Restaurant & Pub Reviews

[Booney]

The Bartley Hotel

Late call at around 6:30 Saturday night to go out for a feed, off we head.

We went to the new Mosaic to give that a go, no good, booked out. Called the Woodville, booked out. Called the Admiral, yep. Said to Mrs and Miss, "The Bartley?". Sure. "Hey Google, call the Bartley Tavern"

Yeah, can we get in for 3 people?

LOL, yeah, that won't be a problem.

Should have been alarm bells.

Roll into the car park around 6:50, it's empty. Bar some around the back for the sports bar / pokies, the place is dead. Go into the bistro, of the 100 odd chairs in there 4 have arses on them. Should have been alarm bells.

Miss went the beef burger, stodgy, gristley, might have been made with the burger binding powder stuff. She ate 20% of the burger itself, most of the bun and salad.

Mrs went the "half" beef schnitzel, dry inside, oily outside, chips under the schnitty, salad looked like it was yesterdays. Ate probably half of it.

I went the "full" slow roasted pork, it was roast pork, but not as you know it, I got two lumps of meat about the size of your fist, not sliced neatly, just two big chunks. Roast spuds, over done, roast carrot, under done, bowl of salad ( WTF? ) covered in vinaigrette that was 80% vinegar and 20% grette. Couldn't be eaten.

Service - 4/10, young chick would have killed to be anywhere else.
Food - 1/10, it was shit.
Over all rating - Don't go there.

[Wedgie]

What was it about Saturday night and this area? We were booked out at the Halfway too, was run off my bloody feet!

[heater31]

Should have tried your luck at Pirate Life....guest food trucks were back and first up was a Low and Slow BBQ.

[Booney]

Should have tried your luck at Pirate Life....guest food trucks were back and first up was a Low and Slow BBQ.

DOOF DOOF DOOF

Sorry mate, what was that?

DOOF DOOF DOOF

Rude bucks?

DOOF DOOF DOOF

[JK]

The Bartley Hotel

Late call at around 6:30 Saturday night to go out for a feed, off we head.

We went to the new Mosaic to give that a go, no good, booked out. Called the Woodville, booked out. Called the Admiral, yep. Said to Mrs and Miss, "The Bartley?". Sure. "Hey Google, call the Bartley Tavern"

Yeah, can we get in for 3 people?

LOL, yeah, that won't be a problem.

Should have been alarm bells.

Roll into the car park around 6:50, it's empty. Bar some around the back for the sports bar / pokies, the place is dead. Go into the bistro, of the 100 odd chairs in there 4 have arses on them. Should have been alarm bells.

Miss went the beef burger, stodgy, gristley, might have been made with the burger binding powder stuff. She ate 20% of the burger itself, most of the bun and salad.

Mrs went the "half" beef schnitzel, dry inside, oily outside, chips under the schnitty, salad looked like it was yesterdays. Ate probably half of it.

I went the "full" slow roasted pork, it was roast pork, but not as you know it, I got two lumps of meat about the size of your fist, not sliced neatly, just two big chunks. Roast spuds, over done, roast carrot, under done, bowl of salad ( WTF? ) covered in vinaigrette that was 80% vinegar and 20% grette. Couldn't be eaten.

Service - 4/10, young chick would have killed to be anywhere else.
Food - 1/10, it was shit.
Over all rating - Don't go there.

We ate there (group of about 16) around a month ago, and I wasn't expecting much based on reports I'd heard from friends, but the food was exceptional. Every single member of the group was stoked with what they had.

Maybe different chefs??

[Dutchy]

Went to the Brompton on Sat night for our annual tipsters dinner, never been there before, was OK pretty standard pub gub, only had a Chicken Parmi so not much to report.

Last night we ventured out to the Coopers Alehouse, as son currently gets 50% off at ALH hotels Ive been trying the differents steaks, had the 400g rib eye which was magnificent. BIL had the smoked mixed grill, it looked fantastic and he loved it, that will be mine next time. All in the party loved their meals.

[JK]

Went to the Brompton on Sat night for our annual tipsters dinner, never been there before, was OK pretty standard pub gub, only had a Chicken Parmi so not much to report.

Haven't been for a little while, but the Brompton is one of our favourites. Cant recall ever having anything other than an awesome feed there (restaurant though).

[Spargo]

Forktree Brewery @ Carrickalinga

With the lads on a golf trip the weekend before last.
The food here is top quality & massive serves. All the burgers were huge & liked by all.
I went the Jerk* Chicken. Amazing flavours and I probably should’ve stopped halfway through!
Nice selection of refreshments on tap in a well set out restaurant. Staff were very friendly.
Highly recommend.

[Lightning McQueen]

I've seen Birkenhead Tavern get some good feedback on here in the past so thought I'd give it a shot yesterday for lunch.

I think they were expecting a very hot day as the aircon's we're chucking out a blizzard in the alfresco area, nevertheless, if that's all I have to complain about then all good.

We ordered the 350g Scotch Fillet with Diane sauce, chose over the top instead of in a small jug, wrong move, was expecting a salad with it but got some vegies that I usually wouldn't of cooked with it myself, the steak was perfect and for someone who isn't a real chip fan, their chips were really good.

Also got the seafood basket, a couple of decent sized prawns, 2 oysters, some calamari and a decent sized piece of whiting in a pretty light batter went down a treat.

They were the two most expensive items on their menu but not over the top at $35 & $33 respectively, they had plenty of other options that I'm keen to explore for future ventures as I watched other meals coming out, St. Kilda Hotel is next on the agenda though.

[mighty_tiger_79]

If anyone is down south, there is a cracking dessert joint - Urban Desserts.

Absolutely brilliant.

Last weekend was our first visit there, after being given samples from our neighbour.
The mother-daughter in front commented that it was there 2nd straight week of coming down from Mitcham.

Its on Acre ave at Morphett vale.

We quickly called in yesterday arvo and got some goodies before they sold out around 2.30....after opening at 11...

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[DOC]

I've seen Birkenhead Tavern get some good feedback on here in the past so thought I'd give it a shot yesterday for lunch.

I think they were expecting a very hot day as the aircon's we're chucking out a blizzard in the alfresco area, nevertheless, if that's all I have to complain about then all good.

We ordered the 350g Scotch Fillet with Diane sauce, chose over the top instead of in a small jug, wrong move, was expecting a salad with it but got some vegies that I usually wouldn't of cooked with it myself, the steak was perfect and for someone who isn't a real chip fan, their chips were really good.

Also got the seafood basket, a couple of decent sized prawns, 2 oysters, some calamari and a decent sized piece of whiting in a pretty light batter went down a treat.

They were the two most expensive items on their menu but not over the top at $35 & $33 respectively, they had plenty of other options that I'm keen to explore for future ventures as I watched other meals coming oput, St. Kilda Hotel is next on the agenda though.

Diane sauce on a date?

[Lightning McQueen]

I've seen Birkenhead Tavern get some good feedback on here in the past so thought I'd give it a shot yesterday for lunch.

I think they were expecting a very hot day as the aircon's we're chucking out a blizzard in the alfresco area, nevertheless, if that's all I have to complain about then all good.

We ordered the 350g Scotch Fillet with Diane sauce, chose over the top instead of in a small jug, wrong move, was expecting a salad with it but got some vegies that I usually wouldn't of cooked with it myself, the steak was perfect and for someone who isn't a real chip fan, their chips were really good.

Also got the seafood basket, a couple of decent sized prawns, 2 oysters, some calamari and a decent sized piece of whiting in a pretty light batter went down a treat.

They were the two most expensive items on their menu but not over the top at $35 & $33 respectively, they had plenty of other options that I'm keen to explore for future ventures as I watched other meals coming oput, St. Kilda Hotel is next on the agenda though.

Diane sauce on a date?

Diane wasn't with us.

[JK]

Caught up with a coupla mates for lunch at the Coopers Alehouse (Earl of Aberdeen variety yesterday) and noticed they had a Gumbo on the Menu. Having never tried it before but always wanting to, it was a no-brainer to order. Gotta say it lived up to my expectations. Awesome hint of Chilli (could have been stronger I guess), good mix of Seafood, only downside was the Grilled bread provided with it was Sourdough (if I wanted Cake I would have ordered one). Other lads had a Snitz and Chicken Salad of some sort, I was too lost in my Gumbo to inquire about theirs lol. My meal at $33 probably higher end of pub pricing, but was definitely restaurant quality and well worth it. Chicks tending to us were excellent too.

Rating 8/10

[Brodlach]

Their waitressing skills?

[The Ash Man]

8yo and myself are heading to Wallaroo tomorrow for the weekend

Any suggestions on a good place for lunch tomorrow, preferably waterfront.

Not necessarily in Wallaroo can be anywhere

[JK]

Their waitressing skills?

Sorry mate didn't notice

[Brodlach]

Although both not on the water, Bond Store in Wallaroo and Bellagio in Kadina are good. Had plenty of meals at both.

The Coopers Alehouse is good food too

[JK]

I'll probably (rightly) get pilloried for this, but for anyone out there that buys the premade meals (YouFoodz and the like) you need to get onto My Muscle Chef. Meals are awesome, perfect portion size and tasty AF - Do yourself a flavour and give them a go. You're welcome.

[Lightning McQueen]

I'll probably (rightly) get pilloried for this, but for anyone out there that buys the premade meals (YouFoodz and the like) you need to get onto My Muscle Chef. Meals are awesome, perfect portion size and tasty AF - Do yourself a flavour and give them a go. You're welcome.

Got a few deliveries of "Hello Fresh" and was most impressed, I still use the recipes but don't get the deliveries.

[JK]

I'll probably (rightly) get pilloried for this, but for anyone out there that buys the premade meals (YouFoodz and the like) you need to get onto My Muscle Chef. Meals are awesome, perfect portion size and tasty AF - Do yourself a flavour and give them a go. You're welcome.

Got a few deliveries of "Hello Fresh" and was most impressed, I still use the recipes but don't get the deliveries.

Yeah we've done that a bit, they have some great meals