MandyB

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Restaurants, Asian, Has Bar, Licensed, American Express

Overall 7.3 45

5.8 Average

Food 5 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 3

We had the mini banh mi which were nice but very overpriced at $6 ea. The calamari and snow crab salad was amazing. The beef pancakes were nice but again overpriced at $28.

The desserts were really disappointing. The stoners delight had so much sugar/candy that the other flavours were lost. The pandan chiffon cake was dry and chewy although the accompaniments were lovely. The service was excellent.

Jan 31, 2012

De Vine, Sydney

Restaurants, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Has Bar

Overall 7.6 83

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 10 Value 8

Dropped in here with a friend and asked if we would like to wait at the bar for 10 mins for a table, we did and were seated within 2 mins.

We tried a few varieties of wine which were pricey but worth it. We shared a prawn pizza and roast mushrooms and both were delicious, they were very reasonably priced in comparison to other wine bars I've been to of this standard.

The service was outstanding - considering how busy they were every waiter was friendly, smiling and efficient.

Oct 27, 2011

Charlie & Co Burgers, Sydney

Restaurants, Burger, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch, Serves Takeaway

Overall 4.6 26

7.5 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 8 Value 8

I went to Charlie & Co with very low expectations after reading the reviews here. Perhaps previous reviewers are in a parallel universe because the experience I had was well worth the dosh.

I ordered the Wagyu burger - the pattie was thick and juicy, the bun was simply devine and the other toppings complimented each other perfectly. I also tried some parmesan & truffle fries, they were crispy and tasty - they seem expensive but we were able to share 1 bowl between 3 people and still didn't quite finish them. We all left feeling very full and satisfied.

The service was very friendly and responsive, it was also great to be able to see the chefs working in the kitchen through the clear screens. Ambience scores a little lower but it is actually okay considering it is in a foodcourt.

Oct 19, 2011

Bungalow 8, Sydney

Bars, Music Venues, Hip and Trendy, Outdoor Dining, Water View

Overall 5.3 142

8 Recommended

Drinks 7 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 9

I came for the Tuesday night all you can eat mussels, these are some of the best mussels I've tried in Sydney. Meaty and flavoursome!

The staff were very friendly, we were asked numerous times if there was anything we needed and if everything was ok. They were very attentive in clearing away empty pots and stocking up the bread.

A lot of people have commented on the drinks being expensive but they are suitably priced for the location, you have water views in a modern establishment. If all you want is cheap drinks go to Scruffys.

Apr 15, 2011

Glow Salon, Sydney

Hair Salons

Overall 6.3 1

6.3 Average

Quality 6 Ambience 4 Service 8 Value 7

The staff here are very friendly and made a great effort to make me feel comfortable, offering magazines, coffee and wine a multiple times during my visit. The salon itself seems to be impersonal. I think it's quite new though so, perhaps, they are still working out the interior decorations.

I was shared between 2 staff, one for colouring and the other for cutting, they did this for all clients that I saw. I found this caused a bit of confusion as after I was settled my cut with my cutter, the colourist wanted to suggest something else to suit what she was doing.

The cut was great. The colour didn't turn out as expected but they offered for me to come in the following week to fix it free of charge. The cost was average of city salons.

Apr 12, 2011

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Ms.G's, Potts Point

Restaurants, Asian, Has Bar, Licensed, American Express

Overall 7.3 45

5.8 Average

Food 5 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 3

Jan 31, 2012

De Vine, Sydney

Restaurants, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Has Bar

Overall 7.6 83

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 10 Value 8

Oct 27, 2011

Charlie & Co Burgers, Sydney

Restaurants, Burger, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch, Serves Takeaway

Overall 4.6 26

7.5 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 8 Value 8

Oct 19, 2011

Bungalow 8, Sydney

Bars, Music Venues, Hip and Trendy, Outdoor Dining, Water View

Overall 5.3 142

8 Recommended

Drinks 7 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 9

Apr 15, 2011

Glow Salon, Sydney

Hair Salons

Overall 6.3 1

6.3 Average

Quality 6 Ambience 4 Service 8 Value 7

Apr 12, 2011

Watermoon, Potts Point

Restaurants, Japanese, Family Dining, Fine Dining, Good For Groups

Overall 8.5 45

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 9

This place is fantastic! The service is second to none, the quality of the food is outstanding and it has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. It was great value for money, I'll definitley become a regular customer.

Mar 17, 2011

Amaya Restaurant, Potts Point

Restaurants, Thai, BYO, Licensed, Serves Dinner

Overall 6.8 32

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 9

I dropped in here for lunch on a Sunday. The owner was very friendly and helped me choose exactly what I felt like - Chilli Basil Chicken on noodles. The waitress was also very attentive and friendly. The food was really good, not greasy or oily at all, very nice flavours and a decent serving. The wine was also reasonably priced and went really well with the cuisine.

Feb 25, 2011

Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel, Woolloomooloo

Pubs, Modern Australian, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, Quiet

Overall 6.4 53

6 Average

Food 7 Drinks 7 Ambience 4 Service 6 Value 6

Came here on Sunday for lunch. When we came in we decided to try sitting upstairs, it smelt very stale. I've usually got a high tolerance for smells but we had to go back downstairs, it was fine downstairs.

Each time we ordered drinks the service seemed quite slow, there were never more than 1 or 2 people at the bar - the bar staff just seemed to be taking it easy. The kitchen was much more efficient though, lots of people and they seemed to serve everyone very quickly.

I had the shrimp sandwich, unfortunately they had ran out of baguettes and I had to settle for turkish, but to my delight they had noticed my dissapointment and put it on sourdough bread, they also changed my chips to salad without a bother which was great. It was very yummy. My friend had the beef burger which he said was "ok".

I stole some of his chips as soon as it come out and they were cold and chewy, tasted like they had been sitting out for too long. Definitely expected better quality for a $20 pub burger. So all in all it was a hit and miss.

Feb 24, 2011

Il Baretto, Surry Hills

Cafes, Italian, BYO, Child Friendly, Outdoor Dining

Overall 7.3 163

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 9

I went here for the first time about 3 years ago and had the duck ragu, it's still rated as one of my favourite restaurant meals of all time. I returned a few weeks ago a friend and we shared 2 pastas and a salad, everything was delicious but we couldn't finish it. The waiters were very friendly, and the atmosphere was buzzing.

Both times I've had to wait for a table, but the staff took my number and we went to the bar accross the road for a few pre-dinner drinks. Both times the wait was less than what we anticipated.

Feb 24, 2011

Chefs Gallery, Sydney

Restaurants, Asian, Chinese, Yum Cha, Good For Groups

Overall 6.1 60

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 8

I went with 2 other females for a pre-movie dinner. The staff were very friendly and professional, they were happy to help us order and our water glasses were kept constantly filled. The restaurant was very light and airy, it had a wonderfully crisp feeling to it (not clinical).

We ordered 3 dishes (which came out very quickly after ordering), egg tofu with preserved vegetable, didn’t look at all like we expected but it was absolutely delicious. Fried rice with pork and lettuce, the fluffiest rice I’ve ever eaten! It wasn’t at all oily, it was perfectly cooked. Dry noodles with minced pork, these had an amazing mix of simple flavours. It ended up costing us $15 ea and we were all feeling very satisfied, there was even a little left over. I would go as far as saying it is the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. The only disappointment is I didn’t have room for dessert!

Will definitely be back.

Feb 02, 2011