Seasons
Restaurant in Mildura, northwest Victoria, is somewhat of an institution. As the owners, Andy and Mandy Williams, go
into their seventh year of trade it’s clear that their mission is not
waning. Prior to opening they believed
that there was a gap in the market between cafe style dining and fine dining in
Mildura so they decided to create a place where diners could enjoy a great affordable
food, wine and service experience. They
wanted their guests to feel like they were returning to an old friend with the
comfort of a warm and relaxed but quality atmosphere. This set the scene and created the original
foundation for their restaurant.
I have
dined at Seasons several times over the years and something that remains constant
is the passion and professionalism of Andy and Mandy. It’s possibly the reason
they are still staying firm and strong in the competitive and sometimes
difficult game of owning a restaurant. It is clear that their values are instilled
in their team. You can see that they get
on with their job with that same passion and professionalism.
From
the moment of arrival at Seasons you are greeted with open arms and big smiles
as you are whisked to your table with the warmest welcome. The Seasons beverage list is comprehensive,
thoughtful and smart. Andy is to be
credited for this. He has a wide and
varied knowledge and understanding of any beverage that might tickle your taste
buds. So if you find it too difficult to
make a decision leave it to Andy – you won’t be disappointed. On this particular night Andy treated the
table beside me to a spectacular performance where he conducted ‘sabrage’ with
a 'sabre'. This is the traditional French
way to open a bottle of Champagne by slicing the top of the champagne bottle
open with a sword. It was fabulous and
the entire room was impressed.
This
is what you get to understand about the Seasons menu when you open it – ‘we
believe that food in season is food that is best. When sourcing our produce we give priority to
locally grown food, we know the best suppliers, where it comes from and when
it’s in season. This is our
privilege. Our seasonal menu salutes the
diversity in Australian cuisine. The
menu is a fusion of modern Australian influences. Join with friends to share our passion’. A perfect introduction to the dishes you are
about to experience.
Andy's Choice |
The
menu is broken up into sections – the introduction, the in between, the main
event and the sweet afters. There is
also an amazing daily specials board to compliment the delicious seasonal menu. Kids, vegetarians, gluten free are all really
well catered for. The other area they
cater for so wonderfully are the people like me. The ones who sometimes don’t want to make a
decision. Leave it up to Andy or Mandy
and they will arrange something perfect for you from the kitchen.
If you
are in Mildura you need to dine at Seasons. Or if you are after a prime steak
from the grill Andy and Mandy also run the adjoining restaurant ‘The Spanish
Bar and Grill’. Either way you will be
well taken care of and you will enjoy an excellent night. Make sure you tell Andy and Mandy that I sent
you!
Food – 8/10
Service
– 8/10
Ambiance
– 8/10
Seasons Restaurant
Corner
Langtree Avenue and Seventh Street, Mildura.
Phone
– 5021 2377
It looks fantastic! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leah. Still need to iron out a few things. x
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