Reviews by garyo

This review is for Jays Kitchen, Caulfield South VIC

verified email - 28 Feb 2015

I took my wife there for her birthday on a Deals voucher. Firstly I recognised this premises as a previous restaurant and nothing has changed as far as décor or atmosphere, it was dark,dim,dull and dingy. The music that was being played was loud which did not allow to much normal conversation without having to raise your voice. It took fifteen minutes for us to be attended to for an order. A further minutes for the entrée to be delivered. I ordered an iced chocolate. and when it came it was in an old beer glass, the milk was NOT cold even though it had a scoop of icecream in it. It tasted as if the milk had been left out on the bench. My wife ordered bitters lime and soda at least that was cold. Entrees arrived individually that is about five minutes between them, not an ideal situation so we shared them. I ordered a rib eye ( well that was questionable it was indeed a rib eye). My wife ordered the Barramundi, it came and appeared to be pan fried and the outer was burnt and my wife commented that it tasted as if it was previously frozen???????. The desserts were plain and uninteresting, the least said the better. All in all I would seriously not recommend this place for dining.

Approximate cost: $29.00

This review is for Dom's Bistro The Pizza Specialist, Highett VIC

verified email - 26 Sep 2014

I went to this place on a recommendation from another fellow worker so I decided to put it to the rest of my staff for a conference/lunch. Well we went there the place was empty for lunch which did not give me a good feeling of how the rest was to be. The drinks waiting staff attended and took the orders, delivered the drinks was short on a couple of drinks. We then ordered our meals and you guessed it some of the meals were wrong. NO offer to take them back and re order but said they would discount the meals if we still wanted them, so rather than have the hassle the meals were taken. We had to ask for a second round of drinks as the waiting staff did not appear for some time. All in all not a good experience, no returning for us. The meals were standard for this type of place,nothing special.

This review is for Pizza Party Hire, Point Cook VIC

verified email - 24 Aug 2014

Here is a new way of presenting pizzas. They come to you and make and cook them on the spot. I had them in August for a 30th Birthday with many people attending. They were on time, clean and the service was excellent. Contacting them thru their web site was a breeze with quick replies. There are many different types of pizzas that you can have from plain to gourmet, best bet is to go to their web site and facebook page to peruse that for full information. I can highly recommend them and if I was to have another similar party I would certainly go back to them for it. Be aware that they get plenty of bookings and an early booking to secure them is preferable. This is a family business and they are fully covered by health regulations.

This review is for Hanrob Pet Hotels Heathcote, Heathcote NSW

verified email - 24 Aug 2014

We had to board our two staffies for the first time ever for a couple of nights. I must admit it is not easy looking for a place to board your pets but on the recommendation of my vet I contacted this establishment via their 1800 number and was greeted with pleasentness on the phone by the staff. They explained everything to me in easy terms, booking was dream. When I took the dogs to the Tullamarine complex I was very impressed firstly with the size of the building and secondly by the extremely friendly staff at the reception. Nothing was a problem and I even took a "note" about the dogs, which they recorded on the dogs entry forms. The staff had an excellent repore with the dogs especially when my dogs are selective on who they meet. I was very comfortable in leaving the dogs there and they appeared to be extremely happy in going into the complex. You can also go into an area and see inside the complex and facilities. It is amazing. If I ever have to board them again that is where they will going. (It was almost good enough for me to stay) They also have pet training and washing facilities as well for an extra cost, the dogs have was is known as play time. The cost for each is a mere $35.00 per day and well worth it and I was happy to pay this cost. Obviously the dog bathing is extra but also worth it. I cannot speak highly enough of these premises and fully recommend them. I must also say that they have a cattery as well and that it very impessive with an extremely large area to wander around and they are not kept in a cage all of the time.

Approximate cost: $35

This review is for The Servery East, Glen Huntly VIC

verified email - 20 Jul 2014

My wife decided to have home delivered mealfor the both of us from this place. She has been there before for lunch only. She ordered bruschetta, chicken and mushroom risotto followed by Spanish donuts with chocolate sauce. The bruschetta was pretty standard except to say the tomatoes were fresh and tasty (like home grown). The risotto was pleasant to the taste but was lacking in the mushroom department and could have done with more. What can I say about the Spanish donuts, there were three each and they were large (almost bordering on huge), the chocolate sauce was standard chocolate sauce would have been much more tasty if the sauce was a bit more decadent in flavour. The meal overall was tasty to the pallet and was enjoyed. Will definately try other meals to get a full picture of quality

Approximate cost: $16.00

This review is for MG Partners, Elsternwick VIC

verified email - 17 Jul 2014

My wife and I have used these accountants for many years now have never had any problems with them. They are always ready to speak to you at any time when I have phoned them with an enquiry about our tax forms. They are quick and prompt with the returns. They are most willingly find the proper and correct deductions for you and will always suggest or prompt your memory about your spendature for the period

This review is for Burkes Hotel Motel, Yarrawonga VIC

verified email - 07 Jun 2014

I went there with three other in our party on a Friday night. The place was packed otherwise your could be waiting for an hour by six thirty.....just as well we booked a table. The daily specials were all $10.00 and there was a good variety to choose from and well worth it. We ordered from the specials and were not disappointed with the quality and freshness. Service was excellent, and it only took about ten minutes to reach the table by a waitress. There was plenty on the plate to be devoured. A good array of desserts is also available at a moderate cost of approximately $7.50 each, well worth the price. I would sincerely suggest you try this place/hotel. Don't be put off by the looks of the outside as they say you can't judge a book by it cover. Inside it is clean and bright.

Approximate cost: $10.00 - $25.00

This review is for Zikrayat, Malvern VIC

verified email - 03 Jun 2014

My wife and I went to this restaurant 3/06/2014 on coupon deal. Not knowing what to expect we were greated by one of the owners Rami and escorted to our table and shown the menu. We chose the three dip and warm bread as starter followed by a dish of chicken legs which replaced the chicken wings on the menu due the wings not being available. My wife ordered the cabbage rolls and I had the lamb Sharwarma both of which were very tasty indeed. This was followed up by a dessert of Mahalabia and Turkish delight. Both of us have never had the Mahalabia before and we found this to be delightful. Will be going back to this restaurant again. The owners were very obliging, pleasant and accommodating. There was Lebanese back ground music but was not loud so you could still converse to each other. We will be going back there again and I would encourage others to try this place

Approximate cost: $25.00

This review is for Caulfield South Veterinary Clinic, Caulfield VIC

verified email - 01 Jun 2014

I have two staffy dogs who I take to this veterinary clinic. I have been going here for years. They are very polite and they also know your name when you walk in. The service is great and nothing is a problem. The make phone calls to update you on any surgery that has been carried out on your pet and further follow up phone calls even when you pet is home after surgery. I certainly trust this vet and his collegues.

This review is for The Breslin Gallery & Cafe, Carnegie VIC

verified email - 01 Jun 2014

A former church now turned into a quaint and quirky café and art gallery. On entering the gallery the first thing that you see is the tiniest kitchen I have ever come across and entered the gallery where there is art hanging on the walls for sale. Some I liked and some, well lets just say a little different. The seating was well of the yesteryear some of the fifties and sixties quite different. Anyway my wife and I ordered two different dishes, she ordered the AVO on a brown sour dough toast and I had the Big Salad and paid the extra $2.00 for the tuna to be added, not a big deal there. My wife said that the AVO was worth every penny and the big salad and tuna well at first did not look alot on the plate but let me assure you there was plenty there We both had drinks a cappachino and a chai tea made from real chai leaves. Prices were not over the top. We both left satisfied after demolishing both meals.

Approximate cost: $15.00