Lovely green outdoor space with a safe play area for the kids. Parents can actually chill while they play.

Stopped by for a quick dinner and the place looks really sharp inside. Food was solid, nothing to complain about. Only thing that got me was the hand-washing area, a bit tight in there. Not a dealbreaker though, I&#39;d still go back if I&#39;m in the area.

Carol really looked after us - kept checking in without hovering. The Thom Yum soup was properly good, hot and sour just right. Only thing, the place got a bit busy later and the seats are on the harder side. But for a casual dinner it worked fine. I&#39;d pop back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Came for the tasting menu, left impressed. The service knew their stuff, pointed me toward a few dishes I wouldn&#39;t have picked myself. Fermented reindeer was the standout. Portions are small but that&#39;s expected at this level. Booking was a hassle though, had to plan weeks ahead.

The jalape&ntilde;o cheese bombs were the highlight, so good. Waitress knew her stuff with the drink picks. Wings were a letdown though, dry.

Lovely spot with live music and a proper relaxed vibe. Used the Entertainer 2-for-1 on pastas and pizzas &ndash; such a good deal. Staff were friendly too. Perfect for a lazy Sunday.

The oxtail is proper good and the portion size actually matches the price. Been back a few times now, always leaves me full.

Came here for dinner last week and ordered the seafood platter for two. Honestly, the portion was huge &mdash; plenty of prawns, calamari, and hake, all fresh. We couldn&#39;t finish it. For the price, it&#39;s decent value, especially if you&#39;re hungry. Service was fine, nothing fancy, but the food did the talking. Would go back just for that platter.

Solid burgers for airport standards - juicy patty, decent price, chips were proper thick-cut. Service was quick too. Good option if you&#39;re transiting through and need something better than the usual fast food.

The grilled salmon bowl was really fresh &mdash; the veggies still had that crunch. I&rsquo;d go back just for that. Staff seemed a bit rushed, not unfriendly, just busy. Didn&rsquo;t bother me much since the food itself was solid. Maybe order ahead if you&rsquo;re in a hurry.

Great spot for a quick bite. The food came out fast and the gallery setting is pretty cool. Service was friendly too. Would stop by again if I&#39;m in the area.

Been coming here for a while now. The service is what keeps me coming back honestly. Server remembered my usual order last time, didn&#39;t even have to ask. Food&#39;s consistent too, never had a bad meal. Place gets busy on weekends but they still manage to keep things moving. Just wish they&#39;d open earlier on Sundays, that&#39;s about it.

Came on a quiet weeknight, so no wait at all. Steak was decent, veggies actually seasoned properly which is rare around here. The chai latte caught me off guard, in a good way. Place has more of a sports bar feel, not exactly cosy or romantic, but fine for a casual bite. Seats are a bit stiff though, wouldn&#39;t want to linger too long.

Came here with a few friends for dinner and honestly the salmon was the highlight&mdash;cooked just right, super juicy. We also got the prawn curry which was creamy and packed with flavour. Place had a nice buzz, not too loud that you can&#39;t chat. Service was friendly too. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back for that salmon again 😊

Great local spot. The all-day breakfast hits the spot and the Tuesday quiz night is proper fun. Cocktails were decent too.

Stopped by for a quick bite and ended up really liking the vibe &mdash; lots of random decor to look at while you wait. The rectangular pizzas were the standout for me, decent price too. Drinks came strong, not watered down at all. Only thing: they add a 10% tip automatically, which felt a bit much for just two of us.

The eggs benedict at this place were done right. Hollandaise had that proper tang, yolk still runny when I cut in. Fresh orange juice actually tasted squeezed, not from a carton. That&#39;s basically all I need from a breakfast spot. Maybe slightly pricey for what it is, but the food delivered.

The breakfast pastries were really well done, and the space has this lovely charm to it. Service felt a bit hit or miss though&mdash;one moment attentive, the next kinda distant. Still, decent for a slow morning.

Came with a group of eight on a Friday. The Dolci Dela Nonna dessert was the highlight&mdash;easily one of the best I&#39;ve had. Solid spot for a family get-together.

The sushi special before 5pm is such a good deal 🍣 Tried the prawns too&mdash;super fresh. Definitely grabbing that again next time.

The food was decent but the room felt dead &mdash; no music, harsh afternoon sun right on the table. Beer list was thin too. Shame, cause the plate deserved better.

Nyarai took care of us properly, no fuss. The place has this calm vibe that makes you want to linger. Food was decent, nothing mind-blowing but solid. Maybe a bit pricey for what you get, but the atmosphere kinda makes up for it. I&#39;d sit by the window again.

Prawn and chorizo starter was the standout. Sushi was fresh too. Place was decently busy but service kept up fine.

Stopped by for the seafood platter for one&mdash;honestly plenty of food, everything cooked properly. Our waitress Anele sorted us out, friendly without hovering. She pushed the Malva Pudding on us, and yeah, that was the right move. Sweet, warm, proper comfort dessert. Place was busy but we never felt rushed. Would happily go back for that pudding alone.

Food was out fast, and the flavours were solid. Samkelo knew the menu well, pointed me to a good option, and came back just enough without hovering. That kind of service makes a difference. Place was busy but not chaotic. Fair for what you get. I&#39;d stop in again if I&#39;m in the area.

The date night special was solid &mdash; good food and the price felt fair for two. Staff brought out olives and chips while we waited, which was a nice touch. Service stayed sharp the whole time.

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