Monday 16 December 2013

The Apollo, Potts Point

Village Salad, olives, Karanika Wine
I came to The Apollo for my Birthday a few months ago and couldn't be happier with the choice. 

First is the restaurant itself. That romantic Grecian room is damn easy on the eyes. The décor is dramatic, but somehow understated.  Those arched windows, the time-worn columns, golden lighting and the peeling white walls. Warm, sultry and lively with diners. The perfect mix of good feelings. One might call it an ambience trifecta. 

The Greek food here is as beautiful. It's what I love so much about Mediterranean cuisine; the ability to extract so much flavour from a few well-sourced ingredients. As a cheese enthusiast, ordering the baked cheese dish was a no-brainer. Golden fried haloumi came out sizzling in a little pan, covered in bubbling honey and dried oregano. So friggen good. 

We had a group table, but the L shaped bar is super sexy. I want to sit there next time.

Our waitress was so accommodating and lovely that we felt compelled to invite her to sit and have birthday cake with us afterwards.

The Apollo
44 Macleay St
Elizabeth Bay
Lunch: Fri - Sun
Dinner: Tues - Sun
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