Wests Nelson Bay

Visiting the area for the long weekend. I’m over overpriced salads, as this is all people think coeliacs can eat, but still charge the earth.We figured a meal at the local club would be just the ticket… and they didn’t disappoint.As we walk towards the entrance we noticed the staff facing the west and realised, they were observing silence for the ode. (LEST WE FORGET)Upon entry, we were greeted by three staff members who were incredibly friendly and open to having some friendly banter. They really set the tone for a lovely evening.We made our way to the bistro, had a look at the menu and placed our order. The lady who took our order was super friendly, and she knew what was gluten free and didn’t have to dash off to ask the kitchen staff. She was efficient, Knowledgeable and just really pleasant.I ordered the 300g steak (m) with chips and salad, no sauce and an alternative to the salad dressing to make it gluten free.My husband ordered the pork belly w salad and chips.I didn’t go to the bar, but, my husband did and when he came to our table, he said he had a great chat with the barman who was as passionate about beers as he was.I asked for my steak to be medium, and it came out medium. It was perfect. The salad was salad, but it was good with steak and chips.After we finished our meal, we went downstairs to have a drink (I had a pot of tea). The staff there were just as wonderful.I could tell the work culture at this establishment looked to be quite healthy. The staff looked like they wanted to be there and that they enjoyed their work.For those who say the place was packed and they had to wait… yes, that’s what happens when you’re attending places at their peak times. The whole world is understaffed. Be kind to those who’ve shown up. For those who say their food wasn’t exactly as they ordered it… you’re at a bistro with 200 other people, it’s not a 5star restaurant that has 50 guests.For those who say the staff weren’t very friendly, I’m gonna say, it’s You, not them.

Nice cossy place and the food was actually surprisingly good.It was quite pricey but the serving was big.It isn't a fancy restaurant but the place looks like it was recently renovated which made the restaurant a vibrant place to eat.Customer service was also pleasing.

Great venue, plenty of seating. Amazing menu, great staff, special mention to both Sarah our waitress and David the manager, they made the day great for all 14 of us!

Beautiful views.Great staff.Friendly atmosphere.Very busy.Large menu selection.The only thing, I suggest is get a meal to share up in the brasserie because these meals are enormous, extremely delicious though.Over all an amazing experience.

Great food when we got it eventually. Lovely outlook at marina. We waited a long time for our order that our paid parking had expired. Paid for parking an hour and a half.

Want a mouthful of grease with inch thick slices of bread to hide the dodgy steak in your sandwich? This place has you sorted. Had to cut the slices of bread in half to make it just look normal, see pic of bread removed. There was no beetroot. Maybe that's why they make you wait over an hour for your order so you'll probs just eat it anyway

Have had meals upstairs, & downstairs in the bistro. Size of meals are large. Loved the fish & chips. Can have with salad & chips or mashed potato & veggies. Upstairs is night time only, & certainly have a good choice. Hubby had a rump steak, which was very enjoyable. Really worth a visit.

My partner and I dined here last night and our meals were really good. My pasta dish was hands down one of the nicest I have ever eaten. So much flavour & an abundance of seafood I walked out full.

$23 for a chicken schnitzel the size of my palm, and sauce on the meal when I asked for sauce on the side. When I complained, I was told that's the size of the schnitzel