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Billabong Gastropub
Billabong Gastropub is located in the heart of Osborne village, which has recently been voted Canada’s best neighborhood. Dine on fare created by Chef Darryl Crumb of Top Chef Canada, who will take you on a gastronomic tour of the world without leaving Winnipeg!
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18 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 18 reviews
5 stars
(1)
4 stars
(6)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
2.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(6)
- good for groups(5)
- neighborhood gem(4)
- vibrant bar scene(4)
- great for lunch(2)
- late-night find(2)
Billabong Gastropub Reviews List
Review 1 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just Average
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Reserved but clearly did not need to as the restaurant was empty when we arrived so no happening atmosphere. It was sunday night so perhaps that is why though only 2 other tables came in in the time we were there. There were 4 of us. Tried a seasonal cocktail, though I thought the prices a little high. A few menu items were unavailable. I had broccoli soup followed by the kiwi burger with fries. Couple of others had fish and chips, one wings and chips. Might have had dessert but there was only one option available. Big portions, food was good but not great."
Dined on 6/02/2013
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Review 2 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I expected to find a crab sandwich there (I read in a magazine about it), but Billabong changed a menu, so no more crabs-((( I was disappointed."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great. Service was poor. It was a friday evening so it was fairly busy. Reservation was easy to make (online)"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 4 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mixed Results
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I ordered the calamari and citrus side salad. The calamari was nice and crispy and the tzaziki was great. Perfectly in keeping with similar dishes at various restaurants across the city. The salad was a disappointment. For 7$ I got a tiny bowl filled mostly with lettuce and maybe a quarter of an orange at most. I've made better salads at home, and it definitely was not a good value. On the plus side, I tried a few of my partner's fries, and they were great! Crispy, tasty and stringy."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"this restaurant was super loud, I couldn't even hear my friend across the table...my food was burnt, but I was so hungry that I ate it anyway, and the waitress was alright, but constantly needed to remind her that we needed refills of drinks and at one point, she put down our drinks all at one spot so we just had to figure out who had what on our own. pretty lame experience to be honest."
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Review 6 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
3 Strikes...You're Out!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First strike: we looked over the online menu before going and my mouth was watering over the boeuf bourgounion pot pie. When I tried to order it the waitress looked at me like I was crazy. I explained it was on the online menu. She said oooooo. The menu changed 3 or 4 months ago. This should give you a feel for their attention to detail.Strike 2: I ordered the pound of chicken wings, and I think the chef had a couple of fingers on the scale. What I got was more like a half pound of Cornish game hen wings. Read: Tiny!Strike 3: I must have missed the option on the menu to have my wings heated because they were barely warm."
Dined on 14/03/2013
2013
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Review 7 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was very slow. It
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was very slow. It took a long time to get drinks and for someone to take our order. We didn't get the food for well over an hour.
There aren't many items on the menu and three of the menu items weren't available. No one really enjoyed their meal. We were a large group - I don't think any of us will be returning. One person in our party had been there before with the previous owners and said the food was much better on her first visit."
There aren't many items on the menu and three of the menu items weren't available. No one really enjoyed their meal. We were a large group - I don't think any of us will be returning. One person in our party had been there before with the previous owners and said the food was much better on her first visit."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2013
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Review 8 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service, great food, we will be back for the BLT ceaser and the appetizers!
Thank you!"
Thank you!"
Dined on 28/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Rude & Hostile Waiter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter seemed reluctant to serve us, which I could live with. However, he somehow misheard 2 of our orders, hearing us say 'the same' instead of 'the steak'. Mistakes happen, I understand that. But when the food arrived and I told him his error, he argued forcefully with me, saying that I had actually said 'the same' and deceived him somehow. Which was silly, because I didn't want the same thing my friend had ordered before me. Why would I lie? He preferred to blame me instead of taking responsibility for having half-listened to our orders. Overall, he was rude and unprofessional. Which is really too bad, because the food tasted great (when I finally got my order). Or maybe I was just starving at that point."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Billabong Gastropub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was very good and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good and great presentation. Portion sizes a little light. Poor dessert menu. Service was slow and best described as just adequate."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Billabong Gastropub
Based on the average of (8) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic