The Stirling Hotel definitely has a good feel to it. Not a massive place, and perhaps the restaurant is crammed in a bit too tightly, but overall it’s an enjoyable place to eat. The main restaurant area is quite sophisticated (without every meal costing $40), and there is a more casual dining area in the next room over where there’s always sport on the big screen. Plenty of outdoor seating as well, perfect for those balmy Stirling nights.
Most of the meals that arrived on our table looked pretty good, and the schnitties were no exception. A tad thin, perhaps, and a little pricey at $20 (including parmi / gravy), but a nice meal nonetheless. The taste was fantastic, the texture was excellent (no loose crumbing here), the chips and salad were both to everyone’s liking. The amount of chips on the plate was definitely higher than average. Too often I find myself short-changed in the chip department. Most of the chips weren’t stuffed underneath the schnitzel, which was nice. And the gravy came separately – a definite bonus.
The Verdict: Nice restaurant, quality schnitzel. Worth a go next time you’re up that way, but don’t plan a trip just for this schnitzel.
Taste 4.5/5, Size 3.5/5, Value 3/5, Sides 4/5, Experience 4/5
Total 76%
