The outlook can best be described as unremarkable and the decor is unpretentious and comfortable, although sitting in the front conservatory is a bit like being in a goldfish bowl. But it is the eclectic fare on offer that has the food-loving north shore excited about kitchen veteran Jeff Turnbull's friendly local restaurant. Several share plates - including oysters natural or with Campari and lime; or simple sardines on toast - sit comfortably among bistro favourites such as goat's cheese and fig salad, sweet, pan-fried lamb's brains and a generous salmon brandade with warm toasts. Duck, either as a rare roasted breast or slow-cooked confit, is well-handled, while a white and green asparagus risotto is particularly impressive. Osso buco is rich and flavoursome, while the perennially popular scotch fillet arrives with fat chips and bearnaise. The dessert list is impressive, too, but it's hard to go past lavender creme brulee, as the many regulars will confirm.