Quay named Restaurant of Year once again
Sydney’s Quay has been named Australia’s Restaurant of the Year for the second year running, with Blond Catering winning Caterer of the Year.
The Fink Group establishment once again scooped the top award at the Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Australia HostPlus National Awards for Excellence, held in Brisbane on Monday night.
The largest consumer-led awards in Australia, the event is designed to recognise hospitality operators that demonstrate outstanding service, culinary excellence and value for money.
R&CA chief executive John Hart said the annual event recognises the “best in our industry”.
“Special congratulations must go to the team at Quay who have won Restaurant of the Year two consecutive years in a row. It is a testament to their hard work in delivering exceptional dining experiences year after year,” he said.
“It is quite fitting Quay is awarded this accolade in Brisbane, which will become the home of a flagship Fink Group restaurant in 2016. The Brisbane dining scene will be richer with the addition of this restaurateur’s passion and skill.”
Minister for tourism Richard Colbeck also attended the awards.
“All of the winners and finalists represent a key part of Australia’s high quality tourism offering and should be congratulated for their commitment to providing a culinary experience that attracts people from around Australia and the world,” he said.
“The hospitality sector makes an important contribution in Australia and visitors consumed $113 billion worth of goods and services in Australia in 2013-14.”
Restaurant Award Winners
ASIAN RESTAURANT: Sponsored by AS Digital
- TAS Me Wah Restaurant, SANDY BAY.
BAKERY / PATISSERIE: Sponsored by Bulla
- VIC Red Chocolate Tree, SALE (WINNER)
BEER CAFÉ / WINE BAR: Sponsored by Lion
- QLD Bavarian Bier Café, BROADBEACH (WINNER)
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Bulla
- VIC The Counter Espresso, HAWTHORN (WINNER)
BURGER CAFÉ: Sponsored by Bidvest
- NSW – Sydney Burger Project Australia, SYDNEY (WINNER)
CAFÉ RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Di Bella Coffee
- VIC – Regional The Pickled Sisters Café, WAHGUNYAH (WINNER)
CHINESE RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
- NSW – Sydney The Century Restaurant, PYRMONT (WINNER)
COFFEE SHOP / TEA HOUSE: Sponsored by Beloka Water
- WA Coffee Club, KALAMUNDA (WINNER)
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Alsco
- VIC – Regional Omy Restaurant, BEACONSFIELD (WINNER)
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT: Sponsored by ComCater & Rational
- SA George’s on Waymouth, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
FAMILY DINING RESTAURANT: Sponsored by American Express
- SA Cucina Nuova, HENLEY BEACH (WINNER)
FINE DINING RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Alsco
- NSW – Sydney Quay, THE ROCKS (WINNER)
- VIC Brae, BIRREGURRA (REGIONAL WINNER)
GREEK RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Commercial Energy Brokers Australia
- VIC Hellenic Republic, EAST BRUNSWICK (WINNER)
INDIAN / SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Hostplus
- QLD Indian Empire on Runaway Bay, RUNAWAY BAY (WINNER)
ITALIAN RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Entertainment Publications
- SA Chianti, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
JAPANESE RESTAURANT: Sponsored by American Express
- QLD Saké Restaurant & Bar, BRISBANE (WINNER)
NEW RESTAURANT: Sponsored by H&L Australia
- QLD Kiyomi – Jupiters Hotel & Casino, BROADBEACH (WINNER)
PIZZA RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Tiger Corp
- QLD Trattoria Amici – RACV Royal Pines Resort, BENOWA (WINNER)
RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL / MOTEL / RESORT: Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
- QLD Bistro On3 – Sofitel Gold Coast, BROADBEACH (WINNER)
RESTAURANT IN A PUB / CLUB / TAVERN: Sponsored by Lion
- QLD Malt at the Brewery, TOWNSVILLE (WINNER)
RESTAURANT IN A WINERY: Sponsored by Hostplus
- VIC Wild Dog Winery Restaurant, WARRAGUL (WINNER)
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Beloka Water
- WA Mosmans Restaurant, MOSMAN PARK (WINNER)
SMALL BAR: Sponsored by Lion
- SA Bar Torino, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
SPECIALTY RESTAURANT: Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
- WA Meeka Restaurant, SUBIACO (WINNER)
STEAK RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Bidvest
- NSW – Sydney The Cut Bar & Grill, THE ROCKS (WINNER)
SUSHI BAR: Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher
- SA Sushi Train Unley Metro, HYDE PARK (WINNER)
TAPAS RESTAURANT: Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
- NSW – Sydney Postales Restaurant and Tapas Bar, SYDNEY (WINNER)
THAI RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher
- SA Golden Boy, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
PEOPLE. PRODUCT AND PLACE TOURISM RESTAURANT: Sponsored by Tourism Australia
- VIC Jack Rabbit Vineyard Restaurant, BELLARINE (WINNER)
Catering Award Winners
CORPORATE CATERER: Sponsored by American Express
- NSW – Sydney Commonwealth Bank of Australia, SYDNEY (WINNER)
EVENTS CATERER: Sponsored by Beloka Water
- ACT Hyatt Hotel Canberra, YARRALUMLA (WINNER)
FUNCTION / CONVENTION CENTRE CATERER: Sponsored by ComCater & Rational
- VIC Fenix Events, RICHMOND (WINNER)
INDUSTRIAL / INSTITUTIONAL CATERER Sponsored by Hostplus
- VIC Alliance Catering – Geelong Grammar School, CORIO (WINNER)
NEW CATERER: Sponsored by H&L Australia
- ACT Bookplate Café – National Library of Australia, PARKES (WINNER)
RESTAURANT CATERER: Sponsored by Alsco
- SA Windy Point Café & Pavilion, BELAIR (WINNER)
SITE-CONTRACT CATERER: Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher
- ACT Trippas White Group – Australian Institute of Sport, BRUCE (WINNER)
SMALL CATERER: Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
- WA Creative Catering, WANGARA (WINNER)
VENUE CATERER Sponsored by Commercial Energy Brokers Australia
- NSW – Sydney Blond Catering – Austral Bricks Design Studio, MARRICKVILLE (WINNER)
WEDDING CATERER: Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
- VIC Atlantic Group, DOCKLANDS (WINNER)
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