All the food we ate at the Main Hotel was delicious. I especially liked the way the prawns were done, fried and seasoned beautifully. The staff warm and accommodating.
The only real fault for me was the extremely outdated decor and feel of the place.
If it wasn't for that I could almost give 5 stars as the food was amazing.
I just had the most incredible meal at the Main tonight!! Best duck salad I have EVER EVER had!! This chef nailed it!! Taste explosion!! Everyone at my table ordered it based on the chefs recommendation and it did not disappoint!! Great wine selection, beautiful staff and food to die for. Best restaurant in Bairnsdale. Well done
Been here many times. There are reasons I keep coming back. It’s friendly, has prompt service, and best of all has great food. Take for example this cheese platter / sensational!
Our group came in quite late and the team were very accommodating which we were grateful for. Most of us ordered the scotch fillet which was devine and the serving generous. One other colleague ordered the crispy lamb and loved it too. The service was friendly and efficient, a big plus for us after such a long drive. Thank you.
Great beer selection on tap.friendly staff.nice old bar with a modern touch.very good modern menus.had the wague beef,cooked perfectly.priced accordingly.
Passed through bairnsdale several years ago and decided to try this pub out. There were 7 of us and every one of us said it was the best food we had in a very long time. Im very fussy as we dine out a lot and my dad is a retired chef. Staff might be different now, don't know. I would have given it 5/5 but we wanted to eat there again on the way to lakes entrance but they weren't open for lunch. Cant remember what day it was though.
Well done!!. This is the second time we have dined at the Main this year, after our first experience my husband vowed never to return. I managed to get him back for another meal and we are on a winner, fantastic service and meals, the pulled pork being a winner with one of the kids, hubby had the best chicken Parma he's had in town and the lamb salad and Peking duck pancakes were great. We all really enjoyed everything and it's so great to see the main with a really good crew on deck, it's certainly back to its former glory! The only negative comment I would give would be the grotty looking kitchen hand coming out of the kitchen with a singlet and shorts on!!! I would have thought such a professional operation would have their staff wearing appropriate attire. And that was one of the many things that we encountered last time!
Pleasant Surprise. We stopped in to the main on a recent visit passing through Bairnsdale and felt obliged to follow up with a review.
While the bar is a long way from modern surrounds of Sydney, the restaurant offered great service and food at reasonable prices. My wife and I both ended up having 3 course meals that were delicious. The duck pancakes for starter were beautiful and the mains met our requirements too. Being a banoffee snob I was very happy to see it listed on the dessert menu and though it was delicious, and a bargain at $8 or $9.
After our meal we went to the bar as well were Steve treated us like royalty with great service despite the number of people now entering the bar/restaurant. We ended up having a drink with the new management as well who seem to have some grand plans for the bar. (I believe they only came in early December). As far as surprises went on our Victoria and NSW road trip, this was definitely one of the highlights.
Great meal. Two adults, two mains (plenty for us and only about $20-$22 each meal). He had the Thai lasagne which he described as delicious and I had the wild mushroom risotto which was excellent! Wine was on the expensive side but we enjoyed a bottle if unwooded chardonnay for about $26 and couldn't complain! Lovely food and service. We both really liked the comfortable dining chairs! Will be back next time we travel through!
Lovely feed at a reasonable price, service was good, nice setting, one of the better eateries in Bairnsdale.
Quality food. I ate the sous vide lamb for lunch and it was delicious, good service and nice vibe in the dining room.
Good service, friendly atmosphere and nice food at a reasonable price.
We enjoyed a delicious lunch today.
One of the most delicious steaks we have had in a very long time, cooked to perfection.
The chicken Parma was also delicious and nice & thick, salad was fresh and tasty.
Beef curry had a lot of flavour.
I’d encourage you to try this great pub in Bairnsdale.
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Salt and pepper squid cooked to perfection and the Asian noodle salad was full of zing and fresh flavours . Totally recommend to everyone.
We ordered chicken Parma and crispy lamb. We cleaned our plates. The food was delicious. I tried Mr Finch cider, it was smooth and tasty.
Service was good.
Will recommend to our friends and family.
Pretty good food for a pub. Chicken Parma was a good serving size, and the crisy lamb was very tasty.
Good wine selection and tasty ciders. Highly recommend a visit if your in town.
A shining jewel in the heart of Bairnsdale, a gastronomical highlight of our two week trip down the east coast of Australia. The signature dish of crispy lamb with feta, olives, silverbeet and chat potatoes melted and was without doubt one of the best meals ever tasted in the history of pub meals, ever! Without exaggeration. I'm not being sarcastic. Seriously it was to die for. The two prong service system (trademark pending) was 5 star. The atmosphere of rustic and vintage items just added to our high class experience at this establishment.
Superb. Innovative menu, could not be faulted. Excellent service. Meal was fabulous. Lovely dining room surrounded by antique tables settings. Made our stay in Bairnsdale oh so memorable.
Just had the most amazing soup, delish! Great service and location, and a wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely eat here again.
This is an excellent restaurant. The Goat curry was exquisite and the Pana Cota superb. Great wine list with excellent local wines.
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