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Holy Grail Restaurant & Bar Kingston, Kingston

Bars, Modern Australian, American Express

Overall 2.4 4

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2.3 Not Recommended

Drinks 4 Ambience 3 Service 1 Value 1

A bad experience. We came here on a voucher, which the staff obviously resented. We got a greasy seafood platter (overpriced fish and chips), which was so bad we couldn't finish it. We won't be returning.

Oct 04, 2011

Shepherds Run Winery and Cafe, Wamboin

Cafes, Italian, Modern Australian

Overall 8 6

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 8

We came here because we got a deal form Living Social. The staff were attentive, polite and treated us very well. The food was enjoyable. Happy to recommend this place.

Oct 04, 2011

Vasco's Portuguese Charcoal Grill, Kingston

Restaurants, European, Portuguese, Vegetarian, BYO

Overall 6.4 13

4.3 Below Average

Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 1 Value 2

We came here because we got a deal from Living Social. The food was "OK", but the staff treated us like second class citizens. We won't be returning.

Oct 04, 2011

Chalisa Indian Restaurant, Greenway

Restaurants, Indian, BYO, Food Delivery, Licensed

Overall 5.5 2

5 Average

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 1 Value 5

Note: it's been a few years since I've been here, so things might've improved since.

I was very put off by their service. I figure they could get away with it because there is no nearby competition. Before 6 pm there is an answering service on which you can leave your order. Yeah, good luck with that! From what I can recall, the food itself was fine. I might go back one day out of curiosity. No rush.

Apr 09, 2010

Calwell Take Away, Calwell

Takeaways

Overall 4.3 1

4.3 Below Average

Food 3 Ambience 1 Service 9 Value 4

This is the closest takeaway joint to where I live, but these days I am forced to drive past and go somewhere else. I have been disappointed by the low quality burgers and steak sandwiches, and my kids won't even eat their pizzas! Ok are chickens ($12), chips, dim sums and other prefab stuff. Best value: 5 pineapple fritters for $3. The place is always busy but the service is fast and friendly.

Apr 09, 2010

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Holy Grail Restaurant & Bar Kingston, Kingston

Bars, Modern Australian, American Express

Overall 2.4 4

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2.3 Not Recommended

Drinks 4 Ambience 3 Service 1 Value 1

Oct 04, 2011

Shepherds Run Winery and Cafe, Wamboin

Cafes, Italian, Modern Australian

Overall 8 6

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 8

We came here because we got a deal form Living Social. The staff were attentive, polite and treated us very well. The food was enjoyable. Happy to recommend this place.

Oct 04, 2011

Vasco's Portuguese Charcoal Grill, Kingston

Restaurants, European, Portuguese, Vegetarian, BYO

Overall 6.4 13

4.3 Below Average

Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 1 Value 2

We came here because we got a deal from Living Social. The food was "OK", but the staff treated us like second class citizens. We won't be returning.

Oct 04, 2011

Chalisa Indian Restaurant, Greenway

Restaurants, Indian, BYO, Food Delivery, Licensed

Overall 5.5 2

5 Average

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 1 Value 5

Apr 09, 2010

Calwell Take Away, Calwell

Takeaways

Overall 4.3 1

4.3 Below Average

Food 3 Ambience 1 Service 9 Value 4

Apr 09, 2010

CC's Bistro, Calwell

Bars, Music Venues, Modern Australian, Has Bar, Licensed

Overall 6.7 2

6.5 Recommended

Drinks 6 Ambience 5 Service 8 Value 7

Above average pub-type food at an above average price. The trick here is to go for the huge mixed grill or one of the blackboard specials and then a dessert. Shared a chocolate fondue recently, have you? How about my favourite: sticky date pudding?

Expect the place to be fairly buzzing with lots of families. Not the place for a quiet romantic dinner.

Apr 09, 2010

Delissio Brasserie, Braddon

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Pizza, Tapas, Has Bar

Overall 6.8 7

7 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 6

Not the cheapest of eats, but flavoursome nevertheless. Just get the Linguini Oceana and you won't be disappointed.

Apr 08, 2010

Zambrero Fresh Mex Grill, Canberra

Restaurants, Mexican / Latin American, Serves Dinner, Serves Late Dining, Serves Lunch

Overall 6.6 2

7.8 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 8

Lightening fast service if there's no-one in front of you in the queue. Great for a quick lunch. I usually get a burrito and a soft drink for about $11. Very filling and tasty.

Apr 08, 2010

Gus' Cafe, Canberra

Cafes, European, Vegetarian, BYO, Has Bar

Overall 4.9 15

5.8 Average

Food 4 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 4

Great location (near where I work) and a tempting menu. Unfortunately, reality isn't as good. I've eaten breakfast here, perhaps, 3 times and won't be returning because the food wasn't fresh enough. Plenty of competition within a few metres.

Apr 08, 2010

Boat House By The Lake, The, Barton

Restaurants, Modern Australian, BYO, Licensed, Private Room

Overall 7.3 7

7.3 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 7

A nice view our over the lake, but the room itself felt too open. We could see everyone else in the place, as it's just a rectangle. The night we went a couple arrived by helicopter just as we were arriving.

The food was quite nice, even though the staff had no idea how to pronounce the European names, which made me chuckle, but didn't really detract from the evening. First time I'd eaten soufflé in many years - mmmm!

Apr 08, 2010