Loose Box Restaurant (The), Mundaring

Beautiful place in a great setting - a bit olde-worldy. My experience dates back 2 years; I was invited for my birthday, so had to grin and bear the extra small dishes; I had venison which was cooked to perfection, but it was basically three mouths full like the other dishes. I had the feeling portions are carefully weighed and calories counted; not a good feeling when dining. There was olive oil on the table which was rancid. Despite the high prices, food choices were limited. Service was nice. However, people obviously enjoyed the ambience and some happy couples were leaving at the same time as us; I was happy too, how could I be otherwise, after spending enough money that would keep a family of 3 in food for a week. I am writing this late review, because everytime I as much as whisper that my dining experience at the Loose Box was disappointing, my friends and acquaintances howl me down; so the restaurant obviously has its faithful customers. To sum up: If you want a good dining experience in a lovely setting, and you don't mind spending money on good to great but minimalistic food, this is the place for you.

The food was ordinary and the service not much better. We had expectations of a very high standard of service with food too match. We also stayed at a chalet and on delivering the breakfast basket they had forgotten something and within ear shot one said to the other "Oh well they wont miss it"

My wife and I thoroughly enjoy our visits. The food is superb and Chalet # 5 very romantic on a cool winter's night...then there is the breakfast delivered to our chalet! Wonderful, wonderful!!!!!! Can't fault it!

The food is too expensive, and you only get a small amount of food.It was a lovely atmosphere but not really good for children. Rich tourists would like this place and people who like French food.