The restaurant that abuts The Builder's Arms is an arresting sight. Its plush, lipstick-red banquettes have an astonishing brightness and a sleek velvety texture designed to entice. The room lends itself to a strong retro theme: its wallpaper is a dazzling black and white, the carpet is an unashamed pin-stripe, the wall lights are in the shape of exotic flowers with luminous petals and—you guessed it—the centre of the ceiling bears a sassy silver disco ball of a light. However, the food is cooked to a different beat - chef Kurt Sampson's tajine is the signature standout.
Erin O'Brien
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Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm Fri-Sun noon-3pm 6pm-10pm
Middle Eastern and Moroccan
Entree: $14-$18
Mains: $22-$27
Dessert: $10-$17
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa and EFTPOS
Licensed with bar. Wine is available by the glass.
This venue accepts bookings. Group bookings are not accepted.
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Posted by:
nom-nom-nom
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7 October 2009, 10.57pm
A classy space
The fit out of this palce was very impressive; once you tsp in, you think it's an ordinary pub. But on proceeding to the back room which has been stylishly renovated (more classy, less retro from photos here), you realise this ain't you local. Candles on tables and the dimming of the lgihts made the place feel intimate and perfect for impressing a date or a catch up with friends.
It was a wednesday night, so when we enetered the back room (which was empty) we felt like we were intruding, andthe waitress didn't really make us feel any other way. However, we were glad we stayed. Arancini was rich and creamy for entree, even if the gorgonzola cheese was a tad strong. The conventional pub-goer was happy with the $12 burger special. It was a decent size, with some middle eastern spices added to the relish, giving it a different edge. I was even happier with the dukkah spiced chickpea salad, with apparently "crispy" potatoes, and half boiled egg. The flavours were countered beautifully with a cucumber and yoghurt type dressing; for me, the dukkah flavour was slightly too strong. The rest of the menu was aussie pub food with a middle eastern flavour; from spying our neighbours, the fish and chips looked to be a good sizing too.
Later on, we discovered the side dining room which is even more intimate, and we will head that way next time as the back dining space felt too large for us. will be back on a monday for half price specials to try more...
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Jean-Yves
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30 August 2007, 7.46pm
Surprising decor, great food
When you enter, you do not expect to find a restaurant there. Wouldn't say that this is a Morrocan restaurant as the variety of food available doesn't make it Middle Eastern.
I really enjoyed my dinner, the food was beautiful. The fish I had was great. Service could have been better. Will go again.
Very much recommended
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Posted by:
nikkers37
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15 August 2007, 10.37pm
Funky room with a Middle Eastern twist
Food superb! Definitely recommended!
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Visit: Wed 15 August 2007
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