Shuck It, You Can Head to The Sanderson for a Weekday Lunch of $2 Oysters
It turns out that a luxury lunch doesn't need to gouge your pocket money.
There are plenty of oyster deals in Sydney, but they often pop up around the late afternoon — right when many people are tied up with work, classes or errands. They're scheduled to fill the quiet stretch between lunch and dinner service, a lull that exists precisely because diners get busy during those hours. Unless you have the day off, it's easy to miss out on cheap shucks. On George Street in the CBD, The Sanderson is fixing that.
Inside the heritage-listed Beneficial House, The Sanderson sits above subterranean cocktail bar and sister venue Eau-de-Vie. Decked out in dark wooden finishes, rich navy-blue walls, plush velvet booths and brass detailing, the venue evokes a glamorous Old World charm that makes bargain oysters feel out of place. Yet, the kitchen serves $2 oysters at lunchtime (down from the usual $8) from Wednesday to Friday.
If you're after more than a quick shuck, there's also a seriously hefty $85 three-course menu: three different entrées (including a carbonara tart), a choice of mushroom gnocchi, prawns or lamb rump, plus roasted spuds to share and petit fours for dessert. It's also ideal for a business lunch — especially if you can lock down one of the coveted window booths and expense it.
Find The Sanderson at 285 George St, Sydney, entry via Wynyard Lane. For more information or to make a booking, visit the website.
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