Fresh User Reviews for Private Room in Brisbane

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  8     

Whenever we're in Brisbane we like to dine at Ahmet's restaurant. It does get very busy on Friday nights, so it is advisable to make a booking. We've found that even when the place is crowded, the service is still fast.

We ordered a couple of mixed grilled platters of chicken, lamb and adana skewers and a lamb cutlet with Turkish rice and a green leaf salad. It was quite a large amount of food and it was very tasty.

We also got to see the belly dancer around 9pm. (We enjoyed the show). We'll definitely be eating here on our next visit to Brisbane.

May 13, 2012

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  7     

Really nice atmosphere. They have a beautiful back terrace that overlooks the golf course. It's not overcrowded and you really feel relaxed at this place. The menu is nice. Modern Australian and really pretty reasonable so I will definitely go back again. They have kind of loyalty thing where you can sign up and get a free meal on your birthday for if you look on their website. We signed up while we were there. If you live on the North Side check it out because it's kind of a rare gem that not everyone knows about yet.

May 08, 2012

4 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  7      Service  2      Value  2     

With a great setting on the Brisbane river and nice appearance, we were expecting big things from Kingsleys.

Sadly they did not follow. Service was slow and confused, and several menu items were not available. Nor was our selection from the wine list. Well over an hour passed between ordering and mains arriving (I timed it), approximately 45-50 minutes into this time I was advised that the mashed potato I ordered on the side wasn't available either. No mashed potato. How does a steakhouse run out of potato?

The supervisor came to inquire if "everything was okay" once our mains (eventually) arrived. She then proceeded to ask if we'd like to order more drinks even though all our glasses were full. We declined and then she asked a second time, saying "the night was still young". This seemed rude, and appears very questionable RSA policy, especially since in the time we were waiting for mains we'd been offered more drinks at least 3 times already.

The entrees tasted great, but the main was adequate at best. Extra charges applied for sauces and such "the steak comes with nothing on the side". My steak was ordered medium rare, it tasted more like medium-well. I really can't be sure since there was very little light at our table, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Assuming it was cooked correctly, it tasted very ordinary for the price.

Considering the good reviews, our bad experience at Kingsleys does seem out of place. Maybe they were having an off night or something, still it's not really an excuse, especially since there were more staff in the restaurant than diners. Long delays and unimpressive food, charged at a premium. We won't be back.

Revision: Have been advised by fellow diner that the toilets were unclean and smelled bad.

Feb 24, 2012

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

We were recommended MooMoo by a friend. So we had great expectations and they were met 100% on entering we were met with friendly concierge and shown to our table passing a huge meat aging cabinet full of three week aged cuts of meat (this looked spectacular great touch guys) we had a wonderfully attentive waitress that knew the menu well.

We started with the prawns in an Asian broth which was fantastic full of flavor and I could have eaten this again and then we had our own choice of steak we both like completely different styles of steaks and different levels of "doneness" both were delicious and cooked to perfection, with a tasty selection of accompaniments to complete the meal I have to give Moo Moo a full 10/10 well done this is a place that is getting it so right!

Feb 20, 2012

9.2 Highly Recommended

Quality  9      Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  10     

We had a lovely trip. The food was great and plenty of it. Service was spot on and the entertainment really complimented the trip. Certainly recommend it as value for money and think it is a Brisbane 'must do'.

Feb 15, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     

We dined at Kingsleys recently for a special night out and were not disappointed. We were seated promptly despite having arrived early. I had the chilli crab for mains, which was delicious but really messy, staff were only too happy to assist with the provided plastic apron and extra serviettes.

I would recommend the scallops for entree, they were lovely. The wine list was also a winner. We left feeling a little overstuffed with food because we didn't want to miss a bite.

Feb 15, 2012

6.8 Recommended

Food  6      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  6     

Clearly a beautiful and memorable location. Building well maintained. Food prior to 2011 was absolutely magnificent and I would have rated 9's on every aspect. I took 2 clients there for a Sunday lunch in January 2012. I didn't appreciate being greeted as "mate" (I am female and yes, I was a regular at Summit Restaurant.

I was embarrassed to have been recognised and referred to as a regular). It's not like I ask them for a VIP discount! On this day, the service was bad. The current menu is the worst I have seen it in 10 years. There must be a new licensee. I won't take client's there again.

Feb 12, 2012

7 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  5      Service  8      Value  7     

A bit expensive in terms of value for the food you are served. Ambience, great unless you are under the a/c in a walkway with chatting waiters nearby, note ask for a window seat. Service excellent, almost too good a little more time between courses would be good, felt rushed.

Food is excellent quality, small portions, well presented, generally wonderful flavour, but some bland and some over powering, watch out for the vinegar, have drink ready. Not a 10, but one of the best in Brisbane.

Jan 15, 2012

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

What a surprise! Local to the Chermside area, my partner and I often struggle to find local eats like this! The staff were friendly and attentive and the food sensational! We enjoyed a lovely bottle of Italian chianti and mused over a range of delightful morsels offered on the antipasti selection. What was to be a brief escape from the week day dinner grind may have just become our new favorite place to go!

Jan 14, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  9     

Wonderful place to eat for a special occasion. Ambience is great and food is well presented and delicious. Definitely going back there again!

Jan 12, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  7     

Opted for the romantic dinner package for 2 to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Our table next to the window was set up with silver heart-shaped confetti strewn on it, with a complimentary box of 4 chocolate truffles. The sweeping panoramic view of the city lights of Brisbane added to our dining experience.

For starters we had champagne cocktail, followed by the chef's appetizer and entree before the main meal (crisp skin Atlantic salmon), followed by a yummy assortment of desserts, and cappuccino. The meal portions were smallish but well-presented and delicious.

Despite it being mid-week, the restaurant seemed busy enough and grew to be somewhat noisy as the evening progressed. The staff were friendly and pleasant, although the service could have been a bit quicker.

Overall, it was a most memorable night out.

Jan 05, 2012

3 Below Average

Quality  2      Food  1      Ambience  3      Service  8      Value  1     

Yep another appalling experience review here. My husband and I spent $400 for the New Years Eve cruise on the very top deck. For this we assumed it would be a classy night out filled with bubbles, fine dining (even with the canapes that was on the menu) and quality entertainment to dance to.

Well what a joke it was. I am so upset that we paid the money for the disgusting night it was. We were served party pies, spring rolls, mini pizzas, samosas - and I am not talking about homemade here, I still can't believe they served this. The good thing is that there were around 4 choices of beer and wine. There was limited staff to wait on the patrons. A lovely man did his best to get around to some of the guests, but it just didn't cut it and the trays were left in the middle of the deck where you helped yourself.

Generally, all of the staff were really lovely and welcoming (the only +). I enjoy having a fun night out but at $200 a pop I didn't expect to be surrounded by young, loud hooligans - I thought it was going to be a classy event! The music was cheesy DJ tunes that even as a professional dancer I did not wish to dance to.

However, the view was lovely and my husband and I did our best to enjoy ourselves. I do not recommend wasting your money...get a city cat!

Response from Management:
Hi rose2012,

We are sorry that the New Years event was not as you were expecting. All our feedback from both our vessels for this event has been so positive. We thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback and are grateful for it as we are constantly striving to improve our product and services. We will certainly pass on all of your feedback to our staff and use your feedback for the development of this event at the end of 2012. Thank you again.

Jan 01, 2012

7.8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  6      Value  8     

I was looking for a place for dinner and Eatability's Facebook pop up recommending the Grove, Steak night $15. We sat outside in the bar (with 2 small kids) and had some beers. The steaks were cooked perfectly (medium rare) and we enjoyed it with a bottle of house wine. Will go back!

Dec 22, 2011

5.3 Average

Food  5      Ambience  8      Service  4      Value  4     

The first visit to Cloudland was great. Great service, great food. Based on that experience, we went back. Unfortunately, this time, the experience was less than average. From the time we made the second booking, it went badly. When we got there, the place was packed, however, there were an abundance of staff so shouldn't have been a problem. The first waiter had no idea and had to go clarify everything.

Eventually took our drink orders, however, it was 30 very long minutes before we saw them. Had a change of wait staff and the service improved. Food was nice but not very much of it and they completely forgot about the gluten-free request.

In the end, the lunch was acceptable. Just. Then the bill arrived. Supposed to be a fully inclusive charge, drinks and food. So when the bill was $880 instead of $480, we were a tad surprised. Took them 30 minutes to sort it out. Would we go back again? Probably not.

Dec 18, 2011

3 Below Average

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  6      Value  1     

Couldn't be much worse. The food itself was mediocre and for the price was not worth ordering. We ordered tapas and the food was bland and barely edible, the mini burger buns were in fact stale. We also ordered cocktails which were no better. Won't be going back.

Dec 16, 2011

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     

An absolutely lovely evening with great food. Best butter chicken I have ever had. Service excellent. Very attentive but not overbearing. Portions were huge does justifies the Price to be "reasonable". It was nice when the chef himself came out to greet us and ask how our dinner was, If you're looking for a good authentic indian restaurant for a family night out, with good value and good service this is a must.

Dec 13, 2011

2.8 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  1     

Both of our (very different) curries tasted exactly the same. That taste was of tomatoes and pretty much nothing else. I didn't think it was possible to get butter chicken wrong, but they managed. I've honestly had better butter chicken from a jar. And for $20 a curry, that's completely unacceptable. We had a 2 for 1 voucher (which they Very begrudgingly accepted) and we were Still unhappy with the price!

The service was hilariously inept. They barely said a word of greeting or thanks upon arriving and leaving. When we went to pay they stared at us expectantly, without saying a word for literally 10 seconds. Time passed. It was awkward.

In short, we've never been to a more hilariously inadequate restaurant. We had been here before under the old management and loved it, and were very disappointed with the new management's...everything. We won't be going back.

Response from Management:
Dear Customer,

I guess you have REVIEWED THE wrong restaurant,

I used to own "Punjabi By Nature International at 102 latrobe Tce Paddington" (old management-Premish) I was the chef as well.

I have sold the restaurant RESTAURANT at Paddington and moved to ASHGROVE, this listing is for Punjabi By Nature Indian restaurant in Ashgrove.

1. Punjabi By Nature Indian Restaurant HAS NO BRANCHES EXCEPT AT 10 STEWART ROAD AT ASHGROVE.

I would say please remove this review as this is not right. as it is NOT THE RESTAURANT YOU HAD FOOD AT.

Regards

Premish Verma
owner Punjabi by nature Indian Restaurant ONLY AT Ashgrove

Dec 08, 2011