Restaurant & Pub Reviews

[Booney]

I think I was invited, not MT.

[toot toot]

I've been to the Edinburgh in Mitcham a few times with a group.
I have not had one decent meal there and there is a tendency to under-cook poultry.

I've declared I'm never going there again.

Interesting, I've eaten there 4 times in the last month and have had a good meal each time. Although have stuck to the pub classics.

Big Shed Brewery - Loved this place, all the beers were awesome. Only down side was they didn't have all beers available in bottles to take home.

[Booney]

I've been to the Edinburgh in Mitcham a few times with a group.
I have not had one decent meal there and there is a tendency to under-cook poultry.

I've declared I'm never going there again.

Interesting, I've eaten there 4 times in the last month and have had a good meal each time. Although have stuck to the pub classics.

Big Shed Brewery - Loved this place, all the beers were awesome. Only down side was they didn't have all beers available in bottles to take home.

Great little joint, isn't it?

It can be a draw back, the popularity of the place and the beers ( now on tap around Adelaide and Sydney ) means they often don't have the capacity to produce enough beer to have bottled stock in place. The kegs are always on and going, but bottled brews sort of come and go in batches.

What was the pick for you mate?

[toot toot]

I thought that might have been the case. Seems plenty of people are happy to rock in there and just have a pint or two.

The F-Yeah & Sessions for me. Missus was very happy with the cherry popper.

[JK]

That F-Yeah is right up there with my favourite beer of all time

[Booney]

That F-Yeah is right up there with my favourite beer of all time

Yep, it's gold. The Frankenbrown is a bit too bitter for my liking. One thing ( and hey, they're the experts ) is I'd like them all to be a little colder on the taps. If you take the F-Yeah home and make it really, really cold, it's even better!

[JK]

Yeah those takeaway FY's are awesome .. Have they progressed from the longnecks yet? (Not that it's an issue)

[Booney]

Yeah those takeaway FY's are awesome .. Have they progressed from the longnecks yet? (Not that it's an issue)

Yep, but $25 * 6 pack 330ml is a little rich, IMO. ( $100 carton! )

[am Bays]

I've been to the Edinburgh in Mitcham a few times with a group.
I have not had one decent meal there and there is a tendency to under-cook poultry.

I've declared I'm never going there again.

that's my experience with the Ed.

I'm organising our work's Christmas Lunchand people are suggesting the Ed, to myself I'm thinking, "Not F***ing Likely!"

[HH3]

I think I was invited, not MT.

Phew....thought I had to get my doomsday kit out.

[Psyber]

I've been to the Edinburgh in Mitcham a few times with a group.
I have not had one decent meal there and there is a tendency to under-cook poultry.

I've declared I'm never going there again.

Interesting, I've eaten there 4 times in the last month and have had a good meal each time. Although have stuck to the pub classics.

Big Shed Brewery - Loved this place, all the beers were awesome. Only down side was they didn't have all beers available in bottles to take home.

Great little joint, isn't it?

It can be a draw back, the popularity of the place and the beers ( now on tap around Adelaide and Sydney ) means they often don't have the capacity to produce enough beer to have bottled stock in place. The kegs are always on and going, but bottled brews sort of come and go in batches.

What was the pick for you mate?

It may have been because I was as a guest of a local group who were getting a concessional package deal per head and a set menu.
Perhaps if there is less profit in it short-cuts are taken or the trainee cooks get the job....

[wristwatcher]

The Grand on Mosley Square

Interesting experience today. We were served immediately by a nice young filly who was polite and pleasant but the meals took 30 minutes. The order was a chickenParmi, Chicken Killpatrick, Garlic bread, coke and water. $52 became 31 with the ent book.

The garlic bread looked amazing but was on the shit side of average, the salad was in a bowl (well played) but was pretty dry and didn't finish it, the chips were not cold but were as close to cold as you could get with still being able to eat them. Pretty average output so far.

The schnitzel was not at all big but was a nice juicy well cooked cut with an appropriate amount of sauce and.....wait for it....brace yourself....the schnitzel was not on top of the f@cken chips. Bravo

Tough to rate this one as a lot of the meal was sub par but I went in there for a good schnitzel and was more than happy with that. Throw in the nice views and the pleasant company and it's a 7/10.

[HH3]

La Trattoria

I deal with these guys through work, but never been. With the Mrs's's's sister being down from Clare, I thought it would be a nice place to take her for tea.

Got a table around the other side of the restaurant from the bar, which was good. A bit quieter around that side.

Both the Mrs and the sister-in-law got the entree serve of gnocchi. I couldn't resist telling them it's not pasta, its potato. 10 times. Both of them enjoyed it. I tried a bit, and it was good. Im not a gnocchi fan though, so probably wouldn't eat a whole serve.

I got the main serve of spaghetti cozze. A blend of spaghetti, olives, tomatos, and a garlicy sauce, topped with mussels (still in the shell). It looked fancy as f**k, and tasted just as good. There would have been almost 20 mussels in the bowl.

The girls stuck to waters, and I had a Sailor Jerrys.

The only downside was my Mrs didn't get the Coke she ordered while we were loitering and talking shit after the meal. I forgot to check if it was on the bill when I paid, so they could've swindled us.

Overall, very nice night out.

For the three meals, a garden salad to share, and a Sailor Jerrys, the grand total was $94. Bit pricey considering two of the meals were entree size, and we only got one drink and no appetisers.

It didn't really make me want to come back, but it was decent enough to enjoy the meal while we were there.

6/10

[Pag]

TGI Fridays.

Ultimate JD Burger. Overcooked meat (medium well). Much better burgers and value and Chuck Wagon, Foundry etc. Not worth the $25.
Missus had a Chipotle Chicken Salad, descrption said blackened chicken (we expected grilled), but it was just cold chicken with a couple of spices. Salad mixture was OK.
Add on 2 cokes and was $35.90 with Ent Book but wont rush back.

Yeah my Mrs got me Gold class cinema tickets to Star Wars at Marion when its released and we were going to try this place as I have never been and have heard such mixed reviews.

Is it 2 for 1 Pag or a 25% off? $25 for a burger does seem somewhat exorbitant

Either way probably give it a bash just for the novelty. Just perused the menu and the grain fed 300g steaks for $32 look reasonable.

2 for 1, and $25 is massive for a burger so I expected it to be everything. Add on the coke and it's $30 for just that meal, when you're looking at $15-$20 max elsewhere. Verve and Spargo's were both in the book and within 50m, I'll go to one of those two next time (if I'm ever down there again).

I love my American food but I've scratched TGI Fridays off my list. Low & Slow is my next stop I reckon (just opened bricks & mortar at Port Adelaide), and 127 Days still, if I can ever get there. Would be easier if they were open on Sundays.

[Failed Creation]

La Trattoria

I deal with these guys through work, but never been. With the Mrs's's's sister being down from Clare, I thought it would be a nice place to take her for tea.

Got a table around the other side of the restaurant from the bar, which was good. A bit quieter around that side.

Both the Mrs and the sister-in-law got the entree serve of gnocchi. I couldn't resist telling them it's not pasta, its potato. 10 times. Both of them enjoyed it. I tried a bit, and it was good. Im not a gnocchi fan though, so probably wouldn't eat a whole serve.

I got the main serve of spaghetti cozze. A blend of spaghetti, olives, tomatos, and a garlicy sauce, topped with mussels (still in the shell). It looked fancy as f**k, and tasted just as good. There would have been almost 20 mussels in the bowl.

The girls stuck to waters, and I had a Sailor Jerrys.

The only downside was my Mrs didn't get the Coke she ordered while we were loitering and talking shit after the meal. I forgot to check if it was on the bill when I paid, so they could've swindled us.

Overall, very nice night out.

For the three meals, a garden salad to share, and a Sailor Jerrys, the grand total was $94. Bit pricey considering two of the meals were entree size, and we only got one drink and no appetisers.

It didn't really make me want to come back, but it was decent enough to enjoy the meal while we were there.

6/10

[Booney]

The Railway Hotel - Opposite the Cop Shop in the Port.

The pub closed in early '14 with little to no business ( no pokies ). A mate and I went in there during the '14 Fringe, the pub hosted some chalk drawings of trucks in various Port locations ( my mate is a truckie and my ol' man was too ).

Groupon had $40 for 4 burgers with a beer/wine/cider so I snaffled a couple of vouchers and went there last Thursday night. Well, I kept the vouchers for another time as Thursday night's it's $16 Chicken Parmy, 2 for 1!! $8 for a parmy, chips and salad. Nice.

Now, the place isn't going to win you over with its decor ( it is an old school Port Adelaide pub still ) and there's no pokies to "have a flutter on" but there is one hell of a nice barman, there's some old Port / shipping / nautical posters around ( which I love ) and there's Coopers on tap as well as one craft beer.

The schnitty, could not complain. At least 2.5cm thick, good size with the chips not underneath the parmy! Wooohoooo they say. Wooohooo indeed. Solid chips, good quality salad and the Aged Ale on tap was $7 a pint, not bad price, very nice beer.

So as I've noted, it's an old school Port pub with old school Port feel but at $16 2 for 1 Parmy's on a Thursday I'll be back for sure.

7/10. Can recommend.

[Booney]

Not so much a review as this is a preview.

If any of you have seen the "Low and Slow American BBQ" Food truck around at foodie festivals and taken up the offer you'll also be excited about this.

Opening soon in the Port this place will add to the already burgeoning food/drink culture that is growing in the Port region.

Big Shed Brewing at Royal Park offer some gold, Sweet Amber Cafe about to open on Semaphore Road will be serving local craft beers and foods ( then in time their own brews ) along with the Harts Mill Markets on Sunday morning and the odd Fork in the Road event also held in the Harts Mill precinct. Lots of good stuff on offer in and around the Port. This one, I can't wait to have some ribs, brisket and pulled pork dripping from my gob!

http://ripitup.com.au/food-and-drink/co ... k5VrXYrK71

https://www.facebook.com/LowSlowAmericanBbq/

Well, well, well. Opened on Thursday night. Closed by 9pm Saturday night with the "SOLD OUT" sign on the door and from this Wednesday it's bookings only! Clearly it goes alright. I'm booked in on Friday night. Review to *slurp* come.

[Feenix]

Not so much a review as this is a preview.

If any of you have seen the "Low and Slow American BBQ" Food truck around at foodie festivals and taken up the offer you'll also be excited about this.

Opening soon in the Port this place will add to the already burgeoning food/drink culture that is growing in the Port region.

Big Shed Brewing at Royal Park offer some gold, Sweet Amber Cafe about to open on Semaphore Road will be serving local craft beers and foods ( then in time their own brews ) along with the Harts Mill Markets on Sunday morning and the odd Fork in the Road event also held in the Harts Mill precinct. Lots of good stuff on offer in and around the Port. This one, I can't wait to have some ribs, brisket and pulled pork dripping from my gob!

http://ripitup.com.au/food-and-drink/co ... k5VrXYrK71

https://www.facebook.com/LowSlowAmericanBbq/

Well, well, well. Opened on Thursday night. Closed by 9pm Saturday night with the "SOLD OUT" sign on the door and from this Wednesday it's bookings only! Clearly it goes alright. I'm booked in on Friday night. Review to *slurp* come.

I ate there on Friday night, had the Brisket, Pulled pork and Ribs with a side of mac n cheese and slaw.

Brisket was good, Pulled pork was great and the Ribs were awesome. Comes with BBQ and honey mustard sauce on the table so you can lather up your meat.
Sides were good but small.
Staff were good but still working out a few cobwebs.

All in all it was a great meal 9/10

[wristwatcher]

Not so much a review as this is a preview.

If any of you have seen the "Low and Slow American BBQ" Food truck around at foodie festivals and taken up the offer you'll also be excited about this.

Opening soon in the Port this place will add to the already burgeoning food/drink culture that is growing in the Port region.

Big Shed Brewing at Royal Park offer some gold, Sweet Amber Cafe about to open on Semaphore Road will be serving local craft beers and foods ( then in time their own brews ) along with the Harts Mill Markets on Sunday morning and the odd Fork in the Road event also held in the Harts Mill precinct. Lots of good stuff on offer in and around the Port. This one, I can't wait to have some ribs, brisket and pulled pork dripping from my gob!

http://ripitup.com.au/food-and-drink/co ... k5VrXYrK71

https://www.facebook.com/LowSlowAmericanBbq/

Well, well, well. Opened on Thursday night. Closed by 9pm Saturday night with the "SOLD OUT" sign on the door and from this Wednesday it's bookings only! Clearly it goes alright. I'm booked in on Friday night. Review to *slurp* come.

I ate there on Friday night, had the Brisket, Pulled pork and Ribs with a side of mac n cheese and slaw.

Brisket was good, Pulled pork was great and the Ribs were awesome. Comes with BBQ and honey mustard sauce on the table so you can lather up your meat.
Sides were good but small.
Staff were good but still working out a few cobwebs.

All in all it was a great meal 9/10

You had me at "Lather up your own meat"

[FlyingHigh]

Bull at a Gate Burger from Schnitthouse before the cricket on Friday.
9/10 for a basic beef burger,