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Bay Bar Dos, Glenelg

Bars, Tapas, Good For Groups, Outdoor Dining, Serves Dinner

Overall 8.8  1

8.8 Highly Recommended

Drinks  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     


Located at the top of Mosley square, behind the Town Hall, with the main entrance off the grassed area overlooking the pier and the beach, this situation creates a private and intimate dining experience. It is slightly out of the way but well worth seeking out.

The restaurant decor is French style with deep terra-cotta walls and French cafe two toned chairs. At each end are comfortable leather lounge suites in deep tan. There are attractive arched windows above french doors opening out onto a large el fresco area with fantastic sea views. Between the French doors are fabulous full size wine barrels with antique style candelabras atop. Around the large well stocked bar are white leather and chrome sprung bar stools, very comfortable and very trendy.

From a predominately tapas menu we started with the tempura fried oysters, with wakami salad, pickled ginger and wasabi mayo, the best cooked, dressed oysters we have ever tasted. This was followed by the combination seafood and meat platter for two, accompanied by fries, rocket salad and three delicious dipping sauces. The platter was very generous with a great array of seafood, chicken, and tender slices of rare steak, totally satisfying.

The recommended wine was a perfect accompaniment to the seafood courses. Our choices for desserts were the strawberry Eaton mess, amazing, and a chocolate Fondant with cherry and red wine compote and vanilla bean ice-cream, deliciously gooey.

This restaurant has a very inviting, intimate vibe, with exceptional food. Spoil yourself.

Inside dining Al fresco area, great views


May 06, 2012

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Whipped Bake Bar Cafe, Semaphore

Cafes, Licensed, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch

Overall 8.5  1

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     


"Whipped" Bake Bar Cafe is located at the beach end of Semaphore Rd. On the foot path in front of the cafe is an Al fresco area with cheerful orange and white tables and chairs, at the rear is a private courtyard, with predominately black and white tables and a couple of the orange and whites, combined with high tables and bright yellow stools, creating a very striking effect.

A central eating area has a stunning gold and orange wall paper feature wall and a central fireplace. The main cafe area repeats the gold and orange feature wall with orange upholstered bench seats, the rest of the decor is predominately black and pale grey, with polished floors. Emerald green book case-shelves highlight the orange and emerald juicer nearby, which is constantly in use. Interesting and unusual light fittings line the counter area above a fabulous display of cakes, muffins and lunch specialties.

Behind the counter a whole blackboard wall has the descriptions of the coffee beans used here and where they originated, and two coffee grinders ensure that the coffee is always fresh. A new coffee Synesso machine and a top barista produce a loverly crema, textured coffee with a pleasant aftertaste. The "Whipped" states, "We bake and cook from scratch, using South Australian fresh produce, come in a taste the difference".

We agreed and ordered from an excellent breakfast menu the "Whipped Breakfast" of free range eggs, bacon, roast tomato, mushrooms, chorizo, hash brown and toast, excellent. My wife chose from the lunch specials board, prawns and cous cous salad, fresh, delicious and enjoyable, a thoroughly satisfying lunch experience. This cafe is very ecco friendly, with a written, sustainability, mission statement.

May 05, 2012

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Cafe Assiette, Hahndorf

Cafes, Has Cafe

Overall 7.1  10

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     


Cafe Assiette is situated in an historic stone building, on a corner, half way up the main street. The interior is comprised of three separate rooms with three fireplaces, creating a cosy cheerful ambience. Walls are predominately buttery cream with several feature walls of burgundy with light-shades to match. The back room has one whole wall of written messages called, "The German Message Wall", prints and framed photographs adorn the other walls, these are for sale.

The floors are predominately pale natural wood, with the back room having carpet, large barrels, pitchers and tree branches give a lovely rustic character to the decor. An Al fresco dining verandah, sheltered by shade giving trees is ideal on hot sunny days.

From a very large and varied menu from light lunches, through to hearty traditional German fare, we had, German Pork Belly, a slow braised pork belly in cashew and apple sauce served with mash and sauerkraut and green salad, a Lamb Shank French daub style, a tender, slow roasted lamb shank served on a bed of mash with salad, both of these dishes were a generous size and very delicious.

At the entrance is a sign, "The best coffee in Harndorf" we would agree. Our taste buds were also enticed by the range of tantalizing cakes at the counter. The service was excellent, we were surprised how quickly our meals were served, altogether a delightful lunch, by an open fire, on a cold day, perfect.

The cafe on the corner


May 04, 2012

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Evida Cafe, Henley Beach

Cafes, Modern Australian, Licensed, Always Open 24/7/365, Ample or Convenient Parking

Overall 8.8  1

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  10     


The Evida Cafe is ideally located on Seaview Rd Henley Beach, with ample parking alongside, and the beach shopping area across the street. The Cafe offers expansive panoramic views, with a wonderful Al fresco area on the elevated verandah accessed by french doors. Long and spacious, Evida has a modern lounge area at the entrance, then a huge tiled bar- counter, diagonally placed towards the centre of the restaurant. Large floor to ceiling curved windows on two sides give a fabulous view of the beach, pier and sea.

The wall colours vary between soft olive greens, dark feature walls & natural wood, while a stairwell is concealed behind a green glass wall that features, bright modern paintings of cafe and sea scenes. Polished wooden floors are intermixed with carpeted areas, altogether modern, colourful and interesting. Large family groups are catered for as well as two and four table settings, TV viewing is available at both ends of the restaurant. Mouth watering cakes, cookies and gelati ice-creams are displayed at the counter. The menu is extensive, sophisticated and well priced. We chose for lunch, Atlantic Salmon chargrilled, topped with lemon beurrre blanc sauce, served with steamed jasmine rice & saut'eed spinach, with pine nuts, cooked to perfection.

From the special board Crab Rissotto, pan fried crab meat, spring onions, cherry tomatoes & arborio rice in a sauce, with chilli and lemon zest, a satisfying choice. The restaurant was packed, with a vibrant friendly atmosphere predominating, complimented by excellent courteous service. We finished with an excellent coffee (Coffex) smooth with a nutty after taste, finished with good coffee art. Two cakes, difficult to choose from such a selection. Excellent Cafe/Restaurant.

Inside Cafe


May 01, 2012

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Corner Bistrot, The, Adelaide

Restaurants, French, BYO, Licensed, Outdoor Dining

Overall 8.5  3

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     


Situated in historical secluded Leigh St is the delightfully French Corner Bistrot. Small and intimate with an over looking Mezzanine, ideal for small functions or parties. Around the walls are interesting French posters, maps and memrobillia.

The decor is simple with white table cloths predominating. We chose snails, untypically pan fried with walnut, bacon, parsley, garlic and butter, on a bed of spinach, Escargots facon chef, stunning!. From the daily special board, we also chose local fresh garlic prawns, succulent. Both accompanied by fresh bread ideal for absorbing the delicious sauces.

Our choice for mains were the duck, cooked two ways, Margret (pan fried) and leg (confit) with mushroom and truffle sauce. Canard deux cuissant sauce champignons et truffes, absolutely delightful. Also available was duck with cherry sauce, which also sounded fabulous. The Barramundi, baked with lemon thyme and butter, was another daily special, mouth watering.

We finished with two perrenial favourites, Cream caramel and delightfully crisp profiteroles, with an ice cream filling and coating of warm chocolate sauce, completing a fabulous French dinner. French trained chef, French waitresses, gives this Bistrot real authenticity.

Mar 24, 2012

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Bay Bar Dos, Glenelg

Bars, Tapas, Good For Groups, Outdoor Dining, Serves Dinner

Overall 8.8  1

8.8 Highly Recommended

Drinks  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     


Located at the top of Mosley square, behind the Town Hall, with the main entrance off the grassed area overlooking the pier and the beach, this situation creates a private and intimate dining experience. It is slightly out of the way but well worth seeking out.

The restaurant decor is French style with deep terra-cotta walls and French cafe two toned chairs. At each end are comfortable leather lounge suites in deep tan. There are attractive arched windows above french doors opening out onto a large el fresco area with fantastic sea views. Between the French doors are fabulous full size wine barrels with antique style candelabras atop. Around the large well stocked bar are white leather and chrome sprung bar stools, very comfortable and very trendy.

From a predominately tapas menu we started with the tempura fried oysters, with wakami salad, pickled ginger and wasabi mayo, the best cooked, dressed oysters we have ever tasted. This was followed by the combination seafood and meat platter for two, accompanied by fries, rocket salad and three delicious dipping sauces. The platter was very generous with a great array of seafood, chicken, and tender slices of rare steak, totally satisfying.

The recommended wine was a perfect accompaniment to the seafood courses. Our choices for desserts were the strawberry Eaton mess, amazing, and a chocolate Fondant with cherry and red wine compote and vanilla bean ice-cream, deliciously gooey.

This restaurant has a very inviting, intimate vibe, with exceptional food. Spoil yourself.

Inside dining Al fresco area, great views


May 06, 2012

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Whipped Bake Bar Cafe, Semaphore

Cafes, Licensed, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch

Overall 8.5  1

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     


"Whipped" Bake Bar Cafe is located at the beach end of Semaphore Rd. On the foot path in front of the cafe is an Al fresco area with cheerful orange and white tables and chairs, at the rear is a private courtyard, with predominately black and white tables and a couple of the orange and whites, combined with high tables and bright yellow stools, creating a very striking effect.

A central eating area has a stunning gold and orange wall paper feature wall and a central fireplace. The main cafe area repeats the gold and orange feature wall with orange upholstered bench seats, the rest of the decor is predominately black and pale grey, with polished floors. Emerald green book case-shelves highlight the orange and emerald juicer nearby, which is constantly in use. Interesting and unusual light fittings line the counter area above a fabulous display of cakes, muffins and lunch specialties.

Behind the counter a whole blackboard wall has the descriptions of the coffee beans used here and where they originated, and two coffee grinders ensure that the coffee is always fresh. A new coffee Synesso machine and a top barista produce a loverly crema, textured coffee with a pleasant aftertaste. The "Whipped" states, "We bake and cook from scratch, using South Australian fresh produce, come in a taste the difference".

We agreed and ordered from an excellent breakfast menu the "Whipped Breakfast" of free range eggs, bacon, roast tomato, mushrooms, chorizo, hash brown and toast, excellent. My wife chose from the lunch specials board, prawns and cous cous salad, fresh, delicious and enjoyable, a thoroughly satisfying lunch experience. This cafe is very ecco friendly, with a written, sustainability, mission statement.

May 05, 2012

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Cafe Assiette, Hahndorf

Cafes, Has Cafe

Overall 7.1  10

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     


Cafe Assiette is situated in an historic stone building, on a corner, half way up the main street. The interior is comprised of three separate rooms with three fireplaces, creating a cosy cheerful ambience. Walls are predominately buttery cream with several feature walls of burgundy with light-shades to match. The back room has one whole wall of written messages called, "The German Message Wall", prints and framed photographs adorn the other walls, these are for sale.

The floors are predominately pale natural wood, with the back room having carpet, large barrels, pitchers and tree branches give a lovely rustic character to the decor. An Al fresco dining verandah, sheltered by shade giving trees is ideal on hot sunny days.

From a very large and varied menu from light lunches, through to hearty traditional German fare, we had, German Pork Belly, a slow braised pork belly in cashew and apple sauce served with mash and sauerkraut and green salad, a Lamb Shank French daub style, a tender, slow roasted lamb shank served on a bed of mash with salad, both of these dishes were a generous size and very delicious.

At the entrance is a sign, "The best coffee in Harndorf" we would agree. Our taste buds were also enticed by the range of tantalizing cakes at the counter. The service was excellent, we were surprised how quickly our meals were served, altogether a delightful lunch, by an open fire, on a cold day, perfect.

The cafe on the corner


May 04, 2012

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Evida Cafe, Henley Beach

Cafes, Modern Australian, Licensed, Always Open 24/7/365, Ample or Convenient Parking

Overall 8.8  1

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  10     


The Evida Cafe is ideally located on Seaview Rd Henley Beach, with ample parking alongside, and the beach shopping area across the street. The Cafe offers expansive panoramic views, with a wonderful Al fresco area on the elevated verandah accessed by french doors. Long and spacious, Evida has a modern lounge area at the entrance, then a huge tiled bar- counter, diagonally placed towards the centre of the restaurant. Large floor to ceiling curved windows on two sides give a fabulous view of the beach, pier and sea.

The wall colours vary between soft olive greens, dark feature walls & natural wood, while a stairwell is concealed behind a green glass wall that features, bright modern paintings of cafe and sea scenes. Polished wooden floors are intermixed with carpeted areas, altogether modern, colourful and interesting. Large family groups are catered for as well as two and four table settings, TV viewing is available at both ends of the restaurant. Mouth watering cakes, cookies and gelati ice-creams are displayed at the counter. The menu is extensive, sophisticated and well priced. We chose for lunch, Atlantic Salmon chargrilled, topped with lemon beurrre blanc sauce, served with steamed jasmine rice & saut'eed spinach, with pine nuts, cooked to perfection.

From the special board Crab Rissotto, pan fried crab meat, spring onions, cherry tomatoes & arborio rice in a sauce, with chilli and lemon zest, a satisfying choice. The restaurant was packed, with a vibrant friendly atmosphere predominating, complimented by excellent courteous service. We finished with an excellent coffee (Coffex) smooth with a nutty after taste, finished with good coffee art. Two cakes, difficult to choose from such a selection. Excellent Cafe/Restaurant.

Inside Cafe


May 01, 2012

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Corner Bistrot, The, Adelaide

Restaurants, French, BYO, Licensed, Outdoor Dining

Overall 8.5  3

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     


Situated in historical secluded Leigh St is the delightfully French Corner Bistrot. Small and intimate with an over looking Mezzanine, ideal for small functions or parties. Around the walls are interesting French posters, maps and memrobillia.

The decor is simple with white table cloths predominating. We chose snails, untypically pan fried with walnut, bacon, parsley, garlic and butter, on a bed of spinach, Escargots facon chef, stunning!. From the daily special board, we also chose local fresh garlic prawns, succulent. Both accompanied by fresh bread ideal for absorbing the delicious sauces.

Our choice for mains were the duck, cooked two ways, Margret (pan fried) and leg (confit) with mushroom and truffle sauce. Canard deux cuissant sauce champignons et truffes, absolutely delightful. Also available was duck with cherry sauce, which also sounded fabulous. The Barramundi, baked with lemon thyme and butter, was another daily special, mouth watering.

We finished with two perrenial favourites, Cream caramel and delightfully crisp profiteroles, with an ice cream filling and coating of warm chocolate sauce, completing a fabulous French dinner. French trained chef, French waitresses, gives this Bistrot real authenticity.

Mar 24, 2012

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Glenelg Jetty Hotel, Glenelg

Pubs

Overall 8  1

8 Recommended

Food  8      Drinks  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     


Popular, Great Food, Affordable. Located beside the tram stop, Mosely Square, Glenelg, is the Jetty Hotel. Outside on he sidewalk a good alfesco area, with table chairs and umbrella's, opposite across the walkway, there is a very large open plan dining area, that looks out across the main street.

A long easy accessible bar along the wall. With a large lounge dining area at the rear. I sat outside in the sun, people watching. Choosing from a very diverse, affordable menu, salt and pepper squid with fries and salad, and a nice cold beer.

My order was well prepared and presented and very tasty, the salad in particular was colourful and very fresh. The service was professional and friendly, tables were clean and tidy. Live entertainment at street level, all making this the venue of choice for locals and tourists. The Jetty Hotel is a great find, for eating, drinking, relaxing, definitely recommend.

Mar 08, 2012

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Blue Eye Seafood Restaurant, Hobart

Restaurants, Seafood

Overall 9  1

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     


The restaurant appealed to us because it was very well situated, with harbor views, modern, light. With ornate decoupage, wall hangings, depicting varying kinds of fish. Very innovative. Also a purpose built balcony for alfresco dining. The restauranteur has a good history in seafood restaurants. We anticipated having a good night. Our choice was the seafood platter, for two peoples, served over two courses; cold entree platter of tiger prawns, sashimi, pickled octopus salad + lemon vinaigrette. Followed by a hot seafood selection; char grilled ocean trout, blue eye, Thai fishcakes, seared squid, beer battered fish, chips, dipping sauces. All was beautifully prepared and presented, absolutely delicious. The selection of fish plus the tasty accompaniments presented a wide range of flavors and textures, that were very pleasing to the pallet. Loverly desserts, delicious. Excellent service. Everything we expected and more. Recommend. Reservations advisable.

Dining Area


Feb 23, 2012

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Sorrentos Cafe, Mount Gambier

Cafes

Overall 8.8  1

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     


Great Atmosphere, Friendly Staff, Fabulous Food.

Sorrentos is a large, spacious, modern, very well lite, Cafe/Restaurant, with three distinct dining area's. First outside on the street a covered, glass enclosed, out-door dining area. Inside a covered courtyard, with tables and chairs and high bench tables and stools, features along a beautiful chipped- sandstone wall, on a floor of terra-cotta pavers creating a very relaxed ambiance.

The restaurant proper, has polished wooden floors, and is painted in colours of yellow and blue tones. The tables and chairs are an attractive combination of pale timber and brushed steel. There is a well designed bar and a long open plan kitchen against the back wall. From a wide ranging menu, breakfast, lunch, dinner we chose entree's, Creamy beef and mushroom soup, delicious, Lime and coconut crusted prawns, stunning.

Mains, Salt & Pepper calamari linguine, first class for texture and taste, Seafood Risotto, as good as I had in Madrid. This restaurant reflects the best of modern restaurants, in preparation and presentation of their dishes, service could not be faulted, prices are very affordable. a great dining experience.

Feb 22, 2012

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Figsellers Cafe, Warrnambool

Cafes

Overall 7.2  2

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     


Figsellers Cafe is centrally located, the building is large and spacious, painted in trendy fashionable colours. There are plenty of tables, with a very comfortable lounge area overlooking the footpath tables, chairs and umbrellas. At the rear is a purpose built covered courtyard, tree lined with a fountain, there are inbuilt bench seats with tables, and individual tables and chairs, this area heated when cold.

Altogether creating a very pleasant and relaxing ambience inside and out. The busy kitchen is open plan and well organized. The menu includes a wide selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. We chose an all day brekky, "not so big" still a very generous serve, of bacon, eggs sausages, hash-browns, grilled tomato, mushrooms and toast. (the Big Brekky must be huge) very well prepared and presented.

From the lunch menu, a toasted wrap, with smoked turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese and cranbury mayo, served with a fresh colourful salad, delicious. Also available is a large board of daily specials, and a children's menu. The coffee is Jasper No1, excellent, with a pleasant lingering after taste. The staff were very efficient and friendly completing for us a pleasant relaxing interlude.

Feb 20, 2012

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Portofino on Bank, Port Fairy

Restaurants, Mediterranean, BYO

Overall 8.5  3

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     


Situated in the totally delightful and historical Port Fairy, this restaurant occupies a former bank building. The decor is formal with the walls and ceilings, painted in a deep burgundy shade, creating a very intimate, romantic, ambience.

Being St Valentines Day we were presented with complimentary drinks on arrival. We chose one meal from the special Valentines day menu, from a choice of four entree's, three mains, two desserts, we chose the chefs tasting plate which included (salmon cured in rock salt, beetroot and Vodka), outstanding.

The main was a Sirloin, 30 day dried, char grilled Black Angus Sirloin, with Italian style potatoes and zucchini. Prepared and presented to perfection. Dessert, Fig leaf Brûlée with a honey and lavender ice cream. Delicious.
From the menu, coconut crumbed prawns, served with a house made mango relish, very tasty.

Mains, Quinlans famous lamb rack, herb crusted, 4 point rack with white truffled cous cous and raspberry jus, tender and delicious. All the meats are sourced locally. Desserts, chocolate pudding, absolutely mouth watering. (real chocolate). The restaurant has a very impressive wine list, our food was accompanied with wine that complimented each dish.

The service was excellent completing a very satisfying evening. For dinner on Valentines evening we could not have found a better restaurant.

Feb 20, 2012

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