Fresh User Reviews in Frankston

7.3 Recommended

Food  6      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  5     

I have been here a couple of times for yum cha. Its nothing to rave about. Its cooked fresh to order. However, the list is not extensive and its expensive for what they are offering. Have not eaten here at normal meal times outside but all reports from friends and family say its quite nice. The service was excellent though. The restaurant was also very well presented.

May 17, 2012

2.3 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  4      Service  1      Value  1     

Terrible place, I just came home from dinner there and had to find a review online to post at how disappointed I am! I waited an hour and 15 minutes for my meal, after waving someone down to take order, meals came out one at a time, over about a ten minute period, no one checked on how meal was, no waiter smiled or said hello.

I finished my meal, and sat there for Two HOurs before somebody cleared my plate away, I could actually see the waitresses outside the window standing around in the car park chatting, while I sat there with my filthy plate. Then they had the audacity to ask us to leave, before I'd barely had my plate cleared, or been offered dessert or coffee! I would never eat here again, to pay $30 for this was an outrage!

May 12, 2012

3.3 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  4      Service  4      Value  2     

They said chicken breast on the menu and it was thigh meat very disappointing. Will not go again.

May 04, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

By far the best Cafe in Frankston, I would even say the peninsula. Food is well thought out and everything is fresh and lovely. Family friendly, owners are lovely people, staff are so welcoming. Coffee is yummo. You have to have the breaky, we usually order a few dishes and share because it is all so inviting. I hope they stay forever.

Mar 28, 2012

8.6 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Drinks  8      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     

Haven't been to Seagull for 12 months, it was looking a bit dated but I love the new paint job, still the best seafood I have tasted, love the busy ambience of this place. We normally have the banquet but you will need a big apetite to get through it all. We started coming here 15 years ago and I'm pretty sure it's the same owner.

Mar 24, 2012

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  9     

I recently had dinner there with family and it was fantastic, the service and food were incredible. I think they have new management, definitely new staff who were very friendly but professional. Will definitely be going back!

Mar 23, 2012

4.5 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  4      Service  1      Value  8     

I'm a regular Sofias customer who knows that cheap meals come at cheap quality. The calamari is great if you love chewing on your car tyres. But most of the meals taste great and the servings are massive.

The service, however, is terrible, The kids that work there need training and more professional uniforms, No one pours water for you and the cutlery is chucked on the table. Also I summoned a couple of waitresses by smiling and they chose to ignore me and continue the conversation.

If you are looking for a quick meal before a movie or going out clubbing I Highly reccomend this restaurant for its location, quick meals at great prices. Its great to duck into if you're in a rush!

Mar 05, 2012

2.3 Not Recommended

Food  5      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  1     

Biggest rip off. Prices are ridiculously expensive for the proportions and quality. The meal that I ordered with prawns, came with One prawn!

Mar 03, 2012

9.2 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Drinks  8      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  10     

The 2 for 1 specials every night of the week are great value for money. Huge Portions, speedy service :)

Feb 28, 2012

1.2 Not Recommended

Food  1      Drinks  2      Ambience  1      Service  1      Value  1     

Well, where do I start, I have been in the hospitality industry for around 20 years. I can say this with all honesty, Seagulls is probably the worst greek restaurant I have been to and I have been to alot. The service by 14-16 yo kids was pitiful. I don't want to look at some 16 year old girl in a skin tight black dress, I can go to bar 20 for that. We asked for a bottle opener and it was just placed on the table in front of my wife for her to open.

The menu is way over priced, the place was full of smoke from the char grill and the rear room was very hot and stuffy. Now the fun part the food. Not really sure what to say here other than the kitchen staff needs to go back to chef school, it was terrible. $28 for a plate of nonsense, the potatoes were dreadful, the rice was greasy, the vegetables were like a mixture of cork and rubber. The lamb was passable, just. Maybe the kitchen staff was having a bad night I am not sure, but you won't get me back again.

On the way out, no one asked if we enjoyed our meals or if everything was ok, this is what happens when you employ kids at $12 an hour to run your establish. D- for this place.

Feb 12, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  10     

Use to work in a high end restaurant and so most dining experiences are disappointing or expensive. This was neither, so if you can deal with fake huts, a blue led waterfall and fountain then go there! It's great fun, the staff are great and the food is shockingly good.

Feb 10, 2012

6.3 Average

Food  4      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  5     

It has a setting to die for, especially on a balmy night when you can dine outdoors. The service was very good, a vast improvement on our last visit 3 years ago. Unfortunately, the food still lets it down. The ingredients were average in quality and the preparation totally lacking in any finesse. How can you overcook a rack of lamb when it is, supposedly, cooked in a pan? Most pubs serve better.

All it needs is a good kitchen staff for this place to realise it's potential and be something special. On the evidence of our experience, it doesn't have one. The wine list is quite good, with reasonable pricing.

Response from Management:
hi Con M, the lamb was char grilled and I assure you that all ingredients are fresh and local, as for the finesse i will take that on the chin,good luck with your lamb at the pubs. cheers cam@theboathouserestaurant.com.au

Feb 10, 2012

2.3 Not Recommended

Food  2      Drinks  5      Ambience  1      Value  1     

Beware from the moment you walk up the vomit stained stairs you are in for a real treat. The senior staff and staff had no idea and I have to wonder what planet they are from, for a group of 20 people you would think that some basic service would be received but No.

The food if you like half cooked chicken parma and a wait of 40 minutes between the first main and the last then you will love this place. Also if you like being charged for food that does not turn up this place is right up your alley! The best part of the evening was the cake we bought with us and us departing the venue.

Jan 30, 2012

5.8 Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  7      Value  6     

Went there for lunch today, overall had a good experience. Service was great, the waitress recommended us gnocchi with pesto sauce and their chicken avocado pizza. It was delicious but can be more presentable. I will definitely recommend this place for pizza or homemade gnocchi. Will go back soon.

Dec 31, 2011

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  10      Service  8      Value  7     

Upon arrival we were offered a choice of where to sit to suit our preference. We chose to sit outside on the pontoon, surrounded by trees alongside the creek. It was a warm and sunny evening and the sun was setting. The sound of the water feature trickling by was peaceful and soothing. Perfect! Service was quick, friendly and responsive.

Food was imaginative, tasty, well presented and well prepared. Prices are, perhaps, a little high. But it was quite an idyllic evening altogether and we look forward to going back.

Dec 31, 2011

4.5 Below Average

Food  8      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  6     

The food, when it finally arrived, was very good, but the 30 minute wait to have our orders taken, then another 30+ minutes for our food to arrive, in a 3/4 Empty restaurant @ lunchtime was ridiculous! No apologies were offered by the somewhat rude staff either. Won't be going there again.

Dec 29, 2011

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

Well its nice to see that Megumi is being revamped, new matching dinner sets and fresh paint a work in progress, I spoke with the owner and he will be bring this restaurant in to the 21 century. Food has not changed as neither has the chef. Great dining experiences.

Dec 18, 2011

3.3 Below Average

Food  4      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  5     

Terrible service! We booked the day before last nights dinner and yet I was made to feel like we were not really very welcome. The male staff did nothing special and we had trouble getting their attention to do anything for us and then it seemed too much for them to deal with.

The pasta was edible but bland, pizza was ok. My wife was assured that the chicken was breast meat when ordering but was anything but breast and when she pointed this out to the guy who took the order (I can't call him a waiter as that would imply he had some experience in being a waiter) he said that he had been told by the kitchen that it was chicken breast, not my fault blame someone else. We won't be going back. If you don't care about service and only want a pizza then you could give this place a go.

Dec 01, 2011