BŌS

Taking over the space once occupied by OTTO before its migration across the river to South Bank is BŌS, a luxurious new meat-centric restaurant brought to us by a team that includes Adrian Richardson—yes, Adrian Richardson of Good Chef, Bad Chef fame. As you'd expect from a venue helmed by Richardson, BOS is all about steak, seafood and pasta, served up in a sleek and sophisticated space.

While the stunning views of the Story Bridge are eye-catching enough, the interiors will have you wanting to say a while, featuring plenty of polished marble, plush green seating and brass accents. Not that you’ll be focused on the surroundings—you’ll be too busy perusing the menu and trying to decide what to eat. 

With a menu partly inspired by Richardson’s iconic Melbourne spot La Luna, the line up of eats starts off with small plates like steak tartare, burrata with char grilled white peach and toasted focaccia, and fennel and orange kingfish with crudo, demonstrating Richardson’s love of modern Mediterranean fare. A handful of pastas include a sand crab lasagne with prawn bisque, while main plates range from crisp skinned coral trout to crackling wrapped pork loin. Of course, the grill section is the largest on the menu, with a range of steak cuts to choose from, all of them listing exactly where they originated.

The wine list, meanwhile, is a journey around the world through some seriously impressive international producers, but you should definitely start your night with a cocktail or three—martinis are a specialty here. Come January you’ll be able to sip them in The Aviary Terrace Bar, a champagne lounge bar with even more spectacular views outside, but for now, their best enjoyed at the marble bar before heading to your table. 

Image credit: Judit Losh