It's a quaint old homely building on a corner and as we entered through one of the doors we stepped straight into the dining area. Having to wait a moment in between tables of diners, mostly couples was a little conspicuous but we were soon show to our own table and we settled in.
Rather than go with the Tasting Menu we decided a la carte and to share each other's dishes so the result would be similar to Tasting Menu. We also loved that the wine list was all Australian wines and lots of local choices.
The welcome was warm and professional and service throughout was to this exemplary standard. We thoroughly enjoyed being looked after by the ladies in the house who were efficient, friendly and when the wrong menus were brought over and we were asked about water preferences twice, it was all managed so warmly that it didn't matter.
​Steve's kangaroo was a take on a steak tartare really with crispy curls of what we assumed was the Bunya nut and egg yolk. To me the flavours were quite intense. Tasty but not the perfect marriage of abalone and musrhooms.
Steve thoroughly enjoyed the wallaby fillet. We did wonder if it would be too similar to the kangaroo entree dish given they're both from the same family and the Warrigal green was ever present. However, not the case and this was another tasty offering.
The cauliflower had been char grilled so there was some lovely roasted flavours coming out and although creamy wasn't heavily so and in spite of not being a fan of horseradish, this was so subtle and really just take the edge of the creaminess. And then the asparagus; such a wonderfully green and clean flavour coming through enriched with gooey egg and salty, jewel like crispy fragments of prosciutto.
We cleaned up every dish! It did mean we had no room for dessert but we were so satisfied with this meal that I didn't need a sweet finish. Two side dishes took up all the tummy room and that's what filled us up. Although I'll make a general comment about the dishes except for the sides and that they do err on the small size so sides are a necessity. I think I'd have loved another piece of lamb and that's what would have pushed it to beyond great for me in terms of value and taste.