Zanders At Scarborough Beach
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Serves Modern Australian, Breakfast cuisines20 Reviews:
Zanders At Scarborough Beach
Overlooking the best white sand surf beach in the world, Zanders at Scarborough Beach is the ideal setting to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and everything in between.
Zanders at Scarborough Beach also incorporates 'the lounge', a stylish, laid back speak-easy for those simply wanting to enjoy a quiet drink and good conversation.
Located at the iconic Number One Scarborough Beach Road, Zanders offers a wide variety of contemporary Australian cusine to suit every palate and any mood.
Under the direction of restaurateur James Webster and Head Chef Dean McGlynn, Zanders at Scarborough Beach delivers on its promise of relaxed, easy going, family friendly dining at its very best.
December 29, 2011
Reviewed on 2011-12-29, with an overall rating of stars.
Average food, below average service and expensive at $30 - $40 per main, albeit probably in line with other places in Perth.
- Food
We visited Zander's for dinner at last minute on T...
- We visited Zander's for dinner at last minute on Tuesday 27 December 2011. The battered cobbler with chips was pretty good. The grilled baramundi seemed to have been fried and was notably overlooked on one side.
- Service
The service was very slow. The drinks order was v...
- The service was very slow. The drinks order was very slow to come and the restaurant was no where near capacity. I ordered chips with the cobbler but got a salad, although this was corrected quickly. We had to leave our table to get the bill and pay.
- Ambience
A little busy but not uncomfortable....
- A little busy but not uncomfortable.
- Overall
Average food, below average service and expensive...
- Average food, below average service and expensive at $30 - $40 per main, albeit probably in line with other places in Perth.
December 27, 2011
Reviewed on 2011-12-27, with an overall rating of stars.
Would maybe try breakfast here, but I would not return for a dinner.
- Food
I was really looking forward to dinner at Zanders,...
- I was really looking forward to dinner at Zanders, but unfortunatley all meals that my partner and myself ordered were a real let down. Arancini was stodgy and relatively tasteless, pork belly dish included undercooked scallops and very little other flavor. The lightly battered fish, was very heavily battered, maybe in an attempt to disguise the small size of the fish fillet.
- Service
Service was excellent. Helpful, friendly and prom...
- Service was excellent. Helpful, friendly and prompt service.
- Ambience
Very nice atmosphere. Good music, not too loud but...
- Very nice atmosphere. Good music, not too loud but enough to give a feeling of casual comfort.
- Overall
Would maybe try breakfast here, but I would not re...
- Would maybe try breakfast here, but I would not return for a dinner.
May 30, 2010
Reviewed on 2010-05-30, with an overall rating of stars.
I recommend this place for breakfast lovers. So many amazing dishes to choose from and a wonderful setting to enjoy them. Great place to take your kids too.
- Food
The best breakfast ever! I always go on the weeken...
- The best breakfast ever! I always go on the weekends and although always busy, the food hasn't failed yet. They have the most amazing eggs benedict with fresh hollondaise, none of that bottled rubbish! The Big breakfast is huge and the croque monsiuer is so tasty! The kids always get the crepes with are to die for too. I haven't yet come for lunch or dinner.
- Service
Sometimes a little slow but usually only when they...
- Sometimes a little slow but usually only when they are busy. Apart from that, no complaints.
- Ambience
Can get a little loud being a busy place but the l...
- Can get a little loud being a busy place but the location is so perfect that it doesn't matter that much. Sitting outside is best, overlooking the ocean. Bliss!
- Overall
I recommend this place for breakfast lovers. So ma...
- I recommend this place for breakfast lovers. So many amazing dishes to choose from and a wonderful setting to enjoy them. Great place to take your kids too.
March 9, 2010
Reviewed on 2010-03-09, with an overall rating of stars.
this is our favorite restaurant, prices are very reasonable for big portions.
- Food
Never disapointed! had the beef special tonight an...
- Never disapointed! had the beef special tonight and it was really good, my partner had the fish of the day and loved it!
- Service
International wait staff, always friendly, very fr...
- International wait staff, always friendly, very friendly this evening.
- Ambience
We were there just on time for sunset on the alfre...
- We were there just on time for sunset on the alfresco and it was beautiful!
- Overall
this is our favorite restaurant, prices are very r...
- this is our favorite restaurant, prices are very reasonable for big portions.
February 12, 2010
Reviewed on 2010-02-12, with an overall rating of stars.
Am looking forward to going again as there were a couple of dishes I was choosing between last time so want to try something else.
- Food
Had heard good things about Zanders and was not di...
- Had heard good things about Zanders and was not disappointed. Food was delicious. I had the goats cheese Risotto and my husband the lamp rump. both were generous portions, presently beautifully. Next time I will try and save some room for the great deserts I saw.
- Service
Very friendly which made you feel welcome and rela...
- Very friendly which made you feel welcome and relaxed. All drinks came promptly and with a smile.
- Ambience
For a large restaurant it still has a good feel ab...
- For a large restaurant it still has a good feel about it.
- Overall
Am looking forward to going again as there were a...
- Am looking forward to going again as there were a couple of dishes I was choosing between last time so want to try something else.
January 29, 2010
Reviewed on 2010-01-29, with an overall rating of stars.
We spent just over $100, were happy with our night and will definitely come back
- Food
I have been impressed by the size of the entree Ch...
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I have been impressed by the size of the entree Chilli mussels. I took the Chicken linguine as a main while my brother took the Surf & Turf. The chicken linguine was delicious and a good value for money. The Surf and turf was nicely served with its prawns. We got a bottle of Cabernet Merlot from West Cape Howe.
- Service
The service was good, we got drinks very quickly t...
- The service was good, we got drinks very quickly then our entree and mains.
- Ambience
We enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant with its...
- We enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant with its close location to the beach.
- Overall
We spent just over $100, were happy with our night...
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We spent just over $100, were happy with our night and will definitely come back
January 18, 2010
Reviewed on 2010-01-18, with an overall rating of stars.
Can't wait to try it out for dinner!
- Food
So far, have been for breakfast and lunch. I love...
- So far, have been for breakfast and lunch. I love both! Breakfast has a great selection and the fresh juices just top it off. Last time I had lunch it was quite busy however we still got served promptly and didn't have to wait too long for food. I had the chicken and pumpkin dish, so tasty! My friend had the seafood linguine, she loved it and even took half home because the portion was so big!
- Service
The service is usually great. This place seems to...
- The service is usually great. This place seems to get very busy but even when they are run off their feet they still make sure we are happy. I haven't had bad service there yet.
- Ambience
It can get a little noisy in the main part of the...
- It can get a little noisy in the main part of the restaurant, however it makes a great fun atmosphere. The wine bar is a lot quieter if you are looking for something romantic. The location is wonderful as it over looks the ocean. Perfect place to go and watch the sunset.
- Overall
Can't wait to try it out for dinner!...
- Can't wait to try it out for dinner!
December 11, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-12-11, with an overall rating of stars.
Would go again if in Scarborough, but service and meal times really need to be addressed. Dont forget to order a side dish as you only get the meat and thats it!
- Food
Food was in large servings and everyone enjoyed wh...
- Food was in large servings and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. My only complaint was that there was nothing to accompany the meal. The fish and chips came out with a salad, which was good. The steak, chicken and pork dishes only came out with potatoes and that was it. For the price that they charge, they could at least add some mixed vegies or salad.
- Service
Service was hit and miss. Served by 2 different p...
- Service was hit and miss. Served by 2 different people for drinks, and having to wave down someone to get us drinks because we arrived earlier than everyone else. There was also a 40min wait for meals, which we were told about so that makes up for the rest of the average service.
- Ambience
Really loud but decor wise its pretty nice. Great...
- Really loud but decor wise its pretty nice. Great view of the beach but unfortunately we were on the otherside of the restaurant. Next time we go, i will be asking for a window seat.
- Overall
Would go again if in Scarborough, but service and...
- Would go again if in Scarborough, but service and meal times really need to be addressed. Dont forget to order a side dish as you only get the meat and thats it!
November 11, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-11-11, with an overall rating of stars.
A great experience. Great seafood platter, great service and a nice atmosphere (apart from the bogans). Would certainly go back for the platter.
- Food
I went to Zanders with my girlfriend for a sunday...
- I went to Zanders with my girlfriend for a sunday afternoon lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had the seafood platter for two and it was probably the best I have had in Perth. It came loaded with chilli mussels, oysters, smoked salmon, chips, salad, squid, calamari, fish, huge prawns, whitebait and more which I can't remember. The whitebait was unreal and I pretty much scoffed it all myself. The fish was hot and nicely cooked. Oysters were fresh and tasty. Calamari was great and hot. The prawns were very well cooked and tasty. I honestly don't have anything bad to say about any of the seafood on the whole platter.
- Service
Great. We were promptly seated outside and asked i...
- Great. We were promptly seated outside and asked if we would like a drink shortly after. We ordered mains around 10 mins later and once drinks were gone we were asked if we wanted some more. The table was promptly cleared when the waiter observed us unbuckling our belts and sinking into our chairs.
- Ambience
Outside on a beautiful sunny day, what more could...
- Outside on a beautiful sunny day, what more could you want? The only downfall is that scarborough can get pretty crowded with idiots and hoons revving their cars so it kind of spoils the atmosphere. The super cool man who yelled CHILLI MUSSELS and smashed a bottle on the street was entertaining.
- Overall
A great experience. Great seafood platter, great s...
- A great experience. Great seafood platter, great service and a nice atmosphere (apart from the bogans). Would certainly go back for the platter.
October 6, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-10-06, with an overall rating of stars.
i wont be revisiting this restaurant ever again, nor will i ever recommend this to anybody...totally disappointing....such a waste of a great located restaurant...which had such a great reputation from so many years ago.
- Food
food wasn't too bad, great presentation. Extremely...
- food wasn't too bad, great presentation. Extremely small. This is not an exaggeration. 4 chips on a plate. Fine dinning. The group of 6 people i was in all walked away so hungry and so disappointed. When you all have just spent $100 each on 2 drinks, a shared entree and a main....we all went down to peters by the sea and all had a Kebab. satisfying...... i don't think so.
- Service
was pretty good at some points, drinks were muddle...
- was pretty good at some points, drinks were muddled up once... mistakes do happen. generally overal not to bad....
- Ambience
the ambience was not to bad but as meals were gett...
- the ambience was not to bad but as meals were getting served one by one numerous amounts of people where showing there disgust.... food sizes were quite frequently been mocked around the restaurant. People where not looking impressed. This i feel was creating a bad Ambience
- Overall
i wont be revisiting this restaurant ever again, n...
- i wont be revisiting this restaurant ever again, nor will i ever recommend this to anybody...totally disappointing....such a waste of a great located restaurant...which had such a great reputation from so many years ago.
October 5, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-10-05, with an overall rating of stars.
Will go back with my friends again for lunch but not really recommended for dinner. This place more suitable for casual meeting with friends.
- Food
This is the first time my friend and I went to Zan...
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This is the first time my friend and I went to Zanders to have our lunch.
We have ordered the chicken parmigiana and braise pork as main course and steamed vegetables as sides. The steamed vegetables are lovely. - Service
The waitress are very friendly and provide a good...
- The waitress are very friendly and provide a good service!
- Ambience
We went there on Sunday and it's a bit noisy and c...
- We went there on Sunday and it's a bit noisy and crowded.
- Overall
Will go back with my friends again for lunch but n...
- Will go back with my friends again for lunch but not really recommended for dinner. This place more suitable for casual meeting with friends.
September 29, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-09-29
If you are a local in Scarborough and decide to head down for a nice easy night out to Zanders- don’t bother. Keep your money in your pocket or journey out of Scarborough. Zanders is a letdown in every aspect except location.
- Food
It had been a while since I had eaten at Zanders,...
- It had been a while since I had eaten at Zanders, but it didn't€™t take long to remember why I never go there. The prices are ridiculous and the food is terrible. I ordered a roast lamb meal and after waiting for over an hour (with no drinks service) I was very disappointed. The Lamb was dry and tough, served with potatoes and beans of the same description. For $36.00 I was discussed. In Hindsight I should have refused to pay. My Partner had the Chicken Parmigiana which was also a letdown. In fact the only reason I am awarding one star is because the tomato soup entree wasn't too bad.
- Service
Shocking service. The waitress didn’t fill our...
- Shocking service. The waitress didn’t fill our water glasses or offer us drinks, I had to stand up and find somebody to do it. I also had to hunt down the cracked pepper. The wait staff need to be reminded about what thier jobs are.
- Ambience
This place is in a really nice spot and could be a...
- This place is in a really nice spot and could be a great place for casual dining. It's just a pity that you don't get what you pay for.
- Overall
If you are a local in Scarborough and decide to he...
- If you are a local in Scarborough and decide to head down for a nice easy night out to Zanders- don’t bother. Keep your money in your pocket or journey out of Scarborough. Zanders is a letdown in every aspect except location.
September 14, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-09-14, with an overall rating of stars.
From almost being seated oustide, when I'd asked for an inside table when booking, to being told there was no sav blanc by the glass and there was, to being charged for tomato sauce, to mains arriving whilst we're still eating our entree, to the lack of chips on the children's plates, to having no ice cream for the children - I'd say it will be quite a LONG time til we visit this place again.
- Food
The Chorizio sausage was dissappointing as it was...
- The Chorizio sausage was dissappointing as it was tough to chew as well as drowned in oil, however, the salt & pepper squid was perfect. Our mains arrived whilst we were still finishing our starters much to our surprise but that was soon overshadowed as the lamb was fantastic. Unfortunately, our children's fish & chips, came sliding around the plate with only 6 chips (maybe 7 on one plate) it was no wonder they did!? We asked for tomato sauce for the chips and can you believe, we were charged $1 on our bill - next time I'll bring my own!! All was not lost, the fish was beautiful, which was a nice change, as it seems they normally use the crap for kids meals. However, the "we have no ice cream" was another shock/disspointment!!!!!
- Service
Service was great although we were misled in belie...
- Service was great although we were misled in believing that they had no sav blanc by the glass, only chardonnay, so my husband went and bought a bottle, only to find out when we were paying our bill that they did have sav blanc by the glass, and of course, the one I originally ordered.
- Ambience
It was fathers day, so it was pretty noisy, but se...
- It was fathers day, so it was pretty noisy, but seeing as its not fine dining, I'd expect that! It was a cold day and the draft from under the doors was awful.
- Overall
From almost being seated oustide, when I'd asked f...
- From almost being seated oustide, when I'd asked for an inside table when booking, to being told there was no sav blanc by the glass and there was, to being charged for tomato sauce, to mains arriving whilst we're still eating our entree, to the lack of chips on the children's plates, to having no ice cream for the children - I'd say it will be quite a LONG time til we visit this place again.
September 10, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-09-10, with an overall rating of stars.
I have lived in Scarborough for year but have not been to Zanders in a long time, I was impressed with the quality of food and service, and the prices were reasonable. A food menu too, with lots of choice.
- Food
Went here on Father's Day for a catch up dinner wi...
- Went here on Father's Day for a catch up dinner with a friend, we ordered the arrancini balls as an entree, these were lovely. Extensive menu and was very hard to choose a main course, my friend had the Mushroom Risotto and I the Pork Bellyy. Great food presentation and my pork was perfectly cooked. They have a good selection of wine, I also like that you can now order beer by the glass which isn't an option in many places.
- Service
Service was spot on. Couldn't fault the waitress w...
- Service was spot on. Couldn't fault the waitress who attended our table. She was attentive and patient even though it took us ages to decided what our mains were to be.
- Ambience
Sat in the covered alfresco area which on a cold n...
- Sat in the covered alfresco area which on a cold night was comfortable, a little breeze, but better then sitting in a crowded hot restaurant
- Overall
I have lived in Scarborough for year but have not...
- I have lived in Scarborough for year but have not been to Zanders in a long time, I was impressed with the quality of food and service, and the prices were reasonable. A food menu too, with lots of choice.
July 16, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-07-16, with an overall rating of stars.
If you want a beachside cafe which serves good food in a beautiful location, Zanders in recommended.
- Food
Been twice - food pretty good. Lunch seafood ling...
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Been twice - food pretty good.
Lunch seafood linguine was generous with the seafood and well flavoured while partner had the original an delicious beef stroganoff risotto - rich, slow cooked and full flavoured.
Breakfast - I had nicely poached eggs on toast with generous serve of smoked salmon, while partner had the vego big breakfast - huge and interesting with eggs, beans, tomato, mushrooms, avocado, wilted spinach and grilled asparagus.
Others had strawberry crepes which were beautifully presented.
- Service
Service has been pretty good both times although w...
- Service has been pretty good both times although we were disappointed to arrive at 11am the first time and find breakfast was over. Overall it was polite and prompt and they managed to serve the whole table together which so many places fail to manage.
- Ambience
Spectacular location with beautiful ocean views. B...
- Spectacular location with beautiful ocean views. Bring your sunnies. Relaxed atmosphere, with newspapers on hand. Quite busy but not too cramped or noisy. A bit dark inside.
- Overall
If you want a beachside cafe which serves good foo...
- If you want a beachside cafe which serves good food in a beautiful location, Zanders in recommended.
May 5, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-05-05, with an overall rating of stars.
Great, would definitely go back.
- Food
The Arancini balls we had for an entree were delic...
- The Arancini balls we had for an entree were delicious! I requested as little cream as possible in the sauce of my pasta and the chef offered to substitute the cream for a tomato based sauce. The meal was delicious and it was nice they could change it for me. Generous size too. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals - prawn risotto, steak etc
- Service
The waiter was lovely and really attentive. He was...
- The waiter was lovely and really attentive. He was also very apologetic when one of the orders didn't come out with the rest.
- Ambience
Really nice, we sat in the lounge bit at the back....
- Really nice, we sat in the lounge bit at the back.
- Overall
Great, would definitely go back....
- Great, would definitely go back.
January 31, 2009
Reviewed on 2009-01-31, with an overall rating of stars.
Disappointed with the food. I mean when you spend $110 on a seafood platter and get deep fried crap all stuck together, what would you like me to praise?
- Food
We ordered the platter for two. The squid was noc...
- We ordered the platter for two. The squid was nocely done, well marinated and grilled. The prawns similarly were well grilled, but overdone. The Scallop scewers were interesting but well overcooked. Everything else was awful. The oysters were green and dripping drool. The sardines were one big ball of deep fried glug, similarly the so called tempura was all stuck together in what could be described as beer batter. the side plate of mussels were also off, absolutely dreadful.
- Service
Great, couldn't complain really. All back packing...
- Great, couldn't complain really. All back packing staff, but to their credit they tried hard in the heat and were very responsive to our needs.
- Ambience
Nice location, nice layout, clean tables....
- Nice location, nice layout, clean tables.
- Overall
Disappointed with the food. I mean when you spend...
- Disappointed with the food. I mean when you spend $110 on a seafood platter and get deep fried crap all stuck together, what would you like me to praise?
August 31, 2008
Reviewed on 2008-08-31, with an overall rating of stars.
Somewhat disappointing.
- Food
Our party of 5 started with two Sushi Platters for...
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Our party of 5 started with two Sushi Platters for entrees. Although presented pleasantly, the Sushi Platters were dismal - with very little sushi on the plate (which is priced at around $28). The sushi rolls were also not entirely fresh.
For mains, our group ordered lamb shanks (tasty but lacked vegetables), seafood risotto (tasty but overwhelmingly 'garlicy'), seafood penne (tasty), club sandwich and a burger (both of which seemed to be pretty standard). For dessert, the pear tarte tartin sounded delicious, but to our disappointment was not served before 6pm. The cakes of the day were the usual kind - cheesecake, mudcake - very uninspiring. - Service
With regret, service (or the lack of) was the sing...
- With regret, service (or the lack of) was the single biggest disappointment at Zanders. Waiters were hard to come by and had to get called on numerous occasions. Dirty plates were not cleared in between courses, and when the waitstaff finally came over, it seemed to be an inconvenience.
- Ambience
The restaurant was noisy and lacked ambience....
- The restaurant was noisy and lacked ambience.
- Overall
Somewhat disappointing....
- Somewhat disappointing.
July 16, 2008
Reviewed on 2008-07-16, with an overall rating of stars.
Our total bill came to around $36 for 2 breakfasts, and two coffees. Not bad at all, and we were pretty full after! We'll be back for sure. Breakfast runs later than normal so thats a huge plus. And we checked out the a la carte menu so we will walk down for lunch and dinner sometime soon too. In summer this place seems like it will be busy cause of its location, so you might need to book to get a table, but its definitely worth checking out.
- Food
We went to Zanders for Breakfast on a Sunday morni...
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We went to Zanders for Breakfast on a Sunday morning. We arrived dead on 11am, and I thought that we would have missed breakfast and were probably going to have to have lunch! But the Breakfast menu goes through to 11.30am so it was perfect. Sunday breakfasts should always run late!
I ordered Zanders Eggs (poached, with hollandaise sauce) with spinach that came on English muffins. My boyfriend ordered Bacon & Eggs on toast (scrambled).
It took about 15 minutes for it all to come out. All the food was absolutely delicious! From the way the eggs were cooked to the extras and the bread. - Service
We arrived without a booking at 11am. We were aske...
- We arrived without a booking at 11am. We were asked were we would like to be seated, and chose a table next to the wall, and the clear windshield. If it was a sunnier day it would have been amazing, but it was too cold to have them open. Service was quick, attentive and all staff were really nice.
- Ambience
You could hear a few people from other groups chat...
- You could hear a few people from other groups chatting. Not sure if they had music on or not, i didnt notice, so if it was it wasnt loud enough. A bit of music would have drained out a lot of noise, and we had to chat pretty quietly. The location, the layout of the restaurant was welcoming.
- Overall
Our total bill came to around $36 for 2 breakfasts...
- Our total bill came to around $36 for 2 breakfasts, and two coffees. Not bad at all, and we were pretty full after! We'll be back for sure. Breakfast runs later than normal so thats a huge plus. And we checked out the a la carte menu so we will walk down for lunch and dinner sometime soon too. In summer this place seems like it will be busy cause of its location, so you might need to book to get a table, but its definitely worth checking out.
December 19, 2007
Reviewed on 2007-12-19, with an overall rating of stars.
On Tuesday night I took my friend Bec out as she was leaving to go back to New Zealand the following Monday and I'm glad we chose Zanders as the place to eat.
The venue is perfect for that relaxed evening meal or even a quick drink complimented with a small serving selection from their excellent seasonal menu. I have eaten many times there before but only for lunch so I was anxious to see what they had to offer for an evening meal. I wasn't disappointed.
For a starter we decided to have their Gnocchi served with beef ragout, emmental sauce and sweet potato crisp. I've had Gnocchi before but I have to say I was quite impressed. The meat was well prepared and just fell apart in your mouth. The Gnocchi wasn't doughy and the sauce added the perfect complement to both the Gnocchi and beef.
There was about a 15 minute wait between the starter and the main which was fine as it gave us time to talk and enjoy the scenery and the ambience of Scarborough.
For main I decided to go with the Atlantic Salmon. It came served with onion and leek mash, asparagus spears placed across the top and a citrus beurre blanc. Like the Gnocchi the salmon was very well presented and well prepared. The salmon was of a decent size as well - which was a pleasant surprise as I was expecting a small serving that past experience almost guaranteed to be a certainty. The rest of the meal was prepared well in their own right but only enough to complimented the salmon.
Bec decided to go with the Chicken Linguini. It came intertwined with mushrooms, sun dried tomato and spinach finished with a white wine and garlic sauce. The sauce was done perfectly as it had just the right viscosity to hold the meal together without leaving a lot at the bottom of the bowl after you had finished. The serving was well above normal size and I had to eventually help her finish the meal.
For dessert we both went for their French white and dark chocolate moose as it came highly recommended from my friend Sophie. It came presented with sheets of dark chocolate separating the two with a small piece of rich dark chocolate mud cake on top to help compliment the dish. If you’re secretly a sweet tooth at heart - or even a notorious sugar coinsure than this dish is the one for you. Personally I don't mind the odd slice of cake or piece of chocolate but I am more of a savoury person. Saying that the moose was brilliantly done but in the end too sweet for me. Bec on the other hand is totally opposite so she was more than happy to help me finish.
Throughout the night we were constantly attended to from drink refills to asking if everything was ok with the meal. This impressed me the most as even though the restaurant wasn't completely booked out they were still considerately busy.
Overall I was quite impressed with the whole dining experience and I will definitely be back. The meals weren't too bad with pricing but as with everything you definitely get what you pay for - and personally I would rather pay that little bit extra if it helps guarantee a better dining experience.
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On Tuesday night I took my friend Bec out as she w...
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On Tuesday night I took my friend Bec out as she was leaving to go back to New Zealand the following Monday and I'm glad we chose Zanders as the place to eat.
The venue is perfect for that relaxed evening meal or even a quick drink complimented with a small serving selection from their excellent seasonal menu. I have eaten many times there before but only for lunch so I was anxious to see what they had to offer for an evening meal. I wasn't disappointed.
For a starter we decided to have their Gnocchi served with beef ragout, emmental sauce and sweet potato crisp. I've had Gnocchi before but I have to say I was quite impressed. The meat was well prepared and just fell apart in your mouth. The Gnocchi wasn't doughy and the sauce added the perfect complement to both the Gnocchi and beef.
There was about a 15 minute wait between the starter and the main which was fine as it gave us time to talk and enjoy the scenery and the ambience of Scarborough.
For main I decided to go with the Atlantic Salmon. It came served with onion and leek mash, asparagus spears placed across the top and a citrus beurre blanc. Like the Gnocchi the salmon was very well presented and well prepared. The salmon was of a decent size as well - which was a pleasant surprise as I was expecting a small serving that past experience almost guaranteed to be a certainty. The rest of the meal was prepared well in their own right but only enough to complimented the salmon.
Bec decided to go with the Chicken Linguini. It came intertwined with mushrooms, sun dried tomato and spinach finished with a white wine and garlic sauce. The sauce was done perfectly as it had just the right viscosity to hold the meal together without leaving a lot at the bottom of the bowl after you had finished. The serving was well above normal size and I had to eventually help her finish the meal.
For dessert we both went for their French white and dark chocolate moose as it came highly recommended from my friend Sophie. It came presented with sheets of dark chocolate separating the two with a small piece of rich dark chocolate mud cake on top to help compliment the dish. If you’re secretly a sweet tooth at heart - or even a notorious sugar coinsure than this dish is the one for you. Personally I don't mind the odd slice of cake or piece of chocolate but I am more of a savoury person. Saying that the moose was brilliantly done but in the end too sweet for me. Bec on the other hand is totally opposite so she was more than happy to help me finish.
Throughout the night we were constantly attended to from drink refills to asking if everything was ok with the meal. This impressed me the most as even though the restaurant wasn't completely booked out they were still considerately busy.
Overall I was quite impressed with the whole dining experience and I will definitely be back. The meals weren't too bad with pricing but as with everything you definitely get what you pay for - and personally I would rather pay that little bit extra if it helps guarantee a better dining experience.
Contact Information (08) 9245 2001
- Zanders At Scarborough Beach
1 Scarborough Beach Road, Scarborough, 6019 - (08) 9245 2001
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