The Loose Goose

Being new to an area is exciting because it means you get to try every new restaurant and cafe and not feel bad about it.

Very close to our home in Twin Waters (about 500m to be exact) is The Loose Goose so of course this was one of the first places I wanted to check out.

This is a spot where you are leaving the diet at home and treating yourself - the meals are rich and the portions generous!

My man and I kicked things off with a serve of chicken pate with tomato chutney, and duck dat toast - so much tasty decadence on one plate and the serving was HUGE.

For the main, thankfully I had gone with an entree size beef cheek gnocci. While tasty, I couldn't help but feel this dish would be more suited to cooler months rather than a hot and humid March.

Aiden landed on the duck leg with braised white beans and luckily the man can eat because this also came with a red cabbage salad filled with smoked duck breast - again a very 'wintery' meal.

We really didn't need the side of greens we had ordered...

To accompany your meal, there is an ok wine list where you will find something to drink, a couple of beers on tap and and a full list of cocktails if that takes your fancy.

We settled on a nice riesling from Eden Valley - crisp and fresh for the warm evening and it cut through some of the richness of the food.

Dessert - my favourite part of a meal - was a shared frangelico creme brulee with hazelnut cookies and I couldn't fault it. The cookies were soft and tasty and the brulee was creamy with a good sugary crust on top.  

While the inside the restaurant is somewhat unassuming, out the back is a wide deck opening to an attractive fish-filled pond covered in lily pads that looks perfect for events or just a dinner to treat yourself.