Reviews by jamiesmum1

This review is for La Porchetta, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 15 Jan 2010

We arrived just after 8:30pm on a week night. It took 20minutes for someone to come and take our order (nachos entree, Spag Bol and Marinara Pizza mains). Our Nachos turned up and took up about 1/2 the table - big plate, and small table. There was hardly any room for plates and drinks. 5 MINUTES LATER our mains turned up - we had hardly scratched the entree. On inquiring why the rush - were took they were closing at 9:30, and would we hurry up.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Sebastopol Bowling Club, Sebastopol VIC

verified email - 11 Nov 2009

We had the best meals, we've bought for a long time. I had Kangaroo - wow it was fantastic! My husband had Scotch Fillet-cooked to perfection, and eldest daughter had Lamb Shanks.

We were amazed at the cost- at least $5 cheaper than another venue we use to go to, as well as really quick service, and a wide range of options from the self serve vegies and salad bars.

We couldn;t recommend Sebas Bowling club high enough

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for Midwest Music, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 21 May 2009

My daughters saxophone has been damaged, so I took it to Midwest Music to be repaired (expecting it needed to be sent away to be done). Steve - amazingly, has now had to repair it twice in a week due to a tutors interference, and on both occasions has been nothing be helpful and has gone well above what was expected

This review is for Neptune Harvest Sea Foods and Fish & Chips, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 09 Oct 2008

We were ordering fish and chips for lunch, for one of the guys birthday. This was a phone order, and was told about 15mins. When I entered the shop, I was informed our order had not been processed yet, as it may have been a hoax.

That's fine, but let me tell you, the smell of oil, and the colour of it, were absolutely dreadful.

The steamed dim sims were undercooked, while the chips were sogging and extremely oily. The only thing doing for it, was at least the flake was reasonable.

Approximate cost: $28

This review is for McDonalds Family Restaurant, Deer Park VIC

verified email - 28 Jul 2008

We have 2 girls, and their favourite thing is to stop at maccas on the way thru to Melbourne. Firstly, the whole order was keyed incorrectly - and this is going thru the driveway, so we could see she was keying it in wrong. Then we were charged for 2 happy meals, but told only 1 was ordered - did check as she was again keying it in, and informed that I can't add up.

Then made to wait, with people behind us, because the extra happy meal - that I had to pay again for - was an extra order, and had to wait until all the other cars had been served

Then to top it off, the chips were all black, and some still frozen, and the coke was SOOOO watered down, we had to throw it out.....

Last time I go there

This review is for Zaragosa, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 09 Jul 2008

During the school hols, the kids away - we will play.

Anyway, tacos took our fancy - so we headed to Zaragosa.

We were very surprised with the size of the meals. We ordered the mini nachos as an entree between us, and it was huge!

Then as a treat we tried the 1 1/2 size of Frajita's mixed. yet another surprise, with all the extras that came with it.

There certainly was enough for both of us, with even leftovers that we couldnt possible fit in

This review is for Pizza Hut, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 09 Jul 2008

What a horror - we went for the "meal deal" on Monday night, and will NEVER RETURN. The coffee machine was broken, the ice cream machine was broken, the pizza's were undercooked, there wasn't any crockery or cutlery available, as they forgot to turn on the dishwasher. The drinks we ordered, did not arrive until after we had finished our main me.

To top it all off, the whole family has been "running to the loo" for the last 2 days.

Approximate cost: $17.95

This review is for Go-Kan-Ryu (GKR) Karate, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 04 Jul 2008

I have two girls (11 and 7) that love their swimming, but they were looking for another sport to do. Since my older girl is so "unco" I didnt think they would even last the 12 week trial period.

Well, its now at 11 weeks since the girls started, and they are so loving it. Both are due to grade for their first belts.

The best thing is, there are 12 different sites and 12 different times or days that anyone can attend. This means if we turn out to be busy, the girls don't have to miss out for that week they can go to another session.

The staff are wonderful, and very approachable.

Approximate cost: $9 a week

This review is for Golden Nugget Bakery Cafe, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 04 Jul 2008

I've visited the Golden Nugget probably once or twice a month since they opened in the old KFC building, and always order the same thing - I know, thats sad. Anyway, went there yesterday to order my chocolate eclair and white hot chocolate, only to be "informed" they have never had white hot chocolate. Why the staff couldn't just say, they don't do them anymore, is beyond me, as I didnt enjoy being belittled for wanting something I've always had from there. I know I'm only one person - but they lost a customer yesterday

This review is for Ballarat Leagues Club, Ballarat VIC

verified email - 04 Jul 2008

Wow what a variety of nights. Thursday is Seafood night, Friday is Steak night, and then Sunday is a 2 course meal. There is also al la carte, and a fantastic area for the kids to play in while they wait for their meals. So I wasn't surprised when holding my birthday there, that the food was extremely satisifying and well presented - with EVERYONE enjoying their choices. The staff were more than helpful and those who had never been there before, saying they will return.

Approximate cost: $19

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