Reviews for Ra Cafe & Bar

by JoJo F.
17th May 2012

I came here for lunch and my first thought was that there was a huge amount of choice. The brunch menu was available till 3 and there was also tapas, light meals and gourmet pizzas to choose from on top of the lunch menu. I picked the crispy chicken wrap while my friend chose the pasta of the day, which was a salmon and pine nut pasta. The food was cooked quickly, although we went at a very quiet time. My meal was good and my friend thoroughly enjoyed her pasta. The service was good. Overall a pleasant experience, I would definitely return!

by kaydubya
14th May 2012

One word sums the meals up: HUGE!

We dropped in for a quick meal prior to a show at the Regent theatre which is virtually next door. My wife, who ordered blue cod and chips, was confronted with a trawler-load of beautiful fresh fish and enough chips to feed Ireland. My choice was pork ribs, and I’m sure the unfortunate pig had very few ribs left after providing my meal. Absolutely delicious, too. I like a big meal and I did, with difficulty, manage to demolish the ribs, but I left at least half the mountain of fries uneaten – a very rare occurence for me! Both meals were accompanied by a very attractive and tasty salad in a separate bowl. My only complaint is that due to the size of the meals, we had to rush through them in order to get to the theatre on time, but that was no reflection on the meal – it was a lack of judgment on our part. Friendly, courteous staff, too. Next time we’ll allow more time to enjoy, and there WILL be a next time.

by Victoria
28th July 2011

I already knew that customer Service was unfashionable these days but didn’t realise quite how out of vogue it had become until I visited Ra Bar last weekend for brunch. The waitress who came to offer us pepper from one of those ridiculously huge pepper grinders carelessly swung it from my plate to my neigbours and in the process some pepper was dropped into my cup of tea. I pointed this out so she took away the (full) tea cup and brought me a clean empty one. I thanked her but asked what I should drink since she had just tipped out my cup and the pot was now empty so off she went with the pot to I assume make me a new brew, alas no she had simply topped up the old pot with the already used bag and as a liker of strong tea I suggested that it would now be too weak so could I get a new pot. She then spat at us that there wasn’t even any pepper in the original cup and stormed off cursing to any who would listen (customers and other staff) that we had the cheek to want a fresh pot. All in all added to the fact that you have to pay extra for things that are generally main ingredients of a meal, the eggs bene is $16.50 for a single egg on toast with hollandaise, $19.50 for two – if you want ham or bacon or spinach with it it’s $2 for each “extra” item the experience wasn’t that great which is a shame as the food itself while not fantastic wasn’t bad and would have been enjoyable had it not been for the crazy waitress who felt that a new teabag and some hot water was too much to ask. If a restaurant is that close to the break even line that it can’t afford an extra teabag (hmmm maybe 5c at a stretch) and some free water I guess I won’t need to worry about avoiding Ra Bar next time I’m down that way.

by AJ
1st May 2011

For a pre-movie meal this was a great option. Not always a fan of bar/restaurant combos but this is a goodie with relaxed atmosphere and good food and service. Had the lamb salad and good to see they didn’t skimp on the olives or the lamb. Only a short skip to the movies afterwards and a good night out. Enjoyed the Broken Shed vodka too – locally made and very very nice with cranberry!

by tania t.
8th October 2010

not happy at all i got a Caesar salad
with No dressing it said $16.50 in menu she charged me $20 i brought a baileys on rocks i put my passport on bar she didn’t even look at it we waited over ten Min’s for the chick to come back and take order which i feel was too long as i didn’t have all day i was also still hungry hr and a half after my salad i wont b coming back again very disappointed:(

by Mr.T
14th May 2009

Great food,staff excellent have tea there
all the time love the coffee,chicken wraps
highly recommended just became a gold card member excellent discount
and great live music often throughout the week always an experience I enjoy

by J.F.
28th January 2009

Had brunch here, egg whites were still clear on my plate and also my partners plate; meal was inedible. Very disappointing from a cafe/bar with a good reputation.

by Tallulah
19th December 2008

Been here twice now for tea…had the pasta and then the steak. Both were really yummy!! The pasta was really reasonably priced too…and the entree size is very filling and enough for a main, i wouldnt be able to eat the main size. The steak was a little overpriced for what it was but was still really nice. Will be back!

by Dot
22nd November 2008

Nice for breakfast or lunch. Very pleasant staff. Good food and service.

by Steph
17th November 2008

This is a great place to eat and drink, the staff are very friendly too,
Have spent many Sundays eating brunch here, after drinking the night before there.
Recommend this place if you are after a good night out great DJ’S to dance to.

by Tracey & Barrie Crawford
12th February 2008

We have had breckfast, lunch & dinner @ The Ra Bar, awsum service everytime , good sized meals & great desserts, price is really good too, we go there once every two weeks& has always been fantastic!!! highly recommended

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