Hentley Farm Restaurant and Winery, SEPPELTSFIELD
VIC Wild Dog Winery Restaurant, WARRAGUL (WINNER)
WA Kirby's at Rickety Gate Restaurant & Cooking School, DENMARK

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Beloka Water
ACT C Dine Bar, KINGSTON
NSW - Regional Scratchley's on the Wharf, NEWCASTLE
NSW - Sydney Garfish at Kirribilli, KIRRIBILLI
NSW - Sydney The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, GLEBE
QLD Sails Beach Restaurant, NOOSA HEADS
QLD Shuck Restaurant, MAIN BEACH
SA Cardone's Seafood & Grill, GLENELG
VIC The Rocks, MORNINGTON
WA Mosmans Restaurant, MOSMAN PARK (WINNER)

SMALL BAR

Sponsored by Lion
NSW - Regional Reserve Wine Bar, NEWCASTLE
NSW - Sydney Atrium Bar, SYDNEY
QLD Lobby Lounge Bar - Marriott Resort & Spa, SURFERS PARADISE
SA Bar Torino, ADELAIDE (WINNER)

SPECIALTY RESTAURANT

Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
ACT Tazé Mediterranean Cuisine, CANBERRA CITY
NSW - Regional Taco Bill, ALBURY
NSW - Sydney Efendy, BALMAIN
QLD California Tacos, BURLEIGH HEADS
QLD Sofra Turkish Cuisine, TOOWOOMBA
SA Red Ochre Grill, NORTH ADELAIDE
VIC Rumi Restaurant, EAST BRUNSWICK
WA Meeka Restaurant, SUBIACO (WINNER)

STEAK RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Bidvest
NSW - Regional SSS BBQ Barn, TAMWORTH
NSW - Sydney The Cut Bar & Grill, THE ROCKS (WINNER)
NT Char Restaurant @ Admiralty, DARWIN
QLD Black Hide Steakhouse by Gambaro, PETRIE TERRACE
SA Gaucho's Argentinian Restaurant, ADELAIDE
VIC San Telmo, MELBOURNE
WA Rustlers Steakhouse, ALBANY

SUSHI BAR

Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher
NSW - Sydney Raw Bar, BONDI BEACH
QLD O-Sushi, BROADBEACH
SA Sushi Train Unley Metro, HYDE PARK (WINNER)

TAPAS RESTAURANT

Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
NSW - Sydney Postales Restaurant and Tapas Bar, SYDNEY (WINNER)
WA Casellas Wine Tapas Grill, BUNBURY

THAI RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher
NSW - Sydney Alphabet Street, CRONULLA
QLD Modern Thai Restaurant, MT GRAVATT
SA Golden Boy, ADELAIDE (WINNER)

PEOPLE, PRODUCT & PLACE TOURISM RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Tourism Australia
ACT Bookplate Café - National Library of Australia, PARKES
QLD - Northern Malt at the Brewery, TOWNSVILLE
NSW - Sydney Aqua Dining, MILSONS POINT
NT Char Restaurant @ Admiralty, DARWIN
SA Leonards Mill, SECOND VALLEY
QLD - South East Jellyfish Restaurant, BRISBANE
VIC Jack Rabbit Vineyard Restaurant, BELLARINE (WINNER)
WA Sandalford Estate Restaurant & Winery, CAVERSHAM