Fresh User Reviews for Has Bar in Sydney

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     

We had a fantastic night at the Vanguard. The food is amazing. I had the Braised beef shoulder ravioli and my partner had the smoked ocean trout carpaccio. For our mains we both had the sweet potato risotto. Portion sizes were good and the food tasted amazing.

Unfortunately, we were to full for desserts. They have a great wine list with quirky wines I was not familiar with but the waiter lead me in the right direction with a Pinot Blanc from Alsace France. We can't wait to comeback and check out on of there in house burlesque shows.

May 31, 2012

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  7      Value  8     

Both the trout pate and the BLT were excellent, and so were the chips. Prices may seem a bit steep considering the only menu is at the counter, and that's where you have to order also. But the portions are so large, I'd conisder this place value for money. The lovely setting is just a bonus.

May 31, 2012

4.5 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  7      Service  3      Value  3     

Sigh! My general belief that restaurants that appeal to tourists are not much good, has sadly been proved correct on many occasions. For a long time, Catalina was a noble exception. Alas, on last visit the food, although good, was no longer great and the service was, how can I put it politely? Disappointing. bye bye Catalina.

May 31, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

Had a great time at Frightnight for my Birthday on Sat night! Didn't stop laughing from the time I arrived. If you want a great night out you can't go past Frightnight.

May 31, 2012

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  9     

Ate early at 6:30pm, we came for the Wednesday special, mussels cooked in a variety of way for three. The servings of mussels were enjoyed by the three of us and consumed with gusto. Our fourth member enjoyed a tender steak. Before and as we ate we all enjoyed the fine beers on tap!

The atmosphere is excellent and even though the restaurant area was next to the bar the noise level was acceptable and a good conversation was able to be conducted over the meal.

For visitors to Sydney, easy access to this area is possible by the bus system.

May 31, 2012

2 Not Recommended

Food  1      Ambience  5      Service  1      Value  1     

I have been there, as Tom B. says the service was very very poor, also, small amount of food in the huge plate, you can finish it with one forg action, it was $40 and for small amount of food.

I can tell that, it was the worst and poor service I have ever had. If you want to have this experience, don't hesitate to be at Efendy.

May 31, 2012

2.8 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  3      Value  2     

Thought we'd try somewhere different before a night at the state theatre.

We shared a bottle of wine and were offered water. We were presented with a 600mL bottle of Mt Franklin for $7.00. This would be fine if it was a high end restaurant, but for a restaurant which appears like a diner it was a bit much.

I had the salmon teriyaki which was over cooked and, therefore, too dry. It was served with rice and a single leaf of bok choy. Although the sauce was good, there was not enough.

The service was superficial. The waitress became bitter after we suggested that we'd not requested bottled water. Will not be returning.

May 31, 2012

4.5 Below Average

Food  7      Ambience  3      Service  5      Value  3     

Very disappointing. I was a semi regular visitor. The food was good but the excessive loud Turkish music and heavy smoking which comes back through the open doors really made it a not enjoyable venue. Never again.

May 31, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

Superb Food! love going there! Chef is v friendly and comes to greet you when food is served. Yeah! you won't find many people there on weekdays as this place suits more for big parties with a spl place for dance. Would always prefer it for my parties and recommend my friends too!

May 31, 2012

6.3 Average

Food  6      Ambience  9      Service  5      Value  5     

This is a beautiful restaurant for a special occasion and a nice dining experience, especially for 'commoners' like me who would not normally have this place on the radar and better still when it's a business 'shout'.

Definitely a place where people come to be seen rather than dine. Fortunately my back was to the Eastern Suburbs faux 'socialites' and the view out to the vegie garden was far more appealing.

The 'Collective Menu' made our 9 person group easy to cater for with all choices covered. Of the 12 small dishes the olives, lamb and rhubarb eclair were the stand outs. We did not go hungry and we were supplied with our left overs for take home and my Jack Russell agreed on the lamb as well!

The service was Ok but the over the top 'flamboyant' waiter was overkill for me and he was trained as a parrot to answer everything, but know nothing. The wine list was as boutique as you could expect with many local choices and of course prices to match.

Would I go again? Yes, if someone else was paying, but No if it was my money, there are better and more 'comfortable' establishments elsewhere.

May 31, 2012

9.2 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Drinks  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     

We went here for my boyfriend's birthday and it was perfect. Exactly what I was hoping for. We went for the 8.15pm sitting as we didn't want to be rushed. The staff were fantastic, not pushy and offered some great tapas (mushrooms, squid and meatballs). We followed this with the chciken skewers. The vibe was dark, sexy and romantic in the resturant. The sangria was great! It would be good though if it came in a jug as opposed to buying it by the glass ($15 per glass).
I would definitely go back again.

May 31, 2012

6.3 Average

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  6      Value  6     

Ate downstairs in the almost empty restaurant section, which meant we could talk easily, but also meant that service was dependent on when someone came down from upstairs. Our plates of food were a bit hit and miss, the mixed char-grilled sausages was tasty and enjoyed, but the potato salad that came with the swiss schnitzel was mushy and half was left. With an Entertainment book voucher, it's good value, but without, too expensive.

May 31, 2012

6.3 Average

Food  5      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  5     

Love the room, decor, layout, however, left disappointed with the food. Chiswick has a great feel about it from the moment you walk in the door. The service was great and attentive given how incredibly busy they were on a Wednesday night. The tuna starter was a real let down. The fish itself was dull in colour and bland in taste, even with the accompaniments. The oysters were fantastic, the chicken parfait ok and the sirloin was a little tough and lacked quality flavour.

I realise I sound rather picky, but I just left disappointed after having higher expectations on the food. In saying that, there are many other dishes to go back and try.

May 31, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

Great food and plenty of it. Saf is a great host. Always making sure everyone is looked after. I will definitely be going back again.

May 31, 2012

4.4 Below Average

Food  1      Drinks  7      Ambience  7      Service  6      Value  1     

The refurb really opens this pub up, the indoor areas are many and comfy compared to the previous options. Pity the food has got worse, yet more pricey. $26 for a curry is way pricier than the thai or indian restaurants nearby. $18 for a soup? Go there for a drink before or after your meal elsewhere.

May 30, 2012

3.6 Below Average

Food  3      Drinks  4      Ambience  3      Service  5      Value  3     

Disappointing and over priced. By far the worst Caesar salad I have ever tasted. Absolute rubbish! I will never go back to this Hard Rock Cafe. Give me McDonalds any day of the week!

May 30, 2012

8.4 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Drinks  8      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  8     

Went Saturday with friends for my birthday. The design is stylish and inviting which seemed to suit the diverse crowd. Lots of tasty tapas arrived hot and fast (prawns wrapped in jamon and paella sensational). We all had a great night so a big thanks to all!

May 30, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  9     

Good value - Great tasting food, the opening hours are the only thing that disappoint me, if they were open later I would be eating there more often!

May 30, 2012

7.8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  7     

Lovely place. Was a dry cleaners, but has the feel of an old home. Nice decor, good for romance, but we went for a family birthday dinner and loved it. Very good food with a reasonable variety of dishes. Servings are on the small size, therefore, the bill adds up once you add in the entrees, the salads, the vegies on the side, etc...

Will definitely go again. Very pleasant staff too.

May 30, 2012

7 Recommended

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  8     

I have been to Lynn's Shanghai a couple of times. Both times have been very enjoyable and the service was almost excellent. The owner, Teresa, came over on both my dining days and checked whether we were okay. As previous reviews have mentioned, the waiter/esses were a bit off the ball. We had to point to the teapot for it to be refilled despite it sitting there when food was brought round or when they walked by. It seems there was a bit of selective sight.

Overall we enjoyed the meals especially the sesame pockets, filled with chicken. We found the Beijing strips with pancakes rather oily. I would return to this place.

May 30, 2012