Yeah, this place really wasn't all that great, but then again I haven't been all that impressed…read morewith this brand of pub. In a way it really has a lot to do with it being located in the outer suburbs, which tends to suggest a rather stock standard selection of beers. The other this is that this place feels, well, rather bland. Honestly, it is basically one of those places that I would definitely be giving a miss in the future.

I was taken to this hotel for a birthday dinner, its a lovely old hotel (built in 1850) with many…read moreof the original features, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the all you can eat buffet was great, my family and I had a wonderful meal

found myself a bit too south from town today. Nothing fancy today just needed sustenance of the…read moreliquid kind.. the food was just a bonus. :) I think it might have been seniors special today. Sands has friendly staff and service with a clean dining area. We ordered the rump steak and chicken schitz.. it is what it is .. after a few beers and wine .. everything was better :) the steak turned out OK .. the mash was pretty good. the schitz I particularly liked .. thick not dry and the crispy bits went well with the beers n wine. no fancy smanshy pairing needed here.. :)

Nice family food, good for kids to play afteryour meal. Friendly staff affordable for special…read moreoccasions. Good family focused events as well.

I really did feel like I was back in Istanbul!! Except the Turkish wait staff had an Aussie accent!…read more:) he would always reply with "no worries".. haha Anyway on to the important stuff.... it was a chillie summer evening.. yes .. it's summer and it was cold out! That's melbourne for you. That's Melbourne Australia not Florida. We were greeted through the hole in the back wall (kitchen) as we entered and sat. first impressions! Food must be good! The darn table next to us ordered ALOT!! and it was for 2 ppl!! Figured out later that it was the set menu. T We were left to ponder over the menu.. this took sometime as we debated over portion size vs. how much we were realistically capable of eating!! too much too try in our first visit. Settled for the all rounder All Nazik dip with bread to start and the shish.. the bread was warm and lightly toasted! We could eat this all night on its own. The dip had a bit of everything we liked with a smokey flavour after taste. The shish... hmmmmm A-maaaaazing!!! Succulent and char grilled. Lots of flavour. Served on a bed of rice that was just the right amount. Other places seem to give u the whole rice pot! The rice was not drabbed with excessive butter only a hint was used. Salad?? hmmmm nothing much to report here... all in all a great experience.. we spent some time in between bites trying to figure where the pic used for wall paper was taken..

Located on the service road near the corner of Nepean Hwy and Balcombe Rd, this is quite a rare…read morefind indeed. ATMOSPHERE Do not be put off! Embrace it! The most endearing thing about this place is the Time Warp. I felt like Dr Who stepping back into the 70's. Dim lights, brown linoleum tables and old community hall chairs add to the character and most certainly remind me of the stone grill bars I visited in Istanbul earlier this year. Packed to the rafters on all three occasions I have eaten ( two take away and one dine in). A real find amongst the locals families SERVICE The restaurant is family run. The family certain,y handle the busy periods very well indeed and make you feel by welcome indeed. Even during busy periods they welcome takeaway orders with enthusiasm. You can feel the pride behind the cooking and they want you to feel well fed and happy when you leave FOOD AND DRINKS Where do I start? All the mains are served with rice , salad and Turkish bread so keep that in mind when ordering. Kadinbudu Kofte is our favourite entree but you can order any 3 for $13. The Kiymal Pide is very filling indeed ( meat filled Turkish pizza) . For mains you can't go past the mixed grill ( a little bit of everything) but you must back it up with the most amazing succulent marinated Chicken Cutlets ( salivating now at the thought of them) The only downside was the Baclava, it was too hard with a toffee like rather than moist bite to it. ROUND UP Very very vey good value indeed. Starters $4, mains $13-$17. You can indulge in a 21 dish take away banquets for $29 per person ( min 2) . Despite the low cost, the food quality is excellent so don't be fooled by the old shabby decor. I highly recommend

Ventured to Beach 162 for my birthday and was instantly impressed by the decor. We sat for quite a…read morewhile to be waited on until the waitress came over and explained that you order and pay for drinks and meals from the bar, very apologetic. That was the only negative for the night. The meals were great and the acoustic band playing were very good. Will definitely go back!

Went on a Tuesday evening and it was very quiet. Nice decor. The waitress was a little agitated and…read moregave you a feeling of " hurry up" but apart from that the food was great and the prices are reasonable.

Great family restaurant, food is nice and the serving sizes are quite large. Definitely a place to…read morego back to.

I honestly just had the mixed gelato/ice cream from here all the time, I believe that it's actually…read morereally good and well worth the $12. the scene is awesome; like if you ever visit Frankston - you should come to this place.

The place that brought the Melbourne burger scene to life!…read more I've never had a bad meal here, the food has always tasted fantastic, and no matter how busy they are, it's not a very long wait. Staff are lovely and friendly, one day, I'll try something other than a burger.

This has been on my burger hit list for some time now. ever since it came on the burger radars of…read morethe GFG n Burger Adventures... and finally tonight the planets aligned... the dandy pav is on the site of the old pancake parlour .. similar setup to hogs in decor and feel. Competition is tough but when ur named the best!! I had to try it .. from their separate burger menu I decided to go with the Giro.. Beef patty, melted swiss cheese, braised lamb with truffle mayonnaise. the General sounded too heavy and the Tsar.. well will give it a go next time.. The burger was fantastic! Juicy meat and with the right amount of melted cheese (this got a bit too much for me near the end). very nice touch to have small pickles served on the side.. in case needed to balance out the heavy combo of an all meat burger served with cheese and mayo. For the meat lover this is the one! I don't think there is a signature burger here but will def try the Tsar next time... Anyhoooo... was it that good to deserve the #1 slot ??? IMHO and YMMV... a gd burger it is but I would probably only come back only to try the other burger to give it a go. The Giro is boring and uninspiring. I was expecting a "wow" factor from the #1 but it lacked complexity in flavour and the heavy cheese mayo sauce drowned out everything. It took away the taste and flavour of what was a very good patty! In one word "forgettable". In writing this I am convincing myself that I ordered the wrong burger or that my expectations too high for melb's #1? Still I'd rate the Chew Burger as the best burger and Laurie Dee's #2. May revisit dandy pav to try the Tsar. But on tonight's forgettable burger choice alone .. nah .. and again this is my opinion only. give this joint a go and make up ur own mind :)

this venue has improved so much. lovely food. great service very friendly staff. I have been with a…read morelarge group of 30 plus and our orders were taken very quickly. Kyrra and the other staff were very helpful interested in helping everyone with their individual needs. I will be back soon

There are a lot of things about this place that I really didn't like, with the main one being that…read moreit took me ages to actually get served, despite there actually being a number of people in the pub. In fact the girl in the change booth just sat there doing nothing, despite the fact that it was clear that I was waiting to get a beer. Honestly, with everything else that I could say about this pub, this was by far the worst.

Best fish and chips meal I've ever had. This place is truly a hidden gem. If you're in the area…read moregive this place a try!