Bookmark this Restaurant with del.icio.us Restaurant's page | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia Printer Friendly Version Email this Restaurant to a Friend
Restaurant - Balmain Bug Restaurant
Balmain Bug Restaurant

Balmain Bug Restaurant

Balmain Bug Restaurant

Balmain Bug Restaurant

Balmain Bug Restaurant

Balmain Bug Restaurant

de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
 
m
t
w
t
f
s
s
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
Breakfast


Lunch


Dinner
  

Balmain Bug Restaurant

Address
Address:

55 Darling Street
Balmain NSW 2041
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
Contact
Contact:
Tel : +61 2 9810 5510
Fax : 61298188860
Website:
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
Cuisine
Cuisine: Steakhouse
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
Chef
Chef: Brendan Spurrier
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
Chef
License: Licensed & BYO (Wine Only)
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
The Balmain Bug is a welcoming restaurant, full of character with exposed beams, black & white marble floor and linen draped tables and blond wood chairs.

de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia

LOCATION
At the end of Darling Street, Balmain (harbour end). 15 minutes drive from the CBD or catch a ferry or water taxi to wharf where it is only a few minutes to restaurant.

DETAILS
The building has been part of the landscape since 1856, in that time its been a watchmaker, grocery, haberdashery and since the 1970s. In its latest incarnation, The Balmain Bug is a welcoming restaurant, full of character with exposed beams, black & white marble floor and linen draped tables and blond wood chairs. Fine art Australia supply the decor on the walls, hanging an intriguing and engaging selection of nudes, outback sketches and dot paintings for sale by reknowned Australian artists Elizabeth Durack, Norman Lindsay and Indigenous artist Walangari, son of Albert Namatjira. Eyes twinkle and glasses tinkle at The Balmain Bug whilst deals are forged, hearts gel and families unite in this comfortably sophisticated and stylish venue. Cruising on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world is always a treat, and your evening will be made even more memorable should you choose to arrive by ferry or water taxi. The short 250m stroll from the ferry to the restaurant through the quiet, peaceful and gentrified neighbourhood will stimulate your appetite.

de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
Restaurant's Awards | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
Menu Selection  | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia

entrees

Steamed Tasmanian Mussels, Spicy Chorizo sausage, tomato, garlic & basil Sauce | $14.90

Smoked Chicken Salad, Smoked chicken, avocado, crispy proscuitto, asparagus, croutons, hazelnuts & baby leaves, lemon & oregano dressing | $15.90

Balmain Bug, Prawn & Salmon Ravioli, Lobster cream sauce, and fresh herbs | $19.90

Salt & Pepper Balmain Bug Tails, Greek Salad & Aioli | $19.90


mains

300g Wagyu Sirloin, Served with grilled field mushroom, and oven roasted Roma tomatoes, choice of chips or mashed potato, Red wine & onion sauce, mushroom sauce, or Brandy & mustard sauce | $39.90

250g Mushroom Stuffed Free Range Chicken Fillet Steak , Served with grilled field mushroom, and oven roasted Roma tomatoes, choice of chips or mashed potato, Red wine & onion sauce, mushroom sauce, or Brandy & mustard sauce | $27.90

Balmain Bug Surf & Turf, 300g Grain fed sirloin steak, salt & pepper Balmain Bug tails, roast garlic & shallot mash, wilted spinach, red wine sauce | $37.90

Rare Roasted Kangaroo Loin, Caramelised garlic mash, buttered spinach, mustard & pepper sauce | $29.90


desserts

Apple & Rhubarb Crumble, Vanilla custard | $12.95

Balmain Bug Chocolate & Orange Tart, Blackberry & raspberry compote, praline ice cream | $12.95

Passionfruit Crème Brulee, Vanilla ice cream | $12.95

Tirimisu Parfait, Espresso ice cream, caramelised oranges | $12.95

de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia

winelist

white wine selection

Riesling, 2001, Rielly’s, Watervale, SA
bottle | $42.95
glass | $9.95

Verdelho, 2006, Garbin Estate, Swan Valley, WA
bottle | $42.95
glass | $9.95

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc ,2006, Maiolo, WA
bottle | $37.95
glass | $9.95

Sauvignon Blanc, 2006, Matahiwi, Wairarapa, NZ
bottle | $39.95
glass | $10.95

red wine selection

Merlot, 2004, Chalkers Crossing, Hilltops, NSW
bottle | $42.95
glass | $10.95

Old Vine Shiraz, 2005, Briar Ridge, NSW
bottle | $44.95

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005, Crackerjack, Coonawarra, SA
bottle | $44.95
glass | $12.95

Shiraz, Mintaro, Clare Valley, SA
bottle | $49.95

sparkling wine selection

NV Stephen John, Blanc de Blanc, Watervale, SA
bottle | $29.95
glass | $8.95

NV Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Steeple Jack, McLaren Vale, SA
bottle | $32.95
glass | $9.95





dessert wine selection

Botrytis Semillon, 2006, Briar Ridge, Hunter Valley, NSW
bottle | $45.95
glass | $12.95

NV Viognier Ratafia, Haan - Barossa Valley, SA
bottle | $49.95
glass | $13.95

Riesling Ice wine, 2005, Brighwater, Nelson, NZ
bottle | $49.95
glass | $13.95



de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
Restaurant Review | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia

Have you dined at Balmain Bug Restaurant? Have the opportunity to write your own review - Best Restaurants of Australia would like to hear your feedback and comments for Balmain Bug Restaurant. Please note that Best Restaurants may edit your comment for clarity and reserves the right not to publish a comment if it is inappropriate or defamatory. We will attempt to publish a cross-section of all opinions in a concise manner.

In order to post a review, you need to be a Best Restaurants member. Please login with your details below. Not a member? Register now.

Email:
Password:  
Forgot your password?
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia

Restaurant Specials:

November Specials
Early Bird Dinner Special Dine between 6pm & 7pm, Tues to Fri, and recieve your second main course for half price.

Christmas Day Dining
Enjoy Christmas Lunch at The Bug, just $135.00 per person. Book Early

NYE Special Events
9 Course Tasting Menu, with breaks for the fireworks, book early.




Restaurant Features
Accessible by Water Taxi
Function for 50-100
Historic Building
Private Dining Area
Suitable for Functions
Suitable for Groups of 10
Suitable for Weddings

 

de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia