Contemporary Oz

Glam

Quay. Pant-dropping angles of the harbour and all its archi icons from this glass box of deft service, fine wines and sublime creations by cookery whiz Peter Gilmore. Upper Level / Overseas Passenger Terminal / West Circular Quay / The Rocks / 9251 5600 / lunch Fri-sun, dinner daily / quay.com.au

Bennelong. Hitting seasonal high notes in the soaring sails of the Opera House with glinty views + cured Bar bites. Sydney Opera House / Bennelong Point / 9240 8000 / lunch Fri-sun, dinner daily / bennelong.com.au

The Bridge Room. Scandi-esque elegance and technical mastery radiate graceful confidence in oaky surrounds. 44 Bridge St / Circular Quay / 9247 7000 / lunch Tue-fri, dinner Tue-sat / thebridgeroom.com.au