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drk
somewhere, Australia
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Consistently excellent @ Byblos Bar + Restaurant

Reservation Not RequiredBad Wheelchair accessBad with babies
Bad with kidsGood for after-work drinksGood for a romantic drink
Great with a large groupGood place to meet peopleBad for watching sport

My friends and I have been to this very busy restaurant and bar at least a dozen times and we all have enjoyed all aspects of the experience. The location and views, decor (particularly love the bar area's design), service and food have all exceeded expectations - particularly given the prices (very very reasonable). The food is very tasty, brought out very quickly and pleasantly light and healthy. Excellent wine / cocktail / beverage list means this has also been a great place to meet up for a drink and chat.

I can recommend as a very entertaining, delicious night out - with or without food or with/out drinks. Both for me!

Loved the: Atmosphere, Value
Nice: Bar Service, Beers, Cocktails, Door Staff, Food
So-So: Music


Overall: Loved It!

Thursday, August 28, 2008
Merci Beaucoup! @ Montrachet

Reservation RequiredBad with babiesBad with kids
Perfect for a Romantic EveningGreat with a large group

Have dined here, both at the comptoir and a table, and both were lovely for different reasons - the comptoir was a great vantage point to see the staff in action, chat with other diners and the delightful Thierry himself.

I am not the greatest fan of French cuisine but I adored every bite here - beautiful, traditional and very very rich French food.

The wine list proffered a more interesting and diverse range of wines than usually seen ie more Old World styles and European wines. All that I tried were delicious - including the digestif given gratis!

Can recommend equally for two or group dining - very lively, cosy, archetypal french decor

Loved the: Atmosphere, Food, Service
Nice: Value


Overall: Loved It!

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Reservation Not RequiredBad Wheelchair accessBad with babies
Bad with kidsBad for a Romantic EveningBad for after-work drinks
Bad for BreakfastBad for Business LunchesBad for a romantic drink
Bad with a large groupBad place to meet peopleBad for watching sport

The best I could asy about this haven of mediocrity and APPALLING SERVICE is it is an unimaginative, unsophisticated, poorly serviced and grossly OVERPRICED dilution of th Cru Bar.

Despite being 2 of only 4 people in the restaurant and ordering Tapas only we still waited over 45minutes for the food. The waitress behaved as if she were on a visit to the dentist and performing an enormous favour serving us. On trying to enquire about various drinks, she claimed no knowledge as she never drank 'alcohol' (according to her look only servants of Satan such as ourselves do that!!).

However, the food was tasty, albeit in ridiculously small portions for the price and quality. Certainly nothing new or creative.

Nice decor, seating etc - was just the food , service and pricing that let it down.

I won't be back and I would only recommend to someone I disliked!! ;)

Dodgy: Atmosphere, Beers, Cocktails, Food
Hated: Bar Service, Door Staff, Music, Value


Overall: Hate It!