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Overall Rating

8.3

est. Highly Recommended based on its 222 reviews
Calculated using a Weighted average

Food
8.4
Ambience
8.6
Service
8.9
Value
7.3



est. Details



est. Address

Establishment Hotel
Level 1, 252 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
Map
est. Menu
est. Website


est. Contact Info

(02) 9240 3000



Chef

Peter Doyle


Prices

Average Meal Price $96 - based on one entree & main course only

Lunch
Entrees $30.00-$39.00
Mains $47.00-$53.00
Desserts $27.00
Lunch tasting menu
Without wine $125
With selected wine (75mls) $190

Dinner
Entrees $37.00-$43.00
Mains $54.00-$57.00
Desserts $27.00-$29.00
Five course chefs dinner menu $150

Degustation
$165 per person
$265 per person, with selected matching wines (75mls)
$310 per person, with selected matching wines (150mls white and red wines

Prices last updated:  03/2011


Bookings

Bookings are essential


Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 90


Hours

Lunch
Mon to Fri Noon - 3pm
Dinner
Mon to Sat 6pm - 10:30pm


Specialties

  • Pan fried fillet of kingfish with sauerkraut and sauce barigoule


Classifications

Restaurants



Payment Types Accepted

Amex
Diners
Mastercard
Visa




est. Awards

2012

SMH Good Food Guide 2012 - Silver Service Award: Sam Di Stefano


2012

SMH Good Food Guide 2012 - Three Chef's Hats


2012

Australian Gourmet Traveller 2012 - Three Stars


2011

SMH Good Food Guide 2011 - Professional Excellence Award: Peter Doyle


2011

SMH Good Food Guide 2011 - Three Chef's Hats


2011

Australian Gourmet Traveller 2011 - Three Stars


2010

SMH Good Food Guide 2010 - Three Chef's Hats


2009

SMH Good Food Guide 2009 - Three Chef's Hats


2008

SMH Good Food Guide 2008 - Three Chef's Hats


2007

SMH Good Food Guide 2007 - Three Chef's Hats


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Overview of est.

Est. Head Chef, Peter Doyle, is widely regarded as a founding father of modern Australian cuisine. With a career spanning 30 years, he has been referred to as a 'homegrown legend' and 'inspiration to the industry'.

Est. is Establishment's fine dining restaurant. This elegant space features the magnificent heritage aspects of the building together with beautifully designed furnishings and luxurious fittings.

An intimate private dining room is available for private gatherings for up to 16 people.



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    8.8 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  8     


    From the moment we walked in we were looked after superbly. Food was delicious and service was impeccable. Well worth a visit.

    Apr 26, 2012 

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    9.8 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     


    Visited Est. for the "March into Merivale" deal for lunch with a friend, main meal and wine for $33. The value is exceptional with the deal for a 3 hat restaurant. The service is superb. The ambience is "very posh", but it's nice to be spoilt occasionally. Our meals were enjoyable as was the NZ pinot noir. Tried to get in for dinner but missed out, understandably.

    Apr 08, 2012 

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    9 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     


    Dined here for the Next Generation Dinner event and had a very good dinner, our favorite dish is the dumpling tasting plate. Highly recommended to everyone who likes good food and wine.

    Apr 04, 2012 

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    9 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  10     


    Dined here during the March Into Merivale promotion, Had the veal & mulloway dishes. Service was excellent, veal was melt in your mouth. The mulloway was quite a small portion but according to my fellow diner she enjoyed it. We ordered a side of mash & it was creamy, silky and smooth! Will definately be back to try the tasting menu's! Value was excellent!

    Mar 15, 2012 

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    8.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  10      Value  8     


    Ater a much anticipated wait, I finally got to experience the hype of est. The 5 star service was a highlight and is the reason I would go again! The food was great and the wine list any wine connoisseur would go gaga over. Wow factor - 5 Star Service. Frown Factor - Steak overcooked.

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    Mar 12, 2012 

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    8.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  7      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  7     


    Booked for a business dinner for 7. We were greeted and seated straight away.
    They explained the menu which was a bit hard to follow but all of my guests also found it hard to follow...! Anyhow we decided on the Chef's menu and settled in.

    Delicious fresh creamy oysters were a special, followed by a so-so quail breast finished with a delicious Murray Cod. Food was above average yes but was it Quay or the like standard? No. Just lacked something. The service, wine and ambience all but make up for it.

    Feb 22, 2012 

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    8.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  8     


    Came here to dine for an event and started at the 6.30 seating I believe. Opted for the degustation menu which was superb, except for my hate of the mini turnips/radishes which seems to turn up at most restaurants plates. The ambience was Ok, we didn't get a window seat. Service was above average and the food was pretty good. Would I return? Yes after I've exhausted other chef hat restaurants.

    Feb 15, 2012 

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    7.8 Recommended

    Food  5      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  6     


    Had great expectations for est but was very very disappointed the entree was simple no technique needed all and the steak was tough and salad was bland. So overrated! Love the atmosphere and the service was 100%.

    Feb 14, 2012 

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    8.5 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  8     


    Had a very pleasant experience at Est last night as we had a few occasions to celebrate. The service was prompt and attentive without being intrusive. The food was tantalising, full of flavours and textures. We had the four course chef's menu and each course was amazing. The night was made all the more better when finishing off with the passionfruit souffle which is so light, it melts in your mouth instantly after each bite. We left feeling very satisfied!

    Feb 11, 2012 

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    9.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  8     


    Fantastic. The restaurant's setting and decorum were impressive, and food was up there with the best I've had the opportunity to taste. Everyone in my group enjoyed the experience thoroughly.

    Jan 31, 2012 

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