Portside Cafe & Restaurant

4.7

14 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern Australian

103 Wharf St, Maryborough, AU-QLD 4650

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2 people

29 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Great for scenic views

Welcome to Portside Café & Restaurant. We offer a unique dining experience that combines modern Australian cuisine with Californian flair. Our award - winning restaurant is proud to be the recipient of best restaurant Fraser Coast for 2021, 2022, 2023 and last year entering the hall of fame in the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards.
Enjoy stunning views of the Mary River and the charming ambiance of our 1899 building.
Our menu features the freshest local ingredients, crafted into dishes that delight your taste buds.
We are well - renowned for having the best tacos and seafood share plate ( Taste of QLD) on the Fraser Coast. Our award- winning Devonshire Teas are a culinary delight, the perfect morning or afternoon tea. Our scones are baked fresh daily.
Whether you're catching up with friends or celebrating a special occasion, Portside Café & Restaurant promises an unforgettable experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 08:00–15:00 Fri 08:00–21:00 Sat 07:00–21:00 Sun 07:00–12:00
Phone number
41222286
Website
https://portsidecafeandrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Andrew Kemp
Catering
Please get in touch to discuss: (07) 4122 2286
Private party facilities
Host your next private event in our elegant venue, where we provide a beautiful setting tailored to your needs. We cater to both intimate gatherings and larger parties. Enjoy exceptional service and a stunning atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Let us help you create a truly special occasion!

Location
103 Wharf St, Maryborough, AU-QLD 4650
Area
Maryborough
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Train: Maryborough West Railway Station is approximately a 15-minute drive from the restaurant. From the station, you can take a taxi or use a ride-sharing service to reach 103 Wharf Street.Bus: The nearest bus stop is located near the intersection of Wharf Street and Kent Street. From there, it's about a 5-minute walk to the restaurant.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

TRADITIONAL HIGH TEA $50pp
A$53.00 per person
Prepaid
7 Mar 2025 - 10 May 2025
high tea includes bottomless espresso coffee or loose leaf fine tea curried free range egg ribbon sandwiches cucumber and lime mayonnaise ribbon sandwiches coronation chicken ribbon sandwiches smoked salmon & dill mini brioche miniature frittata petit fours freshly baked scones served with whipped cream and conserve > High Tea bookings are pre-paid and the price includes an additional $3 booking fee.
Mother’s Day Sparkling High Tea for 1
A$65.00 per person
Prepaid
11 May 2025 only
Multiple times
Enjoy Mother’s Day by the river with a glass on Campo bubbles on arrival, indulge in our three tier individual high tea for one, served with bottomless tea or coffee. Tier One: Savoury arancini, finger sandwich with curried egg and roquette, mini croissant with smoked salmon, dill, cream cheese Tier Two: Scones fresh house baked traditional & pumpkin scone with jam and cream Tier Three: Sweets lemon curd tartlet, chocolate ganache and pistachio tartlet, macaron
Relish Sparkling High Tea for 1
A$65.00 per person
Prepaid
14 Jun 2025 only
Multiple times
Enjoy Relish by the river with a glass on Campo bubbles on arrival, indulge in our three tier individual high tea for one, served with bottomless tea or coffee. Tier One: Savoury arancini, finger sandwich with curried egg and roquette, mini croissant with smoked salmon, dill, cream cheese Tier Two: Scones fresh house baked traditional & pumpkin scone with jam and cream Tier Three: Sweets lemon curd tartlet, chocolate ganache and pistachio tartlet, macaron

Smashed AvoA$24.00
avocado, poached BB egg, goat's chèvre, cherry tomato on local focaccia with house made dukkah, balsamic vinegar
Turmeric Tofu Scramble VEA$26.00
scrambled turmeric tofu, pan fried garlic mushrooms in EVOO, wilted silverbeet white bean and dill puree, local focaccia
Portside BreakfastA$34.00
BB eggs your way, locally smoked bacon, butchers sausage, garlic mushrooms, truss tomatoes, house made baked beans, hash brown, tomato chutney, local focaccia
Californian WafflesA$34.00
thick cut bacon, maple syrup, ice cream, belgian waffle
Chilli Eggs GFOA$26.00
chilli scrambled BB eggs, grilled haloumi, fried shallots, baby spinach, local focaccia
Huevos Rancheros DF / GF / VA$26.00
black beans, potatoes, char grilled capsicum, salsa, two BB eggs, sriracha sauce blue corn tortilla
Classic Bacon & Eggs GFOA$24.00
two rashers of local butcher’s bacon, BB eggs your way, baby spinach, local focaccia
Egg’s BenedictA$19.00
Eggs Benedict
soft poached BB eggs, baby spinach, hollandaise, local focaccia

What 14 people are saying

Portside Cafe & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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Portside Cafe & Restaurant offers "absolutely amazing food and great service" with a "beautiful setting" overlooking the Mary River. Guests enjoy a "sophisticated but unpretentious" atmosphere and a diverse menu featuring local seafood. Attentive staff and exceptional presentation make it a "place worth visiting again."

14 Reviews

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Caitlin
Queensland1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was cooked great and presentation was amazing, servers coming to your table was a lovely experience aswell as having our water poured for us, staff were lovely and very eager to help with any requests.
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Andy
Queensland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful historic location. Lovely Food and friendly host and staff. Will definitely be back! Thankyou.
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Rhi
Tropical QLD2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous food and service. Great atmosphere and picture perfect view. This restaurant is the whole package. Highly recommended!
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Desmond
Brisbane5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Arancini for entre was good however the mains Confit duck dish made no sense dry with overcooked vegetables no sauce totally wrong combinations on the plate, the pasta dish was a mish mash of chicken flavourless bacon whole grape tomatoes and cream. Overall not a place to dine out for a main dish. We were very not impressed this time.
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Brenda
Queensland1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Beautiful outlook over the Mary River.
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Lisa
Queensland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Portside. It’s sophisticated but unpretentious!!! Love everything about it !!!
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Lindsay K
Queensland1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing food and great service. Will be going back again
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Geoff
Sydney2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food high standard and service exceptional. Great to have such a good restaurant in Maryborough. Would definitely recommend to friends and we will be back.
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Bruce
Queensland1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very attentive service and informing us on the specials of the day with recommendations and good knowledge of drinks. Food was well presented, and table service was great. Thanks to the owner and staff for a relaxing evening.
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Wayne
Ottawa4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, wide selection of flavours, showcasing the Fraser Coasts abundant seafood. Beautiful setting, nestled seamlessly into the heritage buildings and making full use of the Mary River. The staff were friendly, helpful and happy to accommodate us. We'll definitely be going back!
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FAQs

Portside Cafe & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Portside Cafe & Restaurant

103 Wharf St, Maryborough, AU-QLD 4650

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Maryborough
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 08:00–15:00 Fri 08:00–21:00 Sat 07:00–21:00 Sun 07:00–12:00
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Train: Maryborough West Railway Station is approximately a 15-minute drive from the restaurant. From the station, you can take a taxi or use a ride-sharing service to reach 103 Wharf Street.Bus: The nearest bus stop is located near the intersection of Wharf Street and Kent Street. From there, it's about a 5-minute walk to the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Kemp
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://portsidecafeandrestaurant.com/
Phone number
41222286
Catering
Please get in touch to discuss: (07) 4122 2286
Private party facilities
Host your next private event in our elegant venue, where we provide a beautiful setting tailored to your needs. We cater to both intimate gatherings and larger parties. Enjoy exceptional service and a stunning atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Let us help you create a truly special occasion!

Portside Cafe & Restaurant

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

TRADITIONAL HIGH TEA $50pp

Mother’s Day Sparkling High Tea for 1

Relish Sparkling High Tea for 1

Menu

Breakfast

Smashed AvoA$24.00

Turmeric Tofu Scramble VEA$26.00

Portside BreakfastA$34.00

Californian WafflesA$34.00

Chilli Eggs GFOA$26.00

Huevos Rancheros DF / GF / VA$26.00

Classic Bacon & Eggs GFOA$24.00

Egg’s BenedictA$19.00

Eggs Benedict

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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