Reviews by sweetbell

This review is for Hellenika, Mermaid Beach QLD

verified email - 07 Oct 2013

What can I say...I'm stuffed and it feels amazing. After walking past this place numerous times, only dreaming about the day that I'd eat here...it finally happened.The food is simply divine, the service is outstanding and the atmosphere is wonderful. Now you might end up spending a fair bit of money but believe me when I say you will not regret one cent of it. Today we enjoyed the following;saganaki - grilled sheeps milk cheese (tangy and delicious)kolokithia - zucchini chips (this has only made me love zucchini even more) perfectly crunchy with just the right amount of cheesesheftalia - cypriot meatballs (very dense very meaty and tasty)souvlakia- tasty tasty chicken herby and tangy with the lemon drizzled and the fresh tzatzikimouruli salata - crunchy cos lettuce , dill, spring onion, lemonWe also had a most wonderful dessert the name of which I can't remember it was a walnut and honey cake with halva ice-cream. The serving sizes were perfect. Between the two of us, including two glasses of wine we spent just under $120. 

Approximate cost: $120

This review is for KD Coffee, Park Ridge QLD

verified email - 07 Oct 2013

KD Coffee is located in a tiny wooden structure in the middle of nowhere. There is no store front as such, it is purely a drive thru service. There are quite a few drive thru coffee places popping up on the southside of Brisbane. KD is by far the best of the lot. They offer soft drinks, coffee and home made baked goods. The staff are always very pleasant and KD loves a chat if there is no-one in line. Although the coffee is good, KD's secret weapon are the tasty muffins. You have to get in early as they usually sell out.

This review is for Justin Lane Pizzeria & Bar, Southport QLD

verified email - 07 Oct 2013

The Pizza here is AMAZING, the use of sourdough flour in the pizza bases really makes Justin Lane Pizza stand out! With a amazing wine & cocktail list complementing the simple but fresh, high quality amazing food - if your on the Gold Coast this is a must, the staff are always on hand to assist you and prices are fantastic and starting from $25.

Approximate cost: $25

This review is for Ethiopia Down Under, Canberra ACT

verified email - 01 Oct 2013

We've had the good fortune to dine in Ethiopia itself, and this restaurant certainly serves authentic food. Three of us chose the mosab (mixed platter) from the blackboard. It had a range of typical dishes with lentils, meat or veg. Yum! At $22 a person, you can't get more better value and more variety. Staff are enthusiastic and helpful, the venue is child-friendly and the homemade ice cream is sensational.

Approximate cost: $22

This review is for Sage Restaurant, Braddon ACT

verified email - 01 Oct 2013

Sage is and has been our favorite restaurant in Canberra for a quite a while now. We love the food, specially degustation menu which gives you a chance to experiment with your pallet. Their chef always use interesting food combinations which put together creates unforgettable flavors.Also lovers of fine Champagne, vine, & spirits won't be disappointed by broad selection, quite unique for Canberra. Furthermore Sage's customer service is absolutely perfect. Patrons get complete attention from Sage's wait staff, who are always ready to satisfy any of your request.This place simply never disappoints. It's a popular place, hence preferably book a week ahead.

This review is for Lanterne Rooms, Canberra ACT

verified email - 01 Oct 2013

My partner and I could not believe how good the food was at Lanterne. We had the banquet and every dish was incredible. The most exquisite tastes, the scallop and calamari dish was delicious and then the prawns in Tom Yum sauce went one better, then the fish topped it again. The Wagyu beef curry with garlic and ginger beans just melted in your mouth and had such wonderful flavours. We kept expecting a dish to not be as good but it just did not happen, right up to dessert. The service was amazing, explanations of dishes, attentive and friendly. The staff took pride in the fact that you were enjoying the food. It was a lovely service experience. 

Approximate cost: $47

This review is for Morks, Kingston ACT

verified email - 30 Sep 2013

Morks is absolutely fabulous. We have been many times - and the duck (main) is irresistible. I promise myself to try something different each time I go, and I cant. Service is impeccable, the entree's - especially the prawns are sublime. Well priced. BYO. Definitely my favourite restaurant in Canberra without a doubt.

Approximate cost: $65

This review is for Courgette Restaurant, Canberra ACT

verified email - 30 Sep 2013

What a fantastic restaurant and food, Had the prosciutto wrapped quail breast with mixed mushroom and confit quailroulade, pumpkin tortellini and truffle oil for entree... really good, and the fillet of beef with potato bobbin, pea puree, roasted baby beetroots and bordelaise sauce for main... perfectly cooked beef that melted in the mouth. The marsala and double espresso coffee cone with pecan crunch with sticky meringue and jam doughnut was nice, but would probably go with the creme brulee after having a taste of my partner.

Approximate cost: $130

This review is for Mandalay Holiday Resort And Tourist Park, Busselton WA

verified email - 12 Sep 2013

During our 3 month tour around Southern Western Australia the Mandalay Park was an absolute standout. The service and attention from the staff was equal to the extremely high standard of the facilities of the park. Swimming pools indoor and outdoor. Large open space play area shady sites all added to our very pleasant stay. No review of this park would be complete without mentioning the under floor heating in the shower blocks a very pleasant surprise. Situated just a short drive from the city centre and with an open beach is just over the road this is an excellent place to spend a few days as you explore the surounding area which includes the Margaret River wine region and National paks. We were very happy with our stay and the prices were incredible.

This review is for Burleigh Beach Tourist Park, Burleigh Heads QLD

verified email - 11 Sep 2013

Took the family here few years back and it was such an awesome site to stay especially having children, the beach is directly cross the road and close to all shops, theme parks etc, the park has swimming pool for the kiddies and the caravan has all amenities you could ask for, very spacious and lots of room, great prices also, we stayed there for a week and paid $300 which included everything, great place and fantastic service from the manager, highly recommended.

Approximate cost: $300