Very disappointing. Ordered the steak special. Even at a reduced price it was not worth it. Very mediocre quality. They insist that you can only get Med-Rare or Well-Done. I believe that one has the right to order to one's preference. We ordered one of each and there was a 50/50 chance of getting it correct, but they served it wrong without asking who ordered which. The place was not full yet the noise level was intense, not helped by the loud music that no one seemed to be dancing to. Another strange thing is that the outside seating is on what I would describe as a type of uncomfortable stool/chair and paper napkins, as opposed to REAL chairs and cloth napkins inside. If you are relegated to the outdoors you deserve a different...
Read moreDined at Pony for dinner and the only word to describe it is spectacular.
With so many new restaurant openings we are spoiled for choice in Melbourne - but I can safely say this is one of the best new openings I’ve been to in a fair while.
Fantastic food - the flatbread and labneh were terrific. The pilaf and Mediterranean salad particularly good.
The only dish which fell a bit flat was the snapper ceviche. But even then - it was still good.
The menu isn’t overly creative and you’re not going to find flavour combos that are going to blow your mind and challenge you - but it’s simple food executed perfectly.
Service was great too and venue very cute. Highly recommend and I will...
Read moreA little neighbourhood gem in the heart of Armadale. My experience at Pony was very positive, staff were really friendly and the food was very high quality and reasonably priced. Wine bar restaurants like Pony are my favourite types of restaurants in Melbourne, being unique and popular with the locals of the area. I’m always a big fan of having a cocktail with dinner. The cocktail I ordered was like a spicy passion fruit margarita, really nice. The cheese burger I ordered had meat cooked to PERFECTION. The cheese was super stringy and filled with lots of pickles. I was seated upstairs, the atmosphere was very homey and I loved the interior details specifically the...
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