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Portlander Wellington Reviews from The Last Year
Nice restaurant if you are allowed to eat inside!
Staying in the Rydges and thought a steak in the lovely ambience of the restaurant would be nice. Upon asking for a single table in the more than half empty restaurant I was pointed to the pub menu and a bar stool by the ‘head guy.’ Upon asking for the proper restaurant menu I was again told to sit on a bar stool outside the restaurant. Proceeded to have an entree and a $50 steak on a bar stool. Not quite the experience one hopes for. Not even a serviette! I guess the guy ‘decides who’ gets to eat in HIS restaurant. Other staff good. Big letdown on the desk…….. Will have other dinners somewhere welcoming.
Service pathetic. Ordered few lamb items and it took more than 40 mins to get the order. Extremely poor service.
Service pathetic. Ordered few lamb items and it took more than 40 mins to get the order. Extremely poor service. Atleast they should have informed of late service
One of the Best Meals of the Trip
.For our last night in Wellington, we made reservations at this highly recommended restaurant and were not disappointed. Located in the Rydges Wellington Hotel, we entered its lobby and soon located the ground floor restaurant and were seated promptly. Throughout the meal the service would be excellent as we engaged with one of the waiters, a young American from the west coast. We started with a loaf of Ciabatta to eat along with the Wairiri Mozzarella appetizer (manuka honey confit butternut, compressed cucumber, spiced puffed rice, red wine vinegar reduction) and honestly, we could have made a meal of it that’s how good it was. There were drinks involved as well starting with the Montana Festival Block Chardonnay, a local Tualara Reptillian IPA and a Daiquiri, Pink Lady, and a White Lady, all good choices to begin the evening with. For dinner, we’d share a bottle of a North Canterbury Pinot Noir from 27 Seconds (100% of their profits go towards helping survivors of slavery), which was a perfect choice to accompany the entrees we had all selected. These were, the Handpicked Eye Fillet (55-day aged pasture fed in South Canterbury) with the pepper brandy sauce, a Handpicked Ribeye (55-day aged pasture fed in South Canterbury) with club mushroom sauce, the Slow Grilled Leg of Lamb (marinated with preserved lemon and garlic, cooked to medium and carved to order) and Marty the Rump and Rib Lamb Duo (grilled 10-hour sous vide rump and glazed slow roasted rib). We enjoyed a couple of sides as well, garlic mashed potatoes and cauliflower gratin. As would be the case with every meat-based meal we would enjoy In New Zealand and Australia, the quality and preparation were excellent with reasonable pricing an added bonus. As it was our last night on the north Island, we of course ordered dessert, the Elder Flower Panna Cotta and Sticky Date Pudding while Marty and I had one more drink apiece, the Taylors 10 year Tawny port for him and a Martell VSOP cognac for me. When we settled the tab, we also left a cash tip of 50NZ as the service was so good. The total then came to 539NZ ($350), less than $70 per person for a great meal that included many drinks and a bottle of wine.
Just a little off
I'll start with the good-great, the (head?) waiter was great, knowledgeable, very easy to understand, precise and the steak meal was of course fantastic. However... We were greeted brusquely by the Maître d' who appeared a little put out by our appearance, admittedly my partner and daughter were dressed to watch the nearby football immediately after the dinner so were warmly dressed, for Wellington, at 7Pm at the end of April: while I had shorts on to accommodate a knee brace, but were in no way scruffy or unkempt. Despite booking 24 hrs earlier and being on time we were told to stand "over there" while he found a table for us. We were taken to our table by a waiter who tried offering my 21 year old daughter the kids menu. Finally after dinner the Maître d' seemed to have no idea where anyone had been seated and would follow each diner to see where they had actually been seated - odd. So, some good, some great and some, just a little off...
The food and the ambiance were both wonderful.
We had our four kids with us and the kids' menu selections were great. At some other local spots it can tend not to be enough food, but these were good portions.
Great restaurant
Portlander is always good, had lunch there today 23/1 and must say staff are tops in presentation and service. Food was A1 and steak was cooked as I ordered (and I’m a fussy old curmudgeon). My wife’s dish was also great and we will return with friends. Cheers, Rod
A bit bi-polar
We ate in Portlander twice during our stay in Rydges Wellington. We had some good, less than good and bizarre experiences. Some of the food was delicious for example the burgers and the sticky date dessert, others were very bland (clam linguine and the fish of the day which was salmon that day). The bizarre came when we were considering ordering a steak and we were told that a 700 gr sirloin would take 70 minutes to cook! We asked to double-check with the chef and he said it could probably be done in 50 minutes. We understand the searing, finishing in the oven and resting, but 50-70 minutes for a steak is something we've never experienced in our lives and we've had a lot of steaks around the world. The restaurant was not full by any means.
Mystery cook?
What arrogance. The waiter explained they could not honor your cook request for your steak, instead you got it how the chef chose to prepare it. I’ve had plenty of chef meals and I’m fine trusting the chef generally, but at an expensive steakhouse you usually get your steak like you like it. I can’t think of any reason for this other than their convenience or chef arrogance. Regarding service, the bar staff and drinks were outstanding. We dined as a group, and service was horribly slow. Several considered leaving hungry, rather than continuing to wait, and most left before dessert. The steaks were good, not great, when served, mostly cooked rare to medium rare, albeit uneven. The side dishes were all terrific. So, and overall uneven experience, some very good, and some quite disappointing.
Casual steak house ambience.
Decent wine selection. Amazing ciabatta bread! However I was disappointed with the steak. We order the 28 days dry aged ribeye MEDIUM RARE. Ask the waiter three times to make sure it is not over cooked. The steak came out medium WELL. When we notified our waiter, the general manager attended our table to tell us WE "should've ordered it rare if we wanted medium rare". This is a first for me!! Ha!! Negative star for service.
Enjoyed our meal here very much.
All 6 of us , traveling from US had one of two lamb choices and felt that it was the best that we ever had. Came out medium rare and I was concerned because I always ask for lamb medium but it's just different here! Had a 2015 Penfolds Shiraz that was decanted and served by the Som expertly. Very unpretentious atmosphere. All service down under is slowwww but this place was still faster than most
A great event
I was lucky enough to get an invite to the Fine Wine Masterclass for wines from the Church Road Winery. It was a great event, the MC had a brilliant knowledge of the wines and really engaged with us all. The wines were superb and are well and truly on my go to list from now on. Well done to all involved.
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Best PostsGreat Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Last Reply by 👻 @AssuringPrice78 (08/08/2023 7:25 am)
16 Thumbs Up
2 Replys, 1 commentWorked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Last Reply by 👻 @DiscriminatingPoison48 (08/08/2023 12:14 pm)13 Thumbs Up3 Replys, 0 commentsGot into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Last Reply by 👻 @ConstantFold59 (10/20/2023 5:50 pm)6 Thumbs Up1 Reply, 0 commentsVery easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Last Reply by 👻 @FineCrush77 (07/29/2023 8:52 pm)8 Thumbs Up3 Replys, 0 commentsFabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Last Reply by 👻 @GainfulEdge65 (03/19/2024 2:48 am)5 Thumbs Up1 Reply, 0 commentsGreat reviewer team
Just wanted to take a second to shout out the reviewer team. Even though they probably review hundreds of listings and bids a day, they still take the time to leave great comments and respond relatively quickly. Thanks!
Last Reply by 👻 @IngenuousButton32 (06/02/2023 11:01 am)6 Thumbs Up1 Reply, 0 commentsIncredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Last Reply by 👻 @FineCrush77 (07/29/2023 8:51 pm)6 Thumbs Up2 Replys, 0 commentsBest platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
2 Thumbs UpThis app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Last Reply by 👻 @GrippingAttraction64 (08/11/2023 5:43 am)4 Thumbs Up2 Replys, 0 commentsWorked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
3 Thumbs UpSuccess on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Last Reply by 👻 @CelebratedStreet63 (03/15/2023 7:29 pm)16 Thumbs Up5 Replys, 3 commentsLove this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Last Reply by 🥩 @DecadentRoof69 (01/30/2023 5:54 pm)8 Thumbs Up2 Replys, 0 commentsQuick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Last Reply by 🥩 @DecadentRoof69 (01/30/2023 5:54 pm)7 Thumbs Up1 Reply, 1 commentPrime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Last Reply by 🤠 @DeliberateScale19 (02/01/2023 9:42 pm)3 Thumbs Up1 Reply, 0 commentsGot impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Last Reply by 🥩 @FamousStation67 (01/10/2023 10:55 pm)3 Thumbs Up1 Reply, 0 commentsWorked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Last Reply by 😎 @MaternalRecord73 (01/22/2023 6:32 pm)3 Thumbs Up1 Reply, 0 commentsWorked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last Reply by 👻 @AuthoritativeUmbrella71 (12/01/2022 12:40 pm)10 Thumbs Up3 Replys, 1 commentLast minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
Last Reply by 👻 @AuthoritativeUmbrella71 (12/01/2022 12:41 pm)8 Thumbs Up3 Replys, 2 commentsIt works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Last Reply by 👻 @ZestfulSeed54 (11/29/2022 12:45 pm)5 Thumbs Up2 Replys, 0 commentsMoney transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Last Reply by 💯 @BraveHand53 (11/28/2022 7:49 am)6 Thumbs Up1 Reply, 0 commentsLove this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
1 Thumbs UpEasy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Last Reply by 👻 @EnjoyableJelly34 (11/14/2022 12:34 pm)5 Thumbs Up2 Replys, 0 commentsWhose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
Best answer by 🥷🏻 @ColorfulRod45 (07/09/2021 8:17 pm)1 Thumbs Up1 Answer, 0 commentsPayouts Blocked Because of Sell Through Rate
Does anyone know how AT plans to handle cases where a seller is quitting the platform but has a sell through rate <25%? The error message I got said to fill more bids or find other ways to increase the rate.
Is AT really going to block sellers from withdrawing their money? Especially revenue made before the sell through rate was introduced??
Last Answer by 👻 @FetchingWatch40 (07/03/2024 11:00 pm)4 Thumbs Up2 Answers, 2 commentsTune into NBC News - Top Story Tonight 7:40p ET
Let’s go. Get more people placing bids!
Best answer by 👻 @GiddySoup13 (05/02/2024 7:28 pm)3 Thumbs Up1 Answer, 3 commentsI will give you 50% of ALL of my PROFITS if you teach me how to make profits?
LOL. Thank you The New Yorker.
Best answer by 🍑 @BraveCloth47 (04/26/2024 2:58 pm)3 Thumbs Up3 Answers, 3 commentsAppointment
Transferring reservations is not supported in AT. Why not just use the name in the AT screenshot?
Best answer by 👻 @CopiousMotion64 (11/19/2023 1:39 pm)2 Thumbs Up2 Answers, 5 commentsBuyers interested in Bern's Steakhouse: PLEASE READ
Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Best answer by 😺 @ChattyChain37 (09/08/2023 5:38 pm)6 Thumbs Up1 Answer, 1 commentPrepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
Best answer by 🥩 @FamousStation67 (07/06/2023 6:51 pm)4 Thumbs Up2 Answers, 7 commentsCongrats on 3 mil
🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🧨🧨🧨 now on to 30 mill!
Best answer by 🦩 @FluffyStar64 (06/01/2023 9:28 am)5 Thumbs Up4 Answers, 4 commentsNeed to cancel a bid, not getting a response… how do I do it?
Click on "Take off the Market Option" in your portfolio
Best answer by 👻 @HandsomeCollar14 (06/29/2022 11:31 am)4 Thumbs Up6 Answers, 3 commentsWorking on your bid?
Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.
Best answer by 👻 @EvocativeFold67 (10/02/2021 7:37 pm)3 Thumbs Up12 Answers, 1 commentProcess after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome
to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
Best answer by 🥷🏻 @ColorfulRod45 (09/18/2021 1:07 am)3 Thumbs Up1 Answer, 2 commentsWhere do the Reservations on AppointmentTrader come from?
Mostly from people who don't need their reservations or appointments any longer. AT has no relationship with places listed and acts as a platform connecting buyers and sellers making sure that listed reservations are real and that privacy is not compromised when transacting.
Best answer by 🦩 @FluffyStar64 (07/13/2021 9:05 pm)3 Thumbs Up12 Answers, 2 commentsWhat happens if my bid expires unanswered?
Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.
Best answer by 🥷🏻 @ColorfulRod45 (07/08/2021 9:28 pm)2 Thumbs Up4 Answers, 4 commentsPortlander Wellington User Reviews & Question Forums
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