Coolibah - Merrylands

There is always ample parking available, and the restaurant is not usually crowded. The service is quick, and the portion sizes are generous. The prices are rea... read more There is always ample parking available, and the restaurant is not usually crowded. The service is quick, and the portion sizes are generous. The prices are reasonable, but for the best value, I recommend visiting on Tuesdays for a variety of parmigiana dishes and Thursdays for schnitzel and rump steak.

Great local food and fun trivia nights on Wednesdays. The venue is very nice, but I sometimes wish there was one large screen for watching sports. However, ther... read more Great local food and fun trivia nights on Wednesdays. The venue is very nice, but I sometimes wish there was one large screen for watching sports. However, there are plenty of cozy spots to catch the game!

I always enjoy dining at Coolibah. The food and portion sizes are consistently great, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the prices are reasonable. I'm just disappo... read more I always enjoy dining at Coolibah. The food and portion sizes are consistently great, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the prices are reasonable. I'm just disappointed that they removed the ribeye steak from the menu.

- **Flavor:** 9/10 - **Food Quality:** 9/10 - **Price per Quantity:** 8/10 - **Staff Friendliness:** 8/10 Additional notes: Gravy is available for $3, while co... read more - **Flavor:** 9/10 - **Food Quality:** 9/10 - **Price per Quantity:** 8/10 - **Staff Friendliness:** 8/10 Additional notes: Gravy is available for $3, while condiments are complimentary. The restaurant can seat approximately 180-200 guests. On Sundays, a hearty breakfast is offered for only $5, featuring bacon, sausage, eggs, and more, which I rated 7/10 for taste. It's a nice, clean, and quiet spot for lunch. Although breakfast can get busy, it never feels overcrowded. I noticed that other dishes looked enticing and came in large portions. The gaming area is well-separated from the dining spaces, and you won't see any pokies. There isn't a kids' play area, but the toilets are clean and modern. There is plenty of onsite parking, and the location is easy to access. Overall, I highly recommend this place!

Four of us had lunch together, everyone had burgers except myself. I had: MIXED MEAT PLATTER $44 w/ sirloin steak, chicken breast, beef short rib, lamb souvlaki... read more Four of us had lunch together, everyone had burgers except myself. I had: MIXED MEAT PLATTER $44 w/ sirloin steak, chicken breast, beef short rib, lamb souvlaki, pork belly rasher bacon w/ chips salad I asked for mushroom sauce and for my steak to be bleu. Steak was perfect and moist and tender. Souvlaki was tender and pink, seasoned perfectly. Chicken breast ok, but seasoned well. Short Rib Beef was falling off the bone. Pork belly was tasty, tender and crispy crackling. Bacon was perfect. Chips and Salad was was plentiful and filling. Very impressed with the moist, tasty mixed meat as I have not seen a platter retain taste, moisture for the entirety of the meal. The entrees were: RICOTTA, MUSHROOM PROSCIUTTO BRUSCHETTA $12 toasted sourdough smeared w/ garlic oil topped w/ fresh ricotta cheese, parsley, mushrooms prosciutto TOMATO, FETA BASIL BRUSCHETTA V $10 drizzled w/ extra virgin olive oil balsamic glaze Of special note in the entrees: TEMPURA BATTERED MIXED VEGETABLES V $14 w/ a carrot purée Manchurian sauce A pleasant surprise with the amount and quality of the tempura. Not oily, not overcooked and not over seasoned. Kudos to the wait staff who suggested lemon and salt with the Tempura. It does go well with the Tempura! Lunch was about 1:40pm so it was quiet but good service and atmosphere. Will be back again.