At $18.90 ($3 extra for a parmi), you’re getting to the stage where you expect to be getting a pretty good schnitzel. And this one certainly didn’t disappoint. The maid schnitties get all of the bare essentials right – nice and thick, tender meat, crisp coating, good chips, thick gravy and a decent salad.
It wasn’t good to the point of being extraordinary, but this was a meal I would happily eat any day of the week. It ticked all the boxes and didn’t leave me feeling violated and overfed afterwards. I could be fussy and say that perhaps the salad should have come in a separate bowl, or complain that some of the chips were stuffed under the schnitty, but I feel that would be a bit unfair. It was a good meal, and one I’d certainly recommend.
The Maid and Magpie is a ripper of a location as well. The eastern suburbs have some excellent pubs, and this place is certainly right up there. Good service, nice architecture, plenty of space, quality food – do yourself a favour and get down there.
The verdict: Good pub, good schnitty. Not the cheapest one going around, but well worth it.
Taste: 4.5/5, Size: 4/5, Value: 3.5/5, Sides: 4/5, Dining Experience: 4.5/5
Overall: 82%
