deckhouse

hi went for father’s day and paid $35 set menu. got toast that was so hard i’m sure had been made last week. if that wasn’t bad enough the $35 for the ‘big brekky’ which is $23 on themenuevery day of the week - didn’t include a coffee! really? pull your socks up and stop the rip off. should have included a coffee with $35. very disappointed as prepaid for everyone then had to put in for coffees.

i first visited deckhouse to check out its potential as a function venue on the weekend. i was really drawn towards the lively atmosphere of the cafe. as a result, we decided to return for breakfast on a weekday to take advantage of the quieter environment and the lovely water view.

themenuon zomato is out of date and you'll find the most updated from their website.

i chose the breakfast bowl as i was after something fresh. the dish was tasty but was more rich and intense in flavour than the fresh and light impression it gave on the menu. the egg was cooked the way i like it, the onsen japanese style. the pickled cauliflower was also delicious. the 'crispy kale' is deep fried and quite oily and i would have liked a bit more quinoa. i'd definitely order this dish again but i'd ask for fresh instead of crispy kale.

the highlight of the big breakfast dish was the duck sausage, so tasty! other elements all pretty standard but well prepared. the tomato relish was quite strong in flavour and we found it overpowering.

deckhouse is in the entertainment book where you'll receive one free dish when another of equal or greater value is purchased.

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14/4/18
revisited to try their lunch menu. service is excellent just like previous visit. tried three different mains - barramundi, trout and lamb.

there was a bit of drama with the barramundi dish as the thickest portion of fillet was all stuck together. i asked the waiter about it and was told it's undercooked and he took the dish away and explained another will be remade. later, another waitress came and explained it was supposed to be like this. i was really confused because i was being told different things. in the end they brought another of the same dish, and it was cooked very well and flesh did not stick together.

the trout with roe was yummy but salty. the lamb was very tender, i would recommend this dish if you are a fan of lamb. we also had a serving of their chips with aioli, not cheap but it was very crispy with nice batter and seasoning.

i visited deckhouse a few times and disappointingly themenuhas not changed a bit. so why did i keep going back you might ask. it's all about location location location! the restaurant has a great view over look the harbour so it's perfect for selfies or postcard photos! make sure you get a window seat to enjoy the harbour bridge view. the food at deckhouse is ok. salmon and scallops are slightly overcooked and the sauce is bit plain but i do like their panna cotta and banana parfait. overall it's a pleasant place to enjoy a lazy long lunch with family and friends.

expecting nice coffee & lunch at woolwich deckhouse cafe with water view this sunday afternoon 26th june, we were greeted with ignorance & unprofessionalism from 1 of the older gentleman servicing customer. we visited the bar area, asking the lady bartender if we could have coffee here & sit on the outside area. she said that is fine. as soon as we open the door to outside lunch area, a dismissive grey hair male attendant told us, u should have talked to me 1st. we said u r not here, the lady told us we can sit out. u can order ur coffee here at the counter. we told him we haven't seen the drinkmenuyet. r u here for lunch too? we might, again we have not seen the menu. then he asked where outside we r going to sit, we said we have not been in there, we don't know. he reluctantly let us in the verandah to choose a table. he then said he'll bring out the menu. 7minutes later, still no menu. we decided this place not worth our time, he is no where to be found at the front counter. after greeted by such a power tripper of a reception, who in the right mind will ever come back or recommend this cafe to anyone else?! no apologies for not being in the counter, no welcoming smile, how on earth he is in charge at the forefront!? this is customer disservice & i will strongly discourage anyone from even getting their morning tea at deckhouse cafe!!

had breakfast for two this morning. got there at 9:30 with no booking, was about 60% full, probably due to rain. the staff were very courteous and friendly. themenulook amazing and all the dishes coming out looked great. we ordered the big breakfast and eggs benedict with 2 coffees ($46), which came out quickly and tasted amazing. the views are amazing, the staff were polite, the food was fresh and fast, and the price was right. would definitely recommend this to friends.

lunch group setmenureview. had a large lunch group booking. the waitress was extremely friendly. had the perri perri chicken for entree, it was quite nice, but not as nice as the asian prawns which my partner had. for main meal i had the rib eye, it was supposed to come cook medium, however was rare. that was the only real downfall of the food. the set up of the restaurant was lovely, and had wonderful views.

hidden away on woolwich dock with spectacular harbour views, the deckhouse is the perfect location for a family breakfast or lunch. they cater brilliantly for children with activity packs, highchairs, a children’smenuand plenty of space to run outside.

let down by the food. i'm so disappointed that the food at deckhouse let down our whole experience. we had made a brunch reservation for six but two friends joined us at the last minute. the staff were very accommodating and quickly added an extra table to our reserved table to seat the eight of us. wait staff were friendly greeting us with a smile as we walked to our table. water was promptly poured into each of our glasses (though i must say some glasses looked less clean than others!). our drink orders were taken, ourmenuqueries answered knowledgeably, and the waiter was very patient while we decided on our orders. all in all, up until this point the experience was fantastic. not to mention we were seated close to the window and had amazing water views. the drinks came out about ten minutes before the food but we didn't mind too much as we slowly sipped on our coffees and juices while happily chatting away until the food arrived. when the food was placed in front of us it looked delicious and the portions were very generous. six of us had ordered either eggs benedict or eggs florentine and all were uniformly presented. it was upon trying to eat the food that things went downhill. the sourdough was way overdone, the eggs were way overdone (hard boiled as opposed to poached!), and the hollandaise was more of a paste than a creamy sauce! trying to get a knife through the toasted sourdough was near impossible. crusts went flying all across the table! a few of us decided to forgo the knife and fork and use hands instead. our teeth did not appreciate the experience! i mean, the toast wasn't burnt it was just rock hard!! the flavours of the food were actually nice (once you managed to take a bite!) but it was nowhere near the quality you would expect to be presented with at a cafe. you could forgive them for overdoing maybe one or two plates, but all six?! as lovely as the atmosphere and views were at deckhouse cafe, i don't think it makes up for the food. if i were to go back (unlikely) i would steer clear of anything with toast and opt for pancakes instead!

stunning. when the weather's nice & the waitstaff planets are aligned, it's a great experience! the rest of the time it's ok

have several experiences under my belt. the service can be hit & miss, staff arrive at the table with plates but no idea of who's ordered what or maybe the order for the table next door!? this is disappointing considering the price point which does carry some expectation in itself. the chef is reliable & most dishes are a safe bet but seafood has been a sure thing for me (should be from dedes!) so far. accommodating for kids but they could do more in terms ofmenuchoices as a daytime family venue

can't fault the view, access (road & water) or ambiance though...maybe complimentary sunscreen?

i love the deckhouse, i hate the deckhouse!. the view and the matradee, (and the view of the matradee) are the only bright spots in an otherwise deeply flawed experience, it should be so so good!

having visited the deckhouse half a dozen times i should know better, or at least i should expect less. the view is stunning, the decor, what little there is, is tasteful and understated and so it should be, the view is that good. themenuis great, especially for breakfast as brunch. but that's where the seams seem to tear, service is haphazard and disorganised at best, negligent at worst. beyond the matradee, the staff are hopeless, and the dna of underperformance extends to the kitchen.

8 orders, 6 errors, plates as much as 10 minutes apart, one correction a further 10 minutes away, and that one arrived burnt - ouch. the perennial upsell (drinks) were in the too hard bucket, and the bill was wrong.

did i mention the views? chances are i'll go back, but next time i promise i'll expect little, i may well be surprised

the lunchmenuis simple and inviting, with the chicken salad and the fillet steak the most popular at our table. both are unpretentious and high quality, and are followed by melt in your mouth desserts that quickly disappear. the chocolate mousse with peanut butter ice cream is a clear favourite.