I've been here twice. This year I took mum there for our Mother's Day tradition of fish and chips…read more And 8 years ago, when we started that very tradition at Lifeboat Seafood. This place isn't nearby, it's a hike. You and the pickup private aren't going to be able to do it in 45 flat. Going to Brooklyn, you should probably plan for the day. It's a long drive, and once you are there, it is very serene and a place you may want to wander around in for an hour or two to soak up the atmosphere. This is an interesting contrast to the busy freeway that you turn off to get to this little jewel on the Hawkesbury. Lifeboat is located right near the wharf/marina. It is a very vibey spot and nearby are a number of fish 'n' chips venues, restaurants and cafes. There is also a park nearby for the kids. The Anglers Rest, which you'll pass on your way in, is an absolute hive of activity. A favourite with bikers from all walks, it has been packed to the absolute rafters the last two times I've been through. Both times I've been to Lifeboat it has been booked solid. Because there was only two of us, they managed to squeeze us in, but I recommend getting a reservation if you choose to go here. They do tend to turnover couples tables quite quickly but groups settle in, and have a few bottles and gorge on platters so they can take their time. Food-wise I've had a whole fish (the first visit) which was absolutely delicious from first to last bite. I've also done the standard battered fish and chips on my last visit. The batter is light, fluffy and flaky and the chips are thick-cut, tasty and crispy. It's DIY seasoning and condiments. Mum came back here a couple of months later for her bday with a large group of friends and they got the seafood platter, which is a multi-tiered orgiastic feast for the senses. If you are a seafood lover you may go into convulsions when this is plonked on the table. It looks absolutely superb. Service is great. The ladies in charge make sure that you are enjoying your meal. There are some downsides. Initially it can be difficult to find the place. We hadn't been here in a long time and the signage isn't exactly in your face. It also can be very difficult to get a car park, due to the almost too busy nature of the location itself, being a hub for a range of activities.

Great fresh cooked seafood, mussels are great. Has fresh catch of the day options.read more

Chips were good, but the fish & batter were quite boring. It's one giant piece, rather than a few…read moresmaller ones, so it's hard to share. A friend order the salt & pepper fish - also quite boring, and also chewy. The atmosphere was kind of fun with chickens, a rooster, and a turkey hanging about, but the food was just average.

Stopped into Brooklyn for lunch and came across this place which was better than it looked. Looking…read morea bit run down and of better days. Nice spot looking over the boats in the marina. Limited range of choice if you are gluten free. Placed our order and service was accommodating and our fisherman's basket came out in reasonable time. The calamari were really good - in the top three ever!! Chips and wedges were good. It is a tourist spot - the price does reflect its not for locals, but worth a visit.

The Prince of Tides dad is aptly named for he serves up a king-size tidal wave of tumultuous…read moreservice, seating and seafood. Reservations here are about as solid as a sandcastle on a beach as the king tide rolls in to crash against it. Having reserved 2 tables for a total of 16 people we were accosted by a procession of toolshops turning up and thinking the table was theirs. Literally 3 full groups wanted one of our reserved tables, despite our name being on the reservation card, in full view. Having to find people their tables wasn't on my menu for the day, but I did it anyways -- I won't hold daft customers against King Tide, that ain't their problem. We all ordered different things at different times, so things came out higgledy-piggledy -- Again, I can't fault King Tide here, we probably should have gone up all at once. (Big Tip: There is a bistro style table service in effect here. What this means is that you go to the counter, order and pay, and are then given a number on a stand. One of the staff then brings your order over when it is ready.) Where I *can* fault King Tide is on the seafood platter for 2 (The hot and cold for $120). First off it's a $120 spend at what is tantamount to a fish and chip shop by a marina, replete with seagulls, plastic chairs, and a view of water and rundown ships. The platter comes with fresh prawns, lobster tail, oysters, smoked salmon, and an array of fried seafood items (plus dipping sauces), and chips. It all sounds good till you try the food. My first item was the lobster tail. I've had really good lobster in Halifax, so I'm well versed in the fare. I took half and began to remove it from its shelled home. Unfortunately I could tell before I even tasted it that it was dry (overcooked) and somewhat rubbery (a symptom of frozen seafood). The flavour itself was fine (nothing exceptional) but it lacked wow factor. There was no buttery sweet goodness... It was dry. The fresh prawns were next, and these were the best thing on the platter. Still in their complete shell you will have to de-vein them as you peel and prepare them for your word hole. I'm not the biggest oyster fan, but I tried one and found it far too briney to bother going back for a second. Even with the addition of lemon juice the salt water taste was overpowering. It's not a flavour that screams "try me again!". The smoked salmon (not the kind you buy at a deli, though the taste is similar) was also very dry. The flavour was very good and I had a few pieces but the dryness killed it for me. The fried stuff was all pretty good. Clearly this is where King Tide can claim expertise. The calamari was al dente, the fish nicely fried, and the chips crunchy and fluffy. The crab leg was a nice surprise too. Overall I found the platter to be way too expensive for what you are actually getting, and the skill of cooking employed. It was average, nothing stood out as exceptional. I will note however that 3 of us shared the platter, and it was enough for the 3 (we did have cake afterwards so maybe everyone was saving themselves for that). Whilst the spot itself is quite nice and the staff friendly enough, the food doesn't deliver on expectations. I would come here again but would probably stick to the standard fish and chips next time, because I'd be knowing what I was getting and be happy to have it.

Friday lunch. They had several large (more than 20 persons each) tables booked as well a several…read moresmaller. Plus passing trade. But the speed of service, quality and value of food served was terrible. The kitchen was totally overwhelmed. Staff willing and working but unable to deal with the numbers. Haven't been there for over 10 years. Been "renovated" and, as such, has no character. Main bar charmless. Big shame. Used to be a great local pub. Needs competition.

To describe and review this place as a restaurant and or bistro would be a miss of me…read more Just DON'T !!!! As a pub, it is a terrific spot.

Stopped by here with my sister for coffee and something to eat on our return from Umina…read more The coffee is amazing, made with jersey milk - yum! and the toastie with ham, gruyere cheese and a delicious sweet spiced chutney is direct from sandwich heaven. My sister had a slice of almond cake, which was so nice I ended up buying about $50 worth of cake slices to take home for my sweet toothed fiance. Lovely little cafe in a quiet spot away from the rush of the M1. Highly recommended!

Great food Amazing location and ambiance…read moreMain restaurant closes at 2 after lunch service Really nice and friendly staff. Eat it.

Went for a drive to Brooklyn on a lazy Friday as I drove over the bridge I spotted a new (or maybe…read morea Reno of the old) building at Kangaroo Point just before you enter the road to Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury River at the old road bridge. So we called in to have lunch didn't realise that the Restaurant has only been opened a couple months. The menu is a bit limited but does have steak for those who don't want fish or the like. I ordered linguine with plenty of prawns but for the price that's what is expected. My wife ordered flathead and chips and that's what you get no more. When we wanted a plain old garden salad but no only the grain salad ( maybe our request would lower the status). The wait staff are pleasant but very inattentive and the food delivery can be slow as our deserts took for ever to come even though there was no cooking needed. Lastly there needs to be a better plan as with all headland type locations there will always be days of wind so maybe a plan for windy days so that your food isn't blowing off the plate as it became unpleasant to sit there eating in the wind tunnel.

The view here was beautiful, looking out at the beach at Patonga. The decor was very nautical, as…read moremight be expected, navy and white with tables covered in sail-like white awnings. The menu was primarily seafood, also not a surprise. I decided to order a salad, not really in the mood for seafood. There was roast cauliflower, steak, chicken Parmesan, and various pizzas in addition to fishy dishes. The place was also packed, so I was glad we got an outside table. I thought my salad was delicious. It had fennel and Parmesan cheese shavings over the greens. I don't know what the greens were, but everything went well together and it was a generous portion. I had second thoughts about salad when I saw the amazingly presented entrees my dining companions had selected. After starting out with a beautiful Bloody Mary, my daughter-in-law had a crumbed dory burger with chips(fries in the States). It had two fish patties coated in herbed crumbs and she said she almost always ordered it, it was so good. It looked delicious but I stuck with my salad. My son had beer-battered flathead fish and chips. It was perfect with crunchy, lightly browned coating covering flakey white fish. I snagged a few of his fries which were also perfect. Prices in restaurants are always higher than in the U.S., but how likely are we to find fish like dory or flathead on the menu? Additionally, waitstaff in Australia are paid a living wage and don't rely on tips.

Had a fabulous meal! Stunning views and incredible food! The best mussels I've ever had!…read moreThe staff are really friendly - I felt totally at home! The views across Brisbane Water make this place unique! Well done to all - keep up the great work.

It's a fair trek to get out here . . . around a 45 minute drive from Sydders, but what a drive,…read moreman. Through classic Australian bush, the type of bush that Banjo Patterson wrote poems about and Ned Kelly died for. My companion, a Yankee doodle dandee, opined that the Aussie bush lacks the grandeur of it's American counterparts, the hard wood forests, which may be true, but what it's got in its place is romanticism, dammit! A remote, gum-scented, Picnic At Hanging Rock-type vibe that's intoxicating and humbling and slightly frightening all at once. Dangling off this huge mass of bushland like a pinkie finger is the Cottage Point Kiosk, a lonely little cottage that sighs and creaks and dips it's toes into the cool Hawkesbury. It serves as a general store (bread, eggs, newspapers) for people pulling up on houseboats, does devonshire teas, and limited - but epic! - seafood options. The day we were there it was Aussie Black Mussels with garlic, coriander and chili, Barramundi Curry served on banana leaf, and ol' faithful: Beer-battered fish & chips. Highly recommended. And I do not, sir, use the term lightly, sir.

From the owner: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Groceries, Alcohol, Boat Hire, Kayak Hireread more

The service was great and so was the food. Lovely place overlooking the water. I had the fish and…read morechips and they were perfect! For got to take pictures but would definitely recommend it

It's stunning restaurant without a doubt. Renovated very nicely, upscale with a homely feel with…read moretimber floors. Unfortunately due to the high ceilings and lack of soft furnishings, the venue is very noisy. If you're planning on bringing elderly with ear aids, this is definitely not the place to bring them especially in the summer when they're super busy. Although the food was very good all around, from the rib eye, salmon and the cod, it was a eat and run forget about dessert as we couldn't hear anyone talk. We were very excited to try the newly renovated place out but soon realised so did everyone else. The rooms upstairs which are meant to be ready soon were very nicely done up too. Very cozy rooms though. Just enough space for an overnighter. Great location, parking is a bit tough on a nice summer's day and overall the pricing reflects the venue.