Saint Peter

Saint Peter is a globally acclaimed restaurant owned by pioneer chef Josh Niland. The Paddington restaurant sees him champion Australian seafood, applying unconventional cooking techniques and treatments to offer a must-try Sydney dining experience.

In May 2024, Saint Peter was number 98 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 long list, affirming its position on the global stage and groundbreaking treatments of seafood. 

Housed within The Grand National Hotel, Saint Peter features a private dining room with a private entrance, a front bar that doubles as an oyster bar serving "best of the best" half-shell delights and top-tier cocktails, and a lush main dining room to settle in and enjoy the full Saint Peter experience.

Here you'll see Niland's team masterfully wield various species of oysters, Australian prawns and shellfish, line-caught wild fish including John Dory, bonito, and King George whiting, and sustainably farmed fish like Murray cod. Often, even desserts integrate elements from the seafood in an amazing showcase of culinary creativity.

Dinner at Saint Peter is offered as a seven-course tasting menu of seasonal picks and available Tuesday–Saturday. A more relaxed a la carte menu is available for lunch Thursday–Sunday. The bar accepts walk-ins only. 

Still to come at Saint Peter is a 14-room luxury boutique hotel, placing the Nilands in the company of Michelin Star dine-and-stay restaurants, like L'Enclume and Grace & Saviour. The hotel rooms are due to open later in 2024. 

Since launching Saint Peter, Niland has opened multiple venues throughout Sydney, including seafood bistro Petermen on the Lower North Shore.

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Image credit: Saint Peter | Josh Niland

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