We wanted to dine at Zimzala after reading very good review about this restaurant, and also it had won the Best Restaurant - Fine Dining 2010 awarded by Leader
So we booked a table for two 3 weeks ago on a Wednesday evening.
Just a quick review on this restaurant as I don't want to comment too much in detail. Overall, I think this restaurant is over-rated, and it is not really a fine dining restaurant as they serve breakfast during daytime! When we first arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted by the captain and another waitress. Both of them seemed very polite and professional at first. However, as the place got busier, it was difficult to get proper service anymore. In short, they were understaff, there were only 2 staff waiting on the patrons the whole night, and in the end I think they let a kitchen helper help serve the patrons. There were only one big group table plus probably 5 or 6 tables occupied by 4 patrons each. They could not cope with the crowd. Food is over-priced and doesn't taste very good. The cuisines are badly presented, my soft shell crab was served in a soup bowl???? We ordered a rocket salad and when it came, the portion was so big it could feed a whole army - not that we are complaining but we just couldn't finish it and this is really wasteful. Our table is located very closely to the big group table, that it was hard for the waitress to move around between us and them. The waitress bumped into my back twice - just to let you know how tight the space was. There was literally about 5 cm of space area between my chair and another patron's from the big group. I felt very awkward with the sitting arrangement.
Anyway, this is the first and the last time for us.
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Nicks Bar & Grill, Kings Street Wharf
June 2010 - Weekday lunch at Nicks Bar & Grill Restaurant
It was my mother in law's 70th birthday and we celebrated it at Nicks Bar & Grill.
There were four of us.
Main:
Seafood basket 
Grilled Whole Baby Snapper (x 2) 
Seafood linguine
Beverage:
A bottle of red wine (I can't remember what brand we ordered)
Dessert:
Apple pie tart
Pancake 
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7/10
Lily's Comment: Good. We had lunch there for the first time when we celebrated my MIL's birthday there. The service was adequate and good (presumably it was a week day). The food was really nice and I've never tasted such a nice seafood linguine. I told my husband that we would definitely be back again, if not for the seafood linguine.
Last Sunday on 26th Sept, we were back again for lunch. Unfortunately, we had to walk out of the restaurant. We were ushered to a table with a nice wharf view by a waiter after a long wait even though it wasn't that busy. After getting us the table, the waiter failed to provide basic service such as getting our drinks order let alone the main meal. It was a hot day. Moments later, another waiter served some partrons that came after us, and that was when we decided to walk out. I would say the food is good but basic service needs improvement especially on weekends. One waitress seemed more interested in setting up the table than serving us!
It was my mother in law's 70th birthday and we celebrated it at Nicks Bar & Grill.
There were four of us.
Entree:
Oysters and turkish bread with dips
Main:
Seafood basket
Grilled Whole Baby Snapper (x 2)
Seafood linguine
Beverage:
A bottle of red wine (I can't remember what brand we ordered)
Dessert:
Apple pie tart
Pancake
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7/10
Lily's Comment: Good. We had lunch there for the first time when we celebrated my MIL's birthday there. The service was adequate and good (presumably it was a week day). The food was really nice and I've never tasted such a nice seafood linguine. I told my husband that we would definitely be back again, if not for the seafood linguine.
Last Sunday on 26th Sept, we were back again for lunch. Unfortunately, we had to walk out of the restaurant. We were ushered to a table with a nice wharf view by a waiter after a long wait even though it wasn't that busy. After getting us the table, the waiter failed to provide basic service such as getting our drinks order let alone the main meal. It was a hot day. Moments later, another waiter served some partrons that came after us, and that was when we decided to walk out. I would say the food is good but basic service needs improvement especially on weekends. One waitress seemed more interested in setting up the table than serving us!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Waves Seafood Restaurant - Cronulla
27/09/2009 - Lunch at Waves Seafood Restaurant
Entree:
Soup of the day - tomato soup
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Main:
Both of us had the special of the day - Grilled Barammundi with scallops and potatoes
Side dishes: Mixed herb bread
Beverage:A bottle of cabernot savignon ($60), and sparkling water
Dessert:1 short black1 Latte
Total cost for 2 = $190
Ratings
Food quality = 5/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 4/10
Service = 2/10
Lily's Comment: Average.
The restaurant has a nice ambience, with high ceiling and most of the tables are rounded shape.
I am not that impress with the service of this particular waiter throughout. As we entered the restaurant,, I came in first before Kevin but this waiter only wanted to acknowledge him. Throughout the whole lunch experience, I got this feeling that I was invisible - if you know what I meant, its like at times some 'arrogant' people just choose to ignore you. Never mind that I thought to myself, he is nothing but just a waiter.
By the time our entree came, I was feeling very hungry. However, I found that my salt and pepper calamari very chewy and tough. My jaw was hurting when I've finished eating it.
The fish was nice though.
There are so many nice restaurants that we've been in Cronulla. This one did not impress me at all. I will not recommend to anyone nor go back again. They also don't have an ocean view as many other seafood restaurants in Cronulla do. My thought is that this restaurant is overly priced since it does not have an ocean view. You can see a little view if you stretch your neck.
I would also strongly suggest that they live up to their claim of 'warm hospitality' in their website homepage.
Entree:
Soup of the day - tomato soup
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Main:
Both of us had the special of the day - Grilled Barammundi with scallops and potatoes
Side dishes: Mixed herb bread
Beverage:A bottle of cabernot savignon ($60), and sparkling water
Dessert:1 short black1 Latte
Total cost for 2 = $190
Ratings
Food quality = 5/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 4/10
Service = 2/10
Lily's Comment: Average.
The restaurant has a nice ambience, with high ceiling and most of the tables are rounded shape.
I am not that impress with the service of this particular waiter throughout. As we entered the restaurant,, I came in first before Kevin but this waiter only wanted to acknowledge him. Throughout the whole lunch experience, I got this feeling that I was invisible - if you know what I meant, its like at times some 'arrogant' people just choose to ignore you. Never mind that I thought to myself, he is nothing but just a waiter.
By the time our entree came, I was feeling very hungry. However, I found that my salt and pepper calamari very chewy and tough. My jaw was hurting when I've finished eating it.
The fish was nice though.
There are so many nice restaurants that we've been in Cronulla. This one did not impress me at all. I will not recommend to anyone nor go back again. They also don't have an ocean view as many other seafood restaurants in Cronulla do. My thought is that this restaurant is overly priced since it does not have an ocean view. You can see a little view if you stretch your neck.
I would also strongly suggest that they live up to their claim of 'warm hospitality' in their website homepage.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Dinner at SeaLevel Restaurant, Cronulla
05/07/2009 - Dinner at Sealevel Restaurant
Main:
Seafood Platter, a generous selection of hot & cold seafood served with tropical fruit and chips. For two people. With 1/2 Lobster Mornay
Side dishes:
Mini sour dough loaf served with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar & dukkah spices
Beverage:
A bottle of Katnook Estate, Coonawarra SA
Dessert:
1 short black
1 Latte
Total cost for 2 = $220
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7/10
Lily's Comment: Good. Sealevel Restaurant and Bar situated on the beachfront of Cronulla offers unsurpassed views. We were there at night time and could still see clearly the waves breaking along the beach. Overall, good food and service. The latte was excellent, very strong and creamy. The only mistake is that the waitress asked if it was okay for her to pour the wine without tasting it first. As an etiquette, the server should always ask the guest/customer to taste the wine before he/she pours for the whole table. But she was a bit embarassed when Kevin said, 'Oh I better try it'. Anyway, it was an expensive bottle of wine, so of course he wanted to taste it first.
Main:
Seafood Platter, a generous selection of hot & cold seafood served with tropical fruit and chips. For two people. With 1/2 Lobster Mornay
Side dishes:
Mini sour dough loaf served with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar & dukkah spices
Beverage:
A bottle of Katnook Estate, Coonawarra SA
Dessert:
1 short black
1 Latte
Total cost for 2 = $220
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7/10
Lily's Comment: Good. Sealevel Restaurant and Bar situated on the beachfront of Cronulla offers unsurpassed views. We were there at night time and could still see clearly the waves breaking along the beach. Overall, good food and service. The latte was excellent, very strong and creamy. The only mistake is that the waitress asked if it was okay for her to pour the wine without tasting it first. As an etiquette, the server should always ask the guest/customer to taste the wine before he/she pours for the whole table. But she was a bit embarassed when Kevin said, 'Oh I better try it'. Anyway, it was an expensive bottle of wine, so of course he wanted to taste it first.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Summer Salt Restaurant, Cronulla
08/03/2009 - Dinner at Summer Salt Restaurant
Entree:
Kevin had the Malaysian Style Crispy Soft Shell Crab, and I had the Seaweed Salt Squid with Yuzu dipping sauce.
Main:
Kevin had the BlackAngus 120 day aged grain fed fillet with peas and handcut chips (we thought the handcut chips were arranged like the 'Jenga wooden blocks').
I had the Seafood Tasting Plate consisting of - Seared Atlantic salmon fillet with sesame seed curst, Asian coleslaw and wasabi, - Sauteed prawns with creamy garlic and chilli, - Seared scallops with nam jim, - Roasted West Australian marron (fresh water crayfish) with saffron butter.
Side dishes:
Asian greens and a Mini Sourdough loaf.
Beverage:
Wine - 04 Cockfighters Ghost Premium Cabernet Savignon - Coonawarra SA, and sparkling water.
Dessert:
We also ordered coffee and the Berry Trio for dessert.
Total cost for 2 = $250
Ratings:
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7.5/10
Lily's comment: Good. The restaurant is located right on the beach, ample parking space. Floor-to-ceiling windows display the beauty of Cronulla Beach to its best advantage. We have dined there several times. This time we were early, we arrived at 6:30 pm and we could still see a view of the beach before it got dark. It was breathtaking. The daily set lunches are value for money. The only disadvantage of this restaurant is that it gets very noisy when big crowds turn up. The restaurant is quite huge. I won't recommend to the diners that are looking for some tranquility.
Entree:
Kevin had the Malaysian Style Crispy Soft Shell Crab, and I had the Seaweed Salt Squid with Yuzu dipping sauce.
Main:
Kevin had the BlackAngus 120 day aged grain fed fillet with peas and handcut chips (we thought the handcut chips were arranged like the 'Jenga wooden blocks').
I had the Seafood Tasting Plate consisting of - Seared Atlantic salmon fillet with sesame seed curst, Asian coleslaw and wasabi, - Sauteed prawns with creamy garlic and chilli, - Seared scallops with nam jim, - Roasted West Australian marron (fresh water crayfish) with saffron butter.
Side dishes:
Asian greens and a Mini Sourdough loaf.
Beverage:
Wine - 04 Cockfighters Ghost Premium Cabernet Savignon - Coonawarra SA, and sparkling water.
Dessert:
We also ordered coffee and the Berry Trio for dessert.
Total cost for 2 = $250
Ratings:
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7.5/10
Lily's comment: Good. The restaurant is located right on the beach, ample parking space. Floor-to-ceiling windows display the beauty of Cronulla Beach to its best advantage. We have dined there several times. This time we were early, we arrived at 6:30 pm and we could still see a view of the beach before it got dark. It was breathtaking. The daily set lunches are value for money. The only disadvantage of this restaurant is that it gets very noisy when big crowds turn up. The restaurant is quite huge. I won't recommend to the diners that are looking for some tranquility.
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