Yes its only a pub meal at an old established north Hobart pub, but the prices do not reflect this and that is why I give it such a harsh judgement. When you pay a lot for a meal you truly expect some quality in return, in this case we did not. The dining room is large, a little on the cold side, but modern and clean.Appearance wise the place rates well, the menu is quiet good with a variety of meat, chicken and seafood dishes available. Also a children's menu.
Pricing is that of a more upper class restaurant, with meals being well above the usual pub fare price. My fisherman's basket was $28 and contained two very tasteless overcooked pieces of frozen pre battered fish, the prawns, scallops and calamari were however reasonable, but obviously pre crumbed frozen pieces. My husbands porterhouse steak at $26 was a terrible cut with over an inch of thick fat on one side and not alot of meat on the other. The meat supplier should hang his head in shame, I would not buy this piece of meat nor would I expect anyone to want to eat it. The salads were more or less the bowl of lettuce with a bit of tomato on top.
Specials were available on the day but $33 for a T bone seems a bit dear to me. All meals were well over the $20 mark. Entrees pretty much fried up frozen stuff that you would have on a Friday night in front of the footy. Desserts all around $9 which to me seems alot for a bit of cake and cream. To be honest the food was boring, the venue lacked any atmosphere and it was over priced. The giant beef schnitzel would probably interest a few blokes, but for anyone looking for a tasty dish with a bit of pizazz for the price, you wont find it here.
Not recommended at all, if your looking for a quick pub meal you'll get it but its majorly overpriced. 2 out of 5 for this one.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Monday, 30 May 2011
Taj Palace Not So Royal
If your looking for a decent Indian restaurant give this one a miss, that is unless you like eating in filth. In fact if you close your eyes until you are seated you may just think you have been transported to India itself. The cramped style, boxes lined up, little dusty trinkets everywhere, really made you feel as if you have obtained a free trip with out the lenghty flight. For a genuine atmosphere this place gets a 5 out of 5, but that's about where all the good things I can say stop.
Situated in the North Hobart hub of exotic dining experiences, the out side does not reflect the inside, although at first it looks fine, you only have to reach for the drinks menu to see how its going to be, covered in spillage and dirt, the drinks menu although small covers a rage of wines and beers to suit most palates. A range of foreigne beers are on offer for a authentic experience.
We were taken away from the main dining area and shown to a small upstairs room, cramped and freezing with boxes stacked up against the walls. The toilet door was a short distance away and opened and closed dozens of times and became rather annoying. The door that was once white now dirt stained let the ice cold Hobart air straight in our faces.
The food menu is a little worse for wear and contains samples of foods on offers, complete with smudges to show you what kind of colours to expect, altogether an off putting start. The menu is vast with a good range of Indian dishes cooked to your hotness likening.
Entree's were of a generous size, we had the Champ Maharani which is marinated lamb chops roasted in the tandoor, at $10.50 for 4 lamb chops its certainly enough to share. The usual samosas and pakoras are also available.
Main menu is huge with a choice of lamb, beef, chicken and prawn dishes. Most priced at $16.50, $18.50 for prawn, there is everything you would expect on the menu and more. Vegetarian dishes are also available.
The condiment range is great and a nice selection of naan breads. The cheese and garlic naan was Divine, however the garlic naan lacked a true garlic taste. The butter chicken was very tasty and just right for me and my son in a mild sauce. The beef vindaloo contained very tender cuts of beef, however my husband ruined the experience for himself by deciding to go hot despite the medium advice of the waiter. The result was a very disturbed looking man throwing back glasses of water between gasps of air, but yes it was his choice.
Dessert isn't worth a mention and there probably not many that could fit it in anyway. Altogether a very different experience, with some very tasty food, not recommended by me at all due to the complete uncleanliness of the place. 1 out 5. The 1 is for the cheese and garlic naan bread as this was eaten first and when your hungry you'll have a go at something.
Situated in the North Hobart hub of exotic dining experiences, the out side does not reflect the inside, although at first it looks fine, you only have to reach for the drinks menu to see how its going to be, covered in spillage and dirt, the drinks menu although small covers a rage of wines and beers to suit most palates. A range of foreigne beers are on offer for a authentic experience.
We were taken away from the main dining area and shown to a small upstairs room, cramped and freezing with boxes stacked up against the walls. The toilet door was a short distance away and opened and closed dozens of times and became rather annoying. The door that was once white now dirt stained let the ice cold Hobart air straight in our faces.
The food menu is a little worse for wear and contains samples of foods on offers, complete with smudges to show you what kind of colours to expect, altogether an off putting start. The menu is vast with a good range of Indian dishes cooked to your hotness likening.
Entree's were of a generous size, we had the Champ Maharani which is marinated lamb chops roasted in the tandoor, at $10.50 for 4 lamb chops its certainly enough to share. The usual samosas and pakoras are also available.
Main menu is huge with a choice of lamb, beef, chicken and prawn dishes. Most priced at $16.50, $18.50 for prawn, there is everything you would expect on the menu and more. Vegetarian dishes are also available.
The condiment range is great and a nice selection of naan breads. The cheese and garlic naan was Divine, however the garlic naan lacked a true garlic taste. The butter chicken was very tasty and just right for me and my son in a mild sauce. The beef vindaloo contained very tender cuts of beef, however my husband ruined the experience for himself by deciding to go hot despite the medium advice of the waiter. The result was a very disturbed looking man throwing back glasses of water between gasps of air, but yes it was his choice.
Dessert isn't worth a mention and there probably not many that could fit it in anyway. Altogether a very different experience, with some very tasty food, not recommended by me at all due to the complete uncleanliness of the place. 1 out 5. The 1 is for the cheese and garlic naan bread as this was eaten first and when your hungry you'll have a go at something.
Hobart restaurant and dining reviews: Flathead a Fine experience.
Hobart restaurant and dining reviews: Flathead a Fine experience.: "Flathead Fish mongers and Fish Cafe, located 4 main road south Hobart, a pleasurable experience to say the least. A small restaurant rathe..."
Sunday, 29 May 2011
Flathead a Fine experience.
Flathead Fish mongers and Fish Cafe, located 4 main road south Hobart, a pleasurable experience to say the least. A small restaurant rather than just a cafe,so bookings definitely recommended. Tables for two to a largish group can be catered for.A clean, tidy modern dining room, with candle lit tables making it great for dinner for two.
Although fresh fish is sold on the premises, that fish shop smell is not there, the seafood available is well displayed and looks very fresh.
The menu contained only seafood dishes, entree and mains, with a good variety in each. The oysters were about as fresh as possible and we were told had been shucked only 1 hour earlier. 1/2 a dozen for $15.90. The prawn and chili kebab, another entree, available at $4.50 each, were cooked just right, not to much chili but enough for the average person.
Mains are most reasonably priced for the excellent quality that is served to you, I simply had to have 'The Lot' which had scallops, calamari, a Thai fish cake and piece of battered blue eye. The batter light and cooked to perfection as was everything. other mains available included Sri Lankan yellow fish.curry at $27.90. Fish of the day, grilled fish for a healthy option and also Pirates Bay octopus, char grilled.
I'm a fussy person when it comes to the drinks menu, but I found the wine list contained a good variety and even had the good old 1/2 or full carafe of wine. Most wines were available by the glass, which is a rare find. A variety of beers were available as well as a cider from Ireland either apple or pear.
Desserts, if you can fit one in, are mostly $7.50 all served with ice cream (the good quality yummy ones).
Although fresh fish is sold on the premises, that fish shop smell is not there, the seafood available is well displayed and looks very fresh.
The menu contained only seafood dishes, entree and mains, with a good variety in each. The oysters were about as fresh as possible and we were told had been shucked only 1 hour earlier. 1/2 a dozen for $15.90. The prawn and chili kebab, another entree, available at $4.50 each, were cooked just right, not to much chili but enough for the average person.
Mains are most reasonably priced for the excellent quality that is served to you, I simply had to have 'The Lot' which had scallops, calamari, a Thai fish cake and piece of battered blue eye. The batter light and cooked to perfection as was everything. other mains available included Sri Lankan yellow fish.curry at $27.90. Fish of the day, grilled fish for a healthy option and also Pirates Bay octopus, char grilled.
I'm a fussy person when it comes to the drinks menu, but I found the wine list contained a good variety and even had the good old 1/2 or full carafe of wine. Most wines were available by the glass, which is a rare find. A variety of beers were available as well as a cider from Ireland either apple or pear.
Desserts, if you can fit one in, are mostly $7.50 all served with ice cream (the good quality yummy ones).
Table service was prompt, with out waitress being most friendly, I would give this dining experience a 4 out of 5 and highly recomend you visit.
Opening hours are lunch and dinner Tuesday to saturday until 10.30pm for bookings call 62243194.
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