Coming Soon: 24 York Is Hunter St Hospitality's Newest Restaurant, Where Steak Frites Is the Only Main on the Menu
The formula behind this soon-to-launch steakhouse is simple: prepare a single dish perfectly for a tough-to-beat price.
Steak and frites: it's a timeless combination for good reason. Yet new arrival 24 York is betting the house on the quality of its combo — it's the only main on the menu at this new sharp-edged restaurant. Drawing inspiration from Paris' legendary Le Relais de l'Entrecôte, where steak frites has been the only dish served for 65 years, Sydney CBD will soon have a similarly hassle-free bistrot.
Opening on Tuesday, July 23, this latest venue from Hunter St Hospitality (Rockpool Bar & Grill, Rockpool Lounge, The Collective) has moved into the former home of The Bavarian. Shifting from free-flowing German brews and pork knuckles, 24 York will serve the same MB2+ scotch fillet on Rockpool Bar & Grill's menu. However, not only is 24 York's atmosphere a little more approachable, but this premium cut is available for a fraction of the cost.
Supplied by Gippsland's renowned O'Connor Beef, Executive Chef Santi Aristizabal, who leads the culinary direction, says this 220-gram steak offers the perfect balance of fat, flavour and smoky crust. Priced at $48 with your choice of sauce — chimichurri, peppercorn, mushroom or umami butter — a hefty portion of frites is also piled on your plate. Add a crisp green salad for $8 or round things out with a cheesecake tart and ice cream.
As for 24 York's fit-out, don't assume the stripped-back menu extends to the interior design. With space for 160 diners, crisp tablecloths, leather banquettes and a polished bistro give the restaurant an upscale aesthetic. Yet there's little chance of feeling shocked when you front up to pay the bill — think of it like a steakhouse experience without the sky-high cost.
"We've had a great 14-year run with The Bavarian, but what people want now — especially in this part of the city — is certainty, quality and value," says Frank Tucker, CEO of Hunter St Hospitality. "With 24 York, you know exactly what dinner is going to cost. No lengthy menus, no specials — just steak cooked how you like it, with your favourite sauce."
Keeping with the theme, the drinks list is also succinct. Four wines are served by the glass or bottle, and beers like Asahi and Resch's are on tap. There are also four cocktails to consider: a martini, a negroni, an old fashioned and a spicy margarita. Opening daily for lunch and dinner, expect 24 York to deliver simple food, done better than most, for a solid price.
24 York launches Tuesday, July 23, at 24 York Street, Sydney. Bookings are now open — head to the website for more information.
Images: Chris Pearce / Steven Woodburn.
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