Groove Train - East Geelong

Lunched here today at around 11:30am & chose their Fettuccine Carbonara at $20.90 followed by a dessert of Chocolate Ripple Cake at $7.50 (2 large courses under $30 = good value). The Carbonara was served steaming hot and within 10 minutes of ordering (although I was their first lunch meal customer) and was truly tasty on my palate with the creaminess making it beautiful & moist. The dessert was very rich in flavour & the cream & a few strawberries set it off (I couldn't eat it all so I brought it home in a supplied container to finish being eaten later). Service provision was excellent by the 2 young waitresses Molly & Milana - both had a cheerful welcoming approach and ensured my dining experience was a pleasant one, the ambiance was comfortable with the vocal pop music at a level that could only just be heard. The Juror's Verdict: Food 4.5/5, Service Provision 4.5/5, Will I return: Yes definitely Phill Jury (food critic & writer)

Hmmmm, yeah I'd say this place is not bad.  Actually, it is what you would expect for the type of restaurant it is.  It is not high-end dining and the quality of the food represents that. It is probably on par of some of the pubs around Geelong, the only difference is that you know what you are getting here, in terms of ambience, service, atmosphere, and I guess food quality.  My daughter got a kids beef hamburger and although 3 she said she didn't like it and I kind of don't blame here, as it looked very ordinary.  My wife got a club sandwich, and although I haven't asked her yet how it was, it did look very good.  I ordered a seafood risotto (which for the record, I was not going to, but the waitress said that the risottos were good). As you will see in the photo, it looked pretty average, but I will have to admit it was actually not bad. I wouldn't kill for it, but I would still give it a 7/10.  All in all, as I said at the start, the place is as you would expect it to be. Will I go back.....hmmmm, maybe not, just because there are many other restaurants in Geelong that I think just try and put in a bit more effort and aren't run as a production.  But in saying that, I am a little unique in that way, I do know a lot of people that would love a place like this where you can go in and know exactly what you are going to get, regardless who the head chef or waitress are that month / year.

Hmmmm, yeah I'd say this place is not bad.  Actually, it is what you would expect for the type of restaurant it is.  It is not high-end dining and the quality of the food represents that. It is probably on par of some of the pubs around Geelong, the only difference is that you know what you are getting here, in terms of ambience, service, atmosphere, and I guess food quality.  My daughter got a kids beef hamburger and although 3 she said she didn't like it and I kind of don't blame here, as it looked very ordinary.  My wife got a club sandwich, and although I haven't asked her yet how it was, it did look very good.  I ordered a seafood risotto (which for the record, I was not going to, but the waitress said that the risottos were good). As you will see in the photo, it looked pretty average, but I will have to admit it was actually not bad. I wouldn't kill for it, but I would still give it a 7/10.  All in all, as I said at the start, the place is as... read more

The customer service was excellent and the food was served shortly after the order, whereby all occasions were eaten there. Nice meals. Some meals are expensive, but very delicious.

16/6/17 - Tonight, after the beverage order was forgotten, helps when you write down. Wait for 15 minutes without drinks and no one who receives our order. If everything this place gets worse. There is no coordination of the front of the house. The drink orders are slowly at the table, esp, if they do not hunt them, employees are not terribly attentive. It takes a while until your order is recorded, and then you are asked if your order will be correct when it arrives. 23/04/16 - disappointing that it is probably the best of a bad bundle. During a visit to Geelong, who finds lunch for everyone for everyone, this can be a challenge for everyone. So many reviews hit the nail on the head. Comfortable and has a lot of potential, can be decided by reality. Inconsistent standards for service and food. Overpriced, but who is not these days. Food is average. I will be full of posting negative reviews, but this place embodies a lot, which is missing in THW ... read more