If you’re ready to savour some mind-blowing flavours, then fire up the group chat and find a time to experience the Morrison Bar & Oyster Room’s exquisite new menu.

Although the oyster bar has, first and foremost, been a place for incredible seafood and moreish cocktails, in recent months, it’s become so much more than that.

Naturally, it’s still an incredible spot for A-grade oysters and next-level gin and tonics, but recently Executive Chef Sean Connolly and his team have taken the experience to the next level, with an exquisitely curated new menu, which has some amazing stories to tell in terms of the provenance of their produce.

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In terms of aesthetics, The Morrison is a place you’ll want to snap non-stop. (Zero judgement here, it’s very ‘grammable.) Naked bulbs dangle effortlessly from the ceiling, and the chilled vibe combines lush rustic wooden tables and chairs with soft lighting, to create a low-key celebratory atmosphere that’s ideal for everything from cocktails to fine dining with your boo.

Bon vivants and gourmands sit among bankers and influencers, sipping G&Ts, savouring first-rate nosh and catching up with friends. Meanwhile, the ambience somehow exudes a sense of luxury and refinement, completely sans pretence. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, happily taking the time out to explain the origins of each dish, and offer advice on wine pairings.

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The dishes are generous and well-thought out, heroing local, seasonal produce like arrow squid sourced from local fisherman in Palm Beach, lamb shoulder from the Goldfield region of Victoria and to-die-for cheeses from all around the country, including a Bay of Fires cheddar that can only be described as mind-blowing.

Not to be missed is the crisp Petuna ocean trout, served with grilled cos hearts, asparagus and peas, the swoon-worthy Heritage pork chop with grilled roasted apples and boudin noir sauce and the aforementioned arrow squid sourced from Palm Beach, which is grilled and served on crushed Sicilian green olives (a personal favourite), romesco sauce crafted from red peppers, almonds, hazelnuts and sourdough, then dressed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.

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For the carnivores, there’s a lavish pan roasted grain fed beef tenderloin, served with a salad of broadleaf rocket and peppercorn gravy, or slow-braised Goldfield region lamb shoulder served with a jus of star anise and cranberry jelly and duck fat chips which are ~ legit ~ out. of. this. world.

After dinner, you can’t go past the exquisite cheese plate, which offers up selections like Section 28 Monte Rosso — inspired by the legendary Italian Taleggio and handcrafted in the Adelaide Hills — a sweet, buttery delight with a lingering lactic finish; Berry’s Creek Oak Blue: a decadent gorgonzola-like creation and Charleston Jersey Brie, a rich brie made from Jersey cow milk sourced from the Adelaide Hills.

The menu holds plenty more delights than these, and, if you’re anything like me, you’ll definitely want to make time for a second visit, be that for a classic Sydney evening of oysters and G&Ts, or to savour a little more of epicurean delights on offer.

The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room
225 George Street (corner of Grosvenor St)
Sydney NSW 2000
61 9247 6744
Open for dinner 7 days
For bookings: themorrison.com.au

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