The Central Restaurant

The Central Restaurant

The Central Restaurant
3.7
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By PeTrE
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1.0 of 5 bubblesMay 2024
I went to this restaurant years ago and had hopes that there might be a change in the menu but change neer happens and if it does it happens very slowly. There was a slight change in the menu, I had two options instead of one in a menu that has over twenty options. As usually the food options were nothing more than a barrage of dead flesh and animal discharge., a revolting set of options. Its always fun scouring through a menu rejecting every optionfinding one or two vegan options if you are lucky. There was one stand out, the banana curry, it sounded interesting with a myriad of cheap ingredient maxing out at thirty dollars. falling in line with all the over priced garbage scribbled out on a sickening menu. How much are you gonna charge for chick peas, bananas and rice? I can collect those things from woolies for no more than a dollar if I was to use the ratios they used. So I was adventurous, cunningly deviating away form the norm, drawing the wild card. How was it? well, the mashed banana sandwiches my mother made me as an infant were nicer. Its not uncommon to find chefs whose only talent lies in roasting dead flesh accompanied by a couple of boiled veggies. The meal had no curry in it, there was basically no flavour and the white jasmine rice? Well its hard to say that is filled with bold flavours. Last time I went there chat potatoes were the only vegan option and served as a main, it was good to see they turned that into a side dish and not a main dish. Like I said, change is a slow process. Like most restaurants, thje menu was a morose ship wreck.

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mastermuzz
Sydney, Australia1,236 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Couples
All the locals pointed us to this pub for a pre crossing dinner. Great service from Jordan. Excellent good and ambience.
I chose wisely and enjoyed the grilled tassie scallops and grilled halloumi!
My partner ate a huge chicken parmigiana!
The wine list was extensive and reasonable
This is now our preferred pre departure dining spot!
Written 9 April 2021
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Kobi F
Condobolin, Australia48 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015 • Couples
My Pork belly pizza was amazing! My husband had the lamb on special and he said it was also very nice. Easy and quick service.
Written 28 December 2015
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Thank you for the comments - so glad you enjoyed your meal!
Written 10 January 2016
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David M
4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2015 • Family
Great pub food cooked by chefs. Loved the slow roasted lamb rump and vegetable tart. Really good kids menu also with proper healthy food. Some great looking share plate as well.
Give them ago.
Written 31 October 2015
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Mike R
Brisbane, Australia68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
Great fare - a variety of cold beers and friendly and helpful staff make The Central a great place to visit. Sunday night dinner of stuffed flathead mignon took the prize - uniquely enjoyable. Susan few Moo Dark Ales to accompany - can't go wrong.
Written 15 August 2022
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freelancer2000
Launceston, Australia55 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2015 • Business
If you like poor rude service that is very slow and the deliver main meals for the same table 25 minutes a part, this is the restaurant for you. The overall cleanliness of the restaurant is poor which should be the first warning sign, but I did nt book it. The waitress did nt take a drinks order for 20 minutes, 40 minutes before taking an order, 1.20 minutes for two of the mains another 10 minutes of the next and 20 minutes more for the last. The food was below average for Tasmanian standards. When we complained about the wait for the mains, one main was not charged which was the cheapest one. No real apology or explanation. This restaurant is perfect for taking the mother in law you hate!!!!
Written 5 February 2015
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Kim S
Devonport, Australia37 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
We visited as a family on New years day and were extremely disappointed with the food and the cost. I understand that wages are higher on a public holiday but there is no excuse to match that with below standard food and poor value for the money spent. To pay $20 for three small vegetable spring rolls was an insult. The main meals were no better. The final disappointment was being ripped off when paying the bill and using my Entertainment card that firstly they had no idea about and then just gave a random discount that was far less than it should have been. Poor form and don't even get me started on the bizarre fit out of the dining room, coat hangers???
Written 4 January 2018
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We are very sorry to hear your experience was not a good one. We are looking into which chef's were working that day as, as a rule, our food is of high standard and our feedback on it is good, so we want to investigate what went wrong for you and if any other issues reported that day. Unfortunately due to the massive increase in cost of opening the doors on a Public Holiday we are forced to apply a 15% surcharge - this is well noted in the venue so customers have a choice not to dine with us should they desire. In relation to your Entertainment Card I would like to clarify for you. Our staff are well aware of the offer and the discounts applicable. However you presented the Gold Card, not a voucher or digital voucher redemption, and the Gold Cards are not valid in our restaurant (nor the majority of 'normal' restaurants/ bistros). If you note the Rules of Use in your Entertainment Book it clarifies the places the card alone can be used (mainly fine dining and accommodation). With no voucher or digital redemption we were under no obligation, by the Entertainment Book rules, to offer any discount at all. Our staff however applied the Frequent Values discount of 20% of meals & drinks (the actual Entertainment Book Voucher redemption is buy one main get one free - no entree discounts or drinks), which actually would have fully removed the Public Holiday surcharge. I would encourage you to contact Entertainment Book head office on 6388 9900 so they can clarify for you exactly where your card alone is valid so you don't run into this problem elsewhere. We do appreciate your feedback and we are sincerely sorry that you did not enjoy your visit.
Written 8 January 2018
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Keith R
Cooroy, Australia1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2016 • Couples
We went for lunch on Monday 9/2/16 and ordered 17 hour slow cooked lamb neck
it must have been cooked three days prior so tough it was impossible to get a fork in,the carrots unpeeled and raw.We sent both servings back and refused to pay. We offered to pay for our two drinks but were given on the house.The next day we were both very sick
with food poisoning and lost a day of holidays Never again.
Written 16 February 2016
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We are so very sorry for your experience. We are very proud of our food at the Central and always strive for the highest standards here. It is very rare we receive negative feedback so we would sincerely like to talk to you more. If you are happy for our Food Service Manager to discuss your experience with you would you please email me on enquiries@goodstone.com.au with some contact details. Again, our sincere apologies for your experience.
Written 18 February 2016
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BrettBega_Australia
Merimbula, Australia140 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2016 • Couples
Our motel owner recommended The Central to us and I'm so pleased he did. We had dinner there and the food was exceptional. Many restaurants couldn't make food to the standard of this pub. The soft shell crab tacos were delicious. I had a chorizo and mushroom pizza which was excellent with fresh ingredients and packed with flavour and incredible value. My partner had the lamb rack special which was also excellent. The atmosphere and vibe of The Central is funky, modern and fun. Menus are in old encyclopedias, murals on the ceilings and coat hangers and other objects on the walls. We were so impressed we moved into the bar after dinner and listened to the music for hours. Make sure you book otherwise you'll be lucky to get a table. Would definitely go again.
Written 9 January 2016
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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. We are really pleased to hear that your experience was so good. Thanks again.
Written 10 January 2016
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Alison M
Devonport, Australia88 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015
This is not pub food, restaurant quality. Great service, eclectic decor, good service. Main meals between $20 and $30. We went with a group of 10 people, all got their meal at the same time, all beautifully presented.
Written 11 December 2015
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Thank you for the review. We are very happy to hear such a good report. We appreciate your comments.
Written 13 December 2015
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Del Fitz
Melbourne, Australia46 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2015 • Family
Great food, good options for kids, nice atmosphere. Prices aren't too bad, staff friendly. Service a little slow, but overall a very good place to eat.
Written 22 September 2015
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