The Potting Shed

The Potting Shed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. R

   Rebecca

   Palm Springs3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing night at the Potting Shed! Special thanks to Julia and the team for their wonderful service including the special birthday singing. The scallops were the best I’ve ever had, thank you to the incredible chef! Delicious. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
   

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   Marina

   Sydney2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and the the place is very lovely but the service wasn’t amazing, some dishes arrived too early. Had to wait for ages for table to be cleaned and to pay the bill. It was a Mother’s Day Sunday and it seemed to be understaffed and everyone looked extremely stressed and forgetful
   

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   Christopher

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 10 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always an amazing experience at the beautiful grounds. Food and services was exceptional today.
   

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   Toby

   Sydney1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Came here with my Girlfriend for our 6 month anniversary. The atmosphere is was amazing, very calming vibe with all the plants and lighting around and the decor was really cool. It was a little cold but luckily they have ceiling mounted heaters throughout the place so we were comfortable the whole night. We got the romantic table setting which came with a rose and a lit candle which was very beautiful and special. The food was good and drinks were yum, quite expensive but you’re also kinda paying for the experience in that pricing. My one gripe was with the table placement. We were seated almost right at the entrance of the ‘potters corner’ which had people coming in and out all the time so we felt a little exposed, although we managed to scoot the table over a little which helped. We also had plants basically right in our face, but we didn’t mind it, it kinda added to the vibe. After dinner we went out into the Laneway which was set up with a Snow White theme, and man, the Grounds laneways are always so spectacular. We had a little photoshoot to end the night. So overall the vibe was amazing and special and I couldn’t have imagined a better 6 month celebration with my beautiful girlfriend.
   

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   Dunja

   Sydney1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 4 May 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was good. The seating was very packed and limited room for movement. Noise was loud and a little overwhelming for my baby. Came for the Snow White displays but was difficult to take photos with large groups of people walking through and very cramped area. Found the displays were okay but more thought could have gone into the displays. Lady walking around as a reindeer was a cool idea!
   

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   Gary

   Sydney1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 3 May 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Here is what we love: - The setting is lovely - Our kids love the decorated laneways - The chips were excellent and the aioli was great - The schnitzel steak was excellent and so too was the accompanying sauce - Sitting near Fluffy - Thank you for turning down the overhead heaters that were burning the side of my head Here is what could be improved: - The Poison Apple special dessert. What to say? I can hear the Masterchef judges saying it is visually spectacular, 10 out of 10 for presentation. It is certainly very impressive. But the flavour lets it down. The apple itself was very pleasant, but the accompanying earth, soil and moss components were bland and lacked any distinct flavour. The chocolate shards were good but would have preferred milk chocolate. The honeycomb was nice. Everything else, which made up the bulk of the plate was pretty flavourless. Could have done with a raspberry or passionfruit coulis to sharpen it up. Or just something else. Perhaps a caramel would have gone well with the apple flavour. - The salad with the schnitzel steak was not appealing. Just some lettuce hearts plonked on a plate with some radish garnish and a not particularly nice dressing. You could definitely do better. - We needed to get going but after serving our food, our table server kind of disappeared. We found him at one stage and asked for the bill, which seems to have been forgotten for another 15-20 minutes. Concerning for us, as we still had to drive home to Newcastle. It was past my daughter's bedtime and we had had a big day, so I was becoming tired. Would have been nice, once finished, to quickly collect the bill and get out of there. - We were disappointed that you denied my daughters request to keep the teddy bear drink jog. OK fair enough it was an unusual request, and why should you? They might be difficult to find. But we still felt it was a little mean spirited. - There was a lot of ice taking up my virgin mojito, so I didn't actually get very much to drink.
   

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   The Potting ShedResponded on 8 May 2025

   Hi Gary Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review, it's appreciated! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the setting, the laneways, your meal and the company of Fluffy. We also really value your constructive feedback. I am sorry there were delays in service and certain dishes were disappointing. All of your feedback has been forwarded onto the kitchen and the floor team. As for the teddy bear glass, we are sorry it came across as meanspirited. We do have to retain those items for future service, so all of our guests can enjoy the glassware, but we’ll consider ways to make that interaction a little more gentle in the future. I hope that we will welcome you back to The Potting Shed soon, until then have a wonderful day! Kind regards, Abi | The Grounds Management
   

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   Kiri

   Sydney5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 3 May 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such lovley staff, food has never been great here, used to take clients a lot as the place is so lovley and alway the staff are amazing. But they are still sending out hamburgers on a shovel. No idea who would have come out with this thought process. Steak was not great quality and very tough. The pate was super delicious, my hamburgers, they kindly put on a plate instead of a shovel for me was ok. Chips cold. Grandchild at my burger, her kids burger was over cooked and dry. I'll always go back as the place is way to pretty not to show people.
   

   The Potting ShedResponded on 8 May 2025

   Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating and for constructive feedback - this is hugely appreciated as it is a great tool for improving our service and standards. I am sorry to hear that you had a below par experience. I will look forward to your next visit so we can leave you wanting to award a 5*! Kindest regards, Abi | The Grounds Management
   

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   Roslyn

   Sydney3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 3 May 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Very contrived, fussy style, extremely noisy ambience. Food was OK, nothing to rave about. Service staff pleasant & helpful but were clearing plates & drinking glasses far too early - much more training needed. Overall it wasn’t a relaxing experience. I’d compare it to going to an RSL or social club; or one of those giant cruising ships. I doubt that I will be returning. The venue was chosen by another member of our dining party on the recommendation of a friend.
   

   The Potting ShedResponded on 8 May 2025

   Thanks for taking the time to give us feedback, this is a great tool for us in improving service and standards. I am so sorry to hear that you had a below par experience. I do hope you will give us another chance, so next time you visit, please book directly with me so I can find a way to make things up to you. I hope you have a nice day and kind regards, Abi | The Grounds Management
   

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   Poonam

   Sydney1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 27 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a great time celebrating my birthday dinner , Everyone loved the food . Cant wait to come back .
   

   The Potting ShedResponded on 8 May 2025

   I am so pleased to see such a great rating. Thank you for this. I will look forward to your next visit so we can leave you wanting to award a 5*! Have a great day :) Kindest regards, Abi | The Grounds Management
   

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    Rebecca

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Italian board had a delicious assortment of food that was very filling for 3 people. Would highly recommend it. The potting shed was a lovely very cozy and warm atmosphere to eat in that wasn't too noisy.
    

    The Potting ShedResponded on 8 May 2025

    Hi Rebecca, A huge thanks for giving us 5* across the board! I am thrilled to read that you had a magical time at The Potting Shed and for your lovely comments. I look forward to welcoming you next time, until then have a wonderful day! Kindest regards, Abi | The Grounds Management
    

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