During our overnight stay at Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam, we also had the chance to try some of the food available at the hotel. From lunch at Bite Restaurant to room service dinner and the breakfast buffet, here’s a look at what we ordered and our experience.
Lunch at Bite Restaurant
We had our lunch at Bite Restaurant, where we ordered a few dishes to share.
Here’s what we had:
Chicken Satay Delight – IDR 170,000
Crispy Fish with Sweet and Sour – IDR 230,000
Steamed Rice per Cup – IDR 50,000
Coke in a Can – IDR 145,000
Pisang Goreng (Banana Fritter) – IDR 105,000
Crispy Fish with Sweet and Sour – IDR 230,000
Steamed Rice per Cup – IDR 50,000
Coke in a Can – IDR 145,000
Pisang Goreng (Banana Fritter) – IDR 105,000
While waiting, they served complimentary chips. We enjoyed our lunch, and the food was satisfying. One thing I noticed, though, is that they don't serve complimentary water. If you want water, you need to order bottled water separately.
The prices are also subject to an additional 10% service charge and 10% tax. If you are a hotel member, you can get a 10% discount.
Dinner via Room Service
For dinner, we ordered from room service since we were already back in our room. For room service orders, the 10% member discount doesn't apply, and there's an additional 10% service charge and 10% tax too.
We kept things simple and ordered pasta and pizza:
Margherita Pizza – IDR 145,000
Carbonara Penne – IDR 175,000
They asked which type of pasta I preferred, so I chose penne for the Carbonara. The main issue we experienced was the waiting time. It took quite a while for our food to arrive. After around 30 minutes, we were informed that our order would be delayed because they needed to remake the pizza after the first one was overcooked.
When the food finally arrived, the taste was just okay for us. For the Margherita Pizza, I was expecting fresh basil leaves, but they used dried basil instead. This was a little different from what I'm used to when ordering a Margherita pizza.
Breakfast Buffet at Bite Restaurant
Our reservation included a buffet breakfast at Bite Restaurant.
I wasn't able to take many photos of the buffet spread because the restaurant was already quite crowded during breakfast. The buffet offered a mix of Western and Asian dishes, so there were plenty of options to choose from.
There were also some hearty breakfast choices, including steamed salmon and beef breakfast steak, which I thought were nice additions to the buffet.
One thing I particularly enjoyed was the variety of drinks available. There were different beverages to choose from, and you could even make your own fresh-squeezed juice, which was a nice touch and a refreshing way to start the morning.
We enjoyed our breakfast and found that there was enough variety to fill us up before heading out for our private Batam tour.
Overall Food Experience
Overall, we enjoyed being able to try different meals during our stay at Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam. Lunch at Bite Restaurant was a pleasant experience, while the room service dinner took longer than expected and was more of a mixed experience for us.
The breakfast buffet was a convenient way to start the day, especially since we had a full day of exploring Batam ahead of us.
If you're staying at the hotel, Bite Restaurant is definitely convenient for meals, especially when you don't want to leave the property. Just keep in mind that complimentary service water is not provided.
