Cross Keys - Essendon

The Fettuccine Carbonara was clearly reheated and still cold when it arrived. The flavor was disappointing and the dish felt overpriced. I suppose I shouldn't have expected more from a pub meal.

This pub is decent for watching football or grabbing a beer with friends, but I wouldn't suggest it for dining. The prices are excessively high for...

We visited The Cross Keys to celebrate my fiancé's 25th birthday with a group of 22 people, which is quite a large gathering. Since the restaurant was relatively busy that night, I anticipated that the staff would be a bit more attentive...

Visited the Bistro last week for dinner. Ordered the Fish and Chips $35. The serving of chips was barely enough (probably 10 chips in total). The piece of fish was equivalent to 2 fingers wide and approx. 12 cm long (approx. 5 inches), accompanied by a small serving of salad. It was more like a senior’s meal. I’d be interested to see the tiny serving size of the senior’s fish and chips if my meal was considered a full size meal. This meal was definitely NOT WORTH $35. Please do not order this, as you will be disappointed. It’s value would be about $8-$10 at most. What made matters worse, was that my dining partner ordered the exact same meal of fish and chips and was served 3 pieces of fish and a large serving of chips. Obviously no quality control. I should have asked for a refund, as I was definitely not happy and still hungry when I left the bistro. A pity I did not take a comparison photo of the 2 meals, as proof, to present to the management. I felt like asking for a refund but could not see any management on the night. Needless to say, my group will not return to the Cross Keys, unless of course, the manager is able to offer a complimentary replacement meal. 19 Dec. Thanks for your reply, however, it sounds most insincere. Your reply is the stock standard reply that you send to all reviewers who experience negative experiences. I don't believe any remedial action is being taken by management. Price per person: A$40–60 Food: 1 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 2

Great food, great prices and great service and staff , definately on the return list Price per person: A$40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Scotch Fillet, Seafood Marinara