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Crave Restaurant

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😠 DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. we ordered a kid's fish and chips, brought it home and it was cold translucent and uncooked. Only the coating was cooked. We called and they offered to do another serving but by then, we had decided we would just prefer a refund. So we asked for one and the man still asked u... People often mention pizza, staff,


Address

93 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

Website

www.craverestaurant.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9723 6566

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (469 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

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  • 1/5 Amelia M. 2 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. we ordered a kid's fish and chips, brought it home and it was cold translucent and uncooked. Only the coating was cooked. We called and they offered to do another serving but by then, we had decided we would just prefer a refund. So we asked for one and the man still asked us to bring the fish in for him to inspect even though I offered to take pictures. He seemed to think we were lying. There are so many other good places with better customer service in Croydon. Sofia's is right beside it. Croydon Hotel is right down the road. Go to Holy Basil, Pidaya Thai, Exeter road fish and chips and Exeter pizza. We only wanted to try a new place to give business to other places in the area but your money is better spent somewhere else. Now we know to go to our favourite locals who treat us with respect and kindness and give us cooked and good food.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Majid F. 2 years ago on Google • 113 reviews
    Ordered the lot pizza without shrimped however the chief mixed it up and served me the lot with anchovies. Manager was not apologetic and charged me for their mistake and blame the customer to return the pizza without accepting their mistake and having an incompetent chief in the kitchen. Not suggesting to dine in this restaurant and you will get below average food quality with restaurant charge.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clare J. 5 years ago on Google • 195 reviews
    Nice family restaurant with polite staff. Menu is always delicious, with loads to choose from. The specials are interesting and fresh. My personal go-to is the mezze plate but I request a vegetarian option. It is always scrumptious and a great thing to share. There’s the option for 2 or 4 people also. Would definitely recommend. The cakes and desserts are decadent, too! Additionally, they have a seniors menu and rewards card for $20+ purchases.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris K. 4 years ago on Google • 228 reviews
    Friendly staff. Great food. Chicken Parma and a slice of the lemon meringue pie this time around. Had their steak a couple of months back and thoroughly enjoyed that too.

  • 2/5 Glenn J. 1 year ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Pasta was luke warm when it came out and ingredients seemed like they were stored frozen, also include large amounts of uncooked garlic. Entree came out after one of the mains. Service was extremely sub-par with people waiting for service and the wait staff having to be asked multiple times for simple requests like they were flat out and understaffed, but the wait staff just standing around in the kitchen talking to each other. Only reason this gets 2 stars is due to the pizza, which was ok but expensive for the quality. Won't be going again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kerryn B. 1 year ago on Google • 60 reviews
    I've been happy enough with my Steak and Chips meal here. They don't know what Worcestershire sauce is ;-). Steer clear of the Lemon Meringue.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rick Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I took away a pizza in Feb which was acceptable. but we visited this restaurant yesterday and dined in with Caesar Salad and Marina Pasta were total disasters. We could not even gave 1 bit on the grilled chicken as the smell was bloody and awful. the pasta tasted like simple sauce from supermarket. the worst part is when we wanted to the full amount the kindly reminded the manager, she tried really hard to argue with us. Denial of problem is the most efficient way to kill the possibility of improvement.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lauren M. 1 year ago on Google • 93 reviews
    We used to love getting a meal here but the last few times have been disappointing, I don't think we will be back 😞 The creamy salmon has been very oily, like it was leftovers reheated. This time we requested it to be saucy and not oily. It wasn't oily but it was not saucy at all. Hubby picked up to notice the main was an entree. "Oh I'll fix that". Got it home and it was an entree size just put in a main container and the meal was underwhelming. What's happened guys?

  • 3/5 Cairo K. 2 years ago on Google • 89 reviews
    Had the mixed grill and partner had the chicken breast with mushroom sauce. Mixed grill - no seasoning… steak was really dry, I didn’t feel satisfied at all! Sauce was also runny. Partners dish - chicken breast plain too, mushroom sauce same consistency runny. It felt a bit on the boring side.

  • 5/5 Natasha N. 2 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Had a good experience. Pasta was good very creamy, zupetta was good too but contrnt could be better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ivy R. 1 year ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Nice food and generous portions.

  • 1/5 Ian C. 1 year ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Must be permanently closed. Second visit to find them closed though not according to the website.

  • 5/5 rebekah h. 4 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Beautiful food and plenty of it! The staff are so welcome, and Joe who looked after us made sure we had everything we wanted.

  • 5/5 Joanna M. 6 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    It was a bit pricey, but lovely food that was filling and large portions. The staff were great, and the service was excellent. I really enjoyed my experience and would happily come again. Cozy atmosphere.

  • 2/5 Angela F. 1 year ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Don't go here anymore. Sand in my salad and empty patches on my pizza where there should be toppings.

  • 5/5 Rosco D. 5 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Great meal today - Fisherman's Basket and Chill Prawns. Friendly service as well as fast - will go again soon 😛😃😃

  • 5/5 Chirag Madhukar S. 5 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    The food is absolutely amazing! All dishes including salads are freshly prepared and served! Absolutely Insta-worthy food! The portions are well-suited if you are having it by yourself or sharing it with some-one. Service is remarkable and interior/ ambience done very well! Very commendable of Tarun, Rakesh, Joe and other team members!!!

  • 1/5 Georgia G. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Racist to my friend, extremely rude, don't recommend


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