Review The Flying Tiger - Newcastle

Restaurant 231 (upstairs) is too expensive for what it is. Prices are that of a hatted restaurant but not of that quality and service. The steak was served blue which I like and was delicious but I think would be a shock for most people especially when you aren't asked how you'd like it. I thought the garlic butter had an unusual flavour. The fries were underdone which is not good enough when it costs $35. The gnocchi and chicken dishes were delicious and interesting but again still overpriced. The waitstaff removed plates before others on the table were finished eatinv which is my biggest pet peeve in restaurant service - it's so rude and makes you feel like you're being rushed which is not nice especially when you are spending that kind of money. The fitout is a confused mismatch - Asian/retro/art deco antique, kind of works but is a little strange. Next time I would skip the restaurant and eat off the bar menu downstairs, get some drinks and watch the live music.

On par food, unique and delicious cocktails in a super cool setting with friendly staff. On our quest to experience never before visited Novacastrian restaurants, The Flying Tiger serendipitously became the place for dinner. The atmosphere is eclectic with a kind of Hawaiian or maybe maybe Polynesian feel. The upstairs restaurant is low lit, sets a nice mood for a date night. We walked in starving and quickly ordered scallops and croquettes (homemade ketchup was tasty!). Both full of flavour and nice teaser for more to come. Accompanied by a Gold Fashioned cocktail (using choc bitters!), this is the second best old fashioned I've had in Newcastle. A snack of overpriced fries with a wanky French name that seemed like it was trying to cover up for the fact that the fries were on par with store brand oven chips. Yummy homemade sauce (same as what came with the croquettes) but no seasoning. The only negative of the evening. Insert Hells Angel (gin) cocktail here. If I was such a huge whiskey fan this may have been my cocktail of the night. Crispy skin chicken and mussels in a creamy white wine sauce finished us off nicely. Nothing amazing, the chicken was fine, mussels were the best dish of the night. A glass of sparkling from Tasmania, fine bubbles and a light sweetness, a quality wine. Service was highly attentive and friendly. All food and cocktails came out quick.

Out on a Saturday night @TheFlyingTiger231 and was feeling peckish so got these croquettes: Jamon, Manchego cheese, house made ketchup Crunchy on the outside, soft gooey rich oozing cheese on the inside. That house made ketchup provided the perfect acidity and sweetness against the rich cheese filling. Yum Lovely venue with many cool spaces and nice relaxed vibe.

A modest entry opens into a really funky space, great to catch up with friends for a cocktail. It is light and airy with a theatrical decor that transports you to another time, another place. The menus is really interesting. We tried a sample of small bites and the flavours were amazing. It's only recently opened, so the staff were new, but all very courteous and helpful. We will be back!!

Went on a busy Saturday night. Great venue, vibe and atmosphere. Good range of cocktails, spirits, beers and wine but opportunity to employ another barman to get drinks out in a reasonable time. The guy that was on was like a machine and going as fast as he could but just too many thirsty customers! Food was OK but again pretty slow on a busy night. A little hit and miss, especially regarding value for money. All dishes were fine, but none were "wow" which you kind of expect for the $$ and menu descriptions. Great friendly service overall .

We went specifically to try the pasta special on a Tuesday night. Both tried the two versions on offer and we were really happy with the quality and innovative ingredients. We had been here previously for the $18 Thursday night special which was really good as well. Meals aren’t massive but at those prices the value is there considering the pasta is not pre cooked and made to order. The mains were also of a quality standard. This is not pub grub at all. The owner is so friendly and welcoming which is a nice touch. We will definitely continue to support this innovative Newcastle business.

Beautiful space. Funky and eclectic. There's a plane in the ceiling, the food is delish and the drinks are great. What more could you ask for? As a side note, the staff are all awesome. Love it here.

The best food/drinks/service/venue in Newcastle. The scallops are AMAZING. Steak was next level. The cocktails were perfect every time. And my god the dessert- unreal. So Instagram worthy! The venue is incredible with an airplane suspended in the middle of the building. Thanks for yet another amazing night!

Had booked a few weeks in advance and even called the day before to double check our booking of 8 people only to find upon arrival our booking in the courtyard had been messed up and they wanted us to sit at 3 separate tables which we refused. We were then taken upstairs and squashed into a table that sit 4 people comfortably and told we’d have to wait for the people next to us to finish their meals and leave. Once this happened and we’d ordered our meals they took approx 40 minutes to come out and although requesting they all come out at the same time they didn’t. One meal in particular didn’t come out until everyone had finished their meals AND desserts despite several different staff telling us it was on its way. By this time it was after 9pm before my poor hungry friend got to eat. She was offered a free drink but given the mess up with our booking and the time it took to get her meal after everyone else had eaten she should have at least been given a free meal and drink. The service was appalling, every time we asked the wait staff a question about a drink or the food not one of them could give us an answer and responded every single time they’d have to go and ask someone else. The girl in charge of filling our water glasses never cracked a smile once or made eye contact with any of us and looked like she hated her job and all the patrons there that pay her wage!!! Overall extremely disappointing as it was a friends farewell dinner and we’d anticipated all having an enjoyable time together and it was not. Won’t be going back again.

Had lunch there today. Brilliant decor, friendly helpful staff & delicious food. The gnocchi was melt in the mouth and the duck ragu was full of flavour. Will definitely be back & would highly recommend.

Flying Tiger! Another great Newcastle venue. You have to see for yourself the effort that has gone into this building. It is pretty spectacular. The wine list is excellent, plenty of choice from all our local regions but also includes overseas wines. Our second visit was only last night with friends, we had a table of six. Drinks at the bar first, get there early the bar is cool, great staff and some very nice craft beer. Everyone on our table raved about their meals. The venue is great, the food is excellent and the staff are lovely. 5 stars from me.

Such an awesome spot to go! Love the vibe!! Great food and service, really nice staff and a really great cocktail list. So great to see such fantastic places in Newcastle! Will definitely be on the regular list.

I held a farewell here on the weekend, the staff were great and very helpful. Lauren was extremely helpful when making the booking and organising the food. Would recommend as a great venue for small events like this!

Great place to meet up with friends for drinks and dinner. The food is magnificent and the staff are very friendly. Would come back to this place every time we come to Newcastle.

Had a great time here last night !! Lovely tapas and great service from the moment we walked in under exceptionally difficult circumstances . Great decor and food. Would thoroughly recommend The Flying Tiger 231 and would like thank all the staff for a great night will definitely be back again .

The place is great, atmosphere cool. Food upstairs was nothing special. Would recommend a cocktail and bar food not sure if I’d come back for dinner

Amazing food drinks and atmosphere would highly recommend to everyone. Service was amazing and all staff were super friendl.

Love the Decor, very hip(ster)... You do need to order food under “food and drink” “responsible alcohol” legalities... Tried some cocktails, enjoyed a catch up with friends. Neat little joint.

Cocktails were great, service was lacklustre (1 menu between 6 people) and the dessert was a disgrace. Cheesecake it was not!! Would maybe give this place another go but this time I went home and ate toast.

First visit to The Flying Tiger last night and it will not be the last! The interior is amazing, funky bar, restaurant upstairs. The staff were gorgeous and the food was tremendous! Beef Carpaccio was the bomb! All our meals tasted great and so beautifully presented.

Staff were very friendly, good service.. room was good & seats are comfy.. the only thing is that we want the fish of the day and they ran out! Really! So it’s either steak, chicken or lamb. Not much selection on the menu.. my steak tasted yummy & cooked to my liking though.

Tantalise your tastebuds with delicious food. A vast array of wines, craft beers and amazing cocktails, all wrapped up in our very own heart of Newcastle! The best in town!

Beautiful food and brilliant staff. Had our Xmas lunch there and we all left extremely happy. Great spot and would definitely recommend to everyone.

Amazing staff, amazing drinks, amazing food, amazing atmosphere. Putting Newcastle on the map since ‘17