Fresh User Reviews for BYO in Perth and Fremantle

2.3 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  1      Service  4      Value  2     

Just had Breakfast at this cafe for Mother's Day and left disappointed. The food was ordinary and the front desk reception was flippant and off putting. We were treated as a nuisance, even though a booking was made for 9am. When you are offered the worst table in the place and told "Someone has to sit there' then you know that you not actually welcome.

We had to ask for our food after 45 minutes and then the dishes were not even hot. We have eaten there on previous occasions for breakfast and dinner but it seems that they can not cope with the big events. Need to treat all customers as potential reviewers and this time we were let down.

May 13, 2012

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

Good Breakfast at Coogee Beach Cafe. Remember this is a beach cafe not a restaurant, so if you keep that in mind you will enjoy this place. Very casual, but breakfast is very good, coffee is good definitely going to try it for lunch or dinner. New owners or operators in the last couple of months doing a good job.

May 12, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Went to Joes to celebrate a family reunion and found the place outstanding. The Snapper was great and the ribeye was cooked to perfection. There are few places that give this size steak for the price. Wait staff were extremely helpful and attentive.

Apr 30, 2012

3.8 Below Average

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  8      Value  2     

A real disappointment! Salt and Pepper squid lacked any hint of salt or pepper, was bland and oily due to being deep-fried in breadcrumbs. How about more focus on flavour rather than volume?!

Seafood chowder had minimal seafood and could have been canned soup for all we knew. Grilled mackerel was way overcooked, so dry and lacking any flavour, definitely Not spiced as stated in the menu. I barely touched it and had to reject the waitress' offer to take it home. Chips were not crisp and must have been sitting for awhile. Sticky date pudding nothing special, from a box. Cashier was not friendly, especially when I didn't tip.

The wait staff are young and attentive and doing their best but the poor quality food lets them down big time. Joe or Owner and Cashier, you need to taste your food or at least compare to quality versions of what you do, that may explain why your restaurant was barely a quarter full while all the other places were close to capacity the night we went, it's time to start serving food to match the high prices you charge.

Apr 25, 2012

2.8 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  4      Service  1      Value  3     

We live in the neighbourhood, so been regular customers of Mends Street Cafe for 6 years since we moved into this suburb. Had breakfast a lot there. The food was normally good.

But last Thursday (5th April 2012) we took some friends who came from Bangkok to have late lunch around 4pm. We gave high recommendation about this cafe to them, so they wanted to try. The cafe was quiet at that time. When we finished our meal, I had to take my son to the rest room. So our friends helped me packing up our stuff. They forgot to pack my son's water bottle. I realized it after we came home late night.

First thing next morning I called the cafe. The girl who picked up the phone went away for a few minutes checking, came back and said there was nothing like my son's water bottle left in the cafe yesterday. I could not believe it, because that was the last place we went, before we dropped our friends back to their hotel, then headed back home. But, unfortunately, we had to rush catching a ferry to Pinguin Island on that day (Friday, 6th April 2012), so I could not drop by to that cafe.

The next day which was Saturday, 7th April, we went to La Gallete, the cafe next to Mends Street cafe. So I dropped by there and saw Ashley, the barista. When I asked her about my son's water bottle, she straight said, "Yes, I saw that bottle. It looked like pinguin, blue color". But she was really busy at that time. So I told her I'd come back later after having my breakfast. I already got so happy and excited that finally could get that water bottle back, as my son really love it and keep asking about it. Bought it in Indonesia, and could not be found in Australia.

Later on when I came back, Ashley was still busy, but she could sneak out to the kitchen to check. But she got back and told me she could not find it. According to the chef, "If it's not there then it must have been thrown out". And it's only 2 days ago! Besides when I called the day before, the girl who picked up the phone (unfortunately, I forgot to ask her name) said, it was not there. I got so so disappointed.

Not only because it is hard for me to get another one unless I go back to Indonesia, but also because the staff in that cafe were so careless and unreliable. It was so ironic, because we went there with some friends whom we gave high recommendation about the cafe. And it turned out we had this disappointing experience that changed the whole impression about this cafe. And we may never go back there again. That shows how important the service for hospitality business.

Apr 09, 2012

3.3 Below Average

Food  8      Ambience  1      Service  1      Value  3     

IF YOU WANT diabolical service, go here! we were very regular customers, mainly eating in, but after waiting ages for a takeaway, subsequently finding out it sat on the side for 20 minutes whilst the 'kids' front of house ate prawn naks and being told by the 'kid' 'what do you want me to do about it?' I am pretty sure the new panda at mindarie will now be getting our custom. Usually good food, but always poor service as all kids and no one to organise them.

Apr 06, 2012

4.5 Below Average

Food  2      Ambience  6      Service  8      Value  2     

Went to Cafe Denada for lunch today, and found it very ordinary to say the least, ordered three salads with flaky pastry square with veges in it, The pastry was barely warm and tasted like a soggy piece of cardboard salads tasted fridgy and the maple vege salad had hard pieces of potato which tasted like they had been cooked a week ago. Coffee was ok cake was nice although had to ask for extra cream, for the price they charge they should at least provide real cream.

Mar 23, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  8      Value  9     

Went there on a hot Perth day for some fish and chips. The surrounding are wonderful, as they are at all the venues in fishermans harbour.

We ordered the snapper and the barramundi, but like all things Perth we didn't get what we ordered. 2 serves of Barra arrives at our table. Didn't complain as we both enjoy both fish types. How hard is it to get an order right?

The fish was cooked to absolute perfection. I don't think I have ever had a piece of Barra as nice or as well cooked as this.

Yes, we will be back and intended on doing so before we left Perth but, unfortunately, time was against us.

Mar 20, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  10     

Great value and fantastic food! very tasty! There is a huge variety and they cater for allergies and have options for gluten free as well.

I always feel welcomed when I go and the staff are wonderful! they always make sure I have enough to drink and if our meals are good (which they always are). they are very professional and the lady at the counter serves us with a smile every time!

The location is very accessible and the ambience of Sebastian's is great! I love the mural that is painted on the wall and the Large Pepper Grinder! it is so awesome!

Mar 10, 2012

4.8 Average

Food  6      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  6     

I have been here now 3 times. First time I walked out after waiting 15 minutes and being ignored not even water or a menu. Went back a 2nd time thinking they are new give them a go. Same thing, waitresses would not make eye contact, and were behind counter oblivious, eventually we got served after a ridiculously lengthy period of time.

3rd time was today, and I won't be back. The same seated 10-15 minutes before a menu appears, totally ignored for a further 10-20 minutes eventually takes order, and there were only max 15 people in restaurant. Not prepared to give any more chances.

Mar 06, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

I was there also for Valentine's day, however, I received incredible service, yes we did wait a while, but we were kept updated throughout the night as to how long it will take. It was absolutely packed but loved how the staff were always smiling and alert as to what was going on. Quality of food was great and pricing was reasonable for the amount given. Will definitely be back next time.

Feb 20, 2012

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  7      Service  10      Value  10     

I love Italian Food. This was walking distance to where I was staying and I ate their both nights I stayed in Fremantle. Yum for the Risotto! They do a Seafood Risotto which was full of prawns, clams, mussels. It had a gorgeous flavor which only true Italians could make! Perfecto!

The second night I tried the mushroom risotto and again my expectations were met! Lovely. It was pretty noisy in the restaurant but I ordered take away so I was not concerned.

The prices were about $20/main which I thought was reasonable. The desserts looked so good and I was so full from my risottos I could not fit one in even though my mouth was watering. Next time I visit Fremantle I will be definitely going there again!

Feb 15, 2012

2.5 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  3     

The Yangebup one has changed hands, sadly, we waited for almost 2 hrs to be served, it was Valentines day but not busy, we had to go to the counter to ask for water, wine glasses and menu, after the Ist 45 minutes, yes we had booked, many others waited over 2 hrs. We were given a bowl of chips as compensation, however, charged over $5.00, and we just paid and got out, never to return ever again, the food has gone up in price and downhill in quality, still get quantity but doesn't help, overall, doesnt warrant eating there at all.

Feb 15, 2012

5.8 Average

Food  7      Ambience  5      Service  6      Value  5     

Had a very enjoyable experience there. Chilli mussels were wonderful and service was very good.

Feb 15, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

Amazing food for our special event, the massaman curry is amazing, amazing service. We shall be back.

Dec 07, 2011

1 Not Recommended

Service  1     

Sat for ages waiting for main meal. After enquiring was told the take away orders had picked up. Asked to speak to the manager. He told us that the order had not been heard in the kitchen. We just had to walk out. Never again!

Dec 05, 2011