1603 Bar

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   the food was fine, don’t go within the last hour of service on a Sat night as no ambience
   

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   Adam

   London21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

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

   We had a wonderful time at the Zen Garden High Tea experience. We opted for this for our Valentine’s Day lunch, and it did not disappoint. We were warmly welcomed and shortly after arriving, our tray of food, along with some moody steam floating over the display, was served to us. Everything was delicious, but the stand out was the sashimi, which was delicious. We were initially worried that this might not be enough food for us, but we were definitely incorrect on this, as we struggled to finish the desert. A wonderful experience that we highly recommend.
   

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   Kathryn

   Brisbane1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

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

   Beautiful fresh & plentiful food. When we arrived we received a wam welcome but there was a shift change while we were there and it was like we were forgotten after that.
   

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   Jesper

   Brisbane1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 4, 2025

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

   Great little spot albeit a little out of the way. Food is tasty but design for more smart casual dining not fine dining. But would be great for a group dinner and sharing. Great service and nice people.
   

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   Helen

   Sydney2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Loved the venue. Beautiful setting. The high tea was mostly delicious and fresh. Only the rice ball was a bit hard and bland but maybe I was supposed to eat it a different way. The Prosecco and the tea were also good. I would go again.
   

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   Ian

   Brisbane5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 25, 2024

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

   Glad they were open xmas day. Advertised as Japanese food but no sushi. Very limited menu. Very dark inside. Service was very random. Approached by many waiters but no person dedicated to table. Don't mind paying for good food but overpriced for what we received on this day. Might be good on normal day/menu but on this occasion didn't work for us
   

   1603 BarResponded on December 27, 2024

   Hi Ian Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize if the experience didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding the menu and atmosphere. We understand that the absence of sushi and the limited menu on that day may have been disappointing, and we’ll take this into consideration for future holiday offerings. Regarding the service, we are sorry if it felt inconsistent. Our team aims to provide attentive service, and we’ll review our practices to ensure that every guest has a dedicated point of contact during their visit. We truly value your input and will work to improve in these areas. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try on a regular day when we can showcase our bar full menu. Warm regards, Marc G.
   

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   Hau Ying

   Gold Coast1 review

   4.0

   Dined on December 25, 2024

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

   Good vibe, good food portion, but cocktail not recommended, and staff keeps reminding us we have to leave on time (reminder every 20mins)
   

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   Dr

   Gold Coast2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on December 25, 2024

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

   visit was disappointing. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, we were seated in an unappealing spot near a busy alleyway. Requests to move were met with indifference from staff, leading us to leave without dining. A poor experience overshadowed the promising atmosphere
   

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   Theresa

   Brisbane1 review

   3.0

   Dined on December 25, 2024

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

   We ordered the pork gyoza, pork yakisoba, steak with broccoli, plus side dish of asparagus. The service and ambience were excellent. Would be a nice place for a romantic date. The front house staff were very welcoming and attentive. We could’ve been unlucky with our dish choices but our only wish would’ve been if the chef be less heavy handed on the seasoning. Most of our dishes were too salty/sweet. The actual flavours of the dishes were nice though. Side note, bathroom was modern and clean. Thank you for opening on Christmas Day.
   

   1603 BarResponded on December 27, 2024

   Hi Theresa, We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service, ambience, and the welcoming nature of our front house staff. It’s wonderful to know our bar could be a good setting for a romantic date. We sincerely appreciate your feedback on the seasoning of the dishes. We're sorry to hear that the balance wasn’t to your liking. We take flavor adjustments seriously, and we already informed our chefs ensure that all dishes have the right balance of seasoning. Again, Theresa We’re grateful for your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon, possibly to try other items on the menu. Warm Regards, Marc G.
   

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    Amber

    Brisbane3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

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

    Will definitely go again! The staff and ambience were fantastic. It was a relaxing aesthetically pleasing restaurant/bar. The food was 11/10. We had the Zen Garden high tea. It was enough food for two and so delicious. Served with tea and prosecco - both also delicious. The price was very fair and I have no complaints. I recommend this place to anyone wanting delicious food, a celebration or even a quiet and delicious meal whilst you work (there were others in the bar at the tome working in their laptops and eating). The staff were so friendly and attentive, without being over bearing. This seems like a great place to just go for a drink as well.
    

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