fatbellykat

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Leigh. R

It's been one week since my last confession father

Reviewed on: 23/05/2008

Ahh, the taste sensations of Greek food. I still recall my fist baby octopus, tentacles writhing between my lips. Oh, wait, no, it was dead, and beautifully cooked, it had me hooked for life.

Oh, sorry, I'm supposed to be telling you about Fatbellykat. Well, the food was divine, ordered in classic mezze style, tapas for lovers of Spanish, or "plates of food" for the Aussies. Being clincically addicted to cheese, I did try the marinated feta. It simply melts in your mouth, because ... read more you just can't help but let it sit there while the flavours permeate your taste buds. We did have more amazing food, but now I can't stop thinking about cheese.

The owner of the restaurant was there to be helpful, friendly and patient with us, even though it was apparent he had a million things to do. I've tried many a fine Grecian restaurant, but fatbellykat tops the list. Set a ways out of Byron Bay, if that's where you happen to be holed up, it is well worth the drive. read less

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Brent. C

Five Star Super Hero

Reviewed on: 16/05/2008

Tucked away in a motel on the old pacific highway is this gem of a find... and my favorite restaurant in the world.

The thing that i really love about this place is the combination of supurb flavors in the dishes they offer.. Where else can you order Grilled Saffron + Kaffir Lime Butter + Fried Onions Oysters? Or Slow-roasted Baby Beetroot + Cold-smoked Fetta? Only at Fat Belly Kat! And the way that these flavours combine is fantastic.

Damian and Kat are freindly and ... read more attentive hosts... and if you are really lucky they might even offer you some olives from Kat's mothers garden!

I highly recommend this resraurant. If I could give it 6 stars I would. read less

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Melissa. B

Reviewed on: 15/05/2008

My first official myTaste review! And the honor goes to a damn fine restaurant…. In fact it’s my favorite! I actually can’t remember how long ago it was I first dined here… however I do remember it was rumor that first took me there. fatbellykat’s hand made croquettes were making quite a name for themselves in and around town….and being a croquette lover from way back I thought I should go and sample what all the fuss was about.

As it turns out it was one of my finest dining ... read more moments. The croquettes were just a prelude to what was to be an incredible evening of food… it was this first impression that spawned a long standing love affair with fatbellykat!

Kat (owner/chef) & Damian’s (owner/host) heritage is Greek and the food served here reflects the love of there culture with a modern creative twist. Every time I dine here (and there has been many) I feel as thought Kat is cooking exclusively for me in her own home. There is no mass produced food here…everything is freshly handmade made from the finest ingredients some of which Kat’s mum grows in her garden. The seafood is fresh on the day…and I am yet to taste a better oyster anywhere in Australia.

The service is equally as impressive… Kat’s husband Damian does an outstanding job of making his guests welcome, comfortable and well informed about what’s worth sampling on the menu... in fact sometimes I feel so welcome I don’t want to go home! This BYO restaurant is also extremely well priced with dishes ranging between $4 - $30. By far the most consistently outstanding dining experience in northern NSW. read less