Sydney Eat Street: Where to celebrate Mother’s Day
She’s there for you all year round so to show your mum just how much you appreciate her, nothing says “I love you” more than enjoying a meal outside of home. Here’s our guide to where to celebrate Mother’s Day around Sydney.
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She’s there for you all year round so to show your mum just how much you appreciate her, nothing says “I love you” more than enjoying a meal outside of home. Here’s our guide to where to celebrate Mother’s Day around Sydney.
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FLYING FISH
It may be her special day, but for fans of fish and crustaceans, everyone is a winner at this award-winning restaurant.
Recently relocated from its Jones Bay Wharf location, a rather refined rustic venue, this new space is bright and airy with a colour palette of muted ocean blues.
That same subtlety is carried over to the menu, with dishes that celebrate the bounty of the sea without hiding it behind sauces and overpowering flavours.
Seafood-savvy mums will love the glass of bubbles on arrival followed a spanner crab sandwich and spiced tuna hand.
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Next is lobster cavatelli and fillet of bass grouper with pumpkin, prawn and macadamia followed by a charred lemon parfait.
And as luck would have it, as part of The Star’s Seafood Freshtival (May 9-June 23), you may even consider the Flying Fish’s Crustacean-centric menu which includes sea urchin, Ballina prawns and John Dory with scampi.
— The Star, 80 Pyrmont Rd, Pyrmont; star.com.au/sydney/
KOI DESSERT BAR
Colossal desserts piled high with lollies and fairy floss may have you thinking that bigger is better, but the dainty sweets at KOI are a gentle reminder that good things come in small packages so to make sure that Mum gets plenty of these petite parcels they’ve created a special Mother’s Day High Tea.
“The Queen of the family deserves to be treated like one,” KOI’s director, Ronald Poernomo, says, adding they’ve curated a menu with three tiers of sweet and savoury morsels including the exclusive bite-sized croissant.
Of course it wouldn’t be KOI without cake, so for this special day, you’ll get a pair of seven different creations including the Elderberry one with strawberry compote, yoghurt and yuzu, and a special Mother’s Day one with rosewater that compliments the lychee and rose candles, which are part of their collaboration with Circa Home and which comes free with the first 80 Mother’s Day bookings. ($75 per person)
— 46 Kensington St, Chippendale and Shop 3, 62-66 Blaxland Rd, Ryde; koidessertbar.com.au
THE GARDENS BY LOTUS
For the mum that patiently oversees a rambunctious household give her a reprieve from all the rowdiness with High Tea amid the tranquil surrounds of the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
With the team behind renowned Lotus Dumpling Bar, Lotus Barangaroo and Lotus Galeries recently taking over what had once been a simple teahouse, you can expect a selection of Chinese-inspired sweet and savoury bites including of course prawns, beef and mushroom dumplings.
Along with that, you’ll get one of each of their four different buns — Alaskan crab, crispy tofu, soft shell crab and sesame chicken — and a selection of seasonal desserts.
For $40 per person, it includes unlimited tea and coffee and for an additional $25, a glass of Gosset Grande Reserve Champagne. (For full details visit www.lotusdining.com.au)
— Inside the Chinese Garden of Friendship, Corner of Harbour and Pier streets, Darling Harbour; lotusdining.com.au
ALIBI BAR & KITCHEN
This restaurant offers some incredibly clever concoctions of plant-based foods. So whether she’s new to these kinds of dishes or has been switched on along, she’ll be delighted when the bespoke stand layered with beautiful sweet and savoury bites is presented at the table.
For the neophyte, they look like decadent sugar and butter-laden treats, and for vegan veterans, they look astounding creative — and delicious of course.
Start off with a glass of sparkling rosé (and free-flowing tea from Rabbit Hole), then tuck into such treats as chocolate “cream” with mango passionfruit; black sesame “cream” with raspberry rose; and cashew cheese and sauteed spinach filo.
www.alibibar.com.au)
— Ovolo Woolloomooloo, 6 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo; alibibar.com.au
BIRCH RESTAURANT
Make it a Mother’s Day weekend with a relaxing jaunt to the Southern Highlands, including a memorable three-course meal inspired by the traditional family roast.
With an emphasis on both seasonal and market-fresh ingredients head chef Ben Bamford has created share menu for the day that includes an entree board, main course and a dessert tasting platter.
— 2/249 Argyle St, Moss Vale; birchrestaurant.com.au
PARK HYATT
Give mum a day she’ll remember — a three-course choice menu lunch including champagne on arrival with a view straight across Circular Quay to the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Take in the sights right away as once the food comes all eyes will be on the table.
As a final touch, she’ll also be gifted Park Hyatt Sydney’s signature blend of Ovvio tea.
For those mums who prefer something more traditional, Park Hyatt Sydney will also be offering a special Mother’s Day High Tea.
— 7 Hickson Rd, The Rocks; diningroom.com.au
THE GLENMORE HOTEL
She’ll tell you that all she wants for Mother’s Day is to spend time with the ones she loves, but what she’s really after is a glass of Mumm on a rooftop overlooking the Harbour.
Fortunately, the casual and friendly The Glenmore Hotel has you covered, and she’ll be pleased to know that money raised on the day will go to the Women’s and Girls Emergency Centre.
— 96 Cumberland St, The Rocks; theglenmore.com.au
BOPP & TONE
This CBD hotspot is teaming with worker bees throughout the week, but come Mother’s Day the old-world elegance inside Bopp & Tone is all about mum Known for their menu of grilled Mediterranean favourites.
She’ll love the chargrilled Mooloolaba king prawns, and cobia kingfish crudo.
Grab a table indoors or with the milder weather of late, out on the terrace, then toast to mum with a cocktail or glass of wine from their curate beverage list.
Plus, on the day, she’ll receive a free jar of Applejack housemade jam. (For details visit www.boppandtone.com.au)
— 60 Carrington St, Sydney; boppandtone.com.au
BARZARRI CHIPPENDALE
Memories are made gathered around the table so to make sure they’re fond ones head out for an engaging meal at a place that is casual and comfortable enough to encourage conversation but also with flavourful and creative food worth talking about.
Ticking those boxes is Barzaari in Chippendale (barzaari-chippendale.com.au) with its spacious and sleek industrial aesthetic and inspired eastern Mediterranean fare.
Forgo the angst of ordering and opt for the three-course share-style menu, which starts with their famous selection of dips, house-baked pita and green olives followed by dishes including a generously sized lamb shoulder with harissa and yoghurt tahini, pickled WA octopus, and spatchcock before finishing off with a decadent dessert — a scoop of salted caramel ice cream atop a spiral of Baklava.
“This is a menu of all of our favourite dishes at Barzaari Chippendale,” head chef and co-owner Darryl Martin says.
“It’s delicious, a real feast, and because most of the dishes are served to share, it makes for a fun and memorable meal with the family.” (For full details visit www.barzaari-chippendale.com.au)
— 3 Kensington St, Chippendale
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