Slavica Lock
03/09/2024
So I excitedly took out-of-town family (whom I hadn't seen for quite some time) to what used to be my favourite, classy restaurant. What a disappointment it turned out to be. I had made a reservation and when we arrived and approached the reception desk, I was told to go and walk through the restaurant and find my table. Table service is gone. Now you line up at the reception desk and stand in line to order your meal. They've turned this classy establishment, which is linked to the nicest accommodation venue in town, into a pub or sports crazed environment which is now also super noisy. They replaced the comfortable lounge area and turned it into a brightly lit kids play area. Naturally, there were young kids running around; and even tradies still in their dirty work uniforms. It's clear you're now dining at a low grade pub that's contained within this classy looking environment that's more suited for fine dining. Next to our table, was a large group of people standing and chatting loudly (over our shoulders) instead of being seated at their tables. Talk about tone deaf! One of the nicest restaurants in town just downgraded to nothing more than a noisy pub with rather unexciting food options on the menu. I will never dine here again and I will never recommend this establishment to anyone, anymore. The new owners have absolutely trashed this place. Furthermore, I genuinely feel sorry for the staff that remained after the change of ownership; as they didn't look happy at all. Maybe they feel lucky to still be employed, but embarrassed for what this establishment has turned into.