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Randwick
The Cookhouse
The Cookhouse Reviews

The Cookhouse

Drinks, Steak, Australian

Dishes priced aroundA$32

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Reviews of The Cookhouse (203)

Read what people think about The Cookhouse. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Cookhouse before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Cookhouse and book a table with confidence!

4.8/6

203 reviews

4.8/6

203 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Average"
3/6
Martina C.7 years ago · 1 review

The restaurant was understaffed and we waited for over an hour for our main course. There was also a long wait for the drinks order and the lady at the next table had to wait 45 minutes for a glass of wine to arrive! In general the restaurant was full of disgruntled customers. The food was fine.....nothing amazing, but a good mid week option.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rita K.7 years ago · 1 review

Great night food great as well as service Family friendly and children's menu We had a table for eight with plenty of room Nice little bar to have a drink if you are waiting on people

"Very good"
5/6
Debbie R.7 years ago · 9 reviews

The food was excellent but it was one of those stinking hot nights in Sydney and the air conditioning couldn't cope. We will go back though as the food was worth it and the staff were lovely.

"Good"
4/6
Julie C.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice place, food was good, staff a bit underwhelming we thought. Could have been a bit more welcoming and friendly - seemed like they didn't want to be there!

"Very good"
5/6
Jodie K.7 years ago · 6 reviews

What's not to love at this place! The food is delicious and there's something for everyone (including the fussiest of eaters like me). Will definitely be going back again!

"Very good"
5/6
Declan S.7 years ago · 1 review

Food and service were great but the place had no reservation as this site and app are useless and should never be used for anything.

"Average"
3/6
Hyun S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was okay. I got a dessert which was a bit overpriced for what it was - the service was good however. Good place to go for an after work drinks with colleagues.

"Very good"
5/6
Susan R.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We were a party of 5 and all enjoyed the meal chosen, the restaurant has a lovely ambiance about it, very relaxing with its decor.

"Good"
4/6
Emma C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food ok but not definitely not wow. The Menu was fairly limited and not much choice for vegetarians. Attentive staff and a good wine list. probably wouldn't rush back.

"Very good"
5/6
Samantha Taylor T.7 years ago · 1 review

Very lovely old style pub feel with a big menu variety and great lunch specials. Terrific ambience. Very homely. Attentive staff. Very good value overall.

"Very good"
5/6
Trish M.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, well cooked and a varied menu. Also good wine choices with long "Happy Hour" from 4pm until 7pm. Ambient atmosphere in an unusual building and with friendly, competant wait staff.

"Very good"
5/6
jennifer l.7 years ago · 1 review

We ordered different mains and all of us enjoyed our dish .Nevertheless, the portions were quite small. The desserts are quite average, again the serving size are small.

"Good"
4/6
Silvia M.7 years ago · 1 review

Good suburban restaurant , central location and plenty of parking in the shopping centers . The food is tasty but it's just that ! Not a great presentation and if you want anything extra , sauce for the lunch special $10 steak , you need to pay . The staff anew very attentative and polite . Overall a. Ice experience in the hearth of Randwick ! Do recommend it !

"Very good"
5/6
Rebecca M.7 years ago · 1 review

Ate there for a birthday meal. $10 lunch deal was good value, and it's available every day including weekends! Music was wonderful. A lovely little place to go eat.

"Excellent"
6/6
Brenna O.7 years ago · 1 review

Great value lunch and friendly staff, we would definitely return in the future. We had a large group and they looked after us very well

"Very good"
5/6
sue n.7 years ago · 1 review

quick service for lunch. the price is right for the food you get. Best to book if you have a bigger crowd as always busy.

"Awful"
1/6
Annie L.7 years ago · 1 review

My guest and myself were very disappointed with the food at the cook house. The quality used to be very good, but they must have changed the chef and the management? It was a Sunday night and the restaurant was quite empty. There were 5-6 tables (inlcuding ours) and a few others at the bar. Most of them ordered only drinks I think, couldn't see any food on their table. We ordered salon sashimi as our starter and what came out was a poorly presented and foul smelling 4 chunks of salmon on a puke of shaved daikon. The main took forever to come out and yet again nothing special (mine was a garden salad). I was going to have salmon as my main, but they've ran out - a blessing in disguise perhaps?! The saving grace for the night was the young man who served us. He was polite and patient, he was the only one running the floor on the night. I'm certain that he knew we weren't happy with the food, especially when we returned 99% of the starter back...I will not go back to the cook house again unless they pull their socks up.

"Good"
4/6
Litsa V.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Had run out of a few meals by the time we ordered (booking at 7pm) but overall food and service was fine. Sat upstairs. Nice atmosphere.

"Average"
3/6
Jennifer P.7 years ago · 1 review

The service was extremely slow and the only 2 wait staff that appeared to be working on the night were very busy. It took a considerable amount of time to be served and asked what we would like to drink and order as far as food goes. We also had to take into consideration the length of time it would take to order more drinks when we wanted to. The food was quite good when we received it, however i would not recommend tapas if you want a proper dinner there.

"Very good"
5/6
Lachlan M.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was great, service amazing even though there was only one guy doing the upstairs bar, taking food orders and delivering same. He coped beautifully and was so quick and attentive. We had an lovely night - we are an older couple 60+.

"Good"
4/6
Aisling C.7 years ago · 1 review

Atmosphere was great and relaxed. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food could be good but is trying to hard to be fancy, turn it down a notch to just be more like up market pub food instead.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We were a party of 5. Two in their 80s, one in early 50s. one in 40s and one age 9. All 5 of us were happy with meals ..... impressive!!! and good service to boot! Gotta rate it 10/10.

"Good"
4/6
Caitlin M.7 years ago · 1 review

Good service at a convenient location, however parking can be a bit tricky. We enjoyed the tapas and all were delicious. Good happy hour cocktails too!

"Very good"
5/6
Monika S.7 years ago · 1 review

The menu has a good range of options for all tastes. The staff are friendly. Good location. A good dining experience with family or friends.

"Good"
4/6
jenny o.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was great but the service was very slow and the waiters were not very professional. We had to ask for our bottle of wine to be opened , and to check on our food as we were served food one hour after arrival.

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah C.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely place, pleasant staff, nice steak! We go all the time and feel very welcome. Sometimes the steak is a bit hit and miss but recently it's been cooked great and always tasty!

"Excellent"
6/6
Rita G.7 years ago · 1 review

Good service good food cosy environment! What else you need ! Came with friends foe book club meeting, and needed a relatively quite place,and surprisingly Cookehouse met all our requirements , but may be it was quite because Monday night is not busy. Overall great place to eat drink and chat

"Very good"
5/6
Brynn H.7 years ago · 1 review

This is the most successful incarnation of a food place in the splendid old sandstone building on Belmore Road. Gastro pub with the odd arm chair, stressed furniture, a bar that can be sat at (or near) and a reasonably varied menu. Not particularly cheap but not so outrageous. Food OK. I had the confit of duck leg ragout - hint of chilli and good portion. Young Henry is the beer to drink.

"Very good"
5/6
Hubert L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The place has a nice environment, food and services were good, and the waitresses were very friendly. My friends and I enjoyed our dinner gathering.

"Very good"
5/6
Christine S.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Service is always great here Food is great too, always try the species at $10 which is very cheap and big enough servings We always come here for lunch during the week Nice selection of wine too

"Excellent"
6/6
Ingrid F.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, great service and great ambience - thank you for a lovely evening, we will definitely be visiting again in the very near future

"Awful"
1/6
Gerri M.7 years ago · 1 review

I have been to the cookhouse before and always the service has been top notch. I really felt that the service was bad and we were served by people who didn't have a clue or didn't care.

"Very good"
5/6
Arlen W.7 years ago · 1 review

Trivia is always a blast. Energetic and fun. Very warm environment. Come along and enjoy if you're a trivia buff. Remember that have a great team name :)

"Very good"
5/6
Sally W.7 years ago · 1 review

The restaurant has a great ambience with good lighting and modern décor. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and affordable food. Service was good and we were given a table straight away. Great and exciting cocktail list.

"Very good"
5/6
Roisin O.7 years ago · 1 review

Great Wed night deal - $15 steaks with chips! Sauces are extra $3. great atmosphere - would go again! nice place for a casual dinner. good menu with tapas options.

"Very good"
5/6
Jennifer C.7 years ago · 1 review

Four of us enjoyed tapas for entree and then had our own mains. We shared duck rolls, mushies with bernaise sauce and prawns saganaki. All good. The special of the day was steak and chips. It hot the thumbs up as did the vegetarian ravioli. The only disappointment was risotto. Very bland and not creamy. Service was good.

"Very good"
5/6
Jaki S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great location and it was easy to park. Delicious food and a menu that had something that appealed to each of us. Looking forward to going back again.

"Very good"
5/6
Charlie L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Staff provided great customer service. Food was serviced quick so didn't have to wait long. Took awhile to get their attention for the bill but once it was address it didn't take much longer.

"Good"
4/6
Sue E.7 years ago · 1 review

Great night ! Service excellent and friendly! Food modern and filled with flavour especially the lobster ravioli. Price of wine bottles a little high but great venue.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stephanie W.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Fabulous cocktails and delicious food. Friendly service. Great local place to enjoy with friends.