Giant Steps / Innocent Bystander

4.4
based on 28 reviews

Write a review

28 reviews about Giant Steps / Innocent Bystander

verified email - 06 May 2011

Staff and really, really nice. The food is great, I highly recommend the pizza's, but also find it hard to go past the cheese platter. It is a huge space and can get a little noisy when it's really busy, but for min, that just adds to the whole thing.

Try to grab a seat out on the deck if the weather is fine or in one of the booths in side on a cooler day, it gives you a nice space of your own if you have 6 or less people.

I've been many times and will keep going back, almost always leaving with a loaf of sour dough on the way ... it make the best Vegemite toast in the world.

Approximate cost: $20

verified email - 01 Feb 2011

Modern casual dining inside and alfresco outside with heaters so even a winters day it's nice. Very up tempo kind of place. On quiet days staff have been friendly, on busy days staff have been abrupt. When we walked in without a booking on one busy day they were plain rude and sent us away with "think about booking ahead next time hey?!". However the food is divine, cheeses are yum, wine tasting is a joy, merchandise very well done and music selection eclectic but reliably great taste. Staff manners normally make or break a place for me but I'm addicted to their moscato so I make allowances in this case.

feigyg 20 Mar 2013

Thank you fpr sharing your experience. I enjoyed reading your review.

verified email - 05 Aug 2010

A great place to go to whether you are a couple, group or family. Service is second to none and the food is terrific - you can eat, taste wine and cheese and have a great time - for us it's an expensive experience as we nearly always buy large amounts of wine and cheese.....but it's fun

Approximate cost: $25

verified email - 23 Jul 2010

If you want service with a smile, you might not want to pop in to the Bystander. And if you're not keen on hearing any conversation at the dinner table, make sure you don't sit in a booth! Aside from that, the Innocent Bystander provides a variety of great lunch and dinner options. The four-cheese pizza is truly a must. Toss in a glass of moscato and you'll be on a real winner.

I've never done a wine tasting here, but its very popular. My reason is only that I don't feel very welcomed by the bar staff and feel more like I'm intruding on their territory than being a customer.

Despite the issues, we do go here when we want a good pizza or something a little gourmet and different.

Approximate cost: $10+

verified email - 21 Jul 2010

Not the most allergy friendly place but if that's not an issue, then you will totally love this place. Excellent quality food, interesting dishes, awesome wine with beautiful decor and a happening atmosphere. You will not be disappointed for choosing to stop over here!

verified email - 31 Jul 2009

I was introduced to Giant Steps by colleagues, and have returned many times with them and with family. I am addicted to their pizzas, particularly the one with spicy sausage. I can usually tempt my husband into a drive for the amazing range of beer on offer.

verified email - 11 May 2009

I never knew what this place was having driven past many times..From the outside..it is grand, like an art gallery or Museum.. But once inside, the space is intimate, trendy and inviting. You realise as you look through the big glass walls at the back that the enormity of the building provides space for what these guys do so well- Self sustained business.. They make their wine, beer, bread.. everything that sets them apart. The food is really lovely,although limited, the wine is lovely, the staff are always friendly, efficient but laid back also. For a special treat, I really like this place.

Approximate cost: $up to $30

verified email - 10 Sep 2008

We went there for lunch 9/9/08. They have a varied menu with pizzas ranging from around $20-$23, steak, fish, pasta etc.etc. I had pizza with field mushrooms, garlic and chilli and my partner had the wagu beef - two very different meals and both were beautiful. We also had a desert from their in-house bakery, bought wine and coffee andalso bought cheese from there cheese shop

Approximate cost: $25

Write a review

Business Owners

Want more customers? Join the Happy Customers Program to promote your business with word-of-mouth.

Get a professional looking profile with no advertisements, access tools to attract more customer reviews, receive free marketing materials, use the Live Reviews Widget on your website, plus lots more...

See how it works

Upgrade Your Account