We had my Grandmother's 90th Birthday here on the weekend and the service was great. Unfortunately…read moreI can't comment on the food much as I was too busy mingling to try much, but what I did have was delicious. The staff were so friendly and very helpful. We were even able to hook up my ipad to play our own music for the function. I can definitely reccommend The Kensi if youwant to hold a function.

We went to the kensi for dinner last night and I was a little underwhelmed. The menu looked good…read moreduck, lamb, chicken etc. I had the baked semolina gnocchi which was to come with a pumpkin sauce, candied walnuts, sunflower seeds and tendrils and while that's exactly what I got it just wasn't that good. It came in an oven pot obviously all baked together and it was more like a sweet, thick pumpkin soup with a few gnocchi pieces. Very rich and a bit bland. My husband had the steak special which he said was nice. My mum has the eggplant which again she said was nice but too small. For dessert we had brûlée and the brownie special. Again both so sweet! And I normally love dessert so all in all. It was average and I probably wouldn't rush back.

Not impressed at all with the chiefs attitude, Bar staff very nice, but the chief just won't budge,…read moreI wanted a nice steak with a salad, but no if I wanted a steak I had to have it with mash potato and veggies. Well Mr chief I'm on a strict diet and no carbs as per instructions from my doctor, so if I wanted a salad I had to have a Schnitzel or something else. Not what I wanted, if it wasn't for the fact it was getting close to 7 pm and didn't really want to go looking elsewhere I would have left, and to add insult to injury no salad dressing. In fairness the Schnitzel was very nice.

It is probably one of the few remaining pubs to get with the program and actually dazzle the eyes…read morewith some new fittings and a flash dance floor. Even a new lick of paint wouldn't hurt. I've only ever come here for the karaoke, and after my last visit I don't think I'll be rushing back soon. Don't get me wrong I love karaoke but it felt like fright night for the freaks and geeks. I'm surprised Quintin didn't rock in. Nothing to bring you here but you may stop in if you're thirsty enough. Drinks aren't deal and meals are cheap and passable. Have fun!

I've been here a couple of times, though not too much considering that it is a little bit out of my…read moreway. However, it actually isn't a bad pub at all, I guess because of the lovely beer garden that they have out the side. I'm not quite sure where the whole tower thing comes from, though I suspect it might have something to do with the turret out the front, which isn't particularly big, but most people do consider that to be a tower. Yeah, it isn't a bad pub, quite nice actually, and has some nice beers available as well. Oh, and the service was pretty good as well.

First time dining here and it was a really good experience. Just looked for somewhere simple and…read moreeasy for the night and this was the place. We noticed they have a schnitzel special Monday to Thursday for dinner for $14.90 which is pretty good. Includes gravies, but costs extra for toppings. I also saw they offer up a nice variety of different toppings you may not see in other places- like a Mexican style with cheese and salsa, an Aussie style with bacon, cheese and barbecue sauce... along with traditional favourites like Hawaiian and Parmigiana. I asked for a Chicken Schnitzel with mushroom sauce on the side and it was delicious. Was nothing hugely amazing in size, but tastes good with freshness and was still filling. Plus with the luxury of the self-serve salad bar I could stock up with things like hot steamed or roasted vegetables, cold salads like a pasta, a potato, and a rice salad, along with small white rolls and butter. I enjoyed my evening here and definitely wouldn't go past coming back here for an easy night out. At least I know I can walk away feeling full and satisfied at a budget price.

The Rezz is kind of iconic in Athelstone, really good food put together on a regularly changing…read moremenu so you find some of your favourites and something fresh and new, every time you go. There's a regular feature of live music, a classy atmosphere, and the staff are always happy to see you, whether it's your first visit or your fifteenth. Special occasions such as Fathers Day, Mothers Day and Christmas are always very popular, so book well in advance. Kids are well catered for with a seperate menu, and there's always colouring in sheets available for your table - family friendly at it's best. As far as bistro dining in the suburbs goes, I'd suggest the Rezz offers some of the best value for money to be found.

A very disappointing Father's Day lunch. The Rezz was busy but not full, and even if the food is…read moregood I can't see myself going back. Our table for four was booked for 12.30pm, and were were home by1.45pm so maybe that says something in itself. Upon our arrival the waiter could not find our allocated table number 71, and were were standing in front of many empty tables waiting for that to be sorted. He then turned up with our table number and swapped it with for a table with number 48. So we're sitting at the table with no menus and a different lady came up to take our order. She ran off to bring some menus when another lady brought us some. When the waitress came back and saw us with a menu each, she placed her four menus at the end of the table saying joyfully "you can have two each now". We had hardly had our menus when we were asked by another waitress what we would like to order and requested another couple of minutes. Another waitress (a different one again) took our order, and our predrinks were soon served followed by our shared entree of garlic pizza. Three of our mains arrived, and we had to wait for our son to receive his main meal of pizza and the time was ticking. Some of our empty plates were taken by another male waiter, and I asked whether we were supposed to get a bowl of sliced bread as we'd noticed other tables have it. The waiter did ask whether we wanted bread, and it really was too late as he had cleared my dishes. So another staff member (the guy on the till) came to take my son's pizza tray away, and took our table number away. We were never asked if we wanted more drinks, nor later offered the dessert menu or asked whether we wanted coffee. After waiting waiting waiting we decided to leave so I went to pay the bill. I was not told what we had to verify the total, and as it seemed like the right amount. I spoke of my displeasure in the lack of service, and he asked whether we wanted coffees but it was far too late as the boys were ready to go. I stated that we'd be unlikely to return and he said we must come back to try. There is no incentive to return.

Good food and service at this eatery. I enjoyed the Guinness sausage meal, my son some salmon, and…read moremy friend a pasta dish. The waitstaff were all pleasant. Good stuff and at a decent price.

Since I used to live around the corner from this pub, it is not surprising that I have been here a…read morefew times, one of them being a bucks party. However, that was quite a while back, but after visiting the place somewhat more recently it felt as if little had changed. It had, namely the beer garden and the big screen, but it still had that nice suburban charm that I remember from when I was younger. Mind you, grand final day this place does get crowded, but then again we are talking about Grand Final day. Oh, and there is also a good selection of beers available.

This is another one of those rather cool pubs that I have visited more than once, namely because it…read morewas conveniently located on the way home. I guess the main thing I liked about it was the beer garden, and there were a few times when I would sit out the back with a couple of friends drinking a couple of beers. It does have some charm about it, and while in parts it does feel a little tacky, the pub itself isn't too bad. I guess it does have a lot to do with the memories that I have of the place.

This is probably my most local pub, but I surely don't frequent it…read more There is a large open dining area, beer garden, pokies, dancefloor, bar and bottle shop. The pub is quite old looking, on a corner, but it has been refurbished inside and out the back. The carpark is huge which is good. I do love a good salad bar and this one lives up to my expectations, also they have cheap snitty's Tuesday night's. Also, there is a senior's section on their website which states senior's get the royal treatment 7 days a week, which gives you an idea of the crowd. I stopped in here once, half drunk on the wa to town with some girls, and we stood out amongst the oldies tearing up the d-floor. The drinks aren't that cheap either, especially what we drink. I'm sure port and sherry were the specials for the night. But the beer garden is ok, simple, neat and new. They also hold trivia nights on Tuesdays and karaoke on Thursday and Friday for a laugh.

Another packed night for Base but friendly staff (thanks Nick) found us a table up behind the pizza…read moreoven. This will be the place to sit in winter! We had the pulled pork buns which are served with fat hand cut chips. The serves are very generous (3 small buns each) & the fresh coleslaw crunch with the melt in your mouth pork surrounded by the slightly sweet soft bun is a slider winner. The chips were cooked to perfection and again served generously. The advantage of a back table is the wall of wine on offer. Some of my favorites up there (La Linea, Rockfords) compliment a delicious menu.

So this is 2 restaurant and an outside bar area which is really nice. One side is a pizza bar and…read morethe other a more upscale restaurants. A nice place to eat and drink. A lot of choices.

Excellent service, food, drinks, and ambience. Child friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend for…read morefamily get togethers.

The Marryatville Hotel is definitely a family affair. The playground and videogame consoles…read moresituated at the back of the restaurant suggest that this is the perfect venue for functions and special events for large groups of children. Thank God there's a bar at the other end! The menu is simple and doesn't deviate far from what you'd expect at any pub. Schnitzels, steaks and French fries are the kinds of things these guys do well. Carvery and buffet are also available, but almost make the restaurant feel like an RSL club. It does, however, mean that there is something for everybody here: a la carte for the adults, carvery for the elderly and all-you-can-eat dessert for the kids. The same goes for entertainment - the playground and videogames will occupy the kids for hours, whilst sports games are shown at the bar nearby, including pokies and Keno for the gambling type. I respect that it isn't overly ambitious and isn't trying to be something that it's not. It caters to all ages in a pretty standard way, and does so without worry of disappointment. If you're not hosting a children's birthday party or just heading in for a quick drink or gamble, then you're better off finding something a little more exciting elsewhere.