Run by Gunther (who serves) and Christine (who cooks), the food tends toward the Mediterranean in style, with main courses featuring heaps of lovely salads and chargrilled vegetables. With a largish group, we recently visited for an evening meal and found the main courses ranged from $22A to $26A. The servings were substantial, so a main course plus a dessert will more than suffice for most people! We had kangaroo fillet stuffed with prawns and it was excellent; others had Moroccan lamb, sirloin steak, and chicken. Everyone in the party advised they were completely satisfied.
For dessert, Pauline and I shared a “pancake stack” – not to be tackled by those on diets unless nobody is looking! Imagine a pile of pancakes and fruit some 75mm high, laced with cream, ice cream and maple syrup! It costs $10A and is truly memorable. On a later lunchtime visit, I had savoury pancakes with sundried tomatoes, olives and salad, while a friend had quiche and salad. We all were satisfied. The coffee was also great, every bit as good as in any city restaurant and far better than you’re entitled to expect in a little bush town!
The service is best described as ‘good country casual’ and you are welcome to tour the galleries (see ‘to do’ tip) while waiting for your order. After the meal, we were pleasantly surprised when Gunther’s reaction to our $71A bill was
“Oh, just round it down to $70”– they don’t do that in cities!
Open Friday to Sunday and public holidays, 0900 – 1700 (also Friday and Saturday evenings on reservations only).
No EFTPOS or credit cards.Main photo:The trademark “Pancake Stack” (and jar of maple syrup behind)
Second photo:Savoury pancakes with salad
Third photo:Quiche with salad
Fourth photo:Blackboard menu.
Fifth photo:Window sign – don’t forget the BYO!
Favorite Dish: If you
had to choose just one dish - it would have to be the pancake stack! Price below is typical for main courses.
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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30
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Phone: (02) 6236 6160
Address: 86 Foxlow Street, Captains Flat NSW 2623
Directions: Opposite the Captains Flat pub.
Website: www.outsidercafe.netfirms.com
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