Renata S.
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We visited Hunter & Barrel Parramatta as a group of five and overall had a great lunch. The location is spot-on, and the venue looks fantastic inside, with outdoor tables adding to the vibe, stylish, comfortable, and perfect for a long, chatty catch-up.
We chose the Power Lunch, but naturally, drinks came first because starting lunch without a beverage feels emotionally irresponsible. I went for the non-alcoholic mocktail “Love Thy Lychee” (refreshing and delicious), while the rest of the group bravely committed to cocktails like champions.
Starters
Garlic Bread — cheesy, garlicky, and gone far too quickly.
Calamari — absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, great portion, and honestly fault-free.
Mains
Wagyu Beef Burger — very tasty, but the thick-cut chips completely stole the spotlight.
Lamb Shank — not my personal love language, but those who ordered it said it melted in your mouth and was fantastic.
Crispy Prawn Tacos (2 pcs) — OMG levels of good, but also a full-contact sport to eat. Incredible flavour, though next time, NO coriander, more dignity.
Desserts
Blood Orange & Apple Sorbet — light, refreshing, and the perfect grand finale.
Basque Cheesecake — unfortunately a let-down. Dense, heavy, and tasted like it had seen better days. A hard pass.
Service
Service was… mysterious. Staff were so quiet they almost felt invisible. Minimal smiles, minimal interaction, and they’d suddenly appear like ninjas only when plates were empty. Not rude, just weirdly stealthy vibes.
Overall
Great food, great venue, and a fun lunch experience slightly held back by dessert and service. Still worth visiting, and we’d happily return (but the cheesecake might need a redemption arc).