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Oncore by Clare Smyth Barangaroo Reviews from The Last Year
Not worth the hype or the Hats
Oncore relies too heavily on their view, and not enough on the basics. Having visited other restaurants within Australia considered the same calibre and price range, we can firmly say it did not meet expectations. The window tables are the best tables in the restaurant, and personally I would say it's not worth paying $1200 for 2 people (including food and wine) to dine there if you don't get one of these coveted tables. Of course, they can't confirm prior to the booking if you will or won't, even if you book months prior when bookings open. Fortunately, we did get a window table and the view was lovely. The food was fine, but very much a disappointment considering the price tag. The bread was served cold - something I have never had happen in any fine dining restaurant, and with the most basic of butter. No smoke, salt, truffle or other flavours in sight. The flavours throughout the meal were also nice, but nothing exceptional or particularly unique. The pumpkin tart was the standout dish for us on the seasonal menu. The presentation was beautiful, but after 5 courses of theatrical "pouring", we felt that it was very overdone. We also had a different wait staff member for every course, making the experience feel a bit cold as there was no ability to bond with one staff member throughout the meal. The wine "pairing" was not a pairing at all in our eyes. The wines fell far short of expectations, and to have a heavy red served with the chicken main was very odd. They brought a little dessert with a candle for my birthday which was really lovely, and appreciated. Basically as soon as we put our dessert forks down though, a team member rushed over, 45 minutes before the end of our dinner booking, to say that they had an excellent table available in the bar but we needed to come now as they couldn't save it. We were meant to have a booking in the bar 45 minutes later, and had requested a window table to watch the drone show as part of Vivid. The table they gave us in the bar was not an excellent table. They told us that the couple sitting by the window who did have the truly excellent table had arrived at 5:30pm to snag that table, and that "there's no time limit in the bar" so they couldn't do anything. This is inherently false, as our booking in the bar said that the tables were limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes. This couple was still dining in the same table almost 4 hours later. We pushed back, saying that we booked the restaurant almost 3 months ago, and that we had requested that table at the bar as part of our bar reservation a couple of weeks before. Meanwhile a couple that walks in on the night is allowed to overstay on the best table in the house - in spite of us booking. We felt that the staff treated us different to the older couples dining beside us in the restaurant - often explaining dishes to them in far more detail - in spite of us asking questions and showing interest. To then move us on from our restaurant table 45 minutes, and to behave in a way that was both unhelpful and rude when we expressed that we were unhappy about our worse table in the bar, means that we will never recommend Oncore to friends or family. Due to the calibre of the restaurant, I was expecting a call to follow up within the days following our booking, however this did not occur - hence this review. While we can't confirm our theories, we assume that the couple dining by the bar window for 4 hours on the full restaurant degustation menu (in spite of this not being offered in the bar from our knowledge) must have been important to the Crown Hotel in some way or another. Save your money and go elsewhere. Botanic in Adelaide also received 3 hats, and is well worth its hype.
It's a must
Best service I've ever had. The food the wine, everything. I loved it from start to end. I'd go back tomorrow if I could. The wine pairing was exceptional, the food blew me away.
Proving white table fine dining is now irrelevant in Sydney
Our evening at Oncore has cemented a theory I’ve had for some time, white table fine dining is dying. In fact, I now believe that in Sydney, it’s dead. Outpaced and outsmarted by the elite brasseries and casual fine dining establishments that better reflect today’s values and culture. There simply isn’t a product in Sydney good enough to rise above. Each dish served in the seasonal menu at Oncore was unremarkable. Everything was good, but that doesn’t cut it at a $700 a head experience. We couldn’t put our fingers on what was wrong with the Murray cod, until we realised… it needed seasoning. The food service was impersonal. Not once were we asked what we thought of the food, how our meal was. Every dish was delivered with its script. The table was reset between courses. The bill was brought at the end, before it was requested and the credit card machine, tip screen expectantly glowing, was presented. The only exception to the unremarkable service was the sommelier, who added some warm and much needed personality to the evening. With the exception of a middling Pinot Noir, the wines were the highlight of the experience, far surpassing the forgettable food. There was also a point where carrot was made into sorbet. And not in a good way. All in all, a disappointing experience for the bar set by the incredible setting and equally impressive price tag.
#1 Fine Dining in Australia
This is Sydney’s (possibly Australia's) #1 fine dining restaraunt. Every meal was flawlessly devine. This restaraunt is commensurate with a small international holiday. Simply sublime in every sequence of our experience. Put this on your bucket list or make it the priority for your next very special occasion. It towers over Vue De Monde in quality and our view was a privelaged panorama of the most picturesque visions of Sydney’s water ways. One of my favourite memories now with my beautiful lady
Culinary Sensation
One word WOW. We first saw Clare Smyth as a guest on Australian Masterchef. So it was a no brainer to make reservations when we decided to visit Sydney. The restaurant is beautifully laid out with stunning views of the Opera House, the Bridge and the restaurant’s Kitchen. The staff were friendly and accommodating regarding dietary requirements. They were informative regarding the dishes and wine twinning. All the dishes were delicious - but the highlight was the dessert Core-teser which was sublime - thought I had died and awoke in Chocolate Heaven But if I had one criticism - it would be some of the plating accessories as I am not sure what they bring to the dish and sometimes made it difficult to eat the main attraction - the food
Perfection to the core
This was my birthday dinner and was probably one of the very best experiences of my life after Ducasse in Hotel Athenée Paris a few years back. The location is formidable with views of Sydney Harbour and almost 360° all around and the furnishings are warm and welcoming with a modern twist with shiny steel columns. The service is undescribably perfect in every sense of the word. The set menu was superb. Each plating presentation was a work of art in itself and almost a shame to devour if it weren't all even more delightful and delicious than the presentation itself. Everything timed to perfection. There is nothing out of place or not organized. When we go back to Sydney we'll certainly go back.
The best restaurant I have been to
The best restaurant I have ever been to. Service was amazing, view spectacular, music playlist was fun and the food was incredible
Average
A little bit disappointed. The + : The restaurant is beautiful. Open kitchen is amazing. We got the best view overlooking the bridge and Sydney opera house. Food is tasty and look flawless. Service is discreet. The - : We arrive and waited 20mn in the bar. Then, we moved to the restaurant and waited another 10/10 mn (only one table in the restaurant except us). They rushed us at the end, not pleasant, to get the table back even though we ate quite fast. Nobody ask “how was everything?” “Do you need a taxi?” “Any favorite course?” They just gave us the bill, make us pay, and bye. It was my boyfriend birthday, the receptionist asked us and we told her, we saw they told something to the table next to us during dessert about a birthday, but not our table. It looked too busy. Waiting staff great but asking us questions and not looking/ listening for the answers, they were looking at the door or other tables all the time. You don’t feel very comfortable. The service was average, not personalised, very robotic. Food was very tasty, but nothing special. Bread tasty but very simple. Petits fours were very bad.
Must go Place in Sydney
Fine Dining with view of Opera Hse and Harbour Bridge at level 26 of Crown Towers Sydney. Ordered the 7 course seasonal menu for A$395. Superb. Well worth the money. Comes with a complimentary entree.
Fantastic night out with our best meal ever!
If you have a really special occasion then this is the place to go, from the moment you enter the building you are made to feel special. You are greeted as you get off the lift and you even get to say hello to the chefs in the open kitchen, showing you to the table we were thrilled as we had a window seat with gorgeous views of the harbour bridge and the opera house!!! We had the tasting menu which was amazing from start to finish, the core apple and core teaser were works of art, everybite of food was finished to such a high standard and the attention to detail WOW. Every member of staff was so lovely and there’s no stuffiness at all in this restaurant, always ready for a chat after they described the food which was great. Lovely service, lovely food and we being from the UK love the fact that Claire has made her mark in Australia too 👏👏🎉🎉
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
Just wanted to take a second to shout out the reviewer team. Even though they probably review hundreds of listings and bids a day, they still take the time to leave great comments and respond relatively quickly. Thanks!
Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
Payouts Blocked Because of Sell Through Rate
Does anyone know how AT plans to handle cases where a seller is quitting the platform but has a sell through rate <25%? The error message I got said to fill more bids or find other ways to increase the rate.
Is AT really going to block sellers from withdrawing their money? Especially revenue made before the sell through rate was introduced??
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Appointment
Transferring reservations is not supported in AT. Why not just use the name in the AT screenshot?
Buyers interested in Bern's Steakhouse: PLEASE READ
Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
Congrats on 3 mil
🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🧨🧨🧨 now on to 30 mill!
Need to cancel a bid, not getting a response… how do I do it?
Click on "Take off the Market Option" in your portfolio
Working on your bid?
Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.
Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome
to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
Where do the Reservations on AppointmentTrader come from?
Mostly from people who don't need their reservations or appointments any longer. AT has no relationship with places listed and acts as a platform connecting buyers and sellers making sure that listed reservations are real and that privacy is not compromised when transacting.
What happens if my bid expires unanswered?
Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.
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