Fresh User Reviews for Bistro/Brasserie in Adelaide

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boobooreg reviewed Highway, The, Plympton

Pubs, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy

Overall 7.1 3

7.6 Recommended

Food 8 Drinks 7 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 7

Great friendly atmosphere and fantastic staff.

Apr 25, 2012

boobooreg
4

maggie's_beer reviewed Eros Ouzeri, Adelaide

Restaurants, Greek, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Bistro/Brasserie

Overall 6.2 5

2.8 Not Recommended

Food 2 Ambience 3 Service 4 Value 2

I don't understand the hype that surrounds this restaurant. We've been keen to try Eros restaurant (not the bar area) for a while after recommendations from a number of friends. But were very disappointed by the experience.

Starting on the service, for a restaurant that charges so much I would expect a higher calibre of staff. Staff were predominantly young school girls who didn't know the menu and also struggled to bring out the correct bill. However, to their credit, they did take things in their stride and were doing their best. This by itself is not detrimental but the food was also terrible.

Serving sizes were too small (given the price) and the dishes were done poorly. The white bait were over done (they were like hollow pieces of batter but somehow still not crisp) and the marinated lamb (serviced with pita bread, tzatziki and hommus) looked this crumbs of overcooked lamb (like someone went to a yiros shop and scrapped the bottom of the tray).

This is really a shame because that dish was presented well. It is a really great idea to allow diners to make mini yiros. The dessert platter was a real mistake. It took over twenty mins to prepare. This was surprising given all of the items on the menu should have been ready (this wasn't souffle). When it came out I could understand why it took so long. Everything was being defrosted. All the desserts were soggy including the Galataboureko.

I'm happy to be corrected. Perhaps they should be soggy. Perhaps the syrup that was poured over everything made them soggy (the desserts were so soggy though, they would have had to be sitting around in syrup for at 20 mins). That still doesn't mean they should be flavourless. The Galataboureko custard defintely lacked flavour. It was like a custard colour gelatinous chunk. The pieces were cut in uneven sizes (so presentation was appalling).

Finally, being on a main road, it probably isn't a good idea for them to leave water glasses on the table, especially not upside down. The glasses collected a lot of dust and sediment.

Apr 25, 2012

maggie's_beer
51

maggie's_beer reviewed Regattas Bistro, Adelaide

Bars, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Bistro/Brasserie, BYO

Overall 6 1

6 Average

Ambience 4 Service 8 Value 6

I liked how this place was nice and big, big enough to avoid a christmas party but it also has a lot of thoroughfare being situated in between the main stairs and the conference room on the other side. The view is overrated. We could only see tree tops.

Service was excellent. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the food. They also showed great initiative which is rare. Food was a bit below average though. Presentation was lovely but the pasta I had was a bit beyond al dente so all it was a plate of scraggly pieces.

I would recommend this place for a medium sized work function. It's not too fancy so well within budget but the impeccable service makes it feel special.

Dec 18, 2011