Cafe Black Forest
Editorial
Stepping in to the little shop corner on busy Gladstone Road, the rich smell of sausages, pork and sauerkraut is as comforting as it is enticing. To resounding success, the Dettloff family have recreated Germany in Highgate Hill, a refreshing dot in the multicultural landscape of Brisbane. The Black Forest has been booked out for almost the whole of winter with people coming from all over to try the home-made sausages for which chef Richard Dettloff is famous; and with Oktoberfest not far away, the steady flow of fans of all things German isn't likely to stem.
The signature dishes are the traditional Bavarian-style oven-roasted duck and pork hock, both requiring four hours' notice from customers. Served with Bavarian dumplings and sauerkraut, Richard recommends these dishes be accompanied by one of the many Austrian and German wheat beers he has behind the bar. There are also many gluten-free options on the menu, a vegetarian meal option and exciting dishes for children such as Peter Pan's favourite dish, not to mention the multitude of freshly made desserts. Everything on offer is made in-store and ingredients are sourced from only quality suppliers. The meats are the best quality money can buy and fat-trimmed for lean and healthy portions. For some comfort food or something different, this South German Chalet is well worth a visit.
Ilana Tulloch, September 2008
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b_patron
June 02, 2008
Upon entering, we asked if there were any tables free. Apparently there were as we were guided to a table at the back of the restaurant where we were to sit down. After having only about five minutes to browse the menu, we were approached by the waitres. From what I could gather she had assigned us to a table that had already been booked and the people who had booked it had now arrived. She essentially told us that we had to go outside - that's right, she kicked us out. We were very swiftly escorted from the restaurant, left dazed and confused as to what exactly had just occurred. We were gob smacked.
Alan Baker
November 05, 2009
People need to understand,and thats why bookings are essential for such a fine german experience.
Fairgo
November 06, 2009
Are you for real? What's so hard to understand? She thought the table was free but made a mistake. People do make mistakes. i don't see what is so "gobsmacking" about it.
appaling
February 06, 2010
The service in this restaurant is absolutely awful. We practically had our plates tossed on the table when they arrived. On top of that they had us double booked and we were ASKED to leave when the other people turned up saying that because they made the booking first they had the right to the table. The manager of this place really needs a customer service training as she has no manners whatsoever. On top of all this, the food was average and the prices are what you expect as a fine dining restaurant. Never again.
Disappointed
February 08, 2010
Service is lacking and prices are high. I'm really sad it wasn't better.
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