The Corner House At The House

We had a pre dinner meal here and it was most disappointing. Despite the convenience right in front of theatre we will not use it again. Food and drinks overpriced, $8.50 for a beer. One dish was acceptable an eggplant, beans casserole but other mostly inedible. It was a lamb dish that was mostly very undercooked , rubbery pasta. Friends on the same night took the gourmet sandwich pack from another section of the bar, enjoyed same view for a fraction of the price.

For some time we have eaten at the predecessor of ‘The Corner House at The House’ prior Opera House theatre but that venue has now changed hands and name. We used to enjoy our meals as a group but were sadly let down last night. Whilst convenient to the theatres and having great views over the Harbour Bridge and water, this café is a great failure on our reckoning. The menu is very limited and portions small, a la tapas, yet very pricey. Wines likewise. Service by a handful of lovely young ladies, who are obviously working their way around the world, was slow and very average yet served with a smile. One could not blame them. Paying the bill electronically took 5 attempts to succeed resulting in almost missing our play. The food was tasteless (avoid the pasta), the chorizo and (stale) bread extremely boring. The drama theatre production was good but we wont return to this cafe – it spoilt our evening. There are plenty of other options nearby if you are visiting the Opera House.

The food here is woeful and overpriced. The Sydney Opera House Trust recently brought in this operator after terminating its contract with the Cafe Studio—always an excellent place to eat before a concert. We have just tried the new incumbent, but never again. My wife and I each ordered a meagre dish of meatballs (with two uneatable, rock-solid lumps of bread) and a beetroot salad. The meal included two glasses of wine and a coffee. This cost $94. My wife’s coffee came in a paper cup (the “only way” they serve large cappuccinos); no wineglasses are available—wine (including white) is served in tumblers; and quite unapologetically, they don’t serve decaf coffee. The staff were insouciant and untroubled when we complained. Beware of this place. The problem is that if you don’t want to queue in the crowded food bars of Circular Quay East or you wish to avoid the cramped and stifling environment of Cafe Mozart cafeteria in the foyer, there is nowhere else at the Sydney Opera House to have a proper sit down meal before a show. The fine dining option in the Benelong Restaurant is still awaiting a tenant. Not much of a drawcard for one of Sydney’s tourist meccas

Eating inside the Sydney Opera house? I'm down! * * * EXPERIENCE * * * Bennelong Restaurant is literally located inside the Sydney Opera House.

Yummy yummy for my tummy and eyesies Admire the sunset harbour as you tuck into a delectable three course menu.