Sizzler, Dianella

For dinner at Sizzler, there is no way around the AYCE salad bar, you have to get it. It's $25 for just the salad bar but if you order an entree then it comes with it automatically. The prices are pretty reasonable. Steak for around $40 and comes with AYCE deal. I got the chicken sandwich which was around $28 so technically I was paying just $3 for the sandwich.

I was pleasantly surprised with the salad bar. It comes with so many things. Pasta, soups, salads, desserts, but my favorite things was that I could make tacos. Salsa, beef, cream cheese, lettuce, and guacamole which was so generic that it almost didn't resemble guac). That being said, it was quite enjoyable and they urge you to go to the salad bar while you wait for your entree. Problem is, you will be full to the the gills already by the time your actual order arrives. I'm pretty sure i'll be sticking to just the salad bar next time.

I was told that for lunch, the salad bar is optional so that might be a better option for those aren't big eaters. The breakfast spread looks interesting (see pic)

Overall, pretty solid meal for what you can really tell is chain food. Even the ice cream tasted watered down. There are elements of it that I did enjoy and there quite a lot of options so pretty I was satisfied. 7/10 for the value and price which wasn't a ripoff.

Hiro Japanese, Balcatta

We tried this Japanese place because I was craving sushi. When we got there, the menu handed to us had no sushi but they did have some bento, udon, etc. I opted for the chicken karaage because I've never seen such an option as a bento before. As soon as we finished ordering we looked up, and on the wall was a large menu with sushi on it which wasn't on the table menus. Oh well.

The dining area was quite small. It would fit just under 20 people from my estimation. Pretty good quality Japanese food if you ask me. Its pretty highly rated on different reviews sites and it is well deserved. (8/10).

Shepherds Bush Park playground

Features
The playground features a cute little track for toddler bikes and scooters and even has a play gas station which is really popular with the kids. What I found unique with this place is the BMX track that's more geared towards intermediate and expert riders. The playground itself was quite ordinary.

Review
For those that want to ride their bikes this park is unique. I'm not sure what the parking situation is but I didn't really find an official parking lot around the area. All the cars were just parked along the grass verge so space was quite adequate. I did not find toilets or any food options around the area so for me its like an hour stay tops. Unless my son wants to be daring and try those BMX maneuvers at the track I find no reason to be back anytime soon. (6/10)

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Floreat Beach and The Kiosk

Features
Floreat Beach has a very nice large and open beachfront. Lots of space for the kids to run around, clean, with decent sand. The children's playground is literally a few steps away from the beach with faucets to clean yourself up and to play water with. Right beside the playground is The Kiosk cafe.

Food
We decided to get brunch at The Kiosk cafe because of its proximity to the beach, playground, and very nice view. They also had a breakfast menu that suited the kids (pancakes!) . We got the chicken with turkish bread $13, pancakes $14, big breakfast $25, and a large flat white $5.5. Overall the experience was fantastic. The place had a very nice "Vacation" vibe to it. The seating area is large so I believe there will always be space. They also have a takeaway section in case you decide to just eat outside where there are lots of covered outdoor tables.

Review
Along the beach you can see City Beach with all its restaurants and cafes which you can actually walk to if you were up for it. Great cafe, beach, playground. Really not much complain about except maybe more food options. (9/10)

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Trigg Island and Yelo Beach Cafe

Features
Of course the beach and the childrens playground at Clarko Reserve. There's a parking lot right between Trigg Island and the childrens playground. Everything is very accessible and very much within walking distance. The beaches were clean with good sand. Lots of different beach sections along the coast.

Food
We tried the beachfront Cafe Yelo at 331 West Coast Drive Trigg WA 6029. They had a very decent selection of pastries, sandwiches, and coffees. $5.50 for an extra large mocha which was tasted pretty good. I've never seen a cafe that churned out espresso drinks at the rate these guys did. Considering there were two espresso machines and 2 baristas it took me a while to get my order considering they were working at a pretty fast pace. You cross the street from this place and you are at the beach. One savory muffin, 2 cookies, one carrot cake and x-large Mocha for $21. Place was packed so fat chance you get to sit inside at around 9:45AM but with a beach right in front, who cares about sitting inside.

Review
Awesome area. I want one of those two-storey houses with a beach view. I can't think of anything better than that. This is a great area for kids but it would have been nicer if there were more food options around the area. Nice crowd. (8/10)

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