Dining & Drinks at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
There's a range of places to eat and drink at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, with options to suit every appetite and budget.
The site opens at 5pm. Plan to arrive early and savour a drink and something delicious while you watch the sun set over the harbour.
Five different restaurant and bar areas on site serve a range of foods to suit every appetite and budget, featuring the flavours and finesse of French cuisine.
Qantas Garden Bar
Small bites, French street food, and drinks beside the sea for $8–$14
Before the performance
Hot
Pissaladière Niçoise with caramelised onion, olives and anchovy $12
Pissaladière with wild mushrooms, rocket, acacia honey, walnuts and truffle oil V $12
Pissaladière with Paris ham, cornichons and Gruyère cheese $12
Small bites
Marinated olives with provençale herbs V, GF, DF $8
French nut assortment with candied peanuts V, GF $10
Poached chicken brioche with walnuts, celery and dijon aioli $11
Dessert
French chocolate mousse with raspberries V, GF $8
Tarte au citron V $8
Opera gâteau with salted caramel buttercream and coffee ganache V $10
Layered trifle of crème caramel, génoise sponge & Armagnac-soaked raisins V $10
Vanilla cinnamon rice pudding with Beaujolais poached pear V, GF $10
At interval
Parisian doughnuts with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce V (7 pcs) $14
Drinks (available before the performance and at interval)
Sparkling & wine
Tyrrell's Ashmans Brut $14/$60
Elegant light-bodied sparkling, with a touch of creaminess, fresh clean finish and citrus blossom notes.
Beyond Broke Road Sauvignon Blanc $10/$45
Vibrant and expressive cool climate style. Crisp, refreshing citrus profile, showing snow pea, guava and passionfruit flavours.
Beyond Broke Road Cabernet Sauvignon $10/$45
Medium to full bodied. Classic lifted dark cherry and blackberry aromas with hints of violets and olive tapenade, with silky tannins.
Cocktails
Spritz of Australia $14
A fresh and sweet gin-based drink made from pomegranate juice, ginger syrup, a squeeze of lime and a touch of Tyrrell's premium sparkling wine.
Vin Brulé (served warm) $14
A comforting alcoholic beverage made from Tyrrell's premium red grapes infused with warm spices and zesty fruits.
Beer & Cider
Peroni $11
Young Henrys Newtowner Pale Ale $11
Hahn Premium Light $7
Somersby Cloudy Apple Cider $9
Non-alcoholic beverages $4
Northern Terrace
The Northern Terrace offers small bites and salads as well as vegetarian, seafood and chicken mains. Dine with some of the best views on site as a backdrop for $8–$26.
Before the performance
Hot
Brittany-style salmon fillet with dijon mustard & fresh herb crust $30
Coq Au Vin: Free-range chicken braised with Burgundy gravy, French onions & double smoked bacon GF $26
Traditional ratatouille pie with wild mushrooms V $24
All served with crusty bread & boulangère potatoes V, DF
Salads
Salade Niçoise with tuna, capsicum, egg, potato, beans, olives & tomato with French dressing GF, DF $20
Salade Parisienne with roasted heirloom vegetables, goat’s cheese & walnut vinaigrette V, GF $16
Salade Lyonnaise: Rare roasted beef salad with pickled vegetables, mustard aioli & rocket GF, DF $18
Small Bites
Marinated olives with provençale herbs V, GF, DF $8
French nut assortment with candied peanuts V, GF $10
Poached chicken brioche with walnuts, celery and dijon aioli $11
Quiche Lorraine with smoked local bacon & French leek $16
Niçoise roasted vegetable tapenade, served with crusty bread V $14
Gascony charcuterie with crusty baguette & aioli $16
French cheeses with fig chutney, almond fruit bread, crackers & lavoche V $18
Dessert
French chocolate mousse with raspberries V, GF $8
Tarte au citron V $8
Opera gâteau with salted caramel buttercream and coffee ganache V $10
Layered trifle of crème caramel, génoise sponge & Armagnac-soaked raisins V $10
Vanilla cinnamon rice pudding with Beaujolais poached pear V, GF $10
At interval
Parisian doughnuts with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce V (7 pcs) $14
Drinks (available before the performance and at interval)
Sparkling & Wine
Tyrrell's Ashmans Brut $14/$60
Elegant light-bodied sparkling, with a touch of creaminess, fresh clean finish and citrus blossom notes.
Beyond Broke Road Sauvignon Blanc $10/$45
Vibrant and expressive cool climate style. Crisp, refreshing citrus profile, showing snow pea, guava and passionfruit flavours.
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Semillon $12/$50
The 'baby brother' to our famous Vat 1. Light to medium bodied with a perfect balance of citrus freshness and grapefruit flavours.
Stevens Single Vineyard Semillon $16/$65
Pale in colour with fresh citrus and floral characters, the palate is dominated by these citrus characters with a great length in fruit and crisp, clean acid finish.
Beyond Broke Road Cabernet Sauvignon $10/$45
Medium to full bodied. Classic lifted dark cherry and blackberry aromas with hints of violets and olive tapenade, with silky tannins.
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Shiraz $12/$50
The 'baby brother' to our famous Vat 9. A well-balanced, food friendly medium bodied Shiraz, with youthful bright red fruits and soft savoury tannins.
Lunatiq Heathcote Shiraz $16/$65
Nose is very exotic with dark fruit, spice, and also hints of dark chocolate. The palate has powerful fruit colours with the oak not dominating.
Cocktails
Vin Brulé (served warm): A comforting alcoholic beverage made from Tyrrell's premium red grapes infused with warm spices and zesty fruits. $14
Beer & Cider
Peroni $11
Young Henrys Newtowner Pale Ale $11
Hahn Premium Light $7
Somersby Cloudy Apple Cider $9
Non-alcoholic beverages $4
Southern Terrace
Relax over drinks and a wide selection of small dishes of French favourites designed to share for $8–20. Three dishes start at a set price of $16.
Before the performance
Hot
Soupe à l’oignon: Traditional French onion soup, served with crusty cheese crouton $14
Galettes
Savoury crêpes served with mesclun salad and French dressing:
Baby spinach, goat’s cheese chèvre & ratatouille V $18
Chicken, mushroom and swiss cheese with parsley sauce $18
Jambon, Gruyère cheese & tomato $18
Crêpes
Crêpes Suzette with orange caramel sauce, candied orange, Grand Marnier & chantilly cream $18
Nutella and strawberry with whipped cream & toasted almonds $16
Small Bites
Pommes Frites with garlic aioli V, GF, DF sm $8 lg $10
Marinated olives with provençale herbs V, GF, DF $8
French nut assortment with candied peanuts V, GF $10
Poached chicken brioche with walnuts, celery and dijon aioli $11
Roasted vegetable tapenade, served with crusty bread V $14
Gascony charcuterie with crusty baguette & aioli $16
French cheeses with fig chutney, almond fruit bread, crackers & lavoche V $18
Dessert
French chocolate mousse with raspberries V, GF $8
Tarte au citron V $8
Opera gâteau with salted caramel buttercream and coffee ganache V $10
Layered trifle of crème caramel, génoise sponge & Armagnac-soaked raisins V $10
Vanilla cinnamon rice pudding with Beaujolais poached pear V, GF $10
At interval
Parisian doughnuts with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce V (7 pcs) $14
Drinks (available before the performance and at interval)
Sparkling & Wine
Tyrrell's Ashmans Brut $14/$60
Elegant light-bodied sparkling, with a touch of creaminess, fresh clean finish and citrus blossom notes.
Beyond Broke Road Sauvignon Blanc $10/$45
Vibrant and expressive cool climate style. Crisp, refreshing citrus profile, showing snow pea, guava and passionfruit flavours.
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Semillon $12/$50
The 'baby brother' to our famous Vat 1. Light to medium bodied with a perfect balance of citrus freshness and grapefruit flavours.
Stevens Single Vineyard Semillon $16/$65
Pale in colour with fresh citrus and floral characters, the palate is dominated by these citrus characters with a great length in fruit and crisp, clean acid finish.
Beyond Broke Road Cabernet Sauvignon $10/$45
Medium to full bodied. Classic lifted dark cherry and blackberry aromas with hints of violets and olive tapenade, with silky tannins.
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Shiraz $12/$50
The 'baby brother' to our famous Vat 9. A well-balanced, food friendly medium bodied Shiraz, with youthful bright red fruits and soft savoury tannins.
Lunatiq Heathcote Shiraz $16/$65
Nose is very exotic with dark fruit, spice, and also hints of dark chocolate. The palate has powerful fruit colours with the oak not dominating.
Cocktails
Vin Brulé (served warm): A comforting alcoholic beverage made from Tyrrell's premium red grapes infused with warm spices and zesty fruits. $14
Beer & Cider
Peroni $11
Young Henrys Newtowner Pale Ale $11
Hahn Premium Light $7
Somersby Cloudy Apple Cider $9
Non-alcoholic beverages $4
Northern Cantina
Cafe-style dining on the waterfront, serving share plates, substantial mains and desserts for $8–$26.
Before the performance
Share plates
Classic chicken liver parfait with grilled fig relish & crusty sourdough $14
Baked Camembert tartine with spicy quince relish & French garden salad V $15
Croque Monsieur with Bayonne ham, grain mustard béchamel & Gruyère cheese $15
Trio of French dips with lavoche & parsnip crisps V, DF $15
Sticky braised provençale chicken wings with rosemary, citrus & chili slaw GF, DF $15
Smoked salmon flan with pommes frites, cornichons & salade vinaigrette GF $16
Breton charcuterie platter with crusty sourdough, pickles, mustards & aioli $18
Main course
Chicken & wild mushroom vol-au-vent with white wine, Gruyère cheese & chives $26
Boeuf Bourguignon: Rich casserole with gravy & vegetables on Paris mash $26
Lamb shank provençale with white beans, Niçoise olives & tomato GF, DF $26
Tartiflette: Classic French Alps potato gratin with Reblochon cheese, French bacon & onions $22
Dessert
French chocolate mousse with raspberries V, GF $8
Tarte au citron V $8
Opera gâteau with salted caramel buttercream and coffee ganache V $10
Layered trifle of crème caramel, génoise sponge & Armagnac-soaked raisins V $10
Vanilla cinnamon rice pudding with Beaujolais poached pear V, GF $10
At interval
Parisian doughnuts with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce V (7 pcs) $14
Drinks (available before the performance and at interval)
Sparkling & Wine
Tyrrell's Ashmans Brut $14/$60
Elegant light-bodied sparkling, with a touch of creaminess, fresh clean finish and citrus blossom notes.
Beyond Broke Road Sauvignon Blanc $10/$45
Vibrant and expressive cool climate style. Crisp, refreshing citrus profile, showing snow pea, guava and passionfruit flavours.
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Semillon $12/$50
The 'baby brother' to our famous Vat 1. Light to medium bodied with a perfect balance of citrus freshness and grapefruit flavours.
Stevens Single Vineyard Semillon $16/$65
Pale in colour with fresh citrus and floral characters, the palate is dominated by these citrus characters with a great length in fruit and crisp, clean acid finish.
Beyond Broke Road Cabernet Sauvignon $10/$45
Medium to full bodied. Classic lifted dark cherry and blackberry aromas with hints of violets and olive tapenade, with silky tannins.
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Shiraz $12/$50
The 'baby brother' to our famous Vat 9. A well-balanced, food friendly medium bodied Shiraz, with youthful bright red fruits and soft savoury tannins.
Lunatiq Heathcote Shiraz $16/$65
Nose is very exotic with dark fruit, spice, and also hints of dark chocolate. The palate has powerful fruit colours with the oak not dominating.
Cocktails
Vin Brulé (served warm): A comforting alcoholic beverage made from Tyrrell's premium red grapes infused with warm spices and zesty fruits. $14
Beer & Cider
Peroni $11
Young Henrys Newtowner Pale Ale $11
Hahn Premium Light $7
Somersby Cloudy Apple Cider $9
Non-alcoholic beverages $4
Sparkling & Oyster Bars
Sweet and savoury delicacies, including oysters and sparkling wine are available from satellite carts throughout the venue for $8–$18
Sparkling & Wine
Tyrrell's Ashmans Brut $14/$60
Hunter Valley Shiraz $12/$50
Non-alcoholic Beverages $4
Small bites
Marinated olives with provençale herbs V, GF, DF $8
French nut assortment with candied peanuts V, GF $10
Pambula oysters with French onion vinagrette GF, DF $14
Gascony charcuterie with crusty baguette & aioli $16
French cheeses with fig chutney, almond fruit bread, crackers & lavoche V $18
Tarte au citron V $8
Opera gâteau with salted caramel buttercream and coffee ganache V $10
Layered trifle of crème caramel, génoise sponge & Armagnac-soaked raisins V $10
Abbreviations:
V Vegetarian
GF Gluten Free
DF Dairy Free
Fresh Catering use practices to minimise contamination of allergy-friendly menu items. However, Fresh kitchens are not entirely gluten or nut free. Traces of gluten or nuts may be present in food labelled gluten or nut free which could affect some people who have severe allergies.
Published menu is subject to change without notice.
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Platinum Club menus
The Platinum Club at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an exclusive undercover restaurant and bar with spectacular views overlooking Sydney Harbour. Reservations are essential.
Pre-performance Dinner $245 (from 5.30pm)
Pre-performance Boqueria Buffet $130 (from 6pm)
Croque Monsieur with Bayonne ham, grain mustard béchamel & gruyère cheese.
Pissaladière Niçoise with caramelised onion, olives and anchovy.
Quiche Lorraine with smoked local bacon & French leek.
Tarte au citron.