tetsuya's reservations?

[smdude]

I'm going to be in Sydney from 12/27 to 1/9 and just tried making a reservation, but was told the restaurant is completely booked until the beginning of February. I ended up on the waiting list for a few days. Does this restaurant have a walk-up bar? What would be the best method to getting a table? I would be so disappointed if I flew all the way to Australia and didn't get to enjoy a meal there. Any help would be appreciated!

[Geoff]

Just returned from a visit to Sydney and environs, and did have the pleasure of dining at Tetsuya's. It was wonderful, I'm with Casa SaltShaker on that score.

An idea: are you staying at a well known hotel? if yes, ask the concierge to see if s/he can get you a rezzie. I've no idea if any have special relationships with Tetsuya's or others.......but you never know!

[smdude]

I'll be staying with family. I'm just going to try calling every day and see if there's any movement on the waiting list.

[Casa SaltShaker]

They don't have a walk-in bar at Tetsuya, and I'm not even sure they'll take anyone without a reservation - since the whole thing is planned around degustacion menus for the number of people reserved.

I'd definitely not fall on the side of "disappointing" - it's easily the best meal I've ever had.

[estufarian]

Can't help with reservation - but if you search this board you'll find that most reviews have been disappointing. Even if you can get in you may not enjoy your meal there!