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Public Dining Room

Name: Public Dining Room
Address: 2A The Esplanade, Mosman (NSW), 2088, Australia
Price range: $75 (Average price is calculated based on starter/main course or main course/dessert, excluding drinks. Prices have been provided by the restaurant. The average price is indicative. )
Rating: 9.1

9.1/10

2047

2A The Esplanade, 2088 Mosman (NSW)See map

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Meet the Chef

Head Chef Adam Tyl was inspired by Australia’s subtropical climate, which led him and his young family to move from Poland to the warmer shores, he now calls home. Adam’s talent for creating simple, approachable and exciting dishes has seen a strong emphasis on sustainability, balance and passion that is reflected in our menus. He has brought our food back to basics to let the seasonal and fresh produce shine. The menu features flavour combinations that are light, fresh and fun which include a range of sustainable seafood, organic poultry and locally sourced vegetables. Chef Adam “wants diners to be excited and surprised by what his menu has to offer.

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Chef Adam Tyl

Average price $75
Average price
Average price is calculated based on starter/main course or main course/dessert, excluding drinks. Prices have been provided by the restaurant. The average price is indicative.

Organic sourdough w/ olive oil or pepe saya cultured butter: $7
Daily selection of australia’s finest oysters served natural or w/ mignonette dressing: $5
Yellowfin tuna tartare, tarragon dressing, black truffle emulsion, radish, finger lime, avocado, brioche crisps: $29

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, Gluten free,

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Thank you for the happy birthday wishes. Very beautiful chocolate writing on a plate

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Reviews

9.1/10

Excellent2047 reviews

9/10

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9.2/10

Service

9.2/10

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Ying Hu
26 June 2021 • 6 reviews
10/10
The food was absolutely delicious and the view was stunning. The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcomed. Every dish we had was delicious and fresh, definitely will come

Amanda C.
18 June 2021 • 4 reviews
10/10
Wonderful food and great service

Bobby M.
15 June 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Always nice to have meals there

Corinne B.
9 June 2021 • 10 reviews
10/10
Perfect service, accompanied by an excellent meal. I really enjoyed the stuffed baby squid and the Alberino that was recommended was a perfect match.

Emma B.
1 June 2021 • 42 reviews
10/10
I was very impressed with the delicious food and wine, good atmosphere, and attentive staff mid week. Appreciated the extra love with a cute message that came with our dessert on our anniversary too

Lucia L.
30 May 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10
Good vibes&service Recommend

Lai T.
27 May 2021 • 21 reviews
10/10
Good food and good service

Scott J.
26 May 2021 • 9 reviews
10/10
The food is very good quality and accordingly, you pay what you would expect. The service was fantastic, the ambience is great and if you finish up early-ish, what could be better

Chung c.
26 May 2021 • 16 reviews
10/10
Despite surprisingly crowded night on Wednesday, service was attentive and swift. Food was good. The 10hrs slow baked lamb shoulder was cooked perfectly tender falling off the bone

Melody C.
25 May 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
Lovely setting, moonlight, waves breaking on the shoreline accompanies friendly, attentive service, great food making for a wonderful evening for a special birthday celebration. Es

Terry-Lyn S.
11 May 2021 • 1 review
10/10
What an amazing restaurant and great service and food. The view and ambience are fantastic. The staff are attentive and ensured we have fabulous time thank you.
Public Dining Room (Owner)
Hi Terry-Lyn Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are thrilled that your had such a great time and that we were able to deliver on food, service and atmosphere! We look

Sally L.
6 May 2021 • 8 reviews
5.5/10
Small portions. Service was hard to flag down. Place is beautiful with nice views. It feels a bit that you pay for view, rather than food.
Public Dining Room (Owner)
Hi Sally, Here at Public Dining Room, we pride ourselves on food, service and atmosphere. Sorry to hear that we were only able to tick one of the boxes on your recent visit. We

Nicki A.
26 April 2021 • 118 reviews
7.5/10
Stunning location and warm welcome by the maitre de. The restaurant was a little "off it's usual 10/10" game tonight both in food and service. Our waitress seemed new and wasn
Public Dining Room (Owner)
Hi Nicki, Oh no..... after your super duper review last time we are obviously so disappointed that your experience was not up to our usual high standard. The waitress who looked

Edwina W.
20 April 2021 • 8 reviews
9/10
Tuesday evenings great as quiet. Lovely staff and very professional. Portions small but flavoursome. Scallops yum and smoked chips were crunchy. Entrees are delicious on menu. Set
Public Dining Room (Owner)
Hi Edwina, Thank you so much for your lovely review, and we are so thrilled you enjoyed the scallops! We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Justin V.
16 April 2021 • 23 reviews
9.5/10
Very nice birthday dinner thank you.

Lorraine C.
8 April 2021 • 13 reviews
10/10
What a beautiful spot for a nice family birthday lunch. Beautiful views, with lovely food and lovely service. It's great that a fine dining restaurant has a kids menu.

Fiona C.
31 March 2021 • 10 reviews
9/10
Gorgeous location, perfect service. Preferred the yellowfin tartare over the duck tortellini but both were tasty and beautifully presented.

Regine B.
30 March 2021 • 16 reviews
9/10
The location could not be more pretty. Attentive, friendly and knowledgeable service plus amazing food.

Gunter M.
30 March 2021 • 82 reviews
8.5/10
The portions were at the smaller end of expectation and the duck sauce could have been hotter. nothing further to add.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Public Dining Room (Owner)
Hi Gunter Thanks for your review. Your comments regarding the food have been passed on to the Chef! We hope to see you again!

Michelle T.
29 March 2021 • 15 reviews
10/10
Food was delicious and beautifully presented. We had the squid, souffle, duck tortellini, and pumpkin. Service was super friendly and attentive. Views were lovely. Highly recommend!
Public Dining Room (Owner)
Awww... thanks so much Michelle. We are so pleased that you had such a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back to Public Dining Room sometime soon!

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Opening time

Lunch Monday - Friday, from 12pm-2.30pm

Dinner Monday - Friday, from 6pm-9.30pm

Lunch Saturday & Sunday, from 11.45am-1.45pm & 2pm-4pm

Dinner Saturday, from 5.45pm-7.45pm & 8pm-9.30pm

How to get to the restaurant

2A The Esplanade, 2088, Mosman (NSW), Australia

Directions to get there

Lower North Shore, Mosman

About the restaurant

A Balmoral Beauty...

If you’ve made it to Balmoral Baths, then you’ve pretty much got the location sorted. Tick one for Public Dining Room. As you sit in this bright, contemporary room with huge dome lights punctuating the open space, floor-to-ceiling windows and warm timbers throughout, spirits and instantly raised. When heart-warming, tasty food is served you know you’ve hit a winner. Tick Two for Public Dining Room.The focus here is on casual fine food – supporting Australian ingredients, suppliers and sustainable seafood wherever possible. Breakfasts of smashed avocado on Sonoma toast with Yarra Valley fetta and seasonal Portobello mushrooms covered with grana padano are a popular choice. Lunch and dinner options run from oyster selections, to gin-cured trout or Thirlmere duck (confit and smoked). It’s good for the soul type food served in a picture perfect setting - the kind of dining experience that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Who doesn't want a bit of that?

Best dish: gin-cured trout