Reviews for Bravo Restaurant Cafe

by mark d.
7th May 2012

I’ve been out of town for a week so I was blown away to see the upgrades at Bravo Restaurant, Red Square.

Ambience is even better than before!
Talk about personal service! If anything, it is even better than before.
All right, I admit it, I’m a fan.

Marc de Breche

by Natalie
30th March 2012

Went there last weekend for breakfast with my partner and friend from out of town. The food was brilliant and service appropriate, respectful and prompt.
Since I had such a great experience we are heading there again tonight for dinner. I would happily recommend.

by dan
18th March 2012

my family and I went to Bravo and had coffee, how ever they failed to let us know that there is an extra charge for a flat white in a big cup, but also failed to give us the option on weather or not we wanted a big cup, where it stated on the menu $4.50 for the flat white so we went ahead and ordered one, and my girlfriend ordered a cocktail, when the cocktail came out it was a shot and not a cocktail at all. Just be advised that. Then when we got our bill there was an extra charge for the bigger cup of coffee, unimpressed how ever my coffee was good, just disappointed in the lack of communication

by mark d.
13th March 2012

I visit restaurants/cafes in Tauranga an average of three times a week.
Bravos always give a very warm welcome and the regular staff are professionally trained to a high level by the Hosts Supreme, Nancy and Jack.
Ambience, food, wine list and service are always important to me and for me Bravos Red Square are second to none in Tauranga.

Marc de Breche

by Gail M.
2nd September 2011

I have dined at Bravo many times over the years and taken large groups there on several occasions as well. The food is great as is the service. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. There is a great selection on the menu to suit all tastes and you can have full meal or lighter options. Would suit all palates. I would have no hesitation in recommending Bravo as a great place to dine.

by lesley a.
2nd July 2011

went there for a special celebration brunch..even though there was plenty of room the two tables apparently could not be joined making conversations difficult between guests..my order of the vegetarian breakfast arrived and was dry,unappetising and luke warm..coffee was not the size i ordered and also only warm.. .others in our group found the food mediocre at best.we will not be returning

by M H.
20th June 2011

I was a little apprehensive dining at Bravo having read the reviews below AFTER making a booking. However, I’m pleased to announce the entire experience was really impressive.

My phone booking was with a particularly obliging woman; the service was prompt and friendly without being intrusive and the food was fantastic: delicious pork belly and very highly commended medium rare steak for my companion. The meals were a generous size and the wine/beer selection was very good.

Different strokes from different folks, but our experience at Bravo was faultless and I’d recommend it unreservedly. ($97 for two mains, 1 dessert, 2 glasses of wine, 1 beer).

by di
20th May 2011

Unfortunately i went to bravo last night for dinner. I had the salmon on risotto which tasted off. I sent it back and was told by the lovely waitress it was fresh today.And all she could do is suggest I get something else.Which was nice but No suggestion of a refund. I ordered the smoked chicken salad which was nice. But if i wanted salad i could’ve done that at home.And i must say the waitress and staff were nice. This is the second time I have been to this restaurant(a year ago) and sent food back.I Should’ve of learnt last time!!! I wont be going back.

by pebrll
12th February 2011

I unfortunately dined at bravo today. Along with 7 other adults and 8 children. I’m not sure what the waitress’s problem was but boy did she have one. I have come across some rude people before but never have I been spoken too or looked at the way this girl did today. She rolled her eyes, was snappy, demanding and down right unprofessional. She took our order and then stormed off. When our order came out she told us that 1 of the KIDS pizza’s had not been made and if we still wanted it would take another 5 minutes. The kids meals were horrible, chips burnt and chicken nuggets very average.
She was making coffee’s and serving customers which seemed odd to me.
Very poor service

by C. M.
7th February 2011

Firstly, the food was delicious – well done to the chefs.

However…upon arrival we were greeted by a very cold and officious maitre d who seemed to be annoyed with a big group. We were told our tables would be seated in an L-shape TOGETHER and this was not the case. We were separated, which for a 50th birthday was not ideal. We were the only people inside the restaurant, so this seemed a little odd that we couldn’t push them together.

The restaurant ‘claims’ to be BYO, however, a limit to the number of bottles per table was a bit ridiculous. Between 18 people we were only ALLOWED 5 bottles maximum. We would have thought a BYO restaurant would allow 1 bottle per person, especially when they are prepared to pay $6 corkage per bottle.

Not one of the 18 people that dined there on Friday night will ever go back to this restaurant again!!

by Kim
20th July 2010

Firstly I don’t know what the reviews below are on about. We dined on Saturday at an extremely busy time with no tables to spare and were well looked after with excellent and above service, despite a rush period for them. The waitress smiled and took time to show an interest in our weekend plans. The menu provided us with a very tough choice as it all sounded great! The pizzas were devine and the fish of the day was to die for. For fine dining, I haven’t got better service in Tauranga and will definitely be recommending to my friends and booking my birthday party there.

by chef's c.
17th July 2010

went here for breakfast and was disappointed from the start. the waitress was rude and running around trying to serve everyone. When the meal came out the bacon was undercooked and the hash brown soggy. Will not be coming back

Comment from nancy h. of Bravo Restaurant Cafe 20/07/2010    Hide »

To whom it may concern, So sorry but you must have the wrong…    More »

To whom it may concern,
So sorry but you must have the wrong restaurant.
We dont have grumpy waitresses and we certainly do not have hashbrowns on our menu! Yuck !
Kind Regards,
Nancy

by YVETTE C.
26th February 2010

Was very disappointed with meal, very average but not average pricing.
Had Pork medallion on kumera mash with sauce, couldn’t see any sauce as the plate full of mash had soaked it up. Pork was hard to cut with knife. Hubby had chicken with rosti, again it was a plate full of mash with no sauce – very dry. Pretty boring menu also, type of meal one would expect at bistro.

by Shar
26th May 2009

I agree with T & D !

Mixed feelings, sometimes its good sometimes it very average. Atmosphere is nice enough although not outstanding.

Food is nice enough, but basically meets expectation. If you are going as a group for an extended lunch staff can sometimes get a bit pissy and have delays in your service which can put you off.

by T&D
25th May 2009

We had mixed feelings about Bravo. The selection of Entrees was limited, the main courses were innovative and well cooked but our side dish of stir fried vegetables didn’t arrive until we complained (the waitress had forgotten to order it) and when it did come was 90% cauliflower. The decor is a little stark and they seem to have a one size suits all attitude to tables – i.e. they are a little too big for a couple and somewhat too small for four. Overall we would not rush back. Cost was $116 for two courses for two and a moderately priced bottle of wine

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