Finalists Best New Restaurant: Ad Lib, Manly Pavilion Ormeggio, Sake, Berta.
Finalists for Restaurant of the Year: Rockpool, est., Marque, Quay, Bentley.
Finalist for chef of the Year: Mark Best (Marque), Peter Doyle (est.), Martin Benn (Sepia), Peter Gilmore (Quay), Colin Fassnidge (Four in Hand).
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, August 21.