The Butler, Potts Point

Finding a place with a gorgeous view and delicious food to match isn't always easy. The Butler in Potts Point is definitely one to add to the list. My friends and I got a great table in the terrace area surrounded by hanging plants and with an unobstructed view of the beautiful Sydney skyline. The food has strong influences from South America and is made for sharing. For stressless ordering, we went with the Banquet menu for $60.

First dish to the table was the Cured salmon, green apple, habanero, onion, citrus. The chunky slices of salmon was cured perfectly and combined with the apple and habanero had my tastebuds jumping.

Cured salmon, green apple, habanero, onion, citrus

Continuing the seafood theme was the Hiramasa kingfish ceviche. Again, it was a vibrant and fresh dish, with the kingfish beautifully cured in a citrus based marinade.

Hiramasa kingfish ceviche, avocado cream, salsa Mexicana, tigre leche

Next was the Sopa Seca, which I learnt was a Peruvian pasta casserole dish. It is served with Swiss chard, tomato and smoked cashew cream. The pasta has quite a bouncy texture and I enjoyed the flavour of the cashew cream.

Sopa Seca, roast tomato, Swiss chard, smoked cashew cream, Cotija

The Pork & Chipotle empanada was packed full of flavour, seasoned well and the pastry was light and flaky.

Slow cooked pork & chipotle empanada, salsa roja, ricotta salata

I couldn't wait to dig into the Buttermilk fried chicken sliders when they landed on our table. The bread to chicken ratio was perfect, the chicken was crispy and moist and the peanut salsa was an inspired choice.

Buttermilk fried chicken slider, ranch slaw, peanut salsa macha, pickled jalapeno

The final couple of dishes of Lamb Barbacoa and the Quinoa with orange, pickled red cabbage and mint was a great way to end the meal. The lamb shoulder has been slow cooked in a banana leaf with adobo, green olives & coriander - the meat was so juicy and tender, it falls apart with the lightest touch.

Lamb Barbacoa: lamb shoulder slow cooked in a banana leaf with adobo, green olives & coriander

Quinoa, pickled red cabbage, cucumber, mint, orange & labneh

The Banquet menu was a great way to sample the menu at The Butler. Amazing views with the cocktails and food to match - definitely no complaints!