Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.1 out of 5
Good | 1956 reviews

What User likes about Velvet Gypsy:
Thanks Velvet Zigeuner for good food and drink after our team social event. The boys were thirsty and hungry. Love your outdoor area great for team functions and the plates and pizza were delicious. View all feedback. What Elroy K doesn't like about Velvet Gypsy:
Even though the bar tender is friendly he does not know how to make margaritas. I showed him my review and he wanted to make one more for us but too little too late. Mind u the cost was only 10$ per drink View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
2.7 ★ from 1099 reviews
Peter
10.10.2024 - 07:41

Been a few times in the last 18 months and only ever had a few drinks. Although it’s $3.00 a glass more expensive than in most places in Browns Bay,...

Andy
10.10.2024 - 07:41

Gave me the worst food poisoning of my life. I advised them and was promised a call back. Still waiting since September. Wild ride if you want to...

Gaylene
10.10.2024 - 07:41

Awesome venue, food was delious and the service was excellent.

Brenda
10.10.2024 - 07:41

Great location with views across Browns Bay ! Lovely meal great atmosphere!

Chardé
10.10.2024 - 07:41

Food is amazing. Love the chicken burger, the chicken sandwich and the sirloin steak. Staff are lovely, always friendly. Wait time on food and drinks...

Velvet Gypsy has become a staple dining experience, showcasing a vibrant atmosphere and a diverse menu that leaves patrons divided. While some guests rave about flavorful dishes and attentive staff, others recount frustrations with service and inconsistent food quality. For those seeking comfort in smaller share plates, the spot offers tasty options like wings and exceptional arancini. Taco Thursdays are particularly praised for their value and deliciousness. Despite the mixed reviews, recent visits highlight improvements since new ownership, with delightful meals and a welcoming ambiance. Overall, Velvet Gypsy remains a unique, albeit unpredictable, dining destination worth exploring.

Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 580 reviews
David
11.01.2024 - 04:08

Good food, great environment to meet someone for a business breakfast. Quick service, quiet enough to talk and good food. The food was actually really good, jus...

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Sam
11.01.2024 - 04:08

Velvet Gypsy is one of our local restaurants.  Quality can be very mixed.  However on our last couple of visits we have enjoyed the food and thought it was nice...

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Angel
11.01.2024 - 04:08

Me and 6 of my friends came here, sat on the only free table that was big enough to fit all of us which happened to be covered in the last peoples plates/cuttle...

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Chadwick
11.01.2024 - 04:08

Came here in the afternoon for a late lunch. Place was very cozy. Food was over expectation for a place like this. Had a chicken fettuccine and it was rather ta...

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Eloise
11.01.2024 - 04:08

Great food, the pizzas are amazing as well as the rest of the menu, the service is really great, friendly, attentive staff. would highly recommend and will defi...

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Menu
4.6 ★ from 8 reviews
Karianne
07.04.2023 - 05:02

While at Velvet Zigeuner Bar And Restaurant, my family and I ordered two original Monteith beers, two Tohu Merlot, an original Cokacola, and a part of garlic br...

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Great food and drink. Friendly staff and many choices in the menu. Loved the Squid and halloumi Fries! Iced chocolate was perfect on a hot summer day!

Thanks Velvet Zigeuner for good food and drink after our team social event. The boys were thirsty and hungry. Love your outdoor area great for team functions an...

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Large menu, and small share plates are actually quite big. Wings good, wedges meh and arancini amazing. Good drinks selection at reasonable prices. Outdoor high...

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Lovely location great atmosphere friendly staff good food except that our steaks were over cooked and maybe childrens meals could be served first

Yelp
3.4 ★ from 8 reviews
Annie
20.04.2024 - 16:17

The Velvet Gypsy is an incredible restaurant with amazing specials every night of the week and delicious food. The restaurant has two sides, one quieter and sle...

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Carina
20.04.2024 - 16:17

This is a cool place to go in Browns Bay, its got 2 faces, one that faces the beach and one that faces the road. On the Beach face it has some comfortable loung...

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Jill
20.04.2024 - 16:17

I had a great time last Sunday evening taking advantage of their 2 for $20 gourmet pizza deal. It was a fantastic deal as the pizzas were large, loaded with tas...

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Elroy
20.04.2024 - 16:17

Even though the bar tender is friendly he does not know how to make margaritas. I showed him my review and he wanted to make one more for us but too little too...

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Jayson
20.04.2024 - 16:17

I must say that The Velvet Gypsy has made significant improvements since I first visited after it changed ownership from Flax. I was disappointed during my init...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 292 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 97 reviews
Zomato
2.9 ★ from 86 reviews

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