Remember The Summit, that revolving restaurant towering above the city? It closed for renovations in 2012 and re-opened as O Bar & Dining. My partner Rob took me there recently for a significant birthday celebration.

Due to the wretched Covid19 Rob and I hadn’t been to Sydney in almost a year. It was really special to watch familiar harbour views slowly passing before us.

Harbour views slipping by at O Bar and Dining.
JUST WOULDN’T BE SYDNEY WITHOUT A CRANE IN VIEW!
DO YOU RECALL OUR COLLECTVE ANGST OVER THOSE BUILDINGS BESIDE THE OPERA HOUSE?

Right, cocktails to begin with. This one was called Japanese Ripple, with raspberry infused vodka, red sake and yusu. Yes, there were a couple of others I couldn’t resist. 😎

DIVINE CANAPES

First course….oh yes, in my opinion seared scallops have to feature in any special meal!

Seared scallops at O Bar and Dining.

Main course – slow roasted lamb rump with sides of new potatoes, roasted eggplant and broccolini.

Crispy black cabbage with my lamb.
LIFE IS STILL SWEET….EVEN AT 70!

For a birthday, dessert is always the main event. My choice turned out to be a bit of a show stopper.

I’LL FORGIVE THEM THE TYPO….DID YOU SPOT IT? 😎
OH MY GOODNESS!

That’s the dish at right in the following photo….only visible once the mist had cleared. 😍 The two other little dishes and the box of chocs and sweets were a special birthday treat. It was like having my own dessert bar. I’m afraid I have decapitated Rob and not really mentioned what he was eating. But hey, I was the one having the big day!

My own dessert bar at O Bar and Dining.

Anyway, he gave a big tick to his poached and roasted summer fruits.

OK….here he is. πŸ₯°

Rob Conolly, thanks for treating me to the meal at O Bar.
WELL, HE DID PAYTHE BILL!

We had arrived while the sun was still shining, and before we left Sydney turned on her lights.

The bridge lights up...view from O Bar and Dining.
View of the Opera House from O Bar and Dining,

A truly magical experience with impeccable service……. thanks O Bar! πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’œπŸ§‘

Raising my glass to O Bar and Dining.

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A FAVOURITE PLACE TO STAY WHEN WE VISIT SYDNEY FROM THE BLUE MOUNTAINS – QVB HOTEL

4 Comments
  1. Wow fabulous! You both look great and the food exquisite. Many congratulations again on the significant birthday xx

    • Pauline

      Thanks Marcia. I promised to write this review for our local community FB group, who suggested we go there. 😍

  2. Hi Pauline, wonderful restaurant.
    Before I became a fine arts valuers and Auctioneer, my 1st real job was at the Summit as a ‘commie’ or apprentice there. been back many times.
    S.

    • Pauline

      Oh, that’s interesting Simon. We took a lot of visitors to the old Summit. Our Blue Mountains community group suggested O Bar and I promised I’d write a review.

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