20 reviews about Daveys Bar & Restaurant

verified email - 16 Dec 2016

So disappointed - waiting service was terrible, food terrible, bar service was a joke. [redacted due to personal identifier] appeared to be hiding in the kitchen, leaving inexperienced staff to deal with chaos. My steak was tough, meal was not as I requested. Partner's fish was tiny inside a large, very yellow batter. Gave up waiting at the bar for second drinks. We had been seated for an hour before food even arrived. Worse for the tables either side of us. A young family were about to walk out.

Approximate cost: $28

verified email - 23 Feb 2015

We went here for lunch one hot Saturday in January with plans to have a meal and then go to the sand art exhibition next door. It was almost 2pm when we got there but their kitchen is open all day on the weekends. We waited almost 10 minutes to be seated and were told to sit wherever we liked and someone would come and take our order.

We sat outside as it was a nice day and after I told my partner what I wanted to order I went to the bar to get us some drinks. There were four people ahead of me and I got to watch a whole set of tennis before I was served. Then when I finally did get served the girl complained that nobody would help her in the bar. Then I was short-changed over $10 and had to ask how much the drinks were (a pint of beer and a lemon, lime and bitters) so I could get the correct change. I returned to our table with the drinks and asked if someone had taken our order - they hadn't. There were about six tables around us that were piled with plates and glasses that had been there since we arrived. A family was shown to a table outside and we were ignored. By this stage we decided that we would just finish our drinks and leave.

Very disappointing.

Anonymous
verified email - 21 Sep 2014

have gone to daveys quite a lot and have never been let down by their service and standard of food!!
will always go back there!
We really love the variety they have on there menus!

Approximate cost: $25

verified email - 02 Sep 2013

Lovely set up inside over looking the beach. The food is quite tasty and the staff are friendly and professional. The chefs are good at what they do. Its also a popular night spot for all ages. have never had a bad time there yet!

verified email - 10 Jun 2013

went for a lunch here, food was good but not memorable, location was great though we'd go to the beach after if the weather was nice

the staff were quite friendly and food was prompt, and it was oddly relaxed and quiet which was good if you wanted a more casual hang out for lunch

verified email - 21 Jul 2011

used to really love going here for a night out but now i dont really like it. Food is good, and drinks are of a good price too.

verified email - 03 Jul 2011

Can't really see the beach, as I'm sure I've seen advertised, but you can look over the nice Kananook Creek. Food was nice, so were the wine options. Would certainly return!

Approximate cost: $20

Anonymous
verified email - 02 Jul 2011

Lovely location and the outside tables are nice but the food is really over priced and disappointing. Stick with just getting drinks here, you can't get a drink too wrong.

verified email - 09 May 2011

We went last night for Mothers Day dinner. Very fast to seat and offer garlic bread entree. New menu that I found a little dissapointing. Plenty of choice in the menu & everyone else was happy with the offerings. Kids meals were delivered promptly as requested and our meals followed soon after. Great atmosphere pleasant staff too.

Approximate cost: $28

verified email - 03 Dec 2010

I have never eaten here, just been for after work drinks. The location is pretty good, and there is a nice outside area which is perfect for warmer nights

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