Tucked quietly on a charming street, Clarence restaurant had long piqued our curiosity. After several passing moments, we finally decided to step inside, and we’re pleased to say, it was more than worth the wait. We began our journey with a white peach gazpacho, the vibrant coolness of summer encapsulated in a bowl. The refreshing, slightly tangy peach broth, accompanied by rich jamon iberico and delicate potato chips, was a revelation. A second round of chips followed, of course, because there’s something deeply satisfying about dipping them into the gazpacho, it’s a vibe, as the kids say. Next, the wild kingfish, presented alongside a pairing of raspberry, white soy, and ginger, balanced the delicate brininess of the fish with a surprising pop of sweet tart fruitiness. It was a harmonious blend; refreshing, bold, and entirely unexpected in the best way possible. The market fish, a line-caught red snapper arrived with dill pickle butter and new potatoes. The silky texture was elevated by the dill pickle butter, which added a sharp, herby richness, making this dish both comforting and sophisticated. But the real showstopper was the magra lamb saddle; a perfectly executed cut, nestled beside a silky caramelised onion tart, earthy asparagus, and pickled shiitake. Each element, in harmony, showcased the brilliance of simplicity done right. The lamb was, hands down, the finest we’ve had in recent memory; juicy, tender, drawing out its natural flavors. Then came the dry-aged duck, a dish that wasn’t part of our original order so it came on the house. With cherry, zucchini, and a punch of yuzu kosho, it was the epitome of balance; smoky and sweet. So good we’ll return for it. On the beverage front, the Mr Clean cocktail and ginger beer were the perfect companions. The true icing on the cake, however, was the staff. Rarely does one encounter such effortless grace and attentive service. They were more than just servers; they were guides, anticipating our needs before we even realized them. This level of intuition and warmth is a rare gift and it elevated the entire experience. In summary, Clarence is a celebration of food, people, and the joy of sharing a meal. Thank you team for a truly memorable evening. We’ll be back for all of it: the happy hour, the Sunday roast, and of course, the vibe.

Came here for my birthday dinner and it was 5 stars all round! Great atmosphere and lovely service from Ottie and the team. We originally looked at the 3-course meal but decided to go with a few appetizers, an entree, a shared main, and two sides instead. It was the perfect amount of food, leaving us feeling satisfied but not bloated. Every dish was excellent, with the only minor exception being the fries with curried ketchup. They were a bit underwhelming compared to the rest (still good, just a bit of an "Oh..." moment). Overall a fantastic night.

Incredible food and really enjoyed the happy hour since we had the early booking at 5pm. The food was sensational. Lobster starter, oysters credo, duck, lamb and the Tartartin amazing.

Amazing food - fine dining, but with a lovely down to earth team. Can see the freshest quality ingredients were used, and that meticulous effort was made to ensure that the best flavours were brought out. Lucky that they've moved right under our apartments, can certainly see us making excuses to come again!

The kingfish is absolutely delicious, it was so fresh served with herbs that gave a really interesting balance of mustard that just elevated the dish. The second course was trevally market fish was served on a bed of dill pickle butter and borlotti beans, the combination worked perfectly as the fish flaked easily apart to coat the moist and sweet flesh in a delicious sauce. A glass of skin contact 'terra cotta' wine was a great addition to the meal. I look forward to coming back and trying other recipes on the menu.