Food / Chef

"One cannot think well, love well, and sleep well, if one has not dined well."

Led by Chef Michael Crosbie, Room81 offers contemporary dining with an innovative focus on presentation using produce sourced locally, interstate and internationally. The menu has a well-balanced contrast of flavours, textures and portion sizes designed for guests to experience Michael's creativity. Room81 is an experience to be savoured, be it day or night. Let your senses be engaged with unique sound, dazzling visuals and sublime dishes.

Michael Crosbie joins Room81 direct from the award-winning Pavillion Restaurant at Qualia Resort, Hamilton Island. He has worked at many coveted restaurants both locally and abroad, starting his career at Park Lane Hotel's Citrus Restaurant in London. Crosbie then returned home to Australian shores in 2006 to work for a string of impressive establishments such as Palazzo Versace's Vanitas Restaurant, Astral Restaurant at the summit of Sydney's Star City and Quay Restaurant under the illustrious Head Chef, Peter Gilmore (the creator of the 'Snow Egg' dessert featured on Master Chef in 2011).

While you won't find the 'Snow Egg' on Room81's menu, you can enjoy Crosbie's 'Snow Scallop' - a delicate and tantalisingly entree. This delicious masterpiece features shaved scallop ceviche, citrus and white radish and a fine cauliflower cream complete with horseradish snow and edible flowers. Other must-try's include the sous vide lamb loin with caramelised onion, potato marshmallow and red wine glaze or the sweet seduction of Crosbie's dark chocolate parfait with hazelnut brittle and tonka bean anglaise.

2012 Complete Summer Menu - (98 KB)