Amazing dishes. This place has become one of my favourite restaurants…read more Lovely female owner Best fruity sake I ever tried

Had dinner at Plage on Friday night, and the meal was a gastronomic delight, to say the least. The…read morefood was reasonably priced, with, both a degustation menu, and a la carte. Tomo and Yuki, the owners/chef were passionate about taste and presentation. Well done to you both, and thank you for having us. Hope the restaurant continues to prosper. We'll be back!

Before stepping into La Grillade it was already on the back foot. During my reservation I'd…read morespecifically mentioned I wanted the 36hr Maryland lamb shoulder. They called the day of my reservation around 1pm to confirm with me that I'd still be making it but later called at 6pm saying unfortunately the lamb shoulder would not be available. Not happy Jan! On the bright side though at least I was still told before getting there. Rescheduled for the following week and with some luck the lamb shoulder was in stock! FOOD Complimentary bread and a shot glass of soup coupled with pieces of soft blue cheese. I wish that shot glass had been a bowl of soup and blue cheese. First entree was the Grilled scallops served with fresh truffle ($26.50). Extra $10 for the few shaves of truffle but so worth it! The velouté sauce accompanying the scallops was phenomenal. Second entree was the Twice baked spanner crab soufflé ($17.50). Whilst the soufflé was soft and fluffy in terms of flavour it was definitely overshadowed by the scallops. After the entrees the monster dish I'd been waiting for was served. The 36hr Marylands lamb shoulder to share ($69) is a must to try if you come to La Grillade. The lamb is so soft and tender it falls off the bone. This is quite a fatty part of the lamb which means its juicy and oh so flavoursome. There is so much meat my sweet tooth needs to have a rest and pass on dessert. OVERALL I loved everything about this place. The food, the setting, the fireplace which creates a warm intimate atmosphere. It made me forget about all my initial annoyances which is what all great restaurants do!

As a reward for being a fine, milky Mumma's Boy for most of the year, mater took me out for a…read morebirthday dinner where I was even allowed to choose m'own meals. (She spoils me). The word institution is bandied about far too often these days (Starbucks is not an institution, children), but La Grillade is fer damn sure an institution in these here parts. The food was rich and wonderfully done: chilli salt and pepper calamari and duck pate with port wine jelly and salted crispbread to start, leading into amazing mains of pork belly with a veal wine reduction - a superb texture combination of white meat, salty fat, and chewy, caramelised crackling - and pan-seared Atlantic salmon which was simply faultless. Dessert was vanilla bean pannacotta with a berry coulis and pear stewed in wine with vanilla ice cream. There could have been more ice cream but really, with the amount of food we ate, any more would have been gluttonous. So I guess it was just right. This was one of those meals had me wishing I'd worn elastic pants. And had one of those sticks with the two ceramic fingers on the end to purge gloriously, like a Roman emperor might.

Quiet (even peaceful), spacious and friendly. This was my first impression of The Union. I was…read morethere on a Monday afternoon for lunch and sat outside away from the business folk and the cricket watching business meetings. The outdoors particularly offers a variety of seating arrangements - patio style stone circle table, black lounge chairs, pub garden benches, café style - there's probably a spot to suit every mood or need. Free wifi available which makes it great for casual business meetings, those staying in the hotel or freelances needing a 'third' place to work. Prices are not cheap but not over the top either.I had a Caesar salad with chicken for $20. The portion was small but enough for lunch and the chicken was quality breast chicken. I was satisfied but wasn't exceptional. My dining partners had burgers - fresh buns, perfectly cooked chicken ($15) and Wagyu beef ($15). For the gluten intolerant there are gluten free pizza bases available and the salads of course but no GF bread. My pick for desert is the Hazelnut and Nougat Ice Cream Terrine with fresh strawberries ($12). Toilets are clean, stylish but dark. High chairs for kids and despite being a pub if you sit outside on quiet day it the garden area is quite a good place to take kids. No grass mind you. Wine starts at $6/glass and goes up to $285 for a bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage.

From the owner: Incorporating a sophisticated Parisian style, the Union Hotel has added a new dynamic social…read moreexperience to the heart of North Sydney. Le Bistro is a chic Parisian Bistro at the hotel open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Located downstairs, with its informal yet stylish ambiance, Le Bistro offers affordable, superb traditional French cuisine in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Le Bistro is the ideal spot to dine with friends as there are a variety of dishes to share. Private Function Rooms The Union Hotel offers amazing versatility and the pleasant staff have the ability to cater to an array of various functions. The private function rooms and courtyard areas are ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, wedding receptions, and other celebratory moments on a small or grand scale.

Stumbled on their website by accident and was hooked by their special 1st anniversary degustation…read morenight of their six best selling dishes. Menu looked fantastic and I can't stop thinking about it, so I made a reservation. Since my favourite French restaurant closed last year, I've been on the lookout for a new favourite, this could be it. A glass of sparkling on arrival and a friendly smile, enough to make a great first impression before our amuse bouche arrived, Escargot with Garlic & Parsley Butter. Definitely a great start! We didn't have to wait long before the first course arrived, Sydney Rock Oysters with Sauce Mignonette. Vinegar with mince eschallots made great accompaniment to the freshly shucked oysters. Black Truffle & Mushroom Veloute with Crumbed Quail Egg is creamy and earthy with perfectly cooked crumbed quail egg added necessary texture to the dish. Pan Fried Pancetta Rolled Scallop with Foie Gras, Fennel Remoulade, Lemon & Lime Vinaigrette was excellent. This was my favourite dish of the night. It was sublime. Everything on the plate complemented each other and the foie gras added complexity to the dish. Kimchi, Tofu, Ham Hock Terrine with Apple, Ssamjang Chutney, Sesame Leaf & Nashi Pear Walnut Salad was fresh and a great follow up after a heavy meal, a palate cleanser before our next heavy meal. But the highlight and my husband's favourite dish of the night was Grilled Eye Fillet of Beef with Basil Pistou & Jus. Perfectly seared sous vide beef so tender it felt like butter when you cut through it. It left an impression on my husband so big he seriously contemplating on buying a sous vide machine to try and recreate it. Just when we thought they can't go any better than this, desserts came. I had the Passionfruit and Plum Creme Brulée with its perfectly cracked caramelised sugar topping added extra crunch. I can't really taste the plum though, but found generous amount of Passionfruit inside the Brulée. My husband chose the Apple Tarte Tatin, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Salted Crumbed and I can tell you he kept telling how happy he was that he chose it for his dessert. The proof is in the pudding, or in this case the Tarte Tatin as he scraped clean his plate within minutes of consuming it. Great timing on the delivery for each course. The matching wines I had with my meals were greatly matched. All that combined with intimate ambience and friendly staff definitely completed a pleasant dining experience.

Bistro cocette is French restaurant located in Haberfield My…read moreknowledge of French food is limited, but I was highly impressed with just about everything we had Complementary snails is a nice touch Freshly baked bread (I do believe it was) and Twice baked comte and and spinach souffle' and the Duck liver Parfeit were taste sensations in my mouth, love it Baked Salmon cocette was a strange taste, nothing ive had and im not sure if I like it My Pan roasted  Barramundi was superb! The pumpkin puree and pomegranate are a excellent compliment to the Barramundi, im really impressed   My fiancé loved her duck dish also. Everyone else had no complaints with there dishes WE didn't try any desserts The Set menu is $60 for 3 courses, the zomato menu is outdated. But from this you will only save $4 or $5, In general I found the prices a little expensive Service was attentive and friendly though food took a little longer to come out than expected Despite the price it's a place I would come back to try something else. Worth trying!

A true delight! We dined at Restaurant 13 last night for my wife's 30th with a group of 17. It was…read moreamazing! The best things about this place are 1) the food 2) the service, 3) the venue. The food was a cut above. The standout for me was the beef fillet, it was one of the best steaks I've had in recent memory, also worth mentioning were the garlic prawn entree and the creme brûlée desert but the steak was the best part v Adriana the chef was great on the phone when booking and confirming numbers, and her daughter the waitress was lovely. We were able to BYO and corkage is only $3. The restaurant is really cute and cosy and we'll definetly be back there again.

Outstanding service and outstanding food. What a discovery! It's location in the park adds to the…read moreambiance. Could not recommend more for a great lunch or dinner

Disappointing experience as the owner was rude to my mother. She was quite upset at his attitude…read more The duck was nice and not at fault. We had to ask twice to get a wine. Unfortunately the service was lacking which started with the owner. Unlikely we'll go again

Who would have thunk it? A French restaurant in an RSL club. RSL clubs are looking more like cruise…read moreships without the high seas with their little restaurants inside the buildings. We rolled in here on a voucher but were prepared to pay extra on pre dinner drinks and coffee as our three course meal was discounted. We were able choose off the menu and the specials without any limit too. There was a feeling that this voucher was an advertisement for what they could offer rather than half serves. However, that being said, the portions are the usual French serves but you still don't go home hungry. The service was excellent from the bar to the table. There is a bar for pre dinner drinks and cocktails. I liked "The Last Word" cocktail. Complimentary bread and butter to start after we chose our entree and main. Snails did not come in the shell so there was no extra implements needed, and they were very nice. The French onion soup suited my dining buddy too. Our mains of Duck a l'orange and steak were excellent. The ratatouille was oddly salty and we probably shouldn't have ordered it anyway. Dessert was off the menu and on a trolly so we were spoilt for choice there too. Not a fan of the coffee but I did order a macchiato and that brings out a multitude of sins that cappuccinos hide. The little chocolates that came with the coffee were very nice. There were a few people eating there and it seemed that some are regular customers. The loos were in keeping with the decor too but are hidden behind mirrors so you might need guidance when you want to wash your hands. You are in a club so you will need to produce some identification (driver's licence) before you can go through to the restaurant. There is plenty of off street parking. It is recommended to use the multi storey cark park but we used the ground level parking as it was very well lit.

They cancelled my online order last minute on Valentine's Day. After 7PM, said the order was being…read morecooked and prepared. By 7:30PM, said expect delivery to be late. By 7:45PM, CANCELLED due to not having enough delivery people. You shouldn't have allowed for your customers to schedule the order if you can't handle the volume or have poor business logistics. I might try to order again from you on my wife's birthday. If you guys cancel my order again, expect another 1* rating and can forget about future orders or recommendations to our friends on Facebook.

Ok it's time I say something about this place. I have been…read morecoming here for 8 years now, and I have noticed the decline for a few years now. The menu is the same and I don't have a problem with that as long as the quality is the same, but it's not. The food is not like it use to be. The duck I had was tasteless and the presentation very poor, the chicken liver pate and the slightly burned toast was just bland.. The staff was one lady that wanted to help and an old man that couldn't be bothered the deco needs a lift and the whole place needs just a makeup and a freshen up. I love this place so put in some effort I'll be giving you another chance soon.

Super friendly service is always welcome, but never more so than on a Monday morning on the way to…read morework. Check your options from the 'Coffee' & 'Not Coffee' menus. Some food available, and some seating if you have time to sit and enjoy!

I really like this place since it's on the way to uni. All staffs are super friendly and…read morewell-trained. Also, the service is fast and the place is really cozy. You should check this place out!