I have been here about 3 times, only in the Summer months, and unfortunately when is very very busy. BUT considering the volume of customers they serve they do a good job. The Piazza area is lovely and under the umbrellas a little further down near the vegetable garden is very nice. The outdoor menu is limited but the food tastes good. They had a lot of art / garden sculptures that you can wander around and look at which is nice (the kids can have a run on the grass too). High chairs seems hard to come by though...but then again it was very busy when we visited. I'm pretty sure that if I had the cash to spend in the fine dining area then my review would be more supportive of a WOW but they are doing ok for now!

Approximate cost: $20

I have a 10 year old Maltese Shitzhu who is an absolute handful to bath or clip. He has been black listed from most 'Bayside' groomers, except Murphy's Paw. They are more than happy to look after him and have spent many hours over the past few years grooming him. They are patient and kind to him, but they are also very good at keeping him under control when he gets a bit out of hand. It only takes a few hours to do him and he always emerges looking happy, respectable and donning a new neck scarf every time. They actually keep a 'report' card of his behavior which they update each time so we can keep track of how he's going. My only criticism is that I think they charge me more than the standard fee because he is so difficult, but I guess I should feel lucky because they are the only groomers who will accept him! I should mention that I drive from Rye to Port Melbourne to have him groomed at Murphy's Paw!

Approximate cost: $80

Dr Amber Moore is a warm, competent and highly skilled surgeon, who looked after me during both my pregnancies ('07 & '09). She made me feel like I was her only patient and gave me her undivided attention each and every time I saw her. She explained everything clearly and carefully and ensured that I understood everything that she was saying. My first daughter was delivered via emergency c-section and she was absolutely brilliant with her assertive decision making abilities. She saw me everyday after the surgery while I was in hospital, and again 6 weeks later and then phoned me a few months after that. When I became pregnant with my 2nd daughter there was no question- I wanted Dr Moore again by my side. She was more than happy to support me with my decision to try for a VBAC, which we did successfully with little intervention. Amber is kind, understanding and such a gentle, caring person. I have no hesitation in recommending her. Although, I believe that she is so popular that depending on your due date it may not be possible to see her. The only bad thing I can think of is that I am sad I wont ever see her again bc I do not intend on having any more children!

Approximate cost: $5000-$6000

I had the luxury of indulging in a salt scrub plus massage and it was absolute heaven! The staff are so welcoming and helpful and treat you like you are someone special! Everything from the fluffy robes, free herbal tea before your treatment to the ambiance of the outdoor bathing area is world class. They have lots of different pools set at differing temperatures and they even cater for families and young children.