Ok, I'm not going to enter into the Walaroo Ale House v Local pub argument.
I can only comment on what I experienced, not what I drove passed.
Tuesday lunch @ Coopers Ale House Wallaroo.
Arrive at midday to be told we had no booking. I rang & booked a fortnight beforehand and told them this & the name of the bloke who I spoke to (he was within earshot and scarpered away).
Not to worry, this place is big, really big. You can eat in the front bar/tavern, out on the deck over looking the marina or in the bistro with floor to ceiling glass also looking at the water. We chose the bistro as it was air conditioned & more kid friendly (4 year old, 2 year old & pram for miss 11 week old).
$10 LUNCH SPECIAL
Choice of chicken breast or beef schnitzel with salad & chips (variety of sauces/toppings + $3).
Pasta of the day or curry of the day.
Rump steak with chips & salad.
Also, the daily special was salt & pepper squid ($10)
Kids had nuggets & chips and also fish & chips ($6.50 each)
The meals were ALL excellent, came out within 10 mins which was surprising as I'd say there were 60-70 people there having a feed, and they were a good size. The beer was icy cold.
I will be back. 9/10