Great locals atmosphere and music on Fridays! Diversity of drinks with fish and chips or fancier if you prefer.

Been wanting to drop anchor and check this place out for a while and it did not disappoint. The location and views of this restaurant are fantastic. We were greeted by friendly staff who were prompt and knowledgeable about their product. We shared some delicious barramundi fritters for entrees and and ordered the fish of the day (swordfish) and chicken for our mains, these definitely floated our boats but did sink our budget. Over all we left this dining experience with wind in our sails. read more

The Boat Shed - Swordfish and chicken - Chinese Near Me - Cotton Tree, QLD

Some great ideas showcased here, though not always executed to their full potential. For instance, the wasabi aioli served with the calamari was nice and green, but didn't taste like it had even a hint of wasabi in it (and I'm expecting a solid kick of wasabi, not just a hint). The mussels were some of the best I've had, but the broth they were served in was overpowered by the amount of ginger in it. Small balance issues were common, in all dishes except the dessert, which was great. The venue itself is excellent, sitting right on the waterfront in Cotton Tree. read more

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Lovely food, good service & great location! Went elsewhere for dinner tonight & so wished we had gone back here - 2 nights in a row!

We chose to order our lunch from the takeaway at the side of the restaurant and ate on the grassed area overlooking the river. Our fish was wonderful, very fresh and covered in a light crispy panko crumb coating and the salads were delicious. read more

Excellent lunch, service was very attentive, menu was extensive and food was just great, drinks menu equally as good couldn't fault the place, I don't know where some of the other reviews were coming from? They nearly put us off coming here. Recommended from me and the boss. read more

Great food and great view, marred only slightly by typical Aussie service. Stopped in for Sunday brunch and found and enjoyable menu selection with solid execution. Quality of the proteins on apps and mains were very good, and the presentation was understated but refined. The setting is right at the mouth of the Maroochy River, across from Goat Island, where you can see various fishing and sail vessels, as well as paddle boarders and jet skis. The water is crystal clear and pristine, and only adds to the dining experience. Some repair & maintenance improvements need to be made to the aging building, and a second bar would help the space and flow tremendously, but I recommend a visit. read more

The Boat Shed - The Traveller - Chinese Near Me - Cotton Tree, QLD

I love the boat shed. The food is outstanding and the view is wonderful. My favorite dish is the crispy skin salmon. They have wonderful wine pairings. This is a must visit for date night or when we have some couple time. read more

The Boat Shed - Relaxing after a sensational meal at the Boat Shed. - Chinese Near Me - Cotton Tree, QLD

Cool place at the beach with spectacular views. As the restaurant was full we instead had tapas at the bar. Which are practically a taster of the menu. I have to say the food was overall disappointing. Lacked flavour and even presentation. After that we glad we did not get a table in the restaurant. On the flip the staff where very nice and great views. read more

Fabulous ambience right on the water of Cotton Tree. The service was very slow to start with but they redeemed themselves by paying closer attention to their patrons, and the food was exceptional! Will DEFINITELY be back! read more

Unfortunately The Boat Shed is now one of those places that's ticking over based on reputation. While the food is ok, the service is such a let down. We had starters, entrees and mains (seated after 2pm so most of the customers had left) and it seems by the time they cleared our first course they weren't too bothered anymore. We had 2 bottles of wine and poured every single glass ourselves, otherwise we'd die of thirst if we had to wait. Each course sat on our table for at least 20 minutes before anyone wanted to clear them. The fully consumed bread board and side plates sat on our table from start to finish. Happy to spend $250 on lunch for two people but if you want to charge $36 for a main you need to have the service to back it up. The staff are nice but some more focus on service would help a lot. read more

A great relaxing place to have a meal and drinks over looking the water. The menu is comprehensive and they actually have takeaway so you can eat on the sand or surrounding park. They have wine by the glass or bottle. read more

I had the misfortune of visiting the beat shed with friends and family for coffee last week only to be greeted by very rude and abrupt staff members who basically told us we were not welcome to sit inside for coffee as they were setting the tables for lunch, mind you it was only 10am. It was raining outside and a female staff member told us we could only sit outside like we were animals. It's terrible to be treated in this manor being a local on the coast for many years. I will never go back again! read more