Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 29 reviews

What Stephanie Kautzer likes about Esca Restaurant and Espresso Bar:
We eat at Esca regularly - for special occasions or working lunches. Never fails to please. Great food, Thomas and the rest of the front of house staff perfectly straddle friendly and attentive with professional and efficient. 110% recommend. View all feedback. What Yazmin Wilkinson doesn't like about Esca Restaurant and Espresso Bar:
Dishes are small for up to $40 a main- you will need to order sides. Certainly not great value given the other restaurant choices available in Holdfast Bay. Service is quite average. Food to be fair is great quality as is the ambience of the restaurant. View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 23 reviews
Selena
17.11.2017 - 08:14

Overall the experience was good but the tofu pot was a little bit disappointed They are not using the tradional Tofu but just the dried tofu skin.

Santino
17.11.2017 - 08:14

I went here while suffering from bronchitis and really wanted some wonton soupThe location was easy to get to, nice staff and quick service.

Alessia
17.11.2017 - 08:14

We ordered take-out from Wok N' Go this evening, first time from them. The lady was very pleasant and helpful on the phone, and in person.

Sydney
14.08.2017 - 14:48

I recently dined here for my 30th birthday dinner. Finding a place that had a variety of dishes for the group of eleven (many fussy eaters) proved challenging,...

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Flavie
14.08.2017 - 14:48

Had the Pork Sausage Orecchiette here and it was just delicious! Service was really good too. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone else enjoyed their meals too.

Esca, located in Holdfast Bay, offers high-quality food and a pleasant ambience, though some may find the prices a bit steep for the serving sizes. The service can be hit or miss, with some patrons experiencing delays or pushy behavior from staff. However, many diners have praised the lively and engaging waitstaff, particularly the front of house team led by Thomas. The menu has a variety of dishes, making it suitable for groups with different tastes. Regulars have returned for the great food and attentive service, making Esca a reliable choice for special occasions or casual meals. The seafood dishes, in particular, have received rave reviews. Overall, while there may be some room for improvement in terms of value for money and consistency of service, Esca remains a popular dining option along the pier.

Yelp
3.5 ★ from 6 reviews
Alison
30.03.2024 - 21:42

It is always hard to pick an absolute favourite but when it comes to coffee I think this is mine. It is a tough call but I think the fact that I usually...

Siobhan
30.03.2024 - 21:42

The best steak (beef fillet) I have ever had the pleasure of devouring. I have been to Esca on the Marina for dinner about 5 times now, and I just...

Daniel
30.03.2024 - 21:42

Following the closure of Evida, Esca has become a cycling coffee pit stop for those Sundays that take us down the beachfront. 'US ' being Bastardi...

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