The Henry Austin

Wow. A truly exceptional dining experience. I say 'experience' because a night at The Henry Austin is much more than a meal. The 'Australian tapas' idea is the perfect way to showcase local produce in a way that doesn't force you to choose between a menu of dishes, each more enticing than the next. Each course is beautifully prepared and staggered in such a way that the night meanders along at a pace perfectly suited to conversation and pontification; assisted by an extensive wine selection sold at retail prices from the downstairs cellar. Staff are attentive, friendly and obviously invested in making your meal as delightful as possible. While on the pricey side, The Henry Austin delivers and feels worth every cent. Do yourself a favour and make a booking. Ceviche prawn was my pick for best dish.

I was so excited to eat here but what a disappointment, poor service and unbalanced food. I was sent out two desserts to finish, they were both sorbets just different flavours, and the snapper was so sour it was almost ineddable i was also served a parfait for entree that tasted of cheese. I went down to the bottle shop to buy a bottle of wine with my meal and was turned away by a rude obnoxious waiter because a small group were having drinks. Don't Claim to be modern Australian cuisine just because you have a few native ingredients on your menu. Overall a terrible experience and an embarrassment to Australian cuisine.

Fantastic new years eve dining. Tuna tartare, oyster and chicken liver parfait set the tone as starters and the experience just got better and better. Using local produce and quirky ingredients such as coastal fig to match the main components in amusing and delicious ways. The only thing I could fault them on, if I had to, was one of the nori crackers was slightly soggy due to the wealth of tuna and avocado on it. I will be recommending all my friends to head down and sample the menu and drinks. The downstairs bar is quiet and undersubsribed, at least when we were there. It was perfect for a post dinner libation and conversation. Friendly staff and a few rare/extict malts behind the bar. We didn't explore the wine cellar but, I certainly plan to when they reopen in 2017.

Exciting modern Australian "yum cha" dining. Waiters bring trays with plates for you to choose. Each plate offers new taste and texture sensations. Chicken liver and chicken heart patfait on paper thin crispy fried chicken skin? Yes please! Beautiful modern plating. A great selection of wines to pair with this experience. hidden gem inside an old pub in an alleyway. Highly recommended

Beautiful place, beautiful food. Good service. A bit on the pricy side (it's worth it mind you). The yum cha style makes the dishes a tad small and the wait between them was of course longer than in a standard restaurant. Overall I enjoyed my evening there and will go again, but if you're a big eater or in a rush, take those factors in consideration.