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Reviewed August 25, 2023

Went for buffet lunch recently. We only went because we had a 'two for one' voucher offer. So lunch for two cost $40. It was hard to find anything to like. We were there for opening at noon but had to wait as reservations people...kept coming and going in first. Reception staff could be much nicer here. Waited about 20 minutes then went in. There was beef at the carvery and also in a beef stew, both were completely overcooked to the point where we just left it on the plate because so dry. Was one vegetarian pasta option. Dry, overcooked chicken thighs on offer. Surprised that these chefs can overcook chicken and meat so consistently. Few nice dessert options. Other savoury options included oven fries, packet samosas and spring rolls and packet frozen fish. When I go against my own buffet standards and chose to eat the bread and salad then it's no good. We left a lot on our plates and we both hate to do that, just the food that hard to eat. Definitely not worth $40 per person.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed March 26, 2023

Ok but food ordinary lovely chicken and corn soup . Main meals uninspiring best was the beef strips in plum sauce . Bread roll dry . Desserts were woeful , worst crème Carmel l have ever tasted . Pavlova tasted shop bought with a thin...layer of cream . Won’t be going backMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 22, 2023

This is one of the restaurants I happily take my overseas visitors for a buffet lunch. The price is reasonable and affordable. Great soup to start, variety of choices from crumbed fish, pizza, noodles to hot roast. Price includes unlimited soft drinks.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 13, 2023

Excellent restaurant - plenty to choose from for all you can eat, soft drinks/water included in price. Helpful staff in every way.

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Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed December 28, 2022

Great buffet, busy place, it was Sunday lunch. little bit disappointment display sign was saying Vegetable Tempura but it was chicken or fish after bite, my wife was vegetarian so its not acceptable. Issue with bill, they charge for under 3 years old. After we...spoke at reception she was saying that need to call for refund, so not friendly answer after their mistake. Restaurant manager called after i review on their website and fixed the payment. But, overall food was worth of money.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed September 24, 2022

When it was time to pay, I was mandated against all odds to make payment before finishing the meal because I questioned the extra charges due to public holiday. I asked if I could explain this to the person I was supporting on community access,...however the over zealous manager refused to give me permission to explain this extra charge to the person I was supporting. This was a completely embarrassing situation and I was forced to make payment on the spot. Also the manager threatened to call security if I didn't pay on the spot. N/B -I didn't say I wouldn't pay, I just wanted some time to explain what was happening to the person I was supporting, as it was their money. To me this was total act of discrimination, bullying and harassment against a person of colour and a person with disability. Please don't eat here.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 7, 2022

It was Saturday lunch buffet. Everything seemed okay until we went to serve our food. The spread looked like it was cut to size Small. Not much variety of food. I was checking out the place for a next visit with family. Kids will be...disappointed. No lasagna no pasta no noodles no fried rice no fish no nuggets. Pork stew and a chicken dish were main meat dishes. I would have to go elsewhere if family were anxious for buffet.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 23, 2022

Decent buffet - lots on offer. Service was very good. There was a bit of a stuff up with the bill as we had prepaid, but it was fixed - I would advise just to order and not prepay (or mix it up and head...out for breakfast)More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 11, 2022 via mobile

We came here as walk ins and were seated quickly. The food was hot and fresh. I like the idea of jugs of drinks for the tables as I feel this is more hygienic. The only fault and reason I probably won’t come back is...the amount of children without an adult with them at the food. They were picking up items from the dessert bar and making a huge mess not to mention how unhygienic it was. Surely the staff can monitor this?More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed May 14, 2022

Overall, we felt this was a good buffet dinner meal for a fair price. The arrival process is somewhat chaotic (not handled well) even if you have a reservation, arrival was no quicker than if you didn't. The "have reservation" queue and the "don't have...reservation" queue merge into one before you can pay and enter the restaurant, and they only had one staff member on the register, so this aspect was definitely not well handled, and I would recommend to go early. However, once inside the experience was fine. I felt that the food variety and quality was worth the cost, which was not expensive. Servers were not great, (i.e. sometimes tried to take away plates when it was obvious you hadn't finished) but the experience was ok overall. I'd rate this as a 3.5, but I can only choose 3 or 4, so I'll give it a 4. Personally speaking, the Churrasco style steak and the range of curries were the food highlight for me.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed May 8, 2022 via mobile

This was my second time coming back to this restaurant since it reopened after covid. The first was on opening night so had given them the benefit of the doubt but no I am still disappointed after going a second time a couple of months...later. Price has gone up, I don’t feel as many food options, NO ROAST - what buffet doesn’t have a good old roast. What food was there was only just warm. Dessert - again not much to choose from. This place has certainly gone down hill, I also noted that they didn’t have the huge line of people waiting to get in like they previously would have before covid. Extremely disappointed and hope it does return to it’s pretty covid self.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed April 24, 2022

I was looking forward to returning to the Kitchen Workshop after its closure through covid. I noted the menu has changed as had the price (an extra $10) but their was more seafood options available according to their website. Also for the 1st time, children...are allowed though watching children throwing food around with no regard from parents is a recipe for lawsuit disaster. Choice of dishes were average, baked fish was quite good though was only warm & with bones. Mussels & pippi dishes were yummy though both were cooked with the same chilli sauce - lucky I love chilli. The prawns were small & tasteless - huge disappointment. The dessert buffet had MINIMAL options - doubled around the other side. Chocolate fountain gave only marshmallow as dipping option. And no pavlova. The staff were lovely & very attentive but I won't be rushing back.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed February 12, 2020 via mobile

Went here for husbands birthday as it sounded like a great buffet online. BARELY any food options available and the dessert table had the same thing repetitive on both side and NO chocolate options at ALL expect for a topping for soft serve. Would not...recommend if you want seafood and are craving delicious food. It’s just simple oven food and a ham and roast nothing special. Soft drinks jugs/cups were free for you to fill when you want some.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 3, 2020

Great selection of different foods from roast, asian, soups, chips, popcorn chicken. Dessert bar was extensive. Loved the fact that you helped yourself to your own soft drinks which was included in the price per head

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 2, 2020 via mobile

Great value for money, with a good selection of dishes that would suit most people. The desert bar is great and the fact that soft drink is included, makes this an ideal place for affordable, casual family dining.

Date of visit: January 2020
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just leaving an updated version in case anyone new is wondering the answer. answer is no now. Any other entrance is not accessible anymore and you must enter via the casino floor. They do ID you and won't let you through... More
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For those with similar questions in the future please note that Kitchen Workshop no longer accept bookings, First in First served.
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  • Food: 3
  • Service: 3.5
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