Lichi Restaurant

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   Alison

   Canberra

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We had the Christmas Day set menu. Unfortunately this was very disappointing and not worth the cost. We saw multiple tables leave as they probably had the same issues we did. Upon arrival we were given menus and then were ignored for 20 minutes. There were other tables who arrived after us that were offered drinks straight away. We tried flagging waiters down however could not seem to get their attention. Also, it was over 30 degrees, so we were just sitting there waiting for 20 minutes. Once we eventually ordered our drinks, this took ages, and then we had to reorder our drinks as it seemed like it was forgotten. The restaurant was not full outside where we were sitting however service was terrible. The food was not bad, in fact I have no complaints about this however it was not worth the cost. This menu included a drinks package however they charged us for a soft drink? This was on the beverage package. Overall, disappointed.
   

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   Christine

   Tropical QLD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious, fabulous service and a shout out to head chef Tony for his creative dishes. Highly recommend
   

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   Prue

   Tropical QLD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was absolutely amazing, cocktails on point too!!! and staff were super friendly. thanks for an amazing dinner once again!! We come here every time we are up in Port Douglas!!!
   

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   Candice

   Brisbane

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I had a 50th progressive lunch and this was the first stop. We had two cocktails and both were lovely. We shared some vegetable and some duck spring rolls which were offered to us to assist my desire for finger share food. They were ok. Also ordered Edamame which I thought would be still in the skin but were all served in a bowl. Weren't as easy to eat as finger food as I had expected. Carlos was friendly and efficient and extremely helpful and patient when I wanted to pay with several gift cards.
   

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   Simon

   Tropical QLD

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Having been to our favourite holiday location of Port Douglas we have eaten at many restaurants. Our last night we wanted something special, and the menu posted on the website drew us in. Booking was very easy, and we were greeted warmly and taken to our table which was on the veranda near the rear of the courthouse hotel. I had reservations about sitting there, but it wasn't an issue at all. Our waitress (a lovely Irish young woman) was very attentive and explained the menu well. The food choices from starters to main was absolutely delicious and great portion sizes too. I would highly recommend the Massaman Beef Curry, or the pork belly Bao buns. Like most restaurants items were on the higher side of price, but this was value for money and probably our now favourite restaurant. We will be back,
   

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   Olwyn

   New Zealand

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food. Top service from Lea. Great night out.
   

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   Tracey

   VIP

   Gold Coast

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 10, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious meal with a very interesting menu . Generous serves . Friendly staff
   

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   Susan

   Melbourne

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on September 9, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Slow to take order/receive meals, had to ask for oyster forks, oysters didn’t taste fresh, bao buns were doughy, the highlight was the chowder, great flavour, but overall a disappointment
   

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   Hannah

   Tropical QLD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A fantastic dining experience. We booked in for my birthday while on holidays and it was a great place to enjoy a birthday dinner. The staff were lovely, the food was outstanding and the vibe and atmosphere was beautiful. Enjoyed the entire dining experience.
   

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    Tanya

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    This meal was very disappointing. Staff were short, orders were confused. The “risotto” is absolutely not risotto, but some type of inspired curry dish. The steak was rare instead of medium, and the fish of the day was tough and inedible. The chicken had absolutely zero flavor and was served with 1 piece of broccolini. The glasses had lipstick marks, and when staff were told, they just put it back on the shelf and got a new one. We had such high hopes for this restaurant as we’d heard good things about it, but instead it was an expensive flop. Hopefully things can pick up for what on face value looks to be a beautiful restaurant.
    

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