Steve A.

4.8 Average

Food  5      Ambience  10      Service  2      Value  2     

This place has great ambience. It would be perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion providing they change their management. We went there as a group.

The food was ok. Fresh pasta and pizza, however, nothing to rave about. If you like something simple, then this would be great.

The servings are extremely small and to get full it would probably cost about $100 per person excluding alcohol. There are better places to eat at that price.

Now the service. This was shocking. The female waiter was nice and tried to be helpful. I asked for a pizza, however, all the meat pizzas had salami which I do not eat. I asked if the chef could substitute the salami with chicken or beef on the pizza. At $22 for a pizza that would barely be enough for a child, you would think this request would be simple. They said I would have to buy the pizza $22. Then buy the steak (which costs more than the pizza) and then the chef can put some beef on the pizza.

I could not believe this. My wife and I have been to many places and never experienced this. I would have been happy with a $5 or even $10 surcharge. But asked to buy a whole steak separately? This is ridiculous. Usually at this point I would have walked out, however, I was part of a larger group.

The second part was when a man was putting our main meals on the table. I think he was the senior staff. I asked him for some drinks. He said one ok and walked off without asking what I wanted and continued bringing food. I then asked the waitress for a drink and he looked at me and told me "I have asked a waiter to come and take your drink orders".

I really do not care who you are and what your role is. You work there and I asked you for a drink. You could have taken my order then and there rather than ignore me. And then to get annoyed when I asked the waitress? How would I know you asked another waiter to come take my order if you didn't tell me. It was mid week and there were less than 20 people in the whole restaurant. I would not eat at this place again because for the amount I am required to spend, your service is disappointing.

Overall, nice and polite waitress. Disappointing management who think they are too good to take a simple drink order from their customers. Small Servings which make the place overpriced. Will not eat here again.

Mar 29, 2012

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

Bla bla bla to the people whining. I came here a year ago but after reading a few complaints, I had to throw in my two cents worth. It does not get better then this place. I am not making this claim based on Australian restaurants but on a international level.

Food - tastiest and freshest you will get. View - One of the best views in the world. Service - Top class. I once walked in off the street wearing shorts and thongs - which I would say was inappropriate. I was not frowned on and looked at in any negative way like some of the other places. After a $550 bill, it was worth every cent.

Food - Did I mention the food and how you can chew something and so many flavours and textures pop out of it.

If can be a bit noisy, but what do you expect? A empty restaurant? When the place closed, they did not try and push us out. The staff said the kitchen was closed. Got us a coffee and told us to enjoy the view. We were there for another two hours after closing and they did not say a word.

If you want to impress your clients, take them here. If you want to impress your wife, or mistress, take her here. If you want to spoil yourself. Take your self here.

Feb 15, 2012

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

This is a place you visit for an experience. Gourmet food at its finest. The staff running around trying to keep everyone happy and were friendly with the children, even on Valentines day.

I do not know where to start on the food because it is a unique experience and not something you eat everyday. We had a 10 course degustation and it got better and better and better and better.

From the trout, to the cauliflower salad, to the slow cooked lamb. Did not try the wines, but had a few cocktails which were great. If you have not been here before, or even if you are not in to the mediterranean, you should try it out at least once.

Feb 15, 2012

4.3 Below Average

Food  7      Ambience  4      Service  4      Value  2     

This place has the best food. Great food and great presentation. The layout is a big awkward and the ambience sets no mood.

The value is good, however, when you compare it to other lebanese restaurants then it is quite expensive. If you just want good food, then give it a go.

Aug 28, 2011

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  10     

My wife and I come here often for a quick lunch. Great food and the Value can not be beaten anywhere in Sydney. The waiters are friendly and move quickly. They are always smiling and happy to help and will never say No.

I gave ambience a 8. It is poorly lit and not a place for a romantic dinner, however, the ambience along with the food is quite entertaining. If we don't want to drive far, we will always come here.

Aug 28, 2011

4.8 Average

Food  5      Ambience  10      Service  2      Value  2     

This place has great ambience. It would be perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion providing they change their management. We went there as a group.

The food was ok. Fresh pasta and pizza, however, nothing to rave about. If you like something simple, then this would be great.

The servings are extremely small and to get full it would probably cost about $100 per person excluding alcohol. There are better places to eat at that price.

Now the service. This was shocking. The female waiter was nice and tried to be helpful. I asked for a pizza, however, all the meat pizzas had salami which I do not eat. I asked if the chef could substitute the salami with chicken or beef on the pizza. At $22 for a pizza that would barely be enough for a child, you would think this request would be simple. They said I would have to buy the pizza $22. Then buy the steak (which costs more than the pizza) and then the chef can put some beef on the pizza.

I could not believe this. My wife and I have been to many places and never experienced this. I would have been happy with a $5 or even $10 surcharge. But asked to buy a whole steak separately? This is ridiculous. Usually at this point I would have walked out, however, I was part of a larger group.

The second part was when a man was putting our main meals on the table. I think he was the senior staff. I asked him for some drinks. He said one ok and walked off without asking what I wanted and continued bringing food. I then asked the waitress for a drink and he looked at me and told me "I have asked a waiter to come and take your drink orders".

I really do not care who you are and what your role is. You work there and I asked you for a drink. You could have taken my order then and there rather than ignore me. And then to get annoyed when I asked the waitress? How would I know you asked another waiter to come take my order if you didn't tell me. It was mid week and there were less than 20 people in the whole restaurant. I would not eat at this place again because for the amount I am required to spend, your service is disappointing.

Overall, nice and polite waitress. Disappointing management who think they are too good to take a simple drink order from their customers. Small Servings which make the place overpriced. Will not eat here again.

Mar 29, 2012

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

Bla bla bla to the people whining. I came here a year ago but after reading a few complaints, I had to throw in my two cents worth. It does not get better then this place. I am not making this claim based on Australian restaurants but on a international level.

Food - tastiest and freshest you will get. View - One of the best views in the world. Service - Top class. I once walked in off the street wearing shorts and thongs - which I would say was inappropriate. I was not frowned on and looked at in any negative way like some of the other places. After a $550 bill, it was worth every cent.

Food - Did I mention the food and how you can chew something and so many flavours and textures pop out of it.

If can be a bit noisy, but what do you expect? A empty restaurant? When the place closed, they did not try and push us out. The staff said the kitchen was closed. Got us a coffee and told us to enjoy the view. We were there for another two hours after closing and they did not say a word.

If you want to impress your clients, take them here. If you want to impress your wife, or mistress, take her here. If you want to spoil yourself. Take your self here.

Feb 15, 2012

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

This is a place you visit for an experience. Gourmet food at its finest. The staff running around trying to keep everyone happy and were friendly with the children, even on Valentines day.

I do not know where to start on the food because it is a unique experience and not something you eat everyday. We had a 10 course degustation and it got better and better and better and better.

From the trout, to the cauliflower salad, to the slow cooked lamb. Did not try the wines, but had a few cocktails which were great. If you have not been here before, or even if you are not in to the mediterranean, you should try it out at least once.

Feb 15, 2012

4.3 Below Average

Food  7      Ambience  4      Service  4      Value  2     

This place has the best food. Great food and great presentation. The layout is a big awkward and the ambience sets no mood.

The value is good, however, when you compare it to other lebanese restaurants then it is quite expensive. If you just want good food, then give it a go.

Aug 28, 2011

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  10     

My wife and I come here often for a quick lunch. Great food and the Value can not be beaten anywhere in Sydney. The waiters are friendly and move quickly. They are always smiling and happy to help and will never say No.

I gave ambience a 8. It is poorly lit and not a place for a romantic dinner, however, the ambience along with the food is quite entertaining. If we don't want to drive far, we will always come here.

Aug 28, 2011

3.5 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  7      Value  1     

There are a lot of people at this place which is why it is extremely noisy. My wife and I are fine diners and don't mind spending money on food. On this evening, we decided to try hurricanes and I do not know how they justify the prices they charge.

First of all, they dont give you the bread you get at Hurricanes in the City and I think that is quite cheap considering a couple will be spending around $200 before alcohol.

The steaks are not the best quality steaks. The steaks have too much fat and the rib serving is smaller then some of the other resturaunts out there.

The steaks do not come with Sauce or Salad. A ceasar salad is $29. Matt Moran's Aria which holds 2 chef hats with Sydneys most premium view charges $16 for a salad. I felt payint $29 was such a rip off we did not even order a salad.

In addition, once we finished eating, we were not offered deserts and were given the bill as there were a line of people waiting to be seated. There are many other steak houses near by I can recommend but definately not this one. If you are a main only person, then you may find some value.

Aug 28, 2011