Bluebird Restaurant

Vobin (23 February 2008)

They have well spaced tables, at least for 4 foursomes. The service was confused alternating between over-attentiveness and lack of it. I had the best chicken soup with matzo balls I’ve ever tasted, but the fisherman’s pie, with its cloying pink sauce was a disappointment. Being told that it would contain white fish, shellfish and salmon, we found nothing but salmon in it.

The other thing that bothered me was the noise level. With the loud bass thumping, thought it was a party, but was told it was their usual audio background, as they believe it gives the place a buzz. Conversation was practically impossible, and there was no table in this place that offers respite.

Nic van Spall (30 August 2007)

Please don't waste your money going to that restaurant. The food was mediocre at best. I was surprised that Mark Broadbent (the executive chef) was happy to be associated with a restaurant that is churning out food of that quality. A friend had their signature dish of scallops with avocado which bore no resemblance to the dish shown on Bluebird's own website. The scallops were tiny (and served in their shell, as if that would make them appear bigger) and the overriding taste was of guacamole. I had sea bass, again the portion was small and the fish slightly overcooked. None of the dishes showed any flair or finesse in their execution. I could do better at home. All in all, we had a very disappointing meal. The only thing they did well was the chips.