LittleJasminer
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We came here on a Tuesday evening to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary, expecting a fine dining experience. Unfortunately, it fell short in many ways.
The phone booking experience was unpleasant — the staff member who answered (with an Indian accent) was abrupt and hung up before we finished speaking. At the restaurant, our section waiter was not attentive. We were asked to order drinks just minutes after sitting down, before we had a chance to look at the menu. Later, we struggled to get her attention to place our food order. After the mains, no one came to clear our plates for a long time, and my husband had to go to the bar himself to get the dessert menu.
One trainee staff member was very friendly and took our dessert order — he was the only highlight in terms of service. We had mentioned it was our 4th anniversary and hoped to see that reflected on the dessert plate, but it only said “Happy Anniversary” with no personal touch.
As for the food: the pork ribs were delicious. However, the “wild caught” barramundi tasted mushy and not fresh — more like farmed fish — and the sauce left an odd, toothpaste-like aftertaste. The crème brûlée, on the other hand, was excellent: smooth, not overly sweet, and well-executed.
The whole meal (1 starter, 2 mains, 1 dessert) took nearly 2 hours, and the level of service didn’t match the expectations of a fine dining venue with a $100+ per person price tag. At payment, the server didn’t inform us how to opt out of the tip option, and we were automatically charged 10%. We usually don’t mind tipping for good service, but in this case, it felt undeserved and uncomfortable.
The only redeeming aspects were the stunning sea view and the live music, which added a pleasant atmosphere without being too loud.
Sadly, we won’t be returning.