Get a culinary treat before taking your seat
Going to see Hamilton this month? Then why not make your evening complete with a fabulous meal at the Century, Sokyo, or Black Bar & Grill?
The Star’s premium restaurants cater to the theatre crowd and open early for dinner service, so you can grab an incredible feed in a hurry if you need to get into the Lyric Theatre in time for curtain up.
Be sure to book ahead online so you can grab an early sitting for your fancy night out.
One of the top steakhouses in town, Black Bar & Grill is where chef Dany Karam smokes premium cuts over cherry wood before grilling them over ironbark coals. Doors open at 5pm so book in for an early sitting before heading into the theatre.
Why not start off with spanner crab poached in olive oil, finger lime, salmon roe and crème fraiche on toasted brioche? Move onto a casual Wagyu tasting, and keep it classy with a side of macaroni with three cheeses and bacon crumbs.
For a more casual bite, it’s all about the fish and chips at Flying Fish and Chips – chef/restaurateur Peter Kuruvita’s takeaway outlet. It’s the perfect spot to get a fried snack before a gig at Rock Lily or a show. Yes, you’re eating in a food court, but it’s a very stylish food court, and you get proper cutlery with your meal.
Another in the slew of bold eateries opening up in the post-lockdown climate, the Star has added a new restaurant to its harbourside collection. Cucina Porto is a relaxed, ambient Italian diner. With home-style cooking and a focus on the charm of a shared culinary experience, Cucina Porto brings warm Italian hospitality into the establishment. Italian snacks, light, fresh pizzas and heaped bowls of pasta, all slide in under $30, so you can dine like a lord on a budget. Doors open at 5pm.
An all-you-can-eat seafood, salad and pasta buffet featuring more than 130 dishes is a pretty strong start for a night out at the theatre. The beauty of a buffet is that you won't be left panicking about a slammed kitchen and running out of time, so even if you're running late, you can still grab a bite before the show.
The Century at the Star is the grown up big brother of the Sussex Street outlet, and things are a little more refined at the Pyrmont post. That's not to say the offerings are any more or less delicious, they're just a little different. The theatre crowd are well catered for here, and while there isn't a strict pre-show menu, the doors open at 5pm so you can douse yourself in smokey XO sauce before moving to your box.
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