No matter what the time of year, the Kookaba, an Australian-themed restaurant just up the hill in Saundersfoot, is always packed. And that's a huge achievement considering that during the winter months the village is like a ghost town. You might not think an Australian theme is perhaps the most sophisticated way of eating, but the Kookaba does it in such a cute and endearing way that you can't help but love it.
Decked out in all kinds of memorabilia from surfboards to koalas and with Australian sports on the tube and draught beers, not only is this a cool place to kick back, the food's great too. I've had many a lovely fish steak here - the salmon's great, the tuna's delicious and the swordfish is something else altogether. Portions here are HUGE. All fish and meat steaks are served with a choice of fries or a deliciously crisp baked potato, and the table sauces brought over in little metal pots are plentiful and tasty, complimenting the side salads perfectly. The burgers are also fab, and there's a choice of more unusual meats like ostrich and kangaroo as well as a good few veggie options, simple but yum-worthy desserts and little bites to begin such as deep fried camembert, one of our favourites.
It's also one of those places where everybody knows your name. This is partly down to Saundersfoot being so small, but partly because the staff are so friendly. Long may the Kookaba live. Its novelty is definitely one of its strengths, but the warm welcome will melt even the iciest of hearts. read more
