The Goodlife by SRS

BY DANIELLE ANENE

At a recent shoot at The Goodlife Cafe at Seattle Residences & Spa, we had the opportunity to taste “one of the most delicious coconut chicken pepper soups” we've ever had. When we discovered that this cafe had an exclusive restaurant in Victoria Island, we definitely thought about going there as well to experience what it had to offer. So we did!

In this edition, we will provide a comprehensive review of The GoodLife Restaurant by SRS.

We made a reservation for 2 p.m. and arrived a little after that. GoodLife Restaurant is located on the first floor of Pier Harbour Suites & Spa, although there is no signage showing there is a restaurant located in the building. A quick confirmation from the doormen verified we were in the right place.

You have the option of sitting in a secluded area by the window or bar, in the open center space, or outside by the poolside and close to the ocean view. We were led to our table by the window, which provided a view of the ocean. Calm music was playing in the background, and there weren't many people around when we arrived.

You immediately notice the interior decor of the restaurant; very simple, with greenery and different shapes of light bulbs dangling from the ceiling. They have a private space for group dining decorated like a garden room. On each table, there is a barcode for you to access the food and drink menu.

After placing our order, we were served complimentary bun bread. The bun bread had a hint of spice to it and was really soft - like fresh out of the oven soft. Our starter came in about 15 minutes later; we chose the goat meat and chicken tacos with yoghurt dip based on the server's recommendation. The tacos were quite flavourful, but honestly, the flavours from the goat meat were the real deal.

As if on cue, the waiter arrived 20 minutes later with our main meal. We ordered the Pan-grilled rib-eye steak with Fried rice and the Suya Lamb Chops with Fragrant Coconut rice. Both dishes were served with a flavourful dressing called "red wine jus." To accompany our meal, we opted for non-alcoholic drinks and chose chocolate and strawberry milkshakes. After our main meal, we tried the sticky toffee pudding paired with creamy vanilla ice cream as well as the orange brownie served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for desserts.

While the presentation of the meals was quite good and artistic, and some of the meals were really tasty, the chocolate drink was not as great, which is unusual for any chocolate infused drink. You definitely want to try their steak! It is really juicy. The server designated to us was really helpful with recommendations; at some point during our meal, the chef (Chef Dominic) came in to check how we liked the meal. The manager was quite helpful as well, as he made rounds to each table. What was quite impressive was that the portions of the meals were very generous; they were actually tummy filling.

We ventured outside to savour the breathtaking waterfront vista and take in the stunning surroundings. Admittedly, this might be a slightly expensive restaurant, but if you are looking for an intimate place to experience fine dining, luxury, and meals that take you on a journey, then Goodlife Restaurant by SRS is definitely a restaurant to go to. The restaurant met our expectations by providing not just food but a memorable experience. We will be going back.