3.7
Huge old building which looks over the Nepean highway to Dromana beach on the bay. It's very large inside with multiple eating areas across different rooms. The set out and decor is not unpleasant but it does feel a bit dated. I had the feeling it should be doing better business here than it was.
I liked the look of the bistro and propped there. I was going to order the Mussels Delmar - I love my mussels - but then saw the bouillabaisse listed as a special. Going by the board the dish promised all sorts of extra seafood for an extra $5. I got brave and ordered it.
Knock me down if the dish wasn't really really good. We might be looking here at a chef who's a bit bored with pub bistro staples and wants to stretch a bit to the classics. I've had bouillabaisse in numerous places around the globe including in the country of origin and I'd have to say this one was in the top half maybe even the top third. The flavours were lovely and it was evident the dish had been prepared and cooked with some care. Importantly, the promise about the abundance of seafood was very real. The dish absolutely abounded with fish, prawns, mussels and other goodies and was good value for the price. It's a generous dish without doubt and it's well worth seeking out. I was very glad I ordered it.
This is not a high brow place but who cares. If the key test is good food, I certainly got that tonight. The place itself is fine as is the service. I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again going on this experience. read more