Public Dining Room

Restaurant · Modern Australian · SeafoodMosman4.5 (1,141 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

38 dishesmenu read 10 Novpublicdiningroom.com.au

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Snacks

Organic Sourdough Roll$6.50
Organic sourdough roll w/ truffle, white balsamic, eschalot, tarragon cultured butter
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Marinated Olives$12
Marinated olives, house rye lavosh
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists rye): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Steak Tartare$14
Steak tartare, mandarin, dijon, capers, eschalot, sweet pickles, daikon, prawn cracker
Grilled Mooloolaba King Prawn$18
Grilled Mooloolaba king prawn, fermented chilli, lime & butter emulsion (A)
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Harvey Bay Scallop on the Shell$14
Harvey Bay scallop on the shell, miso emulsion, preserved lemon, curry leaves (A)
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists scallop): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Soft Shell Crab Bao$16
Soft shell crab bao, miso sesame slaw, shiitake, chilli, shallots (A)
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Alaskan Crab, Corn & Fontina Arancini$12
Alaskan crab, corn & fontina arancini, lemon mascarpone (A)
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists arancini): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mascarpone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)

Pasta + Grains

Caramelised Corn Risotto$42
Risotto, golden corn puree, charred corn kernels, buffalo ricotta nuage, crushed macadamia, chives
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists macadamia): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Beef Ragu Bucatini$43
Beef ragu bucatini, confit tomato, parmigiano, porcini powder
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bucatini): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmigiano): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Spanner Crab Fettuccine$49
Spanner crab fettuccine, asparagus, peas, preserved lemon, garlic, chilli, bottarga, shellfish butter emulsion (A)
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fettuccine): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Heirloom Zucchini & Garlic Spaghettini$39
Heirloom zucchini & garlic spaghettini, zucchini flowers, cherry tomato, lemon, lemon basil, crispy lemon pangrattato
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Paella de Marisco$54
Paella de marisco, king prawns, mussels, clams, squid, sofrito, puffed socarrat, lemon (A)
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)

Seafood Plates

Chargrilled Abrolhos Octopus$49
Octopus chargrilled, piquillo pepper, nduja, smoked almond, puffed buckwheat (A)
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Market Fish
Market fish, grey zucchini, zucchini flower, broad bean salad, preserved lemon, mussel emulsion, almond crumb (A)
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Spring Bay Mussels$45
Spring Bay mussels, smoked rosé tomato & chipotle sauce, focaccia (A)
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel, mussels): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Pan-Roasted Murray Cod$65
Pan-roasted murray cod 180g, citrus agrodolce, pinenuts, petite herbs, lemon (A)
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pinenut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cod): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)

Meat Plates

Bannockburn Free-Range Herb Chicken Breast$48
Bannockburn free-range herb chicken breast, charred baby gem, spring onion, green olive, buttermilk emulsion, puffed red sorghum, jus
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists buttermilk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Black Onyx Scotch Fillet$74
Black onyx scotch fillet MBS 4+ 280g, served w/ choice of red wine jus, chimichurri or wattleseed béarnaise
Lockyer Valley Wagyu Striploin$82
Lockyer valley striploin MBS 6+ 220g, served w/ choice of red wine jus, chimichurri or wattleseed béarnaise
O'Connor Black Angus Eye Fillet$69
O'connor black angus eye fillet, roasted garlic potato pave, charred baby leek, smoked onion puree, gremolata, red wine jus
Dry Aged O'Connor Bone-In Rib Eye$115
Dry aged o'connor bone-in rib eye 500g, served w/ choice of red wine jus, chimichurri or wattleseed béarnaise

Larder + Sides

Beans & Gai Lan$16
Beans & gai lan, cashew crema, garlic, crispy shallots
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cashew): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Chips$16
Chips, spiced citrus sea salt
Heirloom Radicchio Leaf Salad$16
Leaf salad, radish, caramelised bergamot & honey vinaigrette, micro herbs
Charred Iceberg Lettuce$16
Charred iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, smoked almonds, finger lime
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, almonds): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Fried Baby Kipfler Potatoes$18
Kipfler potatoes, green harissa, sour cream, shallots
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Fried Brussels Sprouts$24
Sprouts, goats yoghurt, hot honey, preserved lemon & hazelnuts
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hazelnut, hazelnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Stracciatella & Heritage Beets$29
Stracciatella, heritage beets, pickled shiitake, candied walnuts, radish, cherry balsamic
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists stracciatella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut, walnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)

Small Plates

Calamari$32
Flash fried calamari, citrus salt, sambal & lime mayo (I)
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
French Onion & Gruyère Soufflé$33
Twice-baked french onion & gruyère soufflé, leek & garlic alfredo, pear
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gruyere, alfredo): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Kingfish Ceviche$32
Kingfish ceviche, grapes, sadachi, nasturtium, wasabi, sea grape (A)
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists kingfish, ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Borrowdale BBQ Pork Belly$33
BBQ pork belly, smoked butternut, apple & celeriac remoulade, honey, dijon glaze, finger lime
Pan Roasted Japanese Scallops$36
Pan roasted Japanese scallops, salt bush aioli, pea, asparagus, pickled cucumber (I)
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists scallop, scallops): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Whiskey Cured Ora King Salmon$36
Cured king salmon, pomelo, coconut, ginger & lime gel, golden raisin, yuzu salmon roe, nori brik pastry (I, NZ)
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon, roe): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)

Sharing Plates

Lamb Shoulder (recommended for two)$129
Almond, dijon & herb crusted lamb shoulder w/ dutch carrots, fried baby kipfler potatoes, mint salsa verde, jus
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Paella to Share (recommended for two)$98
Paella de marisco, king prawns, mussels, clams, squid, sofrito, puffed socarrat, lemon (A)
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)

Oyster Bar

Albany, WA Oyster$7.50
Albany's flora influences the food sources of these oysters, creating layers of complexity unique to Western Australia (A)
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)
Hastings River, NSW Oyster$7.50
A salty & very creamy oyster, w/ a slight mineral taste (A)
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (publicdiningroom.com.au)

What the menu saysSource 2 (à la carte web page) states: 'our kitchen handles nuts, shellfish, gluten' and that the food cannot be guaranteed completely allergen free. No dedicated gluten-free preparation is described.

Source 2 (à la carte web page) states: 'our kitchen handles nuts, shellfish, gluten' and that the food cannot be guaranteed completely allergen free. No dedicated gluten-free preparation is described.
Kitchen handles nuts, shellfish and gluten; venue cannot guarantee food is completely allergen free. Dishes can be modified for most allergies if requested at booking.

Good to know

Restaurant

Seats outsidevenue website, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: …ty 33 seated, 40 cocktail Learn MoreEnquire Now The Terrace outdoor dining with colorful flowers and white chairs ## The Terrace Exper… · source for Seats outside
Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: wheelchair=yes
Takes bookingsvenue website, read 10 Nov 2026. Evidence: Books online via Google · source for Takes bookings
Private room · seated size not stated: may fit, ask the venuevenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: For larger groups, we recommend our Private Dining Room (up to 33 guests) · source for Private room · seated size not stated: may fit, ask the venue
Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: With unrivalled Balmoral beach views, our restaurant is a magnificent setting for small groups bookings up to our exclusive seated capacity events of 115 guests · source for Takes group bookings
Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: All set menus can be tailored for dietary requirements. · source for Group set menu
Exclusive hirevenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Exclusive hire of the whole restaurant is also available for larger weddings and events! · source for Exclusive hire

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	2A The Esplanade, Mosman
Area	Lower North Shore
Kind	Restaurant · Modern Australian · Seafood
Phone	+61 2 9968 4880
Website	publicdiningroom.com.au
Booking	Online
Google rating	4.5 from 1,141 reviews
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from publicdiningroom.com.au
Hours	Monday12pm–9pm Tuesday12pm–9pm Wednesday12pm–9pm Thursday12pm–9pm Friday12pm–9pm Saturday12pm–9pm Sunday12pm–3pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

publicdiningroom.com.au/a-la-carteHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
publicdiningroom.com.au/a-la-carteHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
publicdiningroom.com.au/private-diningHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
publicdiningroom.com.au/sydney-fine-diningHTML · read 1 Nov 2026

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Public Dining Room

Does Public Dining Room have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Public Dining Room coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Source 2 (à la carte web page) states: 'our kitchen handles nuts, shellfish, gluten' and that the food cannot be guaranteed completely…”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Public Dining Room open?

Monday: 12pm–9pm. Tuesday: 12pm–9pm. Wednesday: 12pm–9pm. Thursday: 12pm–9pm. Friday: 12pm–9pm. Saturday: 12pm–9pm. Sunday: 12pm–3pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Public Dining Room online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/yoaORhJ8IIw?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=26vnaqqFKaSkptQPksvBeA&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13256.404910046245!2d151.2083!3d-33.8355!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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