Other reviewers have mentioned that the menu is not wildly creative. But what they offer is done…read morewell. We tried the patatas bravas, meatballs, garlic prawns, paella and fried chicken wings and they were all cooked well and were delicious with good flavours. I thought the serving size was fine for the 4 of us. They have a choice of banquets but I have never seen a banquet that wasn't overpriced anywhere, so I steer away from them. Order from the menu and ask for double serves if you are a large group. You can always order more! Their wine list contains a lot of wines from Spain but they are not overpriced and you can try to relive that last holiday in Barcelona, sitting in the sun by the sea with a glass of the rose!

When I arrived in Newcastle I was told, "you have to try Bocados". As a huge fan of paella, I was…read morequick to oblige. I went to Bocados with my younger brother and we're both known to be quite big eaters. We ordered paella (however the waitress informed us it would be green), chicken wings and bread. Overall, I was very satisfied with the meal. With a good serving of seared salmon on the paella and fresh seafood, this matched the strong lime flavour of the paella delightfully. The wings had a good amount of spicyness, but were definitely over-priced for the small serving size. To conclude our meal, the only sensible option was to order churros. I wasn't overly impressed with this desert. The chocolate could have been sweeter, and the churros could have been slightly more crispy on the outside. However, I'm willing to give bocados the benefit of the doubt that if I were to return, the desert would be on par with the main meal. Overall, Bocados is a great Spanish restaurant. My advice would be to get your fair share of wings, maybe this would be a fantastic first date location, especially if your partner is hesitant to pig-out on food..

Terrible one star it was bad because I didn't go here. I did…read morenot go to this place and I have never heard of it and the customer service was abismal. I did not go here that's why it was bad.

LOVE this restaurant! The food is wonderful and the staff are lovely! The atmosphere is great too!…read moreNot a cheap place to dine but definitely worth it! Can't wait to go back!

If you want to go to a chocolatier on the Central Coast, this is the one to come to. Especially if…read moreyou're looking for CHURROS!!!! Listening to the exotic music made me whisk away on the winds of imagination and in the serenity of Spain (or one of those other Spanish countries) while slurping on my perfectly-crafted, sweet iced mocha. Additionally, the joint has a great vibe to it when the place is buzzing, and is always a hot spot on Thursday late nights. The service is great; the staff are friendly and willing to tend to all your needs. The menu. Ah what a variety of goodies to choose from! Churros, cold drinks, sundaes, cakes, coffees, Spanish hot chocolates (you get the idea). It is pure heaven for avid chocolate lovers, but accommodates well for those not willing to fall into a chocolate coma -- but seriously -- why wouldn't you want to with treats that bring such delight to your mouth? Every time I come here, I order something different. And every time I do so it never fails to impress me. San Churro always makes me feel guilty from indulging in such rich treats, which always seem to be finished sooner than I anticipate.

I made a reservation and received an email saying I had the table reserved for two hours. Once I…read morearrived to the restaurant, a man who I think was the manager, was very unfriendly he told us we were ten minutes late and we only had the table for an hour... I didn't say anything cause I just wanted to spend a good time with my family. We ordered several things that weren't anything special: bravas, torrades (5$ for two pieces of bread!?!?!?!?), croquetas and Pinchos Morunos , the last ones came basically raw to our table. We asked them to please cook them through cause we couldn't eat raw meat, they came back 10 mins later with the meat in the exact same condition. I've eaten pinchos morunos a 100 times... Maybe? Never nearly raw. Not only that, but we all felt quite sick and heavy after dinner. So, after all this, I can definitely say I'm not going back, not recommending it to anyone. I'm Spanish and I've been asked like a 100 times for a good Spanish restaurant, I thought this was going to be it...!! But no... One positive thing I have to say: both our waiters were nice.

Very glad to see this place open up in Lane Cove. I've spent quite a bit of time in Spain, and the…read morefood at Encasa is a reasonable facsimile of what I've experienced in Spain. It didn't wow me, although the anchovies were very good. The staff were friendly and helpful but seemed inexperienced. Time will tell how this place fares. I hope they succeed!

Oh this is soooo cool!!' Across from the train station!! Really a neat place, creative decor and…read morevery clean and very pleasant help. Just stopped in for coffee, and it is quite good plus drinking a cappuccino with cool jazz playing is my idea of a perfect way to start (or end) my day. The menu is diverse and by the smells coming out of the kitchen they do their own baking, wished I lived close by!!!! Sadly Las Vegas is to far away~

Upper North Shore. New Liquour Licencing laws. A smart…read moreLawyer who obviously knows both. Voila ! Kiplings ! The old garage site near the station at Turrumurra is now a very neat bar and small plate food joint. Service is per young people who have somehow been imbued with a sense of service, pride, and fun. How does a lawyer do THAT ? Food - absolutely fantastic ! Crab on toast, quail lolipops, octopus, prawns, mushroom and truffle tarts, the food is brought out fast and it is very very good, and this is the first night! I think the younger north shore people will find the cost acceptable if not areyouserious cheap. At tonight's setting there was an even mix, perhaps 60:40 oldies : youngies. The space has been done brilliantly, I only wish they had left the outside looking like a garage but that might have been pushing it a bit. There's a long way to go for the UNS but this is a huge step in the right direction. Finally.

Pancakes are great, the lemon zest scones are to die for and for a real treat (off menu) ask for a…read morevanilla milkshake with a shot or two of espresso mixed in...

Lola Cocina is a cute Spanish tapa bar. They have a phenomenal menu with a wide range of items…read more They have specials during the week which I really want to try. They have small plates, cured meats, cheeses, several kinds of paella, and salads. The sharing platters look amazing, they have a little bit of everything on the platter. We ordered a variety of tapas which were all delicious: Gambas con crema y vino blanco -prawns in a creamy white wine sauce. Delicious and comes with 6 prawns. Need more bread to soak up that creamy goodness. Empanadillas de carne: Spanish pork and chorizo empanada pastry -good Jamón stuffed figs: figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in jamon -great Vientre de cerdo: crackling pork belly with cabbage and caramelised apple sauce -good Croquetas de manchego: croquettes filled with manchego cheese -great For the main course we ordered: Paella Serrano: chicken, pork, and chicken chorizo, green peas, and sofrito. -highly recommend Churros and chocolates for dessert! Yumm Everything was delicious and the drinks were also tasty. The watermelon mojito is a must try. The service and ambiance were lovely. I would definitely go back. It's also BYO which I wasn't aware of!

We were looking forward to eating the paella but we were disappointed. Their traditional sangria…read morewasn't the best and we wouldn't order it again if we came back. On the other hand, the customer service was amazing as well as the tapas.

Afous is an absolute gem, was recommended here by sister, had dinner with my boyfriend then…read morereturned the next week with my family. The restaurant decor is beautiful and the crowd is a real mix, I saw couples having a romantic dinner, families and big groups all enjoying their meal. Tucked away near the Spit Bridge it features water views in an intimate atmosphere. The service is friendly, geniune and professional and they helpful with recommendations. The menu is concise but everything is done well. We had the crab felafel, chicken and leek croquettes, lamb kofta, halumi and rocket salad, paella, beef cheeks and he dessert tasting platter and could not find any fault. The food is authentic, fresh and delicious and the staff help pace the meal well. The beef was especially good, it cut like butter and featured a wine glaze, the rose water rice pudding was also a highlight. Afous is really an experience, the food is made fresh to order so enjoy some wine or a cocktail and soak in the atmosphere. Enjoyed both dinners and will be back soon!

A Fous replaces a long standing, but ultimately failed fish restaurant. That predates my…read moreexperience, and only know A Fous here on the end of the Spit - just before the bridge. Let's start with the owner: he is the most wonderful, gracious and hospitable host I've ever met. His opening line is "welcome to my home" and it's all good from there. Each time I've been here (3 times in all), I have just asked him to choose the dishes and keep them coming until we say "enough". Given this is a Moroccan tapas kind of place (whatever that is?), it's more "ca suffit" or "hallas" with my best French or Arabic accents, respectively. Food is varied and delicious and small enough so you can try many things. BYO and bring your good stuff to go with the meal. No corkage fee, and they will keep whatever you want chilled until you're ready to go. For example, one time we dropped off our wine and beer before heading out on a boat. They happily held it in their fridge for us until dinner. Last good thing is that A Fous is really not that expensive, especially if you bring your own beverages. All you can eat (see above!) was about $170 for 2 couples. That's first rate for an elite eat here in Mosman.