Switch Lifestyle

820 reviews

Westfield Fountain Gate, 1125/352 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia

www.switchlifestyle.com.au

+61397044333

About

Switch Lifestyle is a Australian restaurant located at Westfield Fountain Gate, 1125/352 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia. It has received 820 reviews with an average rating of 3.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday11:30AM-9PM
Tuesday11:30AM-10PM
Wednesday11:30AM-10:30PM
Thursday9AM-10:30PM
Friday9AM-9PM
Saturday11:30AM-9PM
Sunday11:30AM-9PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Switch Lifestyle: Westfield Fountain Gate, 1125/352 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia

  • Switch Lifestyle has 3.7 stars from 820 reviews

  • Australian restaurant

  • "I go to switch enough to remember what the quality of their food was once like; and I have to say I was extremely disappointed by the chicken Parma that I had the other night"

    "The staff were pretty good when we visited"

    "I had the chicken and pesto focaccia, choc ripple milkshake and a latte"

    "Food was incredibly expensive and mediocre at best"

    "Good atmosphere and lovely staff"

Reviews

  • Fara N

I go to switch enough to remember what the quality of their food was once like; and I have to say I was extremely disappointed by the chicken Parma that I had the other night. The taste of the chicken was as good as a frozen microwave meal. The crumbing was terrible, and it was definitely not of restaurant quality. For the amount they charge, it’s embarrassing that they would serve up such a dish. The ‘salad’ was fit for rabbits. A toss of lettuce on the side with barely any dressing. And the chips were ‘okay’ but served cold. The meal looked somewhat palatable when served, but every bite proved otherwise. Nothing about this dish was enjoyable. I was served utter disappointment, and left in absolute disbelief that they could proudly serve such a poor quality dish for a high price. If you want a Parma done properly, you’re probably better off going to the pub. If you want a poor quality Parma, they are cheaper in the frozen section of your local supermarket. Poor form Switch. Poor form… The only reason you get two stars is because your staff were friendly and helpful. They were the best part about the experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 1
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • Todd Ross

The staff were pretty good when we visited. Able to squeeze us onto a table without a booking on a busy Friday night. Staff were also reasonably good on table service. Meals came out fairly quickly, but it was the quality of the food that disappointed. The Ivan pizza was absolutely shocking. The taste was ok, but the olive oil from the pesto absolutely suffocated the pizza, looked like they drizzled half a bottle on top of the pizza. Was not appealing to pick up and eat. Our friend had the chicken burger and said it was average in flavour. The best part was probably the chips. They were cooked very well. The lemon lime bitters was lacklustre on flavour too. It really hasnt changed much since we used to go for dinners as teenagers. I'd hoped it had changed. I'd say if you want average food and an average experience, you've found the restaurant for you.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Fries

  • Thea Angelico

I had the chicken and pesto focaccia, choc ripple milkshake and a latte. The milkshake was great, complex flavour and texture... I only wish the crumbled Oreo on top was easier to eat rather than just to enjoy the looks of it. The latte was also great, smooth and well brewed. The chicken pesto focaccia, however, was a little disappointing - not in looks or portion size, as it was large and well plated with plenty of cheese. The taste was a little basic which left it feeling a bit flat, and the bread was doughy and not quite cooked through. A few more minutes baking would have made all the difference! Service was amazing and felt very comfortable as all the workers who interacted with us were friendly and helpful!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Bronte Fullwood

Food was incredibly expensive and mediocre at best. Staff completely untrained. I was with a table of 10 on a quiet Wednesday night. They had squished us onto a table of 6 and when we asked for an extra table to spread out the waiter was so confused he had to ask his supervisor. We had no drink menus until we asked. He then proceeded to take our order standing at the head of the table while we all had to shout our order at him. After that ordeal had finished he then proceeded to relay our 20 drink and food orders from the same spot he'd been standing the entire time, very, very slowly. The only reason this is getting 2 stars is because the food was edible. I ordered an entree of two bao buns and a schooner of beer which cost over $30.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40

  • Verity P

Good atmosphere and lovely staff. We had the lamb ragu. The meat wasn't well distributed and there was quite a bit of fat instead of actual meat. The pasta was cooked nicely but some of the pasta had stuck together during cooking. Pasta sauce had been watered down a bit so didn't have much of a rich flavour. We also had the Fruity Mocktail which was pretty sour, mostly ice, lime juice, sodawater and crushed raspberries. Would like to see a little bit more care taken to uplift the food quality to align with the price point and high quality table service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wheelchair accessibility
Path access from the outside carpark, no stairs required to enter the restaurant.

  • Courtney P

Been here twice within a week recently. One being Friday lunchtime and very empty. 45 minutes later and no drink or food... Asked waiter and due to "printer area" they didn't receive the order. Given a complimentary dessert while waiting for lunch & promised a decent discount for the inconvenience. Food good when arrived over an hour since ordering. At checkout given a $5 discount. Not impressed! Today with a group of 6 people for dinner, one never received their meal, waitress not listening to orders and customers. Multiple stuff ups ordering and receiving drinks. Trying to get staff attention very tricky! Terrible service!! Will not be coming back again!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

  • jacqui dragwidge

I’ve eaten at lots of places but this one disappointed me. The food was very average. I had salt and pepper calamari which came with just salad. The salad was like the bag of mixed lettuce leaves from coles. Not even one piece of cucumber, tomato or anything at all. A drizzle of dressing. You had to pay extra for a small bowl of chips, and I mean small. There was hardly any calamari. The dish all together was about $34. For that price, portions need to be more. At the end of the day the real cost is only the calamari as the cost of not even a handful of lettuce and the same with the frozen chips is minimal. Wouldn’t go back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 1

  • Dion Sanza

Not a fan... Paid 32$ for a margarita pizza because I added olives and mushrooms for 5.0$ a pop absolute joke. Any way pizza was trash, base was salty and doughy, cheese stunk like plastic. Very cheap ingredients. Also paid 18$ for 4 little arancini balls that where drenched in some sort of overpowering garlic aioli. When we came in the staff member was rude when we asked to sit inside and walked to our seats, getting annoyed and saying "you can't sit there wait till I'm ready and I'll show you to your table" with attitude, mate you work at switch fountain gate lol Won't go back
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 1

  • Kathy Michaels

This one star is a reflection of the owner and not any other staff member. Booked an event for 40+ people, after organising everything with the event staff who were amazing the owner changed the terms & conditions multiple times, he is clearly money hungry and did everything in his power to try and ruin my daughters 30th Birthday celebrations. We will never step foot inside this restaurant again which is a shame as the staff were incredible and did everything they could to turn it around.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Emily Mafrici

I didnt dine in but would expect better than a tossed in job like this both meals are terrible Parma and lemon chicken not good enough lost local customers I respect the staff to work there but... Way to much salt tiny amount of chips barely any cheese on the Parma and the lemon chicken was worse I used to love this restaurant now I'll never return lost my business don't go here is my suggestion extremely disappointed ☹️
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes
Lemon Chicken, Chicken Parmigiana

  • Cee Niel

Bought my Dad here for his birthday and got the bit platter for 2 people. food tasted amazing and it came out so quick, great service, couldn’t fault a thing (apart from the house Shiraz, tasted like ). Highly recommend coming here for dinner and a couple of cocktails!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Salt & Pepper Calamari, Southern Fried Chicken Sliders, Mojo Chicken Tacos
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Ruby Vo

Was here earlier in the year with a group of friends, called probably 20mins in advanced to book for a table of 16 and was surprised upon arrival that they have it all ready for us at a quiet end behind the bar. Food was amazing and in large portions. We all ordered different dishes but one of the dishes that wowed me the most was their platter to share... their fried rice was delicious and calamari was spot on. Staff was helpful and friendly, however because we were in the corner they forget to refill our waters and had to ask a few times for extra cutlery and napkins.

  • mollaneda

They were very accomodating and response from emails to phone call queries were answered reasonably quick. We celebrated our wedding anniversary reception at this place and everything went perfect, from the Food, Service and the Staff. Highly recommended to friends and families.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Crispy Gnocchi, Traditional Chicken Parma, Salt & Pepper Calamari, Risotto, Cheeseburger Kids Meal, Mojo Chicken Tacos, Gnocchi

  • Jason C

Switch Lifestyle offers decent food, but the overall experience is marred by disinterested staff. The highlight, however, is the excellent cocktails they serve.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Traditional Chicken Parma, Chicken Roti, Southern Chicken, Garlic Cheese Bread, Lamb Souvlaki Pizza
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Use Westfield Fountain Gate parking.

  • Shannon Stopher

Had a great night at Switch before seeing a comedy show at Bunjil Place. Had the Hot Honey Cicken Pizza which was awesome. The only downside was how many times we were hassled by staff, i.e. once we had ordered we were asked another 2 times if we were ready to order. Other than that it was a great night.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$80–100
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Lesley Kennedy

The chicken Parma tasted like processed chicken and the chips were dry and horrible. The crispy chicken Asian salad the chicken tasted floury and the salad was mainly purple cabbage. The gnocchi was rubbery and only half eaten by the guest. The pizza one of our guests got looked and apparently was really nice. Most of us had finished our meals before drinks were brought out.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Matilda Thomas

The service was good when you could actually get them to you. Pimms came with no fruit, $5.90 for onion ring addition to the burger and got three onion rings… that’s nearly two dollars an onion ring which is crazy. Mac and cheese bites were good. Burger was nice. Like I said service was good when you could actually get them but was quite unattended
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

  • K No

Thanks to the team at Switch for the great food & cocktails. Our waiter Darian was very tentative, great service thanks mate! Food came out fast, drinks as well and the new Watermelon Red Bull Mojito was amazing. Thank you to the Chefs who were flat out in the kitchen, the Lemon Chicken is still my favourite, and hubby loved the Texas Walker Parma. We will definitely be back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$80–100
Parking
Ample

  • Nicole Steele

I love the food here and the cocktails are seriously the best but the service leaves a lot of room for improvement. It is so hard to get somebody to come to your table if you're wanting to order more cocktails or dessert. If you know you'll want a second drink you're probably best ordering 2 to start or ordering as food is delivered because after that point they seem to be done with your table
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60

  • Shweta Leonard

Dined with friends for lunch. I had the lili had a little lamb - lamb shoulder wood fired for 16 hours, house made hummus, lemon, tomato, mint, spanish onion, parsley, chorizo oil, pistachios, char grilled turkish bread. It was tasty. My friends also enjoyed their lunch. Service friendly. Will return to try other menu items.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Paul Runciman

Food quite good,ladies drinks very good but beer information was non existent. Person serving did not know if they had light or mid strength beer Essential with driving laws currently being enforced. But came back with info a little later. All in all would go back again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Lamb Souvlaki Pizza

  • selissa

Very mid tier place to eat at Fountain Gate. I've been multiple times now and the food has been underwhelming each time. The drinks are decent as long as you don't order a slushy style one, as staff will overfill it and allow it to soak your whole table. There are better places to eat, go elsewhere if you can.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Aaron Bryer

For such a big place their quality of food, time and service is really good. Staff are friendly and offer really great service
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Dietary restrictions
The staff and Chefs catered for taking items out of the food
Parking
Lots of adequate parking
Kid-friendliness
Staff were great with kids taking the young one out for her ice ice cream

  • Al Sen

Had dinner here before a movie on Saturday. The venue is large and well decorated, good place to hold functions. The food however could be better. My gnocchi arrived poorly presented as pictured. They didn't even bother to separate the panchetta, they were all still clumped together. The chorizo was burned black (you can see bits of it in the picture). It tasted good but not excellent. For $28 I would expect better.

  • Duong Truong

Had the ragu and pork ribs, pasta had perfect portions with good amount of beef, it tasted amazing. The ribs were covered in a really nice glaze and the meat fell off the bone with a good side of potatoes and sour cream. Sat outside and had a very nice vibe with heaters to keep warm. Service was quick and friendly, couldn't ask for more.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60

  • S M B

Quite a nice space, love the green wall at the back, looks great. Service was good. Menu was quite extensive, lots of different items to choose from. Food was very expensive for what it was and really didn’t set the world on fire. We had two pizzas, my partner had Hawaiian and I can honestly say that it looked like a saddest Hawaiian pizza I’d seen for ages. I probably could have made one better at home…

  • ChickeNoodle

Lamb shoulder with hommus and pistachios 7/10 - very yummy Parma - 5/10 not an awful take but not great, I didn't like the chips or salad Accidently got a mocktail - much to my disappointment lol (wasn't labeled well) The long island ice tea was pretty good
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mandie L.

We enjoyed the Tacos and Hot Honey Chicken Baos here. The Lemon Lime Bitters was also quite lovely and refreshing. However, our highlight dish here was the dessert!!! Their Sticky Date Pudding was sooo delicious and beautiful - I couldn't get enough of it. The food here is a little on the pricey side though...
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40

  • Christy J

The food was quite tasty. The service was very prompt and nice n friendly . The staff were very welcoming and attentive. The calamari was nicely cooked on an Asian slaw that had a nice amount of chilli factor but not too hot. The cake was yummy but we were quite full so took part of it home as it was a big slice. We liked the coffee and cake deal to round up our meal for just $10.

  • Brent Hayhurst

No word of a lie it took us 30min's standing around in a line to pay for our dinner. Expensive prices for average food. $29.50 for a Parma is on the higher price range and you expect it to be somewhat decent. Worst Parma I've had for that price, It's was average at best. Don't bother wasting your time or money go somewhere els
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

  • Julie Riccioni

We just had our daughters 21st on Friday night 28/7/23 the function room was fantastic the food and drinks were amazing and I just wanted to say a big thank you to the staff that catered our every needs they were fantastic so a big thank you to Leroy Luke Dean Addie Josie couldn’t have asked for a better night for my daughter
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Steven Smith

Food was nice and drinks were good. Very loud atmosphere though as music was up high awesome every9ne in the restaurant to yell at each other. Apart from that was pleasant
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Garlic Cheese Bread, Lamb Souvlaki Pizza

  • Christine Brister

When ever I have been there the food has been really good. The staff are are always helpful and very polite and nice. The premises is clean. The price isn't bad for the amount of food you receive. So thank you to all the staff.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Bec Pellowe

I’ve been coming to Switch for about 15 years (since before it was Switch!). I love the atmosphere, love their uniforms ‘live your best life!’, food is fab, it’s never too noisy, basically just a great place to meet up ❤️ Emily served us today and was fab! As always fantastic service
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Rabia Adnan

Love love love the food! I have been craving traditional parma, and this place has the best one! Great ambience and excellent service. Highly recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Traditional Chicken Parma, Fries

  • Alma Gonzalez

Had a Pizza with extra mushrooms ( no much at all) It was Gluten free plus mushrooms. I considered over charged, it was $ 11.00 more than plain Margarita pizza.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Dietary restrictions
The Pizza was Gluten free.

  • Rebecca Zanella (Bec)

Absolutely fantastic, we will be back. Staff were friendly, served straight away. The food was amazing, all well presented, hot and huge portions. Kids meals would feed 2 kids easily. A little on the pricier side but well worth it! Place was clean staff were quick to clean up after we left. I would highly recommend.

  • Aleesha Buckley

Came here tonight for the first time to buy my dad a Parma and all I can say is WOW Amazing customer service, friendly staff (that actually look like they want to be there), outstanding food, delicious and amazing portion sizes! Thank you so much I’ll definitely be coming back for more yummy food! ❤️❤️ …

  • El Matongo

EVAN YOU ARE A LEGEND!! Possibly the best customer service I have ever had, you’re killing it! Wish you nothing but the best, thanks for a great meal and even better dining experience!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mona Vong

I was so looking forward to the lifestyle platter, but was left disappointed... Took over an hour to get our meal and when it arrived they left off the salmon and beef ribs. Waiter didn't say anything until we asked about it. Spoke to management and requested 50%discount.

  • Tamara McMillan

The service was amazing (especially since the restaurant was packed to the max) everyone was friendly and happy. The food came out fast and hot. The food would have to be the best meal we have ever had. Highly recommend and please check out the cocktail menu More

  • Dan Nguyen

Food was good, I really like the potatoes on my steak plate. However I asked for Medium steak but turn out it was medium rare, therefore a lot of blood from steak come out, which I'm not into. Staff are friendly Nice decoration and good atmosphere

  • Vanessa Heke

We had our sons 21st Birthday in the upstairs function room and I can't say enough about the staff! They were so helpful and happy to help us with anything we needed, they really made the night a great one. The food was lovely and the space

  • Jaymie Bambridge

Probably the worst dinner experience we have ever had, if only there was a lower star rating! Horrendous, service is absolutely atrocious. We. Ordered drinks when being seated to our table, after waiting about 25 mins still nothing, trying

  • Aaron Abella

I haven't been to Switch Fountain Gate in ages but it’s still a great and simple dining experience! The QR Code ordering system made the process incredibly simple and convenient. The staff were friendly and provided excellent service. More

  • Leanne Cocking

We’ve just had an impromptu dinner at Switch Fountain Gate. We didn’t have a booking but thought we’d give it a try. The staff were more than happy to find us a table! Our waitress Kadesha was so great - she was friendly & attentive the

  • Jareth Richardson

The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. My chicken tacos were a bit of a let down as the chicken was raw, but the staff were quick to offer a substitute. The ambiance of the place is sleek and modern with an extensive menu

  • Vidhi Vira

Came here for a mate’s 21st, the tab was limited to beers and wine, two things I, unfortunately, cannot find myself enjoying yet, so I ordered a hot chocolate. The person who brought it up did make fun of me, which was devastating but

  • C P

Used to be good, but unfortunately food has changed to almost inedible. Salad was just mush and discoloured, I'm sure I tasted something off in there. Felt sick afterwards. Won't be going back, after paying for something I'd have got

  • Dusty

Excellent venue for ny nephews 18th. Staff were enthusiastic across the board. Food was excellent. Drinks were quick. Audio for DJ not so good. But all told and excellent evening.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Yu Sun

Service was so lovely. We asked to change table three times and the beautiful lady arranged it for us. Food is good amount and very delicious. Will bring my family back to dine.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Ash Howell

Had the southern fried chicken burger, and i think it was one of the top 5 burgers I've ever had. Our service was quick, and we felt well looked after. The kids enjoyed their meals as well. Loved it. More

  • Chelsea

I’ve never been here before and it was a very lovely looking place, food is yummy, they cater to your needs which is great. The chocolate milkshake I got was room temperate and tasted good at first but

  • George Stent

Always a nice and clean restaurant to eat relax at, went with my daughter and had a very nice meal.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Kiara George

Great restaurant, very large and modern. Function rooms too. Vast variety of food. Photo of nasu Goreng, has a spice to it.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • N S

Food was just ok…It was quite busy when we went, being weekend. Wait staff seemed like they were forced to be there and least interested to attend and serve tables.

  • Anton Cherici

First time going here on Friday night, didn't know what to expect. But we had great service, friendly staff and even better food, will definitely be back for more!

  • Vicki Knell

Food was nice and came out very fast cocktails were awesome and price for food and drinks was good
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Tanushree Behera

Online time is till 9pm but their kitchen is already closed. What kind of services is that you close as u feel. More

  • Gillian Allas

Awesome food, amazing staff! A regular visitor for dinner! Love it! ❤️
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