Fresh User Reviews for Has Cafe in Melbourne

5.4 Average

Food  7      Drinks  4      Ambience  7      Service  5      Value  4     

Provincial is always a good consistent choice for European pub fare. Dishes always have an interesting twist, but doesn't veer too far from the original.
Bouillabaisse was lovely, rich, generous flavours. The boys had the fish selections both were cooked to description.

May 25, 2012

2.8 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  3      Value  3     

Disappointing. Overrated and unprofessional. Certainly not Melbournes finest seafood restaurant.

May 25, 2012

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

While visiting Melbourne from Sydney over the Easter long weekend, Fenix was high on my list of restaurants to visit as I am a fan of Garry's recipes and my sister is mightily in love with him.

First impressions count, and the location alone was worth a glowing review. We were a group of 6 and were greeted within seconds of entering the premises and were seated immediately.

Our waiter, Ben, was one of the most helpful wait staff I have encountered. We were not left wanting for anything, our water was constantly filled, something we normally find ourselves having to ask for and all drink requests were fulfilled quite quickly.

The food was absolutely divine, I cannot even begin to describe the party all of us at the table described our mouths as having with each and every bite, with each and every dish.

Beautiful décor and atmosphere, amazing view of the Yarra river through the trees, brilliant service and brilliant food, brilliant night out. It is the most expensive restaurant I visited during my trip to Melbourne, but worth every cent, no disappointment was had.

Aboslutely Super Highly Recommended.

May 24, 2012

5 Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  6      Value  4     

Had a "scotch" fillet that looks very much like had been tenderised. This was basically a pub meal and overpriced at that. for $29 I expect a better cut of meat and some better looking veg (I asked for salad) rather than some washed out school meal type stuff. Service good but restaurant very bare with some basic photos on wall, there is far, far better on offer in Yarraville.

May 23, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Quality  9      Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

I have been to Dizzy's many times and our kids really love it. They have a brilliant play structure and the whole space is huge so the kids can run amok and just tire out! I think the food is actually really good, coffee fine too. I worked it out that having a party at an indoor play centre is actually heaps cheaper than having one at home, and the added bonus is you don't really have to do anything as Dizzy's does it all for you.

We have had just a cafe table there and that was really relaxed and once we booked out one of their themed party rooms (the witches room) and the kids got all dressed up. Plus we had a visit by Dizzy the Dragon. It is definitely one of our favourite kids play centres (clean and the staff are young, but friendly and the place has a good vibe). Thanks!

May 22, 2012

4.3 Below Average

Food  1      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  3     

Lovely location and cosy space with a mixture of couch, table and bench seating. Did get very noisy though. The service was very good. Unfortunately,m the food was terrible.

Overall there was a distinct lack of seasoning. The best thing we tried were the Chefs Choice Croquettes (Mushroom, Leek and Parmesan). On the bland side but still nice. From there nothing else impressed. The dips were flavourless and served with lumps of Turkish Bread instead of Flat Bread as described in the menu. Pork Belly was not cooked/rendered enough so was fatty and tough. The sauce tasteless.

But by far the worst dish was the Chorizo. It was barely poached in a horrible apple/mint watery gravy. I took 2 bites and could not eat anymore. Never had such bad chorizo. It should have been all caramelised, crispy and brown on the outside instead of pale with the skin hanging loosely. We didn't risk ordering dessert based on the standard of the mains. Having been looking forward to going here for ages I was beyond disappointed.

May 16, 2012

2.5 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  2      Value  2     

The food is over priced for what it is but it tastes Ok (definitely nothing special) the late hours they are open is the only good thing about the place. The senior staffs come off as incredibly rude and money hungry and given we have known personally some of the staff for many years we know that this is very much true.

The staff are paid $12 per hour, have ridiculous demands made of them and are also not granted any of the liberties that are the normal saving graces of hospitality work such as the ability to give your family and close friends at least some kind of discount.

Over all if you are around the corner and desperate to go somewhere for food at 3am then there it is but we would certainly not recommend a visit otherwise!

May 13, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  6      Value  7     

Well after a spell overseas it was fun to get back to see some old favourites, things have changed here! It was one of our highlights so far. New decor, fabulous tapas style food and great company what more could we want. Oh yes the bill?

May 11, 2012

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  10     

I had lunch at Trenta Cucina with a friend last week and it was a very nice experience. My Roast Chicken was excellent and my friend's Scallopini was delicious. The service was very good. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

May 08, 2012

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  7     

I've been to Terra Rossa a few times now and am quite fond of it.

The ambience is great, providing an environment really conducive to a good chat over a meal.

The service has been good each time I've been there, with helpful and attentive wait staff, the meals have been very nice and the price is reasonable for the quality.

May 06, 2012

5.5 Average

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  4      Value  5     

Chapelli's is a decent fall-back option but it's hard to recommend for dinner, unless you're going there because everywhere else is closed.

The meals are alright, albeit a little over-priced for the quality, and the portions are generous.

Service is very hit-and-miss, with some of the wait staff very poor, and another couple - Andy, for one very good.

A decent place to go for a coffee, and not a bad option if you're looking for a restaurant meal at an unusually late hour, but otherwise try somewhere else.

May 06, 2012

4 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  4      Service  8      Value  1     

Very disappointing food regardless of the price. Sophisticated menu but poorly executed. Questionable freshness of seafood, some ingredients felt pre-prepared and reheated (fish, risotto), flavours were not balanced, red meat not cooked correctly (way overcooked) overseasoned and definitely way overpriced. Service was good but after paying the bill I felt ripped off. Would not recommend it. Fail.

May 05, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     

Food is great, service excellent and staff always friendly and courteous.

Apr 24, 2012

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

We are Local regulars for their Steak Night on Wednesday. $15 with a free glass of wine! Great Value...

Apr 24, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  9     

Best breakfast place I have been to... ever! and being a big food lover such as myself, that's a massive statement. I discovered this place with my partner about a few months ago and have been there a dozen times at least. Absolutely sensational chef who makes his hollandaise sauce and poached eggs to perfect. I honestly believe I could eat an entire meal of mushrooms at Broozed, they're unbeliable! definitely a must try restaurant. Not too sure how their lunches are. Every time I try to go for lunch I always end up craving their amazing breakfasts!

Apr 22, 2012

8.2 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  8      Drinks  8     

Good to see a greek restaurant not neglecting fish, as happens all too often in this city! Top notch food with good service. Definitely deserves a return visit.

Apr 15, 2012

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  2      Service  2      Value  1     

We found the venue on the web and going from the menu were quite impressed.
Upon arrival, great building but the mediterranean theme was lacking. We decided on the thursday special Tapas for 2 with Sangria, for a start it was 8pm and were told they had run out of Sangria we were offered another drink.

Service was extremely slow for a small venue with 3 floor staff who were all over the show with there service. The amount of time between tapas was long portions were very small for the price for 2 people. The food was bland, the meatballs lacked any flavour. A shame as the Venue could be so much better with some more thought into food, service and ambience.

Apr 06, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  10     

First time in st kilda and very impressed with the local restaurants, especially Veludo. They also have happy hour till 8pm which is great! Loved the food and the waitresses were very lovely.

Apr 06, 2012

1.5 Not Recommended

Food  1      Service  2     

Tried this on 30/3/2012. Worst food and service Ever, just 2 of us in restaurant when we first arrived ordered drinks, 10 minutes later to be told that they were out of condensed milk for the tea, chicken pandan was raw, (not part cooked) raw, we also ordered mixed platter, chicken skewers were raw, curry puff tasteless, they brought us the wrong soup order and soup arrived last when we requested it to be first. Never again.

Apr 04, 2012

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  7     

One of my best friends celebrated her 40th birthday at Fenix. The staff was friendly, very attentive but not intrusive. The food was beautiful! We had a couple of starters to share. I especially liked the caramelised lamb sweetbreads with capers and black butter entree. For main I had salmon with avocado puree, gazpacho and Bloody Mary sorbet - it was delicious!

The kitchen sent out a cute little birthday dessert for my friend. We had a fabulous evening!

Apr 04, 2012