Reviews by RachMcR

This review is for Rapture Coffee Shop, Ferntree Gully VIC

verified email - 17 Sep 2012

Nice play area for kids and the staff are just super friendly. We went for lunch and I thought the menu was a little bit limited to whatever was available on the day. I had a home made sausage roll and salad, which was ok. It was busy the day we went and the ladies preparing the food looked rushed off their feet. Ordering at the counter is a bit tricky if you have a big group with kids. We also had 3 prams in our group and while the staff were lovely and accommodating, it was a tight squeeze.

Approximate cost: $10-15

This review is for Party Shop, Wantirna South VIC

verified email - 17 Sep 2012

Made a few trips to this shop during the lead up to my sons birthday party. The first time I got there 5 mins before they closed (which must drive people mad!) and the ladies could not have been nicer. All the ladies that work there are really helpful and friendly. I ordered balloons and also bought a few things for party boxes and plates etc. Lots of variety so worth a look if you're planning a party.

This review is for Hog's Breath Cafe, Wantirna South VIC

verified email - 17 Sep 2012

Have eaten here a few times now and have been happy with the service,and quality every time. Steaks cooked perfectly, veggies always nice and fresh and crunchy. Waiters are friendly and food comes out, quickly. Tonight we were surprised when the bill came to find that kids eat free on a Monday night... bonus!

Approximate cost: $25 ish

This review is for Mount Erica Hotel, Prahran VIC

verified email - 17 Sep 2012

Recently had dinner in the bistro here, and really enjoyed it. I had the lamb salad, which was very tasty and surprisingly filling. Had the Mt. Erica sav blanc with it which was lovely. Something for everyone on the menu, the kids menu has the usual variety of meals (nuggets and chips, pizza and chips etc etc). Gorgeous log fire burning for those cool spring nights.

Approximate cost: $20-35

This review is for The Silly Seahorse Indoor Playcentre & Cafe, Chelsea Heights VIC

verified email - 16 Sep 2012

Tried this with friends last Friday as it had so many good ratings. It was a rainy day so very busy. Finding a park was tricky as the surrounding businesses have reserved spots for their own clients. Be aware of this as one of my friends didn't see the reserved sign on the curb and was yelled at by a very angry little man for parking in one of the adjacent businesses spots. My suggestion to the play centre owners would be to put up great big signage telling Mums about the parking at the back. The play centre itself was well equipped, the smalls loved it. The food seems a bit hit and miss, the banana bread was yummy, the focaccia and muffin were a bit dry. The service was ok given how busy it was.

This review is for Elmswood Estate Winery, Wandin East VIC

verified email - 16 Sep 2012

Mixed feelings about this rating as we got married here in 2005 and had an amazing day. Definitely 5 stars. The venue is awesome, views are just divine... perfect for a special occasion. We returned 2 weeks ago for fathers day lunch. It was a set menu that was reasonably priced. The entree was delicious, the mains weren't great, my meal was over cooked and dry. I think they have new owners as the menu was Asian inspired, and it probably needs a little work. Although the waiter was super friendly, the service was slow and we had to ask for drinks and our dessert a number of times. They need to improve the quality of the food if they are going to compete with other lunch venues in the Yarra Valley.

Approximate cost: $40 set menu

This review is for Boronia Thai Restaurant, Boronia VIC

verified email - 16 Sep 2012

Tried this for the first time last week, after hearing great reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was lovely and tasted fresh. We had the duck curry and an oyster sauce beef dish. Yum! It's a bit pricey for takeaway but the quality was worth it.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Hot Gossip Restaurant, Boronia VIC

verified email - 16 Sep 2012

When we first started going here 5 years ago we were blown away with how good the food was, everything was so yummy, we raved about it. Over the last 12 months we've noticed the quality has been a bit up and down. At one stage the butter chicken we ordered resembled chicken in tomato soup - maybe they were having a bad day. It's been much better recently, the quality of food has improved. Service is always fantastic.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Simply Irresistible Pizza Pasta & Ribs, Bayswater VIC

verified email - 16 Sep 2012

This has now become our regular Pizza shop, even though there are 3-4 that are closer. The pizzas are really really good, I'm partial to a nice chicken pizza which are hard to find and the chicken pizza with bacon is delicious. Always good service, cant fault them.

This review is for Cafe Del Mar, Carnegie VIC

verified email - 16 Sep 2012

Went for lunch on a cold winters day, asked to sit outside so we could be near the kids play area and sat undercover and next to the awesome outdoor heaters, we were very comfortable. The smalls loved playing in the kids area which has an assortment of toys, a big tv and a child gate on it. Very well thought out. I enjoyed my steak sandwich, the coffee was great and we'll definitely be back. Excellent kid friendly place to relax and enjoy.

Approximate cost: $20 ish