Sandringham Hotel

gee they have really lifted their game. the seniors lunch was tasty and very good value.p. s. the million dollar comes absolutely free of charge

I recently went there on a warm evening for cheap farewell dinner and drinks. It was an inviting and relaxing atmosphere, with great views of the beach. The food was reasonably priced and served very promptly. The prices at the bar were as to be expect but the disappointment was the lack of service at the bar. I felt sorry for the waiter who had to cover the bar on their lonesome but they were apologetic for the long wait. Overall the experience was what you would expect from a Hotel/Pub but you don't have to pay extra for the great views!

I recently took my family there for a "pub meal". They were visiting from overseas and I thought that the Bay views would be nice. The food and service were appalling. At 7.30pm the only steak left was rump and our meals came out slowly, with half the table getting their meals 20 minutes before the others. One chicken parma wasn't even cooked properly. An utter disgrace - and expensive for what they were. This experience was not only disappointing, but embarrassing.

I recently was taken there again for lunch and surprisingly I can report that they have definitely changed the way they do things. Courtesy of some recent renovations the place is now a lot more inviting, the atmosphere was relaxed and quiet aswell as more aesthetically pleasing on the eyes.



I wasn't expecting much when I ordered my 'Sandy Burger' but again, I was shocked at the great quality, presentation and succulent taste of the meal. The time from ordering to its arrival was also pleasantly short. One qualm still remains though, it really feels like they've gone in a more restaurant-orientated direction, which is great, yet you are still required to make your order at the front. This boggles the mind, especially when there are many staff members walking around the tables, clearing dishes and serving meals, that I wonder why they can't just take orders directly from the tables. Still, the changes made definitely warrant a visit if you're in the area.

Being a local of Sandringham I've unfortunately had enough visits to this locale than I'd like to admit. The food is expensive and definitely on the average side, especially when considered that it is very much a pub in terms of service and styling with orders for food and drinks needing to be placed at the counter, which is strange considering some of the meals border on the $40 mark which suggests restaurant service.



I had a rump steak just yesterday (courtesy of my Dad's choosing of venue) and were less than impressed. The steak, despite being ordered as medium rare, was definitely well done and was very dry. The plates are stacked with 'filler' such as chips and salad which would be fine if it was a $15 pub meal but alas it isn't. The waiting staff are disinterested and at times quite abrupt and rude even when they're just handing out menu's. I definitely won't be going back of my own accord any time soon.