This fantastic restaurant, come wine bar is the place to be after shopping. The music is trendy and…read moreupbeat. The food is fresh and original with a spice of being different. The decor is industrial.

I would've preferred a no star rating but the comment wouldn't allow it…read more Food: Mexican tortilla wasn't what it was advertised as. One jalapeño chilli, I mean come-on?! No broad beans in the dish they used chick peas instead. The tortilla was soggy...& Blergh! If you're going to list ingredients on the menu, it's generally a good idea to actually use them, or if you have run out, ask the customer to choose something else from the menu. Timing: we waited for our breakfast for 45minutes. The kitchen staff had more hair products than skill, the wait staff avoided our table like the plague. A hot vegetable toss of mushrooms and asparagus and they called that a salad. Over charged and not very happy. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS FOR ANYTHING FOODLIKE

We live locally and go here regularly. The menu is short and as a wine bar majors on dishes that…read moreyou can share. But the chef is great and the quality of the food absolutely outstanding. Try the lamb shoulder.

Missed going for a year or so because of wine bar name, nothing wrong with a wine bar if that's…read morewhat you're looking for. Finally visited after learning they also served food, and the food was very good, interesting without being too clever, very tasty and priced fairly. Servings well proportioned, perhaps a little small if you're looking to satisfy a rugby player or two (best send them across the highway to the Pymble Pub). And of course the wines were very good. Very friendly host and team. Great addition to eating options in the area.

This place is owned by the same people who own The Cook's Garden next door. In fact, they have…read moreknocked down walls and joined the two places together. The Garden Tap is an informal, small bar/pub food type place while The Cook's Garden is a fairly swanky (and very good) restaurant. We managed to leave the kids at home and go out for our wedding anniversary (19 years, thanks for asking). We had a booking at The Cook's Garden next door but stopped in here for a quick drink before dinner. We were very tempted to stay here instead. This is a small bar in the suburbs, so already a rarity. It's relaxed and casual. It's also not tragically hipster, which is a real rarity for a small bar. The drink selection is good (but not huge) with some nice craft beers and ciders. The food looks amazing though. Superb looking burgers. Amazing looking steaks. We very nearly cancelled our booking next door and ate here instead. We didn't though. We had a very nice meal next door and will have to eat (rather than just look at) the food next time. It's kid friendly so the next time we feel like taking the family out for the night we may well go here.

My second time here and when I just went to the bar to order my lunch I remembered why I'm…read morereturning......several bright 'hellos' as I approached the bar. And I like the feel of the place. Light, airy and casual. Today I've gone for the Pulled Pork Burger. It comes with smokey BBQ sauce, coleslaw and Mayo. . I like to be given the option of chips or salad so I opted for the salad. And a glass of cold Sav Blanc. Life is good! On Sunday afternoons they have live music. It kicks off from 4. And each Sunday a Sunday Roast is on the menu. This week it will be pink roasted lamb saddle, zaataar spiced stuffing and baked kiplers.

By definition, a larder means a room or a large cupboard that's used for storing food. And woah,…read moredoes this shop live up to its name. The Larder is a beautifully arranged store full of gorgeously packaged products that will have you wondering whether you're buying something just for its pretty jar or for the actual product itself. It does make for handy gift shopping though (whose mum doesn't love a block of French chocolate or Blue Mountains handcrafted coffee?). They stock a really great range of Australian and international cheeses, Hunter Valley olive oil by the litre, and top brands like Christine Manfield, Byron Bay Chilli Co and Toby's Estate. If you're on your way to a dinner party or BBQ and need to take along a token offering, grab a loaf of Brasserie sourdough or a cheese platter. The specialty grocer store opened after the owners returned from France and realised how difficult it is to find all the quality local and imported products you wanr in the one place. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable and clearly love what they're doing. There's plenty of parking available, just look for the green and white striped storefront.

Looking for some fine ingredients? Stop here…read more They've got some fine cheeses, breads, pastas, sauces, and more. Lots of artisan-produced foodstuffs from Australia and around the world. Good stuff for gifts to foodie people, or when you need to lay out bits and bites that need to impress. You can also buy quality olive oil in bulk - in their or your own containers - that is much closer to cheap bottled brands. Nice!

Oh this is soooo cool!!' Across from the train station!! Really a neat place, creative decor and…read morevery clean and very pleasant help. Just stopped in for coffee, and it is quite good plus drinking a cappuccino with cool jazz playing is my idea of a perfect way to start (or end) my day. The menu is diverse and by the smells coming out of the kitchen they do their own baking, wished I lived close by!!!! Sadly Las Vegas is to far away~

Upper North Shore. New Liquour Licencing laws. A smart…read moreLawyer who obviously knows both. Voila ! Kiplings ! The old garage site near the station at Turrumurra is now a very neat bar and small plate food joint. Service is per young people who have somehow been imbued with a sense of service, pride, and fun. How does a lawyer do THAT ? Food - absolutely fantastic ! Crab on toast, quail lolipops, octopus, prawns, mushroom and truffle tarts, the food is brought out fast and it is very very good, and this is the first night! I think the younger north shore people will find the cost acceptable if not areyouserious cheap. At tonight's setting there was an even mix, perhaps 60:40 oldies : youngies. The space has been done brilliantly, I only wish they had left the outside looking like a garage but that might have been pushing it a bit. There's a long way to go for the UNS but this is a huge step in the right direction. Finally.

This is our go to local place, great italian food always, the owners provide excellent service. We…read moretry to get their once a month. Not cheap but always amazing food.

Sevardi Italian restaurant has evolved into a wine and tapas bar. The wine menu is interesting and…read morealso includes Australian spirits and ciders. However the tapas menu is very disappointing. The menu shows very little imagination and the execution of the tapas did not live up to the hype on their Facebook/Web pages. We started with eggplant tapenade and pâté, both straight out of the fridge which was a mismatch to the warm toasted bread. Eggplant was bitter, however the gherkins helped lift the pâté. Salt and pepper calamari was the worst I've ever had -- enormous rings with no salt or pepper. The one highlight was the garlic prawns which were well seasoned and tasty. The last dish we tried were the beef skewers - unseasoned mince on skewers with the same salad we'd seen twice before -- mixed leaves with a balsamic glaze. Unless someone gives the food some taste and oomph this great opportunity for a longed-for wine bar in Beecroft will slip away.

Service is fine, coffee is okay. Though it is a nice place…read moreto relax with a wine or a beer. It has potential if done right.

Called in for dinner on the night of the blackouts in Eastwood. The restaurant was previously…read morecalled another name not sure if same owners. The restaurant has a quite extensive menu with specials. We ordered lasagna for one meal which was a generous serve. I ordered the special pork cutlet which was a double cutlet with a mustard based sauce and some vegetables the meal was huge and my wife ordered Eye Fillet which was cooked as ordered and was very tasty and again large. All in all a good experience.

Unfortunately I can not recommend Lemon and Sin…read more There has clearly been a lot of effort put into the decor and menu, but the whole thing doesn't quite fit together. The goal seems to be a kind of wine bar experience with tasty food as an accompaniment. The drinks list is extensive, as it is expensive, so if choice is more important than cost then you may find what you are looking for. I did enjoy my gin and tonic with natural tonic water and quality gin. On the menu reads well, if a little eclectic, with mushroom Arancini sitting alongside Panang curry beef. We ordered the mushroom arancini, along with a curry prawn hotpot and the panang curry beef. The arancini was tasty and packed with mushroom flavour, but a little gluggy, would go well with a nice glass of red wine. The prawn and beef curries were both tasty, if a little on the small side, could do with bulking out the portions with vegetables or rice. The curries were served with roti which if done well may have held the meal together.... but the roti were cold and rubbery... so a miss there. The service was also slow and unprofessionally mis-timed. We also ordered a beetroot salad with orange,walnut and blue cheese, again a great concept and a tasty dish, but the presentation and presentation and delivery was a little dissapointing. All in all Lemon and Sin is a promising offering that under delivered for us. They pull together fine produce and drinks in a comfortable and pleasing location, but the delivery fell short on value, portion size and service. Gordon is a tricky and competitive restaurant environment, characterized by well to do families,retirees and professionals. Although the budget family diner is typically successful people will be willing to spend a bit more for a quality option that balances value with premium produce. However if you want to charge wine bar prices, the food needs to deliver a little wow to keep the clients happy! A restaurant in this area can not afford to drop its guard and under deliver, because they are not likely to get another chance from the choosy clientele of the upper north shore.

Wonderful Restaraunt! Great atmosphere, excellent service, stellar food, and lovely prices. Menu…read moreoffers something for everyone, it was hard to choose. Really nice wine list and fair prices. We could not believe we were dining at this standard in the suburbs. Save the train or Uber fare and eat here. Really enjoyed it and will be back again and again if this experience remains consistent.

Excellent service and staff, great craft beers made fresh onsite (ask for tastings of each one…read morebefore you commit!), also dope outdoor seating area that's undercover

Came here with some friends and tried the Scotch Fillet weekday special. Premium Tasmanian Cape…read moreGrim Angus cooked perfectly medium rare. I savoured every last bite of the steak including the chips and salad. The mushroom sauce was also a wonderful accompaniment to the steak. Simple pub style seating next to a beer brewery. Next time I'll be back to try the beer.