Reviews for Bellevue Gardens Establishment

by Danni D.
27th February 2011

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We got married in the Bellevue Gardens Establishment. This is a decision that we will never regret. We were married outside in the gardens in front of the water feature. The staff, especially the owner and the Maitre D, were so helpful in the lead up to the wedding, which was fantastic as for most of the lead up we were based in London. They were even more helpful on the day. The food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it.

Many of our guests stayed at the Bellevue for the duration of the weekend and most had all of their meals there as the food was great and a fantastic price.

The gardens were perfect for a wedding with 80 people, it has fantastic indoor outdoor flow. It was a perfect day and we would highly recommend it to anyone thinking about doing the same thing.

Danni and Dion

by Liana L.
9th August 2011

Would not recommend for a 21st, Very unorganised, Staff were extremely rude from the start of the night to the end of the night. Was told by phone they would have enough shot glasses to do 21 shots not straight shots mixed shots, When it came to doing the shots was told we wernt allowed to do them and they didn’t have enough glasses. Music only goes to a he-arable level then cuts out. DO NOT HAVE A 21ST HERE! we are extremely disappointed with the hole thing and spent over $5000,00 with this venue

by Mark R.
3rd April 2011

We went here a few weeks ago for a reunion. Wouldn’t have been our first choice. We’ve been here before when the service was truly awful and the food good. The service was much better this time, the food not as good. The dessert was the worst I’ve ever eaten and I’ve had some shockers.

Reading the other reviews perhaps you need to get married here to get the good food with the attached full service. Not really willing to get divorced and remarried to try it out. There’s always renewing our vows, but we’ve been there once and although I love my wife, that was enough.

by Courtney D.
27th February 2011

I was attending a wedding here a few weeks ago. I thought it was the perfect wedding/reception setting. Everything was maintained to a very high standard. The staff were interactive, friendly and fun. Plus the function was still kept private from those uninvited. I only wish I wasn’t in the last table and missed out on the crackling!

by Raewyn
26th February 2011

We stayed here for 3 days for a wedding which was held in the gardens and enjoyed the great hospitality and food. Everything was nice a clean and the menu for the wedding was awesome. They also make great omelete’s…the best that I have had. We had a great time and will be back.
Joe and Raewyn

by Melodie D.
26th February 2011

Arrived on Friday 11th Feb 2011 for 3 nights to attend my son’s wedding which was Saturday at the Bellevue. We found the rooms VERY tidy & clean. However a bit small, but were adequate for our needs. The venue was really clean & nicely presented. We found the food very good so we had most of our meals there. We found the staff very helpful and polite with a great sense of humour. They couldn’t do enough for us over the 3 day period & meet all our needs. Had a great time and we would stay there again in a heart beat. Wish them well & success for the future — Mel & Kevin

by Foodie M.
16th January 2011

We went to the Bellevue on a public Holiday – family of 6. The place was empty and quiet. We were approached by a lack lustre woman who informed us of the public surcharge. My husband mentioned that there was six of us and that we generally end up with a bill over $150 whenever we dine. Her response was a shrug of the shoulders and a pronounced ‘hmmpf’

My husband found her attitude rude, mentioned McDonalds didnt charge a Holiday surcharge and have far more pleasant staff so he would prefer to eat there. We promptly left, she didnt care.

The surcharge isnt so hard to pay when you have a pleasant atmosphere encouraged by pleasant staff.

Sad really as ‘back in the day’ the Bellevue was a lovely place to go.

Comment from Colleen A. of Bellevue Gardens Establishment 16/01/2011    Hide »

Thank you for taking the time to forward your comments to us via…    More »

Thank you for taking the time to forward your comments to us via MenuMania. I would like to ask which public holiday you came into the restaurant as last year & new year we were closed four days for each stat & public holiday, and as myself and one other person were the only people working in the sports bar site, it concerns me that someone has portrayed to you no. 1 we were open and no.2 we placed a surcharge on our food on public holiday’s.
We have not placed a surcharge on any public holidays since Easter weekend 2010, and after trading that weekend we have sinced removed the expected surcharge and do not in the future intend to charge it. If you have time could you please contact me directly on our business no. to discuss, this misleading and unfortunate way you and your family were recieved upon arriving at our Establishment.
Kindest RegardsColleen AyrtonOwner

by Vicky W.
11th January 2011

A group of 22 of my colleagues and I went to this establishment for our Christmas function, the food and service was basic and 12 of us became ill after eating a particular dish. I don’t think any of us
will eat there again.

Comment from Colleen A. of Bellevue Gardens Establishment 16/01/2011    Hide »

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With 1497 people dinig in our restaurant through the month of December 2011, 12 unhappy diners is too high a ratio, when we are trying so hard to build the Bellevue Gardens Reputaion under new ownership. I hope together we can find the source of this illness. We have been co-operating with the Regional Public Health team to source how this unfortunate and what may now be considered as a viral contamination, has entered our premise. Please be assured that all food measures and processes have been thoroughly investigated,as well as all staff members and we are still anxiously waiting for the finial outcome and written report form the Regional Public Health Officers.

Colleen Ayrton
Owner

by Anonymous
28th July 2009

We’ve been to this establishment several times and have always found their staff very friendly. We tried their $15 Sunday buffet dinner. It certainly exceeded our expectation – the quality of food on offer was good and value for money.

by ian brown
26th February 2009

i was recently down from Auckland on business and visited this restaurant,i was very impressed with the meal that i had (rib eye steak ) it was nothing short of perfect,and the young chef there certainly knows about food,the price was very reasonable and i couldn’t fault the meal in any way …staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was lovely……

by Smallfam
25th August 2008

Absolutely yummy. Lovely staff, welcoming and a real bonus if you have the Entertainment book…you buy one meal and get one free! We have been here several times and each time has been as good as the previous. Last time we took friends as they too had the latest book and were equally impressed. My hubby loves the Pasta and I love the Chicken best.

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