Sails on the Bay,restaurant,Elwood,Melbourne.Supplied13.5/20
Modern Australian$$$$
No pressure,lovers. But over the years there have been numerous diamond rings delivered to tables at this oh-so-romantic bayside restaurant. And why not? Crisp white linen,padded chairs,fine glassware,and floating roof sails are a backdrop for unrestricted beachside views through wide windows. The food is equally polished. Teriyaki tuna entree comes rare alongside a snappy green bean salad with boiled egg,and a separate mix of potato,olive and tomato. Some small share plates,like warm octopus salad,or pork belly with kimchi and chilli jam,might miss the mark but mains are a strong suit. Try flavoursome,fat hapuku fillet glazed in miso,say,surrounded by creamy sesame dressing,and crowned with a bright mix of cucumber ribbons,herbs and lotus root. Finish with a decadent chocolate macaroon stack with coconut delice and sour cherry sorbet. Sometimes service may be more relaxed than prices suggest,but the view - and perhaps that diamond ring - is hard to beat.