Firegrill Melbourne Cup Lunch

Firegrill’s Melbourne Cup lunch brings a touch of trackside theatre to Sydney’s CBD and inner suburbs, pairing race-day sparkle with a glass of complimentary bubbles.

This three-course celebration is built for conviviality, a polished affair that leans into coastal freshness, flame-kissed richness and classic European technique. With 50% off the $160 set menu, there’s nothing to neigh about that!

It opens with a shared entrée that captures the mood of the day: Lemon Tree Passage oysters, and grilled king prawns finished in chive beurre blanc.

The shared platter continues with a lamb rack served with onion purée, spring vegetables, green beans and jus. The flavours are clean and confident, letting pristine seafood and rich meat take centre stage while butter, herbs and acidity do the quiet heavy lifting.

For the main event, the Upper Hunter NSW Angus tenderloin arrives medium rare. Those seeking something lighter can opt for pan-seared salmon or a wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil and parmesan crisps. A supporting cast of duck fat roasted potatoes and pommes frites adds just the right amount of indulgence - because Cup Day calls for it.

Canapé-style dessert spoons bring a playful finale: Eton mess with crispy meringue, crème chantilly and strawberries, alongside silken chocolate ganache crowned with sesame tuile and orange skin.

Gather your favourites, raise a glass and settle in. Reserve a place and let the flavours set the pace - giddy-up to a delicious finish.