Caught up with a few friends over the Easter long weekend and we decided to try out 1 Two 3 in Broadbeach.

I haven’t heard much about the restaurant or knew of anyone that had dined here so was keen to try it out. Many meals are available in three sizes: taster, entree and main to encourage sharing between large tables of friends. We all ordered our own meals however.

The restaurant is divided into two sections with a wall running down the middle. On the left is a bar area with loud singers for entertainment and on the right is the dining area. We sat outside in the dining area which was great for people watching.

This restaurant is popular catch up place for friends, hens nights etc and the noise and party atmosphere from the bar next door would make you reluctant to visit for any other reason such as a romantic date. It was near impossible to hear anyone at our table and you basically had to yell at each other - or just talk loudly to the person next to you.

I ordered the salt and pepper calamari in entree size as I’d had a large lunch earlier and wasn’t too hungry. Besides we’d mainly come to catch up and have a few drinks. The calamari was, as claimed on the menu tender and had plenty of salt and pepper. Comments from other diners at the table stated that their food was nice but as expected, nothing spectacular but reasonable portions for the price.

The paella was only lukewarm though which was a disappointment but was eaten anyway. I wasn’t that impressed with the menu - nothing in particular grabbed my eye and some of the meals such as steaks can become quite expensive.

Overall a good place to catch up with friends.

1 Two 3
Mediterranean
Shop 22 Phoenician Tower East Surf Parade
Broadbeach, 4218

Phone: 07 5538 4123
Web: http://www.1two3restaurant.com.au

The garlic prawns with  a serve of rice and small salad

The paella which was served only lukewarm

prawns and vodka spaghetti

Salt and pepper calamari

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