Butcher And The Farmer - Forest Lodge

Overall a great experience, though the heat was a little unbareble. I understand the limitation with air conditioning due to the open plan of the restaurant.

Like most in Sydney, it's not very often that you are impressed by a dining experience however recent cocktails and dinner at The Butcher and the Farmer was one of those rare exceptions that exceeded all expectations! I've never been so animated while waxing lyrical around the water cooler on Monday when regaling our previous afternoon/evening experience at this restaurant to work colleagues. There were so many positives that I pretty much exhuasted and monopolised all discussions that created such a buzz with my colleagues that I'm sure they are arranging a visit with their family and friends in the near future. Its hard to put a finger on exactly why I am so impressed with The Butcher and the Farmer, could it of been the casual yet attentive service, the rustic yet modernistic ambiance of the restaurant and bar area or the most amazing foods and cocktails, oh the cocktails, please try a Moscow Mule or Hemmingway Daiquiri.... just to die for. The mixture of nationalities of restaurant staff was entertaining, management have selected a varied skill set that just compliemented the overall dining experience, with no request being too difficult to accommodate... for us it was deciding to stay at the bar to enjoy our entrees then to move to a table for mains ... but we changed tables several times for comfort and accessibility... no problems... Staff had an excellent understanding of the delightful and comprehensive menu and described in detail tastes, presentation and complimentary wines to accommpany ... different steaks ordered, different red wines offered to compliment ... you just rarely get that level of detail unless its at one of Sydney high end signature restaurants, where you'd expect that level of detail at. Have banged on to anyone who'd listen since our visit on Sunday ... I've been ringing around friends to see what they are doing on Saturday night ... because it's off to The Butcher and the Farmer....

Quality ingredients with not a great deal done to them , beautifully presented .Service is the best in Sydney in particular our hostess Bianca was fantastic and is a real asset to the restaurant and nothing was too much trouble, we will be back.

Food was good without being great. Air-conditioning was ineffective and we were absolutely boiling hot. It is very expensive and I don't think great value. Just a piece of rib eye for $39. Chips, salad etc all extra. Its not that special. Actually disappointed. It presents as a great place for families but its not priced accordingly. The mix is all wrong.

We had a lovely lunch here on Friday the food was lovely and the service was excellent. The steak and pie of the day and deserts were all very good. We will definately go back here again.