La C.
Yelp
As new Coogee residents, the hubs and I couldn't have been more delighted to see this beautiful pavilion take shape right before our eyes. Its truly one cool restaurant: its hip, fresh, coastal, its got nooks within nooks and really well-designed use of space. It's buzzing with excitement, and there is a massive area towards the back that's brilliant for families and kids.
Having been here over a dozen times now, we feel like we've really given it a fair shake. Our problem is with the sanitation of food prep by the cooks and chefs. We've watched in disgust, on multiple occasions, a plethora of health-code violations. In the mornings while having our coffee, we have watched every single chef eat his/her breakfast on the line, (also the pizza chef eating in front of guests) eating, then wiping their mouths, face and nose with their hands, and putting their hands straight back into the food they are prepping. Annnnd, There is a giant mixer on the guest side of the restaurant, not in the kitchen or prep area, where we've seen employees working with raw batter and having their coffee at the same time=no sink for hand-washing, & restaurant guests walking or dining next to an open vat of raw batter...yuck!!!
The food in general, is really pretty mediocre, and the kitchen can't time dishes to come out together for the table to save their life. Im not talking apps (or entrees in Aussie English) which obvy come out first... but when youre dining with friends its nice to eat mains together which hasnt happened yet.
While we love the space, coffee or cocktails only at The Pavilion for us from here on...