Reviews by Couzygirl

This review is for Va Bene, Campbelltown SA

verified email - 07 Feb 2017

One of my favourite places to go for Pizza. Nice atmosphere and great food. Come here every couple of months with a friend and we're never disappointed! My friend just loves the Risotto and they happily mix and match the sauces and ingredient's, so that she gets the dish exactly as she wants it! I actually deviated away from pizza tonight and had the Buffalo wings, with chips and salad. Very nice indeed. They are open everyday for dine in or takeaway. They even have a function room you can book. Food prices are a bit higher but it's all good. We'll be back - again and again :)

Approximate cost: $25

This review is for Marion Hotel, Mitchell Park SA

verified email - 07 Jan 2017

One of our local hotels and seems to be fairly busy most of the time. Came here last night for dinner and had a lovely meal. Hadn't booked and they were quite busy but they cleaned and set up a table for the 2 of us in less than 5 minutes.
My partner chose the Steak and Stout stew (Irish), served with garlic mash potato and soda bread. It smelt divine and my partner loved it. I had the Beef Schnitzel, which was tender and not over cooked, served with the crispiest hot chips and gravy on the side. Service was fairly quick and also friendly, with average pub prices ... not overly expensive. .

They do have a hot vegetable bar (4 different veg) and a salad area (about 5 different salads) and this is included in the price. You also get a fresh roll and butter with the meal.

They had live entertainment, which is a regular thing on Friday and Saturday nights I believe. It was a Graham Lawrence last night and he did have a lovely voice but it was just a tad loud for dinner time - in my opinion.

Would definitely go back. Had a great evening.

Approximate cost: $42

This review is for Avoca Hotel, Clarence Gardens SA

verified email - 16 Dec 2016

Attended a 90th Birthday Celebration here last night (15th Dec 2016) - had it in a private room off to 1 side of the bar. Cosy area that can take 2 long tables and fit approximately 28 people comfortably. Then there is room near the window, to have a big table where you can put the gifts and cake on. There is also a TV on the wall, which can be used to run photo's through, from a lap top.The service was first rate with a very friendly waitress. Didn't have to wait long for the dirty dishes to be removed.Food was really lovely, with VERY generous serving sizes. The RSL bought this establishment over a year ago and the menu seems to have improved a lot - compared to when we were last here over 2 years ago.Prices average on most of the food and drinks.Has a great outdoor beer garden that is shaded from the hot sun, along with a large TV and BBQ area for outdoor cooking.Would definitely go back.

This review is for Chapel Hill Winery, McLaren Vale SA

verified email - 04 Dec 2016

Our first visit here today but would have no hesitation in going back. We attended our friends Art show there and were enticed by the beautiful wines on offer. It is a former church that underwent 6 years of renovations, opening to the public as Chapel Hill Winery in 1979. A lot of the original brickwork is still visible, along side of the modern extensions. Huge under cover area to sit in, along with some tables and chairs outside. Beautiful surrounds and great views. Perfect to sit and gaze at, with a glass of wine in hand. The service was polite and friendly. We picked up some great bargains and went home very happy with our wine selections. Highly Recommend!!

This review is for Wakefield Hotel, Adelaide SA

verified email - 29 Nov 2016

First visit here and was suitably impressed.
Went for lunch, with a group of work colleagues for a pre Christmas get together.
Service was friendly and speedy and the steak sandwich I ordered was divine! Very tender steak, with bacon, fried onion, relish, lettuce and served on a long bun that had been toasted. Yummy seasoned fries on the side, presented on a wooden bread board. If you wanted an egg as well, it was an extra $1.50.
There is also a nice outdoor area to sit in (walk through the restaurant to get there) plus table and chairs on the front footpath. Perfect for a warm day.
The only drawback was the parking. Metered parking that requires you keep an eye on the time or there is a Wilson car park almost next door but that is only open weekdays til 7pm.
A great spot. Be happy to go back.

Approximate cost: $19

This review is for Monn Hair, Park Holme SA

verified email - 21 Nov 2016

The hairdressing salon that I had been going to for 5 years, suddenly shut up shop - turned up for my appointment on the Saturday and the door was locked, with no lights on!
As I was going away the following Tuesday, I really needed to find someone fast.
Monn Hair was near the Coles where I usually shopped, so decided to take a chance and booked an appointment. The owner Phillip did a great job with my hair so I made another appointment for last month. His employee Grant did my hair this time and it looked a treat. Happy once again, I've rebooked for a Christmas cut and colour next month.
A little more expensive than what I'm used to paying but very happy with the result. Will be back!
(Cut, Colour and foils - Price below).

Approximate cost: $150

This review is for Country Cup Mclaren Vale, McLaren Vale SA

verified email - 21 Nov 2016

We used a Scoopon Voucher, that entitled us to a Breakfast or Lunch item (depending on what time you booked in - Breakfast items only available until Midday), plus a coffee.
We both chose the Fish and Chips with salad, which were piping hot, presented well and cooked to perfection.
The coffee was also top rate.
Glad I bought 2 Vouchers for this place - I look forward to going back.

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Dalmeny Club Rooms, Dalmeny NSW

verified email - 16 Nov 2016

Staying with family in Dalmeny and they took us here on a Thursday night for dinner. We had the prawns and both of us were very happy with them. Tasty and well presented. It was a good night shared with family and friends and we even won a meat tray in the raffle.... Love country clubs! Would definitely go back.

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for Country Chickens, Tamworth NSW

verified email - 16 Nov 2016

Very small shop that had flies buzzing around and quite a few dead ones on the window sill. Not a good start.
Fairly busy though, as it was around 7pm on a Friday night.
We were travelling through and only stopping overnight, so not regular patrons.
We both ordered the 1/4 Chicken Hot Packs.
When we went to eat them back at the Motel, the chicken was very dry. The spuds were only luke warm and tasted horrible, the peas weren't cooked enough (still hard) and the pumpkin was partially burnt. Pretty much the worst hot pack I have ever bought.
It was a huge serve for $10.80 but ended up eating very little of it.
Total waste of money.

Approximate cost: $11

This review is for Ditton's Pharmacy, Inverell NSW

verified email - 16 Nov 2016

Staying overnight in Inverell and needed some antiseptic cream and a pharmacy only lotion.
The lovely, friendly lady who served me was very helpful and even recommended a cheaper cream ... which proved to be very effective.
Very clean and well set out Pharmacy.
Would be happy to return there if we were passing through again.