Parts of Fen are wonderful, others not so much, but, with refinement, it has the makings of a tpp dining destination.
Starting with the good, the wine pairing (in particular, the premium option which costs only marginally more than the default) was fantastic. Great local wines, many I'd buy again. The flavours on a handful of the dishes were world class.
However, service was inconsistent, the timing between dishes far too long at times (20+ mins between 'snacks', where other restaurants serve them together or in quick succession, for example) and the portions a big problem. Never at a degustation have I been uncomfortably full, yet alone not even 2/3rds through the meal.
I hope with continued refinement they can fix the issues and become a worthy contender for the regional restaurant top spot.
Stunning food!!! Cant believe places like this exist - thoroughly recommend
WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME! COOKING MY PEOPLE!!!! I WILL SUE
FIGHT ME IRL
Fen Restaurant deserves the accolades - the food, service, wine selection are excellent. Nothing to fault. Congratulations to all.
Wonderful menu with balanced dishes perfectly highlighting quality local ingredients! All Australian wine menu is also great!
Good services and food
Devine. Not food, but art.
Gift to be treated to such experience.
Most enjoyable dinner. Nice ambiance. The wait staff were attentive, but when the waitress tried to pour the wine with "awkward style" she spilled it out of the glass and said she'd be back to mop it up. Unfortunately, she didn't return to do that, so we were obviously quickly forgotten. I appreciated my meat being cooked through as asked. The rack of lamb, roasted egg plant and fish main courses were delicious as was the foam, rubble and grated blue cheese dessert. Nonplussed about the latter though, as it looked like a plain bowl of cheese for the spag. bologonaise! I think this one needs reconfigured presentation.