Emmilou- Lounge & Tapas Bar

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7.5

Emmilou- Lounge & Tapas Bar Recommended based on its 192 reviews
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Food
7.6
Ambience
7.8
Service
7.8
Value
6.7

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413 Bourke St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
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Cuisines

Seafood, Spanish, Tapas, Vegetarian


Chef

Chris Cranswick-Smith


Prices

Average Meal Price $41 - based on one entree & main course only

General Price
Entrees $6.00-$24.00
Mains $13.00-$38.00
Desserts $10.00-$15.00
Full Tapas menu offered at all times, from $6-$30
Set Menu - Please contact us directly to discuss our group booking options

Lunch
Entrees $6.00-$24.00
Mains $13.00-$38.00
Desserts $10.00-$15.00
Did you know - we offer an introduction to the art of mixology - Emmilou’s cocktail masterclass is a must for those that love making and drinking cocktails.

Dinner
Entrees $6.00-$24.00
Mains $13.00-$38.00
Desserts $10.00-$15.00
We also offer in-house catering - Soirees of sophistication & stimulation Chef Chris Cranswick Smith brings the much loved experience of Emmilou's social dining and swingin' soirees to your own pad or chosen venue with www.privatechefsolutions.com.au

Degustation
5 courses
Without wine $80.00
With wine $120.00
Emmilou's unique Tapas Tasting menu with the option of wine & cocktails to match is enough to get your taste buds tingling just thinking about it

Small Plates
Plates $6.00-$30.00

Others
Snacks $6.00-$13.00
Drinks $5.00-$20.00

Prices last updated:  06/2011


Bookings

Bookings are preferred
Maximum group booking size is 70
We offer a large variety of options tailored specificly for your needs, please don't hesitate to contact us with your enquiries or go through our website at www.emmilou.com.au


Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 50

Visit our website at www.emmilou.com.au for all of our group booking information
Standing Capacity 70


Hours

Lunch
Sat Noon - 5pm
Dinner
Mon to Sat 5pm - 1am
Remarks
Yes we serve our full menu's all the way until 1am Friday and Saturday nights!!
Open After Midnight


BYO

Monday - Thursday
Corkage per bottle $10.00
Wine Selection
Emmilou offers our unique 'wine and cocktail book' carefully designed by our incredible bar team. From aged rum to rare tequila and single malts as well as Malbec from Argentina, Viura from Rioja and GSM from the Barossa....we take our booze seriously :-)


Entertainment/Live Music

We always have a very cool mix of eclectic funky tunes on our iPod....Live music Sunday's are held every 2 months of so, sign up to our newsletter to be kept up to date of the next event.... Keep an eye out for our unique Emmilou CD to be released soon!


Specialties

  • Modern Spanish Tapas in a very cool space
  • Zucchini Flowers with Goats Cheese & Truffle Honey
  • 16 Hour Pork Belly with Apple and Corriander
  • Lime Cheesecake with Tequila Jelly and Organic Agave Syrup

Serves

Serves Lunch
Serves Dinner
Serves Late Dining


Classifications

Restaurants


Categories

Accessibility
Wheelchair Access

Bookings Online
Restaurant Bookings

Delivery, Pick Up and Catering
Catering

Dietary Standards
Cater to Special Diets
Gluten Free
Vegan
Wheat Free

Dining Atmospheres
Fine Dining
Good For Groups
Hip and Trendy
Romantic and Intimate

Dining Features
Entertainment / Music
Has Bar
Licensed
Outdoor Dining
Private Room


Payment Types Accepted

Amex
Visa
Mastercard

Parking

Ample or Convenient Parking
Free Parking
Parking Suggestions
4 levels of parking is provided in the St Margarets complex adjacent to Emmilou, entry via the driveway next to woolies


Notes

Emmilou is a late night tapas bar & drinking den on the border of Surry Hills/ Darlinghurst. Emmilou is one of the original small bars in the area and specialise in an unbiased approach to delivering unique food, wine, cocktails, music & ambience.



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Overview of Emmilou- Lounge & Tapas Bar

Since opening in 2007, Emmilou has earned a reputation for exceptional tapas and cocktails, wonderful music and a distinctly European atmosphere.

Emmilou is a unique modern European/ Melbourne style tapas bar and cocktail lounge in the heart of Surry Hills.

With a en equal focus on wine, cocktails, music and creating an over all dining experience as well as of course the innovative, attractive, sexy and sulty modern Spanish tapas, it is no wonder Emmilou is one of the hottest little spots in Sydney at the moment.

From house cured wild boar to wagyu beef brisket with salsa verde and almond cream and not to forget dazzling desserts such as their signature lime cheese cake with tequila the food at Surry Hills favourite tapas bar is just divine!

Oh and a little bonus is that the whole thing is run by celebrity chef Chris Cranswick-Smith from Ready Steady Cook. You'll find him running around chatting to guests and monitoring the tone and ambience of the whole place on a nightly basis. He's a very friendly guy and he won't bite.....unless he's hungry ;-)

Emmilou- definitely worth more than a look!!



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    2.5 Not Recommended

    Food  5      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  1     


    A trendy bar with decent food, but unfortunately ruined by abysmal service. I had a degustation meal with a few friends as part of SIFF in October. Though pricey, I like degustation menus as they usually give me a chance to relax and enjoy the food and let the restaurant take care of selecting and serving the food. Our dishes came out extremely slowly, and the last course was accompanied by the bill (!) that we had to pay immediately as the waiter had "stretched our meal out as long as he could".

    I would have thought that during a degustation meal it would be up to the restaurant to pace us appropriately, rather than imply we were eating too slowly. Anyway, they had our money and were clearing our table while we were still eating. In the end we left before finishing everything as I didn't want to be sculling my cocktail while they were pulling out the chair from under us. One would expect that for $99 a head you would expect to finish your meal in peace, at a minimum.

    Otherwise, some dishes were quite tasty and I would name them if the waiters had bothered to explain them to us. However, they were dramatically overpriced, even in a city of inflated tapas prices. Unfortunately the food didn't make up for the truly terrible service, so I will definitely not be going back to pay through the nose for a miserable dining experience.

    Oct 29, 2011 

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    saffire
    1


    9.5 Highly Recommended

    Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  8     


    The place was awesome! Service brillant. Waiter very professional and knew everything about best wines to match and food. I highly recommend. A bit expensive but worth it for a special occasion.

    The Stuffed zucchini flowers with goats cheese and truffle honey was absolutely amazing. Maybe partner who is a massive meat eater said that he is has never tried anything better and it had no meat in it!

    Oct 17, 2011 

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    Dragz
    6


    8.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  8     


    We had the pleasure of spending a altogether fabulous night at Emmilou as part of the Crave festival. We couldn't decide which course was best either the pork belly or the stuffed zuchini flower (amazing truffle honey)Very friendly attentive staff, great cocktails and bang on music for great atmosphere... highly recommended.

    Oct 10, 2011 

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    Carmel K.
    1


    8.5 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  7     


    This is a really cool funky little tapas bar. The flavours and presentation of the food was excellent. The Stuffed zucchini flowers with goats cheese and truffle honey was absolutely amazing! Will be returning soon!

    Sep 30, 2011 

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    Heather F.
    12


    3.5 Below Average

    Food  8      Ambience  4      Service  1      Value  1     


    We waited 45 minutes for the first course and were then asked to leave the table when we wanted to order dessert, as we were only allocated 2 hours to eat. Over all not a good dining experience, poor value for money.

    Sep 24, 2011 

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    Murray D.
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    7.5 Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  6      Value  7     


    Went last night for dinner with a friend and had a voucher from living social. It was quite difficult to make a booking as they wouldn't let me do it over the phone and I was told when I got there that I had still booked the incorrect way for having a voucher. I don't like when these places advertise through these vouchers but make you feel horrible and second class for using them. The space is quaint and cosy.

    The staff a little too attentive, asking us after every bite which was still in our mouths, whether it was nice and pouring our water every second. Apart from the gripe the food was outstanding. Beautiful, amazing flavours. I would go back for the food. At the end we were very full and satisfied so couldn't fit in dessert.

    The bill came so they could use the table, they don't like you hanging unless you are eating but fair enough. Naively I didn't realise the still water cost 950 but at least I didn't leave feeling bad for not getting dessert!

    Sep 24, 2011 

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    jenwin
    79


    8.5 Highly Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     


    We went for dinner using a Living Social voucher which was a set menu of 4 tapas plus a cocktail each. I agree that they did push their other food and drinks, but luckily we resisted more food as the set menu was filling enough. We didn't even have room to share a dessert. The waiters know their stuff and service is spot on.

    The only minor downfall there was some miscommunication between the kitchen and wait staff. I like that it's a small place. It's not cosy, but the lighting is good and music an excellent eclectic groovy mix, and there are a variety of areas to sit with different seating. We had a great time and will be back to try some of their regular menu, including dessert!

    Sep 16, 2011 

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    CocoProvence
    31


    3.8 Below Average

    Food  4      Ambience  5      Service  5      Value  1     


    We used a Cudo voucher for a cocktail each and tapas for $89 as find its a good way to check out new places. The food was plain and probably about $10 in value. The whole time the staff spent trying to sell their other meals while serving our 'tapas' which was average. The voucher was very poor value and would not recommend to anyone. We would not return for a meal given we were ripped off on the voucher.

    Sep 13, 2011 

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    natandchris
    5


    9 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  7     


    I love love love this place! Me and my best friend stumbled across it one night by accident after not being able to find some where to sit, eat and relax. Immediately we were greeted by the friendly and very helpful staff. The price of food may be a stretch for some but definitely worth it! I recommend the Angus beef short ribs or the Spiced Quail breast, either way you can't go wrong. I found the service to be extremely good with the staff continually looking after us and even bringing out some free samples on the night! My best friend even went on to book her birthday there a few weeks later. I will be definitely returning there soon xxx

    Sep 01, 2011 

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    JaimeLee
    1


    8.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  7     


    My girlfriend and I found this unique tapas and cocktail bar a few months back and it is one of our favourites in Sydney. The Kingfish curry shots with jalepeno gelato that they were serving a little while ago is the favourite thing that I have eaten in a restaurant in the last 2 years. It was a perfect fusion of different textures and beautiful flavours. The rest of the menu was at times hit and miss (but more hit) and can be on the expensive side.

    The bar itself is really cool, with fantastic service, a great ambience and an ecclectic layout and music selection. Great for a date night or a beginning of a big one in the city. It was so much fun that my girlfriend took a Hen's night there for dinner and drinks, with positive reviws all round.

    Aug 23, 2011 

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    BirdCowFish
    5

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