Altona RSL — Restaurant in Melbourne

Title: Mixed Experience at Gunners Bistro

I’ve been a regular at the RSL for the enticing Wednesday steak night, but my recent visit to Gunners Bistro on a Thursday left me with mixed feelings. Opting for the Thursday night $17.00 Fish & Chips at the counter I turned to the Surf &Turf platter and a kids meal, In which I decided to share with my family.

Despite ordering the surf and turf platter and a kids schnitzel for my daughter, plus drinks the total bill was well over $110.00 for the dinning experience.

The girl serving me took the order for the kids meal which was Chicken Schnitzel and fries as initially I requested mash but this is an added $7.50.

I agreed and asked does the fries come with veg and she said yes. I then I noticed 2 wines were complimentary to the surf and turf platter. Asking the question I was then told on Saturday only.

I couldn’t help but wonder about the inconsistency, as Saturdays offer two complimentary wines for a same order and price but not on a Thursday.

Adding to the confusion, a $7.50 charge for mash instead of French fries felt unnecessary. Other bistro's just give you it or at even less then half that price.

Conversing with the chef highlighted the peculiar situation of ordering a kids meal for a non-kid, leaving me puzzled about the logic behind such pettiness.

What is the big deal I've just spent over $90 with your business.

While I’ve dined at numerous bistros, Gunners stands out for its seemingly stingy approach to catering services, making the overall experience less than...

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