2 reviews about The Jim Dandy Hotel

verified email - 15 Jun 2013

I had a fairly eye-opening experience at this location last night. After not doing my research properly, we were not able to get into the restaurant I wanted, so stupidly suggested this place because it was close and I had seen advertising in the local paper, so surely it would be ok? Wrong. I think this could be the scummiest place I have ever had the displease of eating at. The meal menu mainly consisted of deep fried things and when I asked the waitress about one of the menu items called "BBQ Pork Fingers" her description was "you know, they are like, fingers of pork, you know, like...*insert her making an ambiguous gesture*" which not only didn't assist with describing, but left me more confused. When I asked her if it was deep fried, she had to really think about it before deciding that no, they don't deep fry them. Needless to say, I did not opt for the "bbq pork fingers", instead I got the "snapper" which came out looking like it was fresh from a steam bag from McCains or something, with a side of vegies which must have accompanied it in the steam bag, and a salad that looked so lifeless I was debating whether I should check for a pulse.
Two others I ate with had the parmas, and my husband advised me that his parma was 80% fried battered crumb and 20% chicken if that. The other person had the friend chicken balls, which came out raw in the middle. Charming. The kind waitor gave her a free dessert to make up for it...
In addition to the horrible food experience, this place was really rough too. This is not a place to take your kids, or your frail, or your partner for a nice meal. I am fairly sure this place only exists for fried snack food for the throughly plastered individuals that frequent the place. It was quite scary really. So, moral of this story. If you want a cheap bowl or chips and someone you can feel deeply unsafe; head on down here and you will not be disappointed. Otherwise...run for the hills!

Anonymous
verified email - 02 Sep 2012

very poor food selection nor cater for parents with prams in the bistro. i was very discusted in their meal menu and i walked out....

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