We had big expectations which unfortunately didn't match the food we received. Our shared entree sized antipasto platter was presented beautifully but was incredibly bland/lacked seasoning. Our entrees were lovely - beef cheek ravioli and the quail dish. But both were Luke warm and the quail could have been mistaken for chicken if it weren't for the size. Our mains were the most disappointing aspect, although they came out hot, the lamb dish was tasteless - lamb tasted like watered down meat. When we ordered our striploin we were not asked how we would like it cooked and when questioned later we were told it is cooked medium rare unless we ask and were told by the cashier our waitress should...
We watched a tv programme where John Torode met the owner of Ochre Craig Squire 8 months before come to Australia on holiday. The ingredients are locally sourced and is all fresh. We ate the bush tucker meal trying wallabies, crocodile and kangaroo - we also had deserts and the meal was exceptional. The ambiance, the waiting staff the food every thing was perfect - great value for money and suggest you try this restaurant when you are in Cairns. Thank you so much.
I came here on the Urban Adventures tour and had a tasting plate which was big enough for dinner (I'm 6'2", 85kg and play lots of sport). I can't remember everything that was on the plate but the barramundi was delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and looked amazing on the plate. Service was good, too, and the location is awesome, on the pier.
There was something for almost everyone at Ochre Restaurant in Cairns. They offered an excellent seafood and native game food mix, so our craving for kangaroo, tuna and wallaby would be satisfied. As a starter, their Australian Antipasto with emu wonton, smoked kangaroo and smoked crocodile was perfect. It was a first-class dining experience.
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This open air restaurant has top notch servers who keep this busy restaurant running smoothly. The food we had was quite good. I had kangaroo that melted in my mouth, my daughters had crocodile and wallaby that was beautifully presented. The desserts feature dessert fruits and were tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant!
We dine in many of our local restaurants and when I was asked where I would like to go for my Birthday I smiled at my hubby ......and he said " Ochre it is! ...Entree for me was just enough to enjoy all the courses AND .....Don't skip dessert its awesome.
We had the tasting plate but not matched wines. Whilst the flavours and tastes were different but the total outcome was a little disappointing. Service was attentive without being intrusive.
It's been a few months since I was here, so the bitter taste in my mouth from the poor service has subsidedThat being said, the food was great.
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Exactly what an pleasant nice location to eat, food was awesome and environment great for datingThumb up guys.
This was one of the better bushtucker meals I enjoyed on my trip.
