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| - Aussie burgers, Aussie ribs, Aussie beer, oi! oi! oi! The lamb ribs are frickin' delicious and my juicy burger was, too. Some kinks to work out as a new business, but I'll be back to try more menu items soon, no doubt about it.
FOOD: Menu is burgers and ribs. Duh. The aforementioned lamb ribs are what they recommend most, and with damn good reason. They're flavorful, they're juicy, they taste great. The Old Skool burger (American, mustard, pickles, onion, BBQ, and aioli) is classic, juicy perfection. Meats are really good quality, cooked just right.
BEVERAGES: Wine, beer, "craft bottled sodas" and Fiji water available only. We were told tap water wasn't available yet the table next to us was offered some after they finished their beers. Other tables had a (probably lower-priced) generic water bottle yet we weren't offered other options than the small, room-temperature Fiji. Not really a fan of the inconsistency, just let me have iced water. Snag a can of Fosters to keep the Aussie spirit flowing.
SERVICE: Mostly friendly staff, management welcoming folks at the door, that's what I like to see! Line at door was backed up, moved slowly. Guy at register was easily distracted and took several minutes to take our simple order. Food took 40+ minutes to come out, I won't count this against them unless it's still that backed up when I return in a month. Expediting and streamlining the kitchen takes time with a new business, I get that.
PRICING: For the few other reviews whining about pricing, ribs are not budget food in the first place. The $18 rack of lamb was priced just right, IMO. Burger was under $10 but some went up to about $14. Still not outlandish, our dinner was right over $30. Considering the other options in this area AND the quality, they're not overpriced.
Trying the lamb burger and the beef ribs on our next visit, hoping for a seat on the patio while the weather is still nice. The rustic-farmhouse décor is modern and clean, old school kitchen sink in the middle of the dining room is quirky and functional.
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