Review Wellingtons Restaurant & Bar - Auckland Central

Lovely setting and great value for the money. We had the lunch buffet and found the selection reasonable and the food fresh and enough of everything. Service was very good.

Had a lovely quiet dinner Buffett with hubby. It wasn’t busy at all when we entered at 6pm. Place was clean & tidy. Plenty of food. We had a lovely table at the window looking out onto the lake. Customer service was great. Our first time here. Only criticism is that it was costly though, $132 in total dinner for two people.

Small is beautiful. Dessert counter was my favourite 😍 amazing lakeside view 👍

The meal was lovely. The gentleman cutting the chicken and ham was very pleasant and quick to serve. The service at our table was done at perfect timing. All done with a smile. Haven't been there for years and was pleased with how the lunch went. Perfect.

Wow! Had a fantastic buffet lunch at Waipuna. Great variety of salads, loved the Cesar's salad, mussels, chicken mushroom was so tender and delicious, along with ham, bread rolls, steamed veges etc! Topped with dessert, meringue, fruit salad etc, cofee. Spectacular view of the basin. Great service from waitresses and polite Tanveer who was at the counter on our way out. THANK YOU Waipuna! Be back again.

Place of good food with nice environment and one side lake. There are hips of car parking. There entrance are very wheelchair and strollers friendly. They have lots of entrance and entry options. This is the great place for buffet or party or conference with staying in there hotels. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. They just cleaned the tables within seconds. You don’t worry about used plates. All staffs are very responsive. They will give you super first for your services.

Great restaurant with friendly customer services and nice and comfy atmosphere. Buffet varieties are good enough for a lunch meal. Salads, cooked foods are delicious. Overall is good quality with great values.

Fantastic meal and pretty good value for money. The lunch time buffet on Saturday is $42/adult and the food offerings are top notch. Great selection of tasty salads, delicious pasta and the usual selection of fish and meat from the carvery. The top item, on the day, for me was the Thai Chicken curry, which was just superb. My main course tends to be dessert and they had a great selection of little bite sized cakes and pastries, ice cream and a 'to die for' red velvet cake, in addition to a fresh fruit salad and a chocolate layer cake. Unobtrusive, efficient service although the place was heaving with small and very large groups of people. Definitely worth a visit and we will be going back for sure.

We had a large group booking and the staff were amazing; friendly, accomodating and attentive. Tables were well set out with room for moving around, and the variety of food was delicious! Thank you for making our celebration such a success!

We celebrated our Mum's 65th Birthday in the weekend booked out the whole restaurant for 130 guests. Yummy food's and dessert, service and hospitality was spot on! Very spacious and very nice buffet. Kid friendly, Thank you waipuna restaurant for having us, Will diffinately be back for future functions. 👍

Had a lovely time😃this was our first time at Wellingtons and it didnt disappoint. The service was great and so was the food. We will definitely come again!

Todays lunch session we were blessed to have been in the presence of a number of reservations. Sawanand and his amazing team as well as the Chefs and kitchen team, we’re all just wonderful. It was lovely to see the diversity of guests from young to our elders. The vibe was just beautiful and inviting and to top it off the food was absolutely delicious, fresh and and well presented. Thank you again Wellington Restaurant & Waipuna team. So proud to be a local of Mt Wellington for over 47 years and to know this place is right in our own community. We are definitely coming back 🙌❤️

I used to visit this location for special events when I was visiting Auckland as a kid and I'm glad to say the quality has not changed I loved it when I was a kid and I still love it now

BEST buffet tasty food, not looks plenty of food But many you can pick Just the right side Food are REAL delicious Really comfortable feeling very relaxing place and calmly Just the right price For ones person

Had a buffet dinner here with friends. The dining area was spacious with stunning views. There was ample parking and the service was fantastic. Plates were cleared rapidly and we even got a free magic show!<br/><br/>The food was satisfactory. Food wasn't topped up regularly and the selection was rather limited especially in the mains. There was only roast beef at the roast station and the only other meat options was the chicken tikka marsala.<br/><br/>The cold selection was quite good with lots to choose from and fresh ingredients.<br/><br/>There wasn't enough ice cream and they never topped it up.

We had a lunch buffet on Sunday. All the food here were so fresh, clean and sophisticated. The water in the special bottle was also tasty.<br/><br/>There's not much hot food option and only one kind of soup available.<br/><br/>I was thrilled finding the fancy dessert section.<br/>The coffee available was Rober Harris one.<br/><br/>I really like the view of Mt Wellington and the basin out of the window.<br/><br/>It's reasonable to get senior freindly Buffet price.

Been to this restaurant for lunch and dinner 3 - 4 times already. Very friendly staff. Great service. Buffet was good. Quality food. Would come back.

The first time I came was for my anniversary which was a Saturday dinner and dance buffet - it was great! The food was so good and the live band was awesome! Lots of range in terms of food and the service is amazing. The service here is second to none, the waiters are quick to clear your table and refill your drinks.<br/><br/>I came here again on Christmas day and again it was amazing. Food was divine & the service again was awesome. I cant wait to come back again!

Visited this place for a birthday and we tried the buffet. It was alright I had expected there to be more options though.<br/><br/>There's a lot of seafood and the only meat available was ham at the time. The best thing was the sweet and sour chicken which was a real hit with everyone else in the restaurant too. Overall flavors of the dinner were good and I enjoyed my meal. Desserts could of been better I didn't really enjoy them because there wasn't much available just little slices of cakes and some fruit.<br/><br/>Also had a pina colada on the side which was good too

Nice place. The buffet we got is mostly cold dish, but they got hot ones like chicken, fried fish, lam, ham and some curry or soup, not a lot choices but still good. Next time will definitely try their menu, buffet is a little bit expensive and not my cup of tea.<br/>Hightea is very beautuful and staff is very nice and considerable. Perfect to enjoy a great time with friends. The view outside window is also great.

We tried the buffet.<br/><br/>Great service and its very nicely maintained. Good ambience as well.<br/><br/>Lots of options to eat. Some good some average. Desserts could have been better. Slightly expensive but overall its worth it.

Beautiful restaurant and lovely view. <br/>Was quiet when I came here on a Tuesday Afternoon. Was celebrating my 5 year Anniversary with my partner and thought to try the Wellington’s Restaurant out.<br/><br/>I ordered<br/><br/>Entree • Tuna Sashimi<br/>Main • Market Catch<br/>Dessert • Peanut Butter Parfait<br/><br/>And my partner ordered<br/><br/>Entree • Duck Liver Parfait<br/>Main • Free Range Pork <br/>Dessert • Valrhona Chocolate Brownie <br/><br/>Overall our experience with the food was good. It wasn’t the best as some things were a little over seasoned, the Pork Was a bit too chewy and the desserts which I normally can’t wait for wasn’t up to my expectations. However the service we received from the supervisor or manager that night was wonderful as we got a discount, and the waiter who served us during the night was nice. <br/><br/>Overall<br/>Ambience 3.5/5<br/>Service 3.5/5<br/>Food 3/5

The staff are very friendly. Not many choices of food but taste is alright. I like the prawns the most. They have good ice cream , too.<br/>Overall, not bad.

The staff there are really polite and well trained. Went there for the buffet. Views of the lagoon made it nice. They had a person playing the piano, so if you like live music, attentive staff and good views. You should try this place out. Food wise, buffet was standard, nice variety. The desert is more creative than the mains.

Had buffet here, everything was excellent. The food was really good, served hot with a great selection. <br/>Staff were very attentive and the view of Panmure Basin was really nice. Thanks Wellingtons, will definately be back!

Beautiful High-Tea, every item on every tier was incredible! Definitely recommend! A wide range of infused teas is a perfect pairing - I like the old China as well, it was quite the experience. A+

We went for Christmas eve dinner. Staff were friendly and kind. Food was nice - specially Christmas ham was very tasty and oysters were so fresh. We will definitely come back and recommend others.

Really enjoyed the hightea experience with my girlfriends. Wellingtons had great selections of dessert and tea, excellent service, nice view and plenty of parking. Would definitely return again.

I have given the rating of 2.0 due to an experience we had on our staff Christmas party. We were a big group of people and were excited to enjoy the food and company. Unfortunately we are told to be quite twice after just having a good laugh. This made the experience very unwelcoming and not a place I would want to recommend as its not a place you can enjoy and relax. Also a friend of mine asked the manager for a flat white and she was pointed towards the filter coffee twice after my friend was very willing to pay for a nice flat white. <br/><br/>This was very unfortunate as the food was very good but I would rather enjoy a place where I can enjoy myself and have nice food.

I had called in to book a table for 2 and straight of the bat Mary was lovely to deal with she had a welcoming and friendly voice so already the customer service experience was a 10. When the got the restaurant and all the staff were so friendly and attentive it was so lovely it's almost like a hidden gem<br/><br/>There's alot of parking available and to be even more fancy they have security in the car park. So when you arrive you would think oh it's at this little bar however you walk down a little further and the you see the enterence to the restaurant side.<br/><br/>It had a lovely intimate feel to it's especially since there was a person playing the piano to some nice lovely slow jazz tunes. We sat near the window that over looked the pamnure basin in the sunset it was very romantic<br/><br/>It was both my husband Kai Mai and I first time here and we finished work late and needed to have somewhere special to spend our 10 year anniversary that was close to home and not McDonald's lol so this place ticked all the right boxes and it was a buffet they had a lovely verity to choose from.<br/><br/>In total it cost = $103.00 we almost left the crawling cos we just ate so much. Comparing this price to other all you can eat buffets I will say is standard.<br/><br/>Will we go there again? Most definitely next time with more family memebers for another important milestone

The food was amazing! For high tea, it was $35 which I feel was just the right price for the quality of the food. The staff provided great service and were very friendly and thoughtful - especially the nice man who served us, who I assumed was the manager because he was especially welcoming. Great ambience with a nice view of the lake. Will definitely come back!

Love the view and customer service there, the food is great, definitely a nice place the spend lunch or afternoon. The only small problem for me is the few range of food available.

I came here for high tea with a friend. The service was outstanding and the view couldn't be better. $35pp for high tea is not a lot, but what we were served were far better than a lot of other high teas I've been to in the city. The server was attentive and made sure we were comfortable. I would definitely be coming again for high tea again with friends :)

Had dinner last night here... Pretty special moment with our lil girl too as this is where our reception was for our wedding 11years ago!!! A great experience food was great very tasty and fresh and the service was A+ even my girl mentioned how great they were!! Thanks Wellington we will definitely be visiting again!!!

Went for the Sunday buffet dinner. Parking was of course very easy but the range on offer I found was extensive for the price paid. Excellent range of desserts I must say and in portions that allow you to sample heaps of variety! They have a lovely couple that comes to your table and performs a magic routine and his wife makes the balloon animals, super cool!

Stayed at the Waipuna hotel so naturally tried out the restaurant. Indian night was delicious as was the view, service and staff. Only let down being the fish which seemed like it was frozen supermarket fish. Otherwise, would recommend.

Waipuna will always feel special to me because I got married here. But after today's high tea I have one more thing to love about this place. The food was very delicious. Even my friend who has been to many high teas in Auckland loved it very much. To top it off the service was very friendly and professional. Will definitely be coming back again soon.

I was treated to High Tea about 3 Saturday's ago and it was delicious and fabulous.  We were seated by the window, so we had a lovely view of the Basin and it was a lovely sunny day.  I am vegetarian and I thoroughly enjoyed the selection both savoury and sweet.  My soy mocha was prepared to perfection and the service from the friendly knowledgable staff was the icing on the cake.  I will definately be coming back friends in  tow.

We came along to the Waipuna Hotel for a High Tea with Zomato a little while ago and were definitely treated like stars.<br/>The dining area is beautiful and light and airy with huge windows overlooking a body of water that can only be described as magnificent. The scenery was matched perfectly by the food. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted amazing.<br/>The Waipuna have done a fantastic job at creating a High Tea stand that is impressive, beautiful and also delicious. They paired it with their house bubbles and offered us a selection of teas and coffees. While I really wanted a coffee, I was so intrigued by the amazing tea list that I ordered myself an Early Grey and thoroughly enjoyed it.<br/>I would definitely recommend coming to the Waipuna for a High Tea as a special event or for an occasion. They staff were so friendly and professional and the whole day out was fantastic.

Last week, I was kindly invited by Zomato to an ‘Ever so girly and glamorous High Tea’ at Waipuna Hotel. This was an invitation I simply couldn’t resist so that Saturday morning, I got ready, drove to the hotel and went inside Wellington’s Restaurant and Bar where I greeted by the lovely view of Panmure Basin and Mount Wellington.

I was invited along to try the High Tea menu in Wellingtons Restaurant at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre thanks to my friends at Zomato. I couldn’t wait to check out this venue right alongside the Panmure Basin and enjoy my first high tea of 2016. The surrounding views were to die for, make sure you take the time to head outside on the deck for a look around – it was absolutely breath taking.

I had a pleasure of being invited to the Zomato meetup at Wellington's Restaurant at Waipuna hotel for a High Tea Party. I've never had high tea before and I'm glad my first time was at this restaurant. I've never been to Wellington's before but my first impression when I walked in was how light, inviting and great the view was. It was a beautiful day when I went with clear blue skies and a good view of Panmure Basin.<br/><br/>We were offered a glass of bubbly to start with and then we got given the tea menu. They offer Dilmah teas and I opted for the Moroccan Mint Green Tea which was nice. The teas were all loose-leaf and we had a teapot each with a strainer. <br/><br/>Before our lovely server explained the menu, we had a copy on our table and it got me excited. The high tea they offer here has three tiers. The first tier is full of savouries, the middle has sweets and the bottom has scones and macarons.<br/><br/>We started off with the Amuse-bouche which was a salmon served in a cone. This was interesting and it was very tasty. It was a great start to my high tea experience. Then the tiers came and they were beautiful. The tiers full of food were colourful and looked amazing.<br/><br/>The first tier had four items: Croque-Monsieur with ham, dijon and gruyere cheese, Smoked salmon crepe, Roast lamb on bruschetta and the spiced chicken slider. My favourite was the croque-monsieur and the slider because they were full of flavour. I loved the presentation of the croque-monsieur. It came in a jar where you can dip the cheese. My least favourite was the roast lamb as I found the bruschetta too hard and the others were much better in taste.<br/><br/>The second tier was my favourite as it was full of sweets such as Opera slice, Chocolate orange pot with chocolate and raspberry soil, Strawberry and almond tart and the Mango pudding. I love mangoes so I was excited to try the mango pudding. It didn't disappoint as it was my favourite item on the menu. I could've eaten three more of the mango pudding. The consistency was nice and soft, not too jelly-like and it wasn't too sweet either. The opera slice was pretty good too.<br/><br/>The last tier had the fresh lavender macarons and scones with vanilla cream and strawberry preserve. Compared to the other tiers, this was my least favourite but you can't have high tea without scones and macarons. I don't like lavender-flavoured things but I tried the macaron and thankfully it wasn't too overpowering. As for the scones, I loved how our server came back and asked if we wanted ours to be heated up since it was one of the last things we tried and it was cold already. Warmed up, the scone was soft and buttery.<br/><br/>Overall, I had a great high tea experience at Wellington's and I recommend this. Out of all three tiers, the sweet section alone is worth it for me. The price is reasonable too as high tea is $30pp. This is the most affordable high tea price I've seen in Auckland and I think you definitely get your money's worth.<br/><br/>if you're celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself or others, head over here and you won't be disappointed.

High Tea is a process, one that should be savoured slowly and languidly to lose oneself in full extent of the experience. The tiers were brought out quite promptly, igniting widened eyes and gasps of delight. The presentation was exactly as you’d expect, refined and visually striking with pops of colours to please the eye, inciting salivation and stomach rumbles of eager anticipation.

I was invited along to try the High Tea menu in Wellingtons Restaurant at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre thanks to my friends at Zomato. I couldn't wait to check out this venue right alongside the Panmure Basin and enjoy my first high tea of 2016. The surrounding views were to die for, make sure you take the time to head outside on the deck for a look around - it was absolutely breath taking.<br/><br/>We were each seated with a glass of bubbles and our choice from the tea menu, or a fresh coffee. Have I mentioned how much I love tea menus? I went for my typical English Breakfast Tea as its pairs perfectly with savoury and sweet. Also noted... they used a fresh loose leaf tea and everyone was served an individual teapot.<br/><br/>The savoury items were interesting, and well thought out. It was nice to see some creative ingredients and presentation used.  There was of course salmon, which is a high tea staple and a reoccurring flavour. After thinking about it for a while, my favourite item was definitely the creamy, layered crepes. My least favourite would probably have been the roast lamb on bruschetta only because it was such a tiny portion, flavour wise - it was delicious.<br/><br/>My favourite dessert would have been a tie between the beautifully executed opera cake with gold leaf (I've had some pathetic excuses for opera cake in the past) as well as the delicately flavoured lavender macaron.<br/><br/>A massive thank you to Waipuna - your staff were incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and great to have a laugh with. Thank you also to Chanelle at Zomato.<br/><br/>Waipuna has only been offering high tea for about 3 years now, but I can definitely see why its so popular on the weekends. If you head along for a relaxing outing, please let me know how you find it - I recommend going along in Summer/Spring time.

I had the privilege of experiencing Wellington's High Tea, curated by Executive Chef Ajay Zalte on Saturday.  We started with a glass of bubbles (Kopiko Bay Sparkling Cuvee) and amuse bouche which was a gorgeous whipped Salmon Cone.  We were treated to a beautifully presented refreshing mix of classics, with some clever twists and new thinking. <br/><br/>The top layer (savoury) had a deconstructed Croque Monsieur, Smoked Salmon Crepe Tian, Roast Lamb Bruschetta and a Creole spiced Chicken Slider, which were all made in house and delicious.<br/><br/>The middle layer was a selection of hand made desserts.  You can tell that a lot of love and care was put into the making of these with all of the intricate details and balanced flavours.  We devoured Opera Cake, Frangipane Tart, Chocolate Pot and my favourite the Alphonso Mango Pudding.<br/><br/>Then came the bottom layer, a date scone with jam and cream and a light and fluffy lavender macron.  By this stage I was getting rather full, but managed to enjoy everything.<br/><br/>To accompany the High Tea I had the pleasure of drinking a loose leaf Rose and Vanilla Tea from Dilmah, which was also devine.<br/><br/>Besides the amazing High Tea I found the staff to be friendly and attentive and the Dining area to be clean, tidy with a relaxing view of the basin.<br/><br/>Thanks Waipuna, I will be back!

High Tea at Wellington’s bar and restaurant was a delight and a half! The first impressions of the restaurant by far exceeded my expectations. A beautiful and bright open space with large tables to satisfy larger parties. <br/><br/>The staff for the afternoon was professional, well dressed and flashed genuine smiles throughout the afternoon. Always more than welcome to answer all questions and top up our beverages. <br/><br/>Having enjoyed a few high tea’s, I appreciate that our waitress went through each tier and explained all the treats to us. Not all establishments do this, so sometimes you are left guessing what exactly you’re nibbling on. <br/><br/>Now the food, the amuse-bouche of the day was a delicious salmon foam cone. A great way to start the afternoon. The first tier, we were offered four different savoury options. The Croque Monsieur with honey cured ham, dijon and Gruyère cheese was my favourite. The second tier, consisted of four desserts, the Alphonso mango pudding with pure mango glaze and the strawberry and almond frangipane tart a close close second. The bottom tier, served lavender macarons and buttermilk scones. Both were made well, not quite to my taste. I did think the presentation of each item was well executed. <br/><br/>I personally thought there wasn’t enough savoury food to balance out the sweetness on offer. A refresher of club or finger sandwiches could be offered or another savoury bite or two to balance out the sweeter treats would have made a huge difference. <br/><br/>Would I recommend high tea at Wellington? Of course! At $30 you're guaranteed a great experience with a great view! :-) <br/><br/>Thanks for having us! #zomatomeetup

I had my first high tea experience and I must say Wellington's exceeded my expectations. It was well presented inside and the view over the water made it even better. <br/>The three tiers consisted of savoury at the top, desserts in the middle, and a scone and macaron to finish. All the savoury options were pleasant and are likely to suit anyone's tastes. The desserts were all very different and would appeal different to different people depending on taste. My favourites were the frangipane tart, the mango pudding, and date scone - although I found the jam to be a bit too sweet. <br/>Throughout the morning we also had a range of unlimited tea to choose from and the staff were constantly attentive. It would be a great place to visit for a special occasion.

For the last Zomato foodie meet up we were invited to have High Tea at the Waipuna Hotel's restaurant Wellington's. I am a big fan of high tea and have been to most of the places in Auckland which serve it, and this one definitely gets my tick of approval. In terms of value for money it is amazing, the high tea is $30 and with bubbles $35. <br/><br/>We started with a Salmon mousse amuse bouche, then the three tiered stand was brought out with savoury, sweet and of course the scones with jam and cream. An awesome way to spend the afternoon or to celebrate a special occasion.<br/> My favourites were definitely the scones and the chocolate pot with the mango pudding coming in a close second.<br/>The High tea is served Monday through to Saturday and bookings are required.

Today I had the privilege of attending ‘an ever so girly & glamorous’ High Tea Party hosted by Zomato & Waipuna Hotel. My first Zomato foodie meetup, I was so excited to meet fellow food bloggers.. And be spoilt with lots of delicious & beautifully prepared high tea food!<br/><br/>Arriving at Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, or specifically, their restaurant Wellington’s Restaurant & Bar, we were welcomed with a glass of bubbly each – Kopiko Bay Sparkling Cuvee. This was sweet, not too strong and made a refreshing accompaniment to our high tea. We were even given the opportunity to refill, with the bottles placed in ice buckets for our convenience. We were generously given a tea menu, too – I chose Mediterranean Mandarin, a ‘light and refreshing Ceylon tea with a touch of citrus Mediterranean Mandarin’. This was very pleasant and refreshing indeed, but given its name it could’ve also been zestier and fruitier!<br/><br/>Our high tea arrived and we were talked through each of the treats (and took a million photos) before digging in. Of the 1st plate, my favourites were the smoked salmon crepe with chives, cream cheese & dill and garlic thyme roast lamb on bruschetta with spearmint pesto. Both consisted of incredibly tasty layers of flavours that seemed small but were very filling! I liked the croque-monsieur and spiced chicken slider, too, though the smoked salmon and roast lamb just stood out the most to me – perhaps because I personally love anything with smoked salmon and lamb.<br/><br/>The 2nd plate was my favourite as I adored absolutely everything. The Alphonso mango pudding with pure mango glaze was creamy, fresh and fruity – my favourite dessert. Angela from A Style Collector also found this to be her favourite; we both only wished for it to be a bigger size! <br/><br/>The single origin heirloom choc-orange pots with chocolate & raspberry soil came a close second. The chocolate-orange flavour was delightful and really complemented each other! The opera slice layered with butter cream ganache was a rich & chocolatey dessert with the texture of a mousse and the strawberry & almond frangipane tart was a softer, milder but tasty dessert with the texture of a cake.<br/><br/>Lastly, we enjoyed the 3rd plate – I loved the fresh lavender macaron as I love anything lavender or floral flavoured. I usually don’t like scones, as I find them very dry, but this date and buttermilk scone with vanilla cream and strawberry preserve was very smooth. It didn’t make me love scones, but I genuinely enjoyed the flavour. It was soft, mild & balanced, with vanilla cream & strawberry preserve to your taste & preference.<br/><br/>We were so full and satisfied after three amazing plates of high tea. However, Waipuna Hotel also gave us macarons to take home – mine were strawberry, lemon & lavender. How very sweet of them!<br/><br/>I’ve been wanting to host a high tea for my birthday celebration this year and so I’m genuinely thankful to have been invited to personally taste test and enjoy the incredible high tea at Waipuna Hotel. When the time comes, I will definitely consider coming back to share the joy and deliciousness with my friends – and recommend it to others for special occasions, too! The price is affordable, the customer service friendly, and the food & drink exceptional. Thank you Zomato & Waipuna Hotel for inviting me!

Who knew that the Waipuna Hotel did a high tea and that it was AMAZING?<br/>Certainly it was news to me and so I decided to go with a bunch of foodies and try it out.Chef Ajay Zalte has created a high tea that retains traditional elements but also has enough new twists to keep it exciting.<br/>We were greeted with a glass of bubbles (always good way to start) and an amuse bouche (a small cone filled with a savoury mousse).Then we had a deconstructed croque monsieur that consisted of a glass 1/3 filled with a delicate cheese sauce into which was dipped a three layered finger sandwich filled with ham of the bone....drool!, smoked salmon crepe tian, (layers of crepe and smoked salmon cut into bite size ...well for me, anyone else 2 bite sandwiches), garlic thyme roast lamb bruschetta, and creole spiced chicken sliders and that was just on the first plate!<br/>On the second plate were the desserts and just look at the photos and believe me when I say they were as good as they look.Opera slice layered with butter cream and decorated with a sliver of real gold leaf, chocolate orange pots (solid chocolate filled with mousse), a delicate strawberry and frangipane tart and my favourite, Alphonso mango pudding that was bursting with flavour.<br/><br/>Are you salivating yet?...you should be.Of course it wouldn’t be a high tea without a scone with whipped cream and strawberry jam, and on the third plate that’s what we got, with a lavender macaron….perfect<br/><br/>I should also tell you that the venue is great too, crisp white tablecloths with fresh flowers on every table and it has an outstanding outlook with a view over the lake and gardens, also plenty of parking.The staff were all very friendly and welcoming.<br/><br/>This is a chef that obviously takes pride and care in providing innovative, tasty cuisine, we left full and happy. I now want to go back and try the restaurants full menu.

My family and I always used to dine here when I was younger and I have only good memories of this place. <br/>A variety of food is offered here such as roast meat (pork, chicken and beef) curries, Asian food, etc. <br/>Furthermore, there are many options for dessert. My favourites include the brandy snaps and the chocolate mousse- mmm so good! <br/>This place is definitely appropriate for family gatherings (as we always used to) and most recently my mother had her work function here - so this restaurant is also appropriate as a venue for large groups of people :)

Very nice view of lagoon from the restaurant been here multiple times for meetings very nice friendly service. They have very nice and detailed options for the buffet lovely desserts

My family and I have been here several times and we love it. Great service and great food. The view is also to die for - even more so when the tide is in.

Nice place to eat but food could have been better for the prices they charge. You can get the same quality of food for less money at Fortuna in the city.

Very good service. Great range of food and all very tasty. Bar had wide range of drinks and well priced. One of the better buffets I've enjoyed.

When my father made plans for his 60th birthday at this buffet restaurant, I had to admit I was a little skeptical. My memory of buffet food was very early 90's, highly processed food with the highlight being all-you-can-eat ice cream for dessert. Still, his birthday and his choice so off we went. <br/><br/>Parking is plentiful and the restaurant signage is clear; not always the case with hotel restaurants. Tables are well-positioned in the restaurant to make the most of the view of the Panmure Basin and the decor, while simplistic, is in fantastic condition. Waitstaff were very fast to bring out a high-chair - they have the kind that secures to the chair - and this was also clean and in good repair.<br/><br/>The dinner buffet options were fairly standard although my husband was a particular fan of the Thai green curry they had on offer. The roasted vegetables were nicely seasoned and a hit with our nine-month-old. The one disappointment here was that the stations seemed to be short staffed; more than once the carvery assistant had to leave her post and this is simply not ideal when you have a restaurant filled to capacity. Other popular items such as the cold cuts and the sushi platters were also slow to restock.<br/><br/>The dessert offerings, however, were exceptional. No self-serve ice cream machine in sight! Instead there were a range of hot and cold desserts, including adorable petit fours. My favourite, however, had to be the Tiramisu shot that came with a pipette of espresso. Our table mates also agreed that dessert was the highlight.<br/><br/>Things you should know? Beverage service (at least for large parties) was via the bar, just outside the door of the main dining room. Baby change facilities are available in the women's bathroom and again, this is in the foyer area.<br/><br/>Recommendations? Definitely a restaurant to consider if you have a large family occasion (we would have been about 40 in total) and you are looking for a place in which children can be comfortable and find food they like to eat. Try and get up to the buffet first for dinner to ensure you aren't left waiting for your favourites but most of all, save room for dessert!

Good start, Light beer on tap and friendly bar staff.<br/>Lunch. Good selection of bread rolls and butter just easy to spread.Soup proved very popular with diners and there was a good selection of seafood.Variety of foods for main with a very nice ham carved not too thin or thick.As usual a large selection of desserts with a very good trifle,pavlova with lots of cream , and of course the restaurants steam pudding and lots of custard. Did not try the selection of cheeses, but it look good.<br/>At $25 I consider to be excellent value

Went for Dinner Sunday 3rd June, good value, the buffet food was all cooked well and very tasty, the plates cleared promptly, the only thing was we never got asked if we needed bar service so we ending up going to the bar ourselves, just a minor point, still overall everyone was happy and would all go back.

Nice value for money Sunday buffet lunch, good selection of salads and hot foods &amp; desserts. Just a wee bit loud &amp; noisy today with a 95th birthday behind us and a 70th birthday on the other side, but apart from that hard to fault really. Service good too, dirty plates cleared off the table quickly and water carafe refilled promptly. Would definitely go back again.