Huge portions, you get your mineys worth and shoooo tasty. Really lovely staff great atmosphere,…read moredefinitely worth visiting and trying their menu.

Very good food, I got recommended this place by my friend and it is the best thing I've ever tried.read more

Unless you have a car, this is a pretty difficult pub to get to. In a way it is sort of like a…read morecountry pub, though not your typical country pub, but rather one that you would find in England. I wouldn't necessarily call it classy, but it has an atmosphere of being a place for semi-special occassions. They have a pretty decent selection of beers, and the surroundings do make you feel as if you were in the English countryside. Mind you, it is pretty popular, and a little pricier than what you would expect.

Appearances can be decieving, although this pub nestled in Coromandel Valley would appear to be an…read moreold relic of the bygone era with its red brick exterior, wide verandah, worn floorboards and huge log fireplaces - but the pub is only a few decades old yet retains the "old" pub feel. As the trend for pubs which look like fancy bars and fancier restaurants continues, its nice to walk into a pub with a solid wooden bar, well worn chesterfields in the front bar and fairly simple wooden tables in the restaurant expect the traditional as well; chicken schnittys, fish and chips - the works. The Duck Inn also has a great range of beers and ciders. Adelaide Hills cider has been on tap here since you could tap their kegs and their local range is superb for a small pub. Like most pubs, the Duck Inn does have pokies, but you can't hear them in the restaurant and the noise level in the bar is minimal. I'd opt for the Duck Inn on a lazy day and to sit in the Front bar next to the fire on the big couches with some beer and chips and spend your day doing not quite a lot.

Modish5 is perhaps my new go to coffee shop. Apart from offering good value, they source quality…read moreingredients which are much fresher than other coffee shops that I have been to. The strawberry cheesecake was so soft yet packed full of flavor. It was served with whipped cream and was topped with fresh strawberries and jelly. In terms of presentation, the piece of cake was well placed and was of good size for $6.50. The base of the cake was also not too thick either making it perfect for cutting using a desert fork. They also provided appropriate cutlery given the cake was to be shared between two people. This was without having to ask and was rather thoughtful. Staff were friendly and service was pleasing. Wait times weren't too long either even though there were quite a few people there. Their hot chocolate is good. It doesn't taste too watery like other coffee shops I have been too. Tucked away in the corner of the Woodcroft Plaza, this coffee shop is a gem that you definitely wouldn't want to miss.

I was looking for a random place to grab some breakfast, and a part of me thought that maybe a cafe…read morein shopping centre would do the trick. Well, it turned out that this was definitely not going to be the case. In fact it turned out that this place was rather disappointing. Actually, I could say it was really disappointing. Well, it wasn't that bad, but I found that the tea was rather strong, and this not to my liking, and the benedict wasn't the best that I have had either. Honestly, I probably should try to avoid shopping centre cafes.

Well these guys really stepped up to the plate (no pun intended).... On arrival we were told there…read morewere not all options available for brunch and to select for the remaining options. We thought they had just been busy and run out. No. Turns out vandals had cut the gas lines and the kitchen were doing there best to cook without their mains gas. The owner seemed a little stressed but was super lovely and attentive, offering us blankets from the basket provided to stay warm if we were cool sitting outside. The food still came out fast and was oh so very delicious. The coffee was hot and creamy. I'll be back!

Heard from a few friends that live locally that we should give esculent a try as we really lack…read moregood food options in the area, so tonight we gave it a crack for the first time. First impression was it's got a very take away vibe to the shop itself which isn't a bad thing at all, just the standard fish and chip shot style counter and some seated area to the right of the store with a big screen tv which is a good touch for those who want to eat in. We ordered the esculent burger and small chips which came out in about 10 minutes from ordering and very fresh. The chips themself were fantastic and we loved the fact they had a selection of chilli sauces too! To the burger.... it was OK. Certainly not bad at all but just lacked a little bit of flavor for us, it was very fresh and pretty good value but just needed a bit more punch to the taste. Wouldn't mind trying some other menu items to see what they're like too.

Great food for both dine in & takeaway. Burgers are full of goodness & certainly fill that spot!…read moreBeautiful & clean premises well worth trying out if you are feeling hungry & in the southern suburbs.

This is the third time I have dined here ... and I must confess, last night was because a very dear…read morefriend of mine lives nearby, and this is her favourite haunt ;) I am as surprised as you probably are that I am giving Imperial Prince a 4 star rating, especially considering this is one of those Chinese restaurants in the suburbs which have probably been here FOREVER (well, *quite* a long time) ... and sometimes foodies tend to overlook places that are kinda daggy and totally Westernised. But ... service as soon as we arrived was outstanding. Friendly, but professional. We started off with vegetarian spring rolls which were your basic spring rolls - tasty, not greasy at all. Wine list was quite extensive too, which is a bonus! For mains, we shared the BBQ Pork Ribs with Plum Sauce, Satay Beef and Sizzling Chicken with Garlic. My partner's 6 year old ordered what all 6 year olds would probably order ... chicken nuggets and chips. No, not very Chinese, but I guess the restaurant knows what a good kids menu should include! All our main meals were outstanding - and yes, I was surprised! Especially the BBQ Pork Ribs, which could be 'cut' with a spoon (and had hardly any bones). I swear the meal wasn't as good as this last time we visited (which was about a year ago) - I am seriously impressed, and already planning a return visit. Oh, and 3 adults and 1 child for a total of $85 (and that included a glass of wine for each adult) - well, that's even better ;)

Attentive but discreet service, and beautifully cooked food. Only 4 stars because the plum sauce…read morecould have been a little tangier (it was a little bland), but the duck was perfectly cooked and delightfully crisp. Yum!

My favourite place to visit for a coffee and to buy another plant. This place is unique and…read moreawesome. They serve great coffee, tea , shakes, toasties and PLANTS. Sometimes we just go there to sit among the beautiful plants and sip coffee, do emails or read a book. It's a rare find and one that will be sure to impress. This is a plant lovers paradise. Check out their insta page - banksandbrown

Lovely little coffee shop with excellent coffee. Love the fact that you are surrounded by plants…read moreand little cosy corners where you can hide and enjoy a good cuppa.

Meals are always good at the Victoria hotel, and today I decided to try something different - the…read morepawn and mango salad. It said that it came with a rocket and lettuce mix, and I actually asked if I could have more lettuce than rocket. The cook assured me that there was definitely more lettuce, so I ordered it. I enjoyed the prawns and mango, but the rest of the bowl was radicchio, with a couple of rocket leaves! Chewing chunks of radicchio was not what I expected to have to do! I'll double check your menu next time.

Perfect place for lunch or dinner with kids. Came here for a…read morebirthday lunch, first time ever here. Eating out somewhere with kids can be quite stressful but The Vic made this one of the most relaxing lunch outing in years due to the playground. The meal I had was very delicious, excellent pub meal and the service we had received by our waitress and the bartender was outstanding. My wife had a great choice of options from their Gluten Free menu.

If you are looking for a lovely intimate restaurant in Blackwood & you are fed up with cafe food…read morebut don't want to go 'silver service' this NEW PLACE is perfect. The Menu is small yet varied, local providers & is seasonal. The wine list is not huge but is a close regional selection. The surrounding are intimate, fresh, bright and breezy :) Easy parking in surrounding streets. The staff are lovely :) The prices are reasonable and the food is DELICIOUS:) :) Will happily come back again and again. This is what Blackwood has been lacking & now it has arrived :)

Ambiance: 5.5 / 10 Stark is the first impression and bright! Cripes, is it BRIGHT!! One feels…read morelike you're in a fish bowl on display. We were there for dins and thought it was day. Loud too, even though there weren't many fellow diners. It's a small room and everyone can hear everyone (WOW, someone at the next table was talking about their affair). We thought acoustics would be disastrous if it was better patronised and word on the grape vine is that this place has re-established itself from a café to an upmarket Italian restaurant so, when full it would be more like a cafeteria cacophony. Winelist: 4 / 10 Oh dear! An Italian inspired restaurant with no Italian wines?? A few extra marks for supporting locavore but, a Barolo, Sangiovese or at least a Vermentino would complement the intended restaurant influence. Even the local wines that monopolise the list are main stream and average. Service: 6 / 10 Call me old fashioned but, if one is expecting 'upmarket' Darlings, an old girl and my professional counterparts notice things. Serve from the left - clear from the right; unless 2 patrons next to each other are in conversation, clear only when everyone has finished, don't reach across in front of your patron, top up the vino, top up the water, don't hover, staff should intimately know the dishes and wine, etc etc. And of greatest importance, they should look like they actually enjoy their job. Need I say more about 1923? Cuisine: 5 / 10 And only just a 5, saved by the quality of the cuisine, not the selection of the cuisine. The kitchen does good with the almost boring and average dishes listed. For a restaurant that's positioned itself at 'upmarket' Italian it's not genuine Italian. There's no signature dish, no scaloppine (veal), Nothing chocolate for dessert (Italian sacrilege). Nothing that leaps out from the menu that shrieks "PICK ME, PICK ME". Value for what you get: 5 / 10 Expensive. Better value elsewhere. The deal maker or breaker; would I go back? No. This place has pitched itself at the ranks of the likes of Assaggio, Jamie's Italian, Chianti and Ambrosini's. It comes nowhere near this standard. We were hoping the trek up the hill would be worth it but, it wasn't. We came back down the hill to one of the aforementioned for dessert, coffee and Moscato. 25.5 out of 50. Dame Dine Alot.

The restaurant is set in a historic homestead and beautiful gardens, the dining room is cosy yet…read morespacious. A wood-fire was burning in the fireplace when we arrived, around 6.30 pm on a cool mid-August evening. We were warmly greeted and shown to our table. The table had been set out thoughtfully, with bread rolls and butter curls awaiting our arrival. The host had been notified that one of our number was on a gluten-free diet, and had substituted the bread roll for gluten-free toast. The menu is simple, featuring Austrian favourites. The Tyrolean cheese dumpling in beef broth (or Tiroler Kaspressknödelsuppe) was an absolute delight, and highly recommended. For the main course, the Double Roasted Ducklegs, which seemed to be a crowd favourite, was excellent. The Wiener Schnitzel was well executed, the crispy breadcrumb exterior contrasting well with the tender pork fillet underneath. The gluten-free version of the Chicken Florentine came without the crumbed coating, but the chicken breast fillet was every bit tender, the contrast of the spinach and cream cheese stuffed inside the chicken fillet and the tomato basil sauce outside was a stroke of culinary genius. Save some room for desserts - they are all made on the premises and my recommendation is for everyone to order something different for all of them are delicious. Our gluten-free dining companion was offered a moist and delicious carrot cake, also baked on the premises. Complimenting the excellent food was the friendly and hospitable waitstaff. Michael, the host, was warm and welcoming, making sure we had a delightful experience, which we did. And we look forward to returning soon.

Extremely disappointing…read more We came here after years of driving past the place and wondering what it would be like. From the minute we rocked up upon opening we were the only diners in the whole place and could just feel the eyes of the staff and management on us as they listened in on our conversation and made it very awkward. The food was hugely overpriced and left starving. The snitzel was about $30 and nearly a third the size of any pub meal you would get. Can't say I'll be back in a hurry....