We visited on a Monday evening so maybe quieter than other nights. The restaurant included the hotel breakfast area so a large room which felt cold and no atmosphere. Had the room been busy I'm sure a better feel.
Average waitress service but good sense of humour .
Food we all had the specials of the day
$34 strip steak quite thick and cooked perfect medium rare, just lacking in peppercorn sauce.
Wife and uncle had $26 rack of lamb with mint jus. Cooked nice and pink spot on.
Auntie had pork 3 ways very happy with meal just needed some sauce.
All in all good evening score based on the food. Well done chefs more sauce :))
Great varied menu, tasted and cooked well by chefs. Well looked after by the waiters and bar staff the day we were there. Catered for large and small groups or individuals. Nice and cosy warm atmosphere.
Staying at the hotel and had a meal in for the night. They have a $5.00 tray charge which is a bit ridiculous. The steak was tiny and the caramelized onions got a bit sickening after sometime. The potato gratin tasted off and there was again only a tiny portion of it... Didn't eat here again during my two week stay
Went on a Saturday night and was told was 2 for 1 on mains which was a pleasant surprise. Ordered veggie pasta, rib eye and pork belly. Pasta was fine not unpleasant but not amazing, steak cooked well and the pork belly also. Good service and 87 for meals and 3 pints.
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My husband went - here's what he thought:
"Needing somewhere new to meet the old man for lunch we gave this place a shot, admittedly not with high expectations.
We were met by a very pleasant lady who gave us menus and directed us to a window table, then hurried back with a jug of water and couple of glasses. She also checked in during the meal to see how we were doing. Orders were made for a pint of Monteiths Gold and a Tuatara something. Monteiths was unavailable (?) however I was offered a Heineken bottle for the same price. Yes! I ordered the rump steak open sandwich and he the Kiwiana Burger. $17.00 and $16.00 respectively. Both for fair for the price - the burger's meat patties (2) were straight from a box however the buns were superb, and the ingredients inside were top class; the beetroot, tomato and lettuce was stonking fresh and crisp. My steak sammie was also pretty good, the accompanying chips were cut from what must have been a huge potato and perfectly hot and crisp. The only negative was it appeared the steak had not been rested before before put on the bun and the juices made it very soggy.
Our comment walking out - we should do this place next time."
Great service good menu options. The breads were great. Got lamb shanks for the main. These were good but not the best ever.
The location is nice the back ground music was perfect. The fire was going it was a nice ambience.
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If there's a chance to dine out and save some money I'm all for it, so, armed with a couple of treat me vouchers we booked in for dinner albeit by default. It's a family friendly, casual space to chill out over wine. The staff were very friendly, and attentive. I always think that dining with vouchers equates to less customer service but this was not the case. Bistro 169 doubles as the hotel restaurant so there were tables of families and kids which just added to the warmth of the place. The deep maroon decor and lighting adds to it aswell. We both had the eye fillet steak med rare, it was moorish. My husband is a carnivore and said it was one of the best he's had in a while and he's a fussy meat eater, so that says something. We ordered a side of vegetables to go with the meal. The portion is filling but you'll need some greens to go with it. As far as pudding goes we ordered the chocolatismo and homemade baked cheesecake and shared it between is. Dangerously decadent. Good service. Good food. Make sure to go at 5.30 or 6 to nab a parking space near the Abel Tasman hotel.
Lovely staff, the meal was good we had the calamari to start, lovely sauce and very crunchy, for mains the pork, it was tasty and the jus was lovely, we also had the burger, the burger was served with very large cut chips which tasted like dirt and the burger had no sauce. So quite dry. The desert was super yummy and decadent death by chocolate ❤
Great food, great staff, enjoyable evening there
Went here with two others after checking into the hotel next door. Ordered three beers, halfway thru a friendly staff member bought us a hot snack tray (complimentary). Outstanding service and food
WOAP burger was amazing and a good price. Staff were well meaning but they were understaffed meaning a wait time for drinks which was disappointing. Thought the regular menu prices were very ambitious.
Very well prepared and flavorful steak and fish
nice portion of fish and chips for lunch. reasonable service. we had large group so took a while to get it all to the table.
Great place for a cheap quality breakfast! But I wish they still had the $10 eggs bene
Great friendly staff and happy hour from 5-7.
Lovely meal with a group of 8 and no delays.
Amazing food. Good portions. Excellent service.
Went there with our two children and had a great night. Top staff and top food
Nice food good service
cheerful staff
Liked the food quality and service.
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