Koonya Hotel

Koonya Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Karen

   Victoria1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Of the 6 meals we ordered, three were reasonably priced, while the other three were well overpriced. The lamb backstrap in particular was poor with very little meat served for the price.
   

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   Catherine

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious meal sitting outside Looking at the water and watching the light fade. Friendly service will be going back for sure
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Melbourne3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great venue and food but pricey. Wait staff were lovely too.
   

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   Claire

   Melbourne1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Was disappointing that seat outside/front was not an option and had to sit at the rear of bistro near toilet entrance. Then to see the tables at front were not used whilst we were there. We were told these tables had booking. Clearly they weren’t
   

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   joanne

   Victoria7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I hadn't been to the kooya in many years, but I was pleasantly surprised; really enjoyed everything. My only gripe was that there was no coffee - they graciously allowed us to get it next door but drinking out of takeaway cups is something I dislike intensely.
   

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   Rod

   Victoria1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Booked for 6:45, venue not busy & wait staff trying to look busy & noticeably bored. Was amazed to be instructed to collect cutlery & table water while staff continued lingering around service area. We’re residents of Sorrento of 15 years & have been to Koonya a number of times trying to support the venue during this time, but never again. Snapper was dry & couldn’t taste the vegetables over the masses of garlic. I don’t mind paying your exorbitant prices but would expect some form of service to complement it. With a great location and massive street appeal it’s such a shame.
   

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   Steve

   Victoria16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 27 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   They were a little slammed by the late holiday demand, but the service was friendly, the prices reasonable and the food was pretty good. Fresh mussels on the Peninsula are always hard to beat.
   

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   Michelle

   Melbourne1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Try elsewhere, Overpriced, over cooked, no ambience, no vibe and definitely no value. Parma….(Aussie staple and Australia Day)….overcooked, burnt base, no Parma sauce or ham!!!!!! Go to the Sorrento, at least you will be happy
   

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   Tina

   Melbourne7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 13 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Steaks were cooked perfectly and a good size, were thoroughly enjoyed. Service was prompt with kids meals brought out first which was great! Mussels were very good too. Only thing to fault was the Parma were a little overcooked and dry but otherwise couldn’t fault anything else.
   

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    Ian

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    A very pleasent pub meal with a great view of the bay. Kitchen was accommodating of special requests. The seafood linguini was to die for and my steak was tender and well presented. Overall an enjoyable family venue for a meal.
    

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