Reviews Riverbar & Kitchen

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Beatrice
+5
Food was amazing and wonderful area, would recommend!
one month ago
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Ayush Tripathi
+5
Amazing location with lots of options for breakfast. Nothing can be as good as having your breakfast just the riverside. And latte was exactly the way I like.
8 months ago
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Alison Strickland Jones
+4
11am on a Saturdary and Riverbar was really busy with both large and small parties eating breakfast - it was by far the busiest eatery in what is a great location overlooking the river. It has a very casual feel and good atmosphere (we walked past in the evening and it was also busy then - so obviously quite popular) we loved the boat shed decor. Eggs benedict, a full breakfast, tea, coffee and juice was great value at $57 and the portion sizes were generous. The only fault for me was that the poached eggs on the benedict were set rather than soft but we'd certainly recommend it for breakfast.
Sep 27, 2019
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Kamrul Hasan
+5
Premium location in riverside, delicious food and varieties of food. One of the bests around that area and full of people. Won’t ever be disappointed.
Sep 24, 2019
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Jo Barnes
+5
Always a beautiful breakfast with different options. It’s our go to place when we stay in Brissy overnight! We love it, coffee is awesome too and the outlook of the Story Bridge is just awesome!! 🥰
Aug 18, 2019
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Rahul_Villian
+4
The name pretty much defines this place. Beautiful scenic beauty to admire over your drinks and food.

Why Should You Visit Here?
➡️ View
➡️ Wonderful Food (Pizza)
➡️ Bunch of wonderful Tap Beer

Best Time To Visit
➡️ 5 PM Onwards

Pizzas and the fries were very delicious.
May 24, 2019
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Lambo Blair
+4
Visited river bar and kitchen last night on Australia Day and ordered the salmon w saffron, fennel, red pepper and dill. The salmon was super tasty and cooked perfectly, the salmon also had crispy skin which I always enjoy.
Service was reasonably quick considering how busy the place was and it’s also a great location, with Brisbane river and Story bridge views.
A very enjoyable meal!
Jan 27, 2019
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Marich
+4
Great location, paid a little bit more for coffee from Single O than other places. Had a soy cap and an almond croissant. The soy cap was a bit more bitter than I’m used to.
May 31, 2018
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Jessica Elizabeth
+5
Amazing view on the river! Food was delicious & customer service was spot on. Ordered a prawn pizza & calamari for entree. Reasonably priced.
May 24, 2018
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Eva Lee
+4
I love the cocktail selections there. I do not go there for the food, it is mainly the drinks and the view. I really enjoy just sitting there and looking at the river and the Story Bridge. It can get really crowded on the weekends.
Mar 09, 2018
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Cattat69
+4
A large group of us went there for a Xmas Party last November
We arrived at scattered times from starting at 1200- 4 pm
Ambience fab, packed to the rafters food delicious, beautiful thing was finger food to shsre amongst all of us.. Absolutely Terrific

The environment watching the Kookaburra Queen paddle up the Brisbane River in summer while as the afternoon was drawing a close the alcohol came out and everyone was in high spirits
Cocktails and Mocktails made to order
Plenty to order hot fast small
PricyGordons Girl

Picture perfect for a group, prob not for single Not for children on Friday nite!!

Will return
Jan 21, 2018
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Matt Cameron
+5
Great food, Great range of beers, wouldn’t want to be coming here with a large amount of people cause like we ain’t all got heaps of dosh. Good for arvo beers in the summer.
Jan 18, 2018
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सौम्या उपाध्याय
+4
Amazing ambience,you can see story bridge right across and it’s right on the Brisbane river ,prawn pizza is must try ,centrally located near cbd, just 5 minutes walk
Jan 17, 2018
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Catdog
+3.5
The location is awesome and I’ve often walked past here and not been able to find a table. Went here for drinks twice and was perfect for sunset cocktails. The fried calamari was quite expensive and a bit soggy and not very nice. I wouldn’t order food again but definitely nice for drinks if you can get a table.
Jan 05, 2018
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Rebecca
+4.5
Such a great place for dinner and drinks! The food was amazing, had great flavours and came it pretty quickly! There were a large selection of drinks which all tasted great. Loved the atmosphere and “ship” aesthetic. Staff were also very friendly.
Oct 22, 2017
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Lachy
+4.5
Great place for afternoon drinks, snacks and dinner with one of the best views in Brisbane! The place has a great feel and good ambience! Music was nice and chilled and staff and service as a whole excellent! The drinks list was extensive and prices were incredibly reasonable given the superb location! Food was really impressive too! We had only intended to stay for drinks and snacks but decided to stay for dinner after the chips and pizza we ordered to share with our first round of drinks were so tasty! I ordered the beef burger for a main and again I was equally blown away buy the quality! The beef had a great flavour and complimented the bacon and beetroot relish superbly! Could not recommend the place enough! Rebecca Hamish Stephanie
Sep 18, 2017
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Lucy
+4
Busy, great outlook.
Buzzing vibe.
Went with a group of interstate work colleagues and we drank and dined.
Great value meals in a funky atmosphere.
Bar service was quick but a little arrogant.
Sep 11, 2017
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Aaron
+3.5
Dropped in here while waiting to go on a river cruise. Coffee was average and the brunch cocktails were okay. Didn't try the food but the location on the Brisbane River is pleasant and relaxing.
Jun 17, 2017
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Alison Read
+3.5
We grabbed a low table with benches and stools at the back of Riverbar. Slowly our group arrived for birthday drinks. We ordered at the bar and are handed a number. Food and drinks are brought to the table. We tried cocktails, wine, spirits, ciders and sparkling water. The food was pretty good. The trip of dips with warm rosemary flatbread tasted sensational. The charred chicken wings were good. Other meals included bruschetta , calamari and prawn and Chilli pizza. All well presented , hot and tasty. Nice atmosphere for a group.
Jun 03, 2017
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Sarah McCulloch
+5
Such a great location. The view and atmosphere is incredible and the food is fresh and delicious. The staff are great and really happy to help which is refreshing. You can either sit inside, outside in the sun or outside under an umbrella. Couldn't fault my experience.
May 26, 2017
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Meatballs And Beef Cheeks
+4
What to do between breakfast at Gerard's Bistro and lunch at Sake? Drinks and people watching at Riverbar was Lady Meatball and Friendly Meatball''s vote.

Who am I to stand between them and a pitcher of tasty White Sangria?

I was initially taken aback by the $35 price tag, but this yielded four glasses and was delightful and refreshing. Comprised of Absolut Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, White Wine, Citrus, Mint and Strawberries, this was very nice.

Great location and we will certainly return for drinks, but the menu didn't have anything that really grabbed my attention (prices are a bit steep as well).
Apr 09, 2017
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Adrian Russell
+4.5
First time at the R&K for 2017 and the place was busy and looking fresh. Found a seat for our group just off the boardwalk and enjoyed pleasant service, a cheeky sauv blanc and great pasta and prawns to boot.
Jan 26, 2017
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Jodi Dowling
+4.5
In such a great little spot right on the Brisbane river. Very relaxed, coastal atmosphere and the food to match. We had drinks there a few days in a row, whilst here on holiday and enjoyed a quick lunch of the prawn pizza; great flavours...loved the dill. Heading back there in the morning for breakfast!
Nov 25, 2016
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Mandy Bernadette
+3.5
Lovely brekky this morning. Oat pancakes with nectarine, pistachio and marscaporne for me. Finally got my pancake/waffle fix and it didn't disappoint. Great view of the Story Bridge and river. Perfect weather to be seated outside. Loved how spread out the dining tables were - despite how busy it was this morning, it didn't feel crowded. I ordered a mocha to go with my brekky and the coffee was really strong - almost bitter so not an amazing coffee but the pancakes were freaken delicious and the portion was excellent! Only improvement would be the nectarines - they were sour and the sweetness of the marscaporne and pistachio brittle only made that sourness more pronounced. Bought a banana muffin to go because it looked irresistible. Overall, really good experience. Will definitely go back.
Nov 19, 2016
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MB
+4
Had mixed thoughts about this place prior to actually trying it due to reviews but then thought I'll just wing it, so off we went.
Pleasantly surprised, fantasic location right on the river and even better that the conditions were overcast and not disgustingly hot.

Loved the decor and view, so very relaxed.
Service was exceptionally quick for both coffee and brekky and the staff very polite. Coffee was good, strongish, but felt it was a tad to milky for my liking.
The brekky was great size and tasted excellent, only let down was bacon was a little dry and chewy but other then that great.
Nov 19, 2016
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Cino's Mum
+4
This casual dining venue is known for its relaxed vibe and great view. I've been here heaps for work lunches, farewell piss-ups, even brekkie on weekends and its consistently a pleasant option...if a little pricey. Tonight I brought Canberra colleagues here for dinner and they totally fell for its ambience hook, line and sinker baby. One then went on to rate the goldband snapper dish as sublime. KPIs smashed. Tummies contented. Win-win. 👍
Nov 08, 2016
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T.v.L
+4
Now head up with our friends for a good breakfast. Directly on the brisbane river. Actually it's better to sit inside, as the fans doing a good job specially when its warm. I had the smashed avocado with feta on multigrain bread, it was really yum. Such a shame that there not doing scramble eggs.
Nov 05, 2016
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The Jax Blog
+4.5
I was fortunate to spend a weekend in this young, vibrant, artsy city and just in time for the Brisbane festival too!. Instead of me blabbing on about this magnificent city, let me show you what I saw:. Panoramic of Brisbane Festival Sign #BrisFest with the city skyline in the background. 😀🇦🇺G’DAY FROM BRIZZY😀 Kickstarting my day with @fuzetea at @hoteljen 😀 #JaxInAus
Sep 28, 2016
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The Jax Blog
+4.5
Such a great restaurant on the river in Brisbane 😀 Fantastic decor, friendly fast service and fabulous fresh food! I had such tender lamb sliders with kewpie mayo (first time) yummm! Octopus salad was very interesting and fresh, soft shell crab burger was a first and well prepared. I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch! Thanks to my family 😀
Sep 06, 2016
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Elise
+4
Great location and atmosphere. We had pizza, fried chicken and meatballs. The meatballs weren't cooked all the way through, but apart from that it was great. Also very good cocktails!
Jul 21, 2016
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Rebecca
+3.5
Nice spot on the river, probably better know for its view than the food. The beef brisket tacos however were a winner and I can definitely appreciate the appeal of this place on a nice spring day
Jul 02, 2016
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Eatwithmyfoodsafari
+4
Located along the Brisbane River, this is an idyllic spot to enjoy a long lunch or linger over a cocktail (but be warned, a couple of these and you won't be getting much change from $50).
Jun 23, 2016
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Our Foodie Finds
+4.5
Located on the beautiful and picturesque Riverside in Brisbane, Riverbank & Kitchen on a perfect 28 degree weather day with the cool breeze coming from the river made for a great afternoon.

A few cocktails later like the Aperitifs #3 $18.0, Garden Gimlet $19 & Lychee Mojito $18 accompanied with a Soft shell crab burger, kewpie mayo, fennel & gherkins $21.0 made for a great cool down session and feast. Had some other cocktails too but really just track of what and how many we had.

Parking is available in a number of places near by in secured car parks like Wilsons but make sure you either hit up early bird or in the evening as during the day, you could be up for a hefty fee like $72.0 if you're there for a few hours! Geez.

Decor is set up up well with a beach feel to it. Accompanied with the Qld weather, food and cocktails it was almost as if we were sitting in a boat bar / beach club in Barcelona.

Staff here were delightful and very welcoming which made for a great experience. Always with a smile.

The crowd varied here from retirees through to young professionals which all looked like they just finished a Ralph Lauren shoot.

Riverbar & Kitchen will definitely be a place I'll come back to visit whenever we're in Brisbane and seeming as I'm here for another few days, I think we'll visit it again for the duration. Maybe I'll stop to take a photo next time too. Till next time, this is Our Foodie Find today.
May 10, 2016
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Angel Nguyen
+3.5
The food was ok, but somewhat overpriced. I guess this was justified by the atmosphere and close proximity to the eagle street pier. It is definitely a nice little spot for a small dinner or friendly gathering.
May 04, 2016
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Kiwifoodie
+5
My go to bar for a espresso martini over amazing views! You can always count on river bar on a Tuesday night, very lively atmosphere. Thanks!
Apr 30, 2016
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AnitaOnChi
+4.5
This place is off the hook on Friday nights. To be honest it is off the hook even on week nights. It has the perfect picturesque view of the river and the story bridge, great range of food choices which change depending on seasons.
Apr 25, 2016
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The Espresso Alliance
+3.5
Riverbar is my go to spot for a drink on a summer afternoon. It really is hard to find a better spot in Brisbane to have a drink in the sun with a river view. Unfortunately everyone in Brisbane seems to have the same idea and it gets incredibly crowded in the afternoons and evenings. The food and drink is quite expensive for what you get, however the prices reflect the location and popularity. Decent burgers, pizza and bar food. I recommend the sweet potato chips (though you never get enough sour cream!). Coffee from Single Origin Roasters is decent but don't expect latte art, they're usually pushing them out too quickly to worry about it!
Apr 24, 2016
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Jonathan H
+4.5
You'll be hard places to find a better location for an al fresco lunch in Brisbane. Right on the river and with a view towards the storey bridge there is no better spot to have a beer, great food and a chat with family and friends. The menu is large enough to ensure you get variety, we had the Moreton bay big salad and the steak sandwich. Both were perfectly sized, seasoned and delivered to the table in a good amount of time.
Apr 16, 2016
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Chris Perry
+5
Never had a bad meal here. Breakfast is great, coffee good and service has always met expectation even when the place is crazy busy. I'm giving this a 5 to bump up the score. Scrambled eggs and all day breakfast would be improvement.
Apr 03, 2016
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Jess
+4
Visited for a weekday lunch with colleagues. Meals came out quickly and service was friendly without being ott. I had a delicious prawn linguine - the pasta tasted fresh & hand made. Other meals around the table also looked great & reasonably priced
Feb 20, 2016
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Kane Bell
+3.5
Lunch was good the beef burger was quite tasty as were the sweet potato wedges, calamari was also quite good. Service was friendly and fast. Would definitely come back again.
Jan 03, 2016
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Chantelle Hiley
+4
I dined here with friends for lunch. They don't take reservations but luckily I came at the right time to secure a high table. I ordered the green mango buns which tasted great. The service was super friendly.
Dec 28, 2015
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WeAreHungry
+3.5
The view is amazing! The food is good and the staff has knowledge about the menu. Its a good spot to spend the sunday afternoon with family and friends.
Dec 16, 2015
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Brendan
+4
Decided to have breakfast here one Sunday morning and despite it being packed with people, had a very enjoyable time. Lovely decor and setting against the river and story bridge and the good was nothing short of delicious.
Nov 30, 2015
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Hungry Minion
+3.5
We had a work function here and the quality of food and selection of beverages was incredible. Service however was extremely slow and the wait for a drink at the bar was painfully long. But lovely part of Brisbane
Nov 25, 2015
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Yorkie_Traveller
+4
Ate here on Monday evening with some friends. Everyone enjoyed their food and the cracking views. I had the fish and chips; very tasty and a large portion of fish, I couldn't eat it all and could maybe have shared it between two of us.
Will return for drinks/food/views
Oct 28, 2015
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Foodieinheels
+4
Riverbar has a great ambience and of course, amazing views to go with your cocktails! The menu is on the pricey side, but I expect to pay a little more given the restaurant's prime location. Recommend the soft shell crab burger and chicken tacos.
Sep 28, 2015
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Matt Gerritsma
+3.5
We've been here for drinks a few times and the atmosphere is always good. Being a Monday it was pretty quiet, which is understandable.

Had the quesadilla and the beef burger with a bottle of Chandon. Total cost $94 with the sparkling at $52 - so not the cheapest but you pay for location. Quesadilla was good with some real kick to it but burger patty was a little dry.

Overall a good afternoon and place to chill for a drink on the river if you don't mind the price.
Sep 21, 2015
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AteToooMuch
+4
Being part owned by Matt Moran, means the food here should be pretty good. And it is!The location is excellent, right along the river with a great view of the Story Bridge. This is the perfect place for drinks and light meals. The food whilst isn't cheap, it is definitely good. The soft shell crab burger is amazing. My favourite though was the chicken tacos. Yes they are small, but man they are delicious. I probably wouldn't come here for a full meal, but if you're after a casual feed or a few drinks, this is the place for you!
Sep 14, 2015
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Chris Ashton
+4
I've been meaning to check this place out for ages now and finally got the chance this afternoon. The location is what made me want to come here in the first place. 

Half the tables are outside, right next to the walkway along the river so you're nice and close to the water, looking up to the Story Bridge which is excellent. There are no walls or glass closing the inside off so even sitting inside you've got a great view and the atmosphere is good. Staff are friendly and it was just a great place to relax on a Sunday.

With a table of 6 adults, we ordered a bunch of tapas to share. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time considering how busy it was and the food was ok but really nothing special. Prices were entirely reasonable and presentation was great but the taste was just ok.

It's an excellent place to go with friends on a Sunday arvo for some drinks and a bit of food but not a foodie destination. I'll definitely be returning.
Sep 13, 2015
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Atreyu
+4
Set up by those same creative souls responsible for lauded Brisbane favourite, Aria, Riverbar has understandly gotten a reputation that has spread throughout town and like most other places in this specific nape of the woods, you can expect a crowd and some ardently frequent diners to be here.

A good friend from school was up from Sydney for a few days, thus was going to make the most of his visit in town. I was on the agenda and with some messaging back and forth, an arrangement to catch up one day was organised. So, like no time had ever passed, it was meeting him in the usual spot in the city to go and find somewhere to eat. Normally he goes New Farm way, but this time it was right in the city centre that he had in mind.

Upon walking here, he said that it gets views of the river. Knowing some places around the general area of Ripiran Plaza (his old stomping ground), I got the idea of it being elevated or on a pier. By this, he meant it was practically on the bank. This might be appropriate to use the term "hidden gem" again, as few would think about going around the side of Ripirian Plaza without knowingly heading there with a location in mind. It gets a good breeze from the water, and is very much al fresco dining. Good views of the Story Bridge are likely as well and you get great, uninterupted views of the skyline and the CityCat gliding past.

They have a nautical sort of look to the place, setting it as the aesthetic with the theme being a sports bar. It is relatively modest in looks, going for the simple to create a relaxing atmosphere. The bar is the entire length of the cafe and with not much else immediately around it makes great use of the ample space by spreading all of the tables around, and having a number of high stools. If the weather decides to be nice when you are here, consider yourself lucky.

Service is the usual kind that has become common place in Brisbane cafes. You peruse the menu for some time, then when you are ready go up to the counter and place your order and pay. Then they give you a table number - which this time is a pole, which goes into one of the holes in the table's tray - and off you go to find a table and await your meal. The staff here are very friendly, and during the middle intervals are hard working getting tasks done such as clearing off plates which are empty.

The menu varies depending on the time of the day. For breakfast, it is more or less the usual items such as museli, and a big breakfast among others - plus is relatively inexpensive. Though not labelled as such, it helps that the different sorts of breakfasts are sectioned off from each other with basics, simple hot and big breakfasts. At other times of the day - going into lunch and dinner - it is essentially a selection of bar snacks and pub food: burgers, pizza, classic meals etc. Sharing would be all the rage with the food, and why should it not? Some are available at only certain times. As with any pub, expect cocktails, wines, craft beers et al.

Ordering coffee first, it was the usual with breakfast - a doppio. Everything that needed to be in a good coffee was present in this coffee. That meant a smooth finish, good strong hit, and great flavour. It was courtesy of the Single Origin Roasters. This was another one of those times when I had another coffee straight after the meal, or more so nearing the end of it. Since I don't drink alcohol, this is about as close getting shouted as I can get. Again, the coffee was just as good the second time around.

The meal that I ordered had was a beans dish, mixed in with merguez sausage, spinach, and fried eggs, and topped with manchego cheese. On the side were a couple of bits of thickly-cut toast and two butter pats. This is the sort of meal you can expect to be the standard at the Riverbar: straightforward and simple. It is wholesome, the size was pretty reasonable - between generous portion and the modest sizes renowned at high-end restaurants - and most importantly, was hot. There was more butter than needed to be on the bread, therefore I put the remainder in with the bean mixture and it melted quickly in.

The beans were really good, with the spinach adding some fresh texture to it and with quite a few bits of sausage mixed in as well, it was a balanced little snack. The bread, thickly sliced, was great quality and close to Turkish in consistency. Each one brought something different to the mixture, the beans being fibourous, the sausage having a smokey flavour and adding protein, the cheese combining it together and adding bite and the spinach making it feel somewhat fresh. All up, definitely wholesome but wholly satisfying.

How well Riverbar compares to its mothership restaurant, I have no idea since I have yet to be to it thus I can only discuss from the reputation. The team behind it obviously want to reach a different audience and get somewhat of another vibe both to expand the appeal and to get it to stand out in character. From the perspective of the breakfasts, it more or less looks like just another place with most of the same tricks (high quality albeit); it could be something else when it comes to the pub grub later on in the day. It is worth trying out and is apparent why so many people like to congregate to this place. Colour me impressed again.
Aug 01, 2015
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Jenny
+3.5
Menu items were good & delicious but nothing amazing.
Ordered ham & mushroom pizza and pork belly.
Pizza: thin base, reminded me of DIY mountain bread pizza. Did not have crust, was soggy? Very filling though and topping combo was great.
Pork belly: nothing bad to say, crackling was airy and crunchy. Perfect.
Sides: Kale salad & greens. Kale salad abundant with feta. Very salty but still good
Service: Excellent. Casual. Approachable. Easy
Jul 17, 2015
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Alenajoburns
+5
Great ambiance when we visited on a Sunday evening. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the pizza is pure heaven! I will definitely return to sample more of the goods on offer.
Jul 14, 2015
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Doricoz
+4
For comparable price to chains like the Coffee Club, the breakfast had much higher quality, great way to start a day in the City
May 09, 2015
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Jane C
+4.5
Great!! Avo on rye was delicious and they replaced my coffee at no charge even though it was my fault I knocked it over. Definitely coming back next time I'm in town!
Feb 27, 2015
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Martina Bilek
+4.5
Great view. I was really excited to try the food here, but it was very disappointing, overpriced and lacking in flavour or flare. BUT! The service was excellent and friendly, view and decor - amazing! Will definitely be back for drinks 
Feb 15, 2015
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Bev
+4.5
Don't believe what you read..... After reading some pretty bad reviews we still decided to give this place a try this morning for brekky. Well, the service was very good. Very friendly and helpful., we didn't have to wait long either. Food was delicious too. We will definitely be back..... This place is definitely worth a go.
Jan 31, 2015
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Shannon G
+4.5
Popped in this afternoon for a meal and drinks for a friends birthday, fresh, welcoming atmosphere, vibrant staff and reasonable prices. I ordered the Woodfored Pork Belly which was absolutely delicious, meat was falling apart and the celeriac purée was the perfect accompaniment. Will definately be returning again and again.
Jan 30, 2015
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Couturegirlamy
+4.5
Super Quick Service. We went here on a Saturday night and it was packed so we thought we had better order quickly. We got the lamb quesadilla and wedges and they came out within about 15 minutes. The food isn't anything great - just snack food to share mostly. so really quick given how busy they were. Good wine list. Espresso martinis are good but served in a really small glass!
Sep 15, 2014
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Pat
+4.5
Great location with food much better than expected. Drink prices over the top but that's Brisbane
Aug 17, 2014
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Mickey Latamor
+4.5
Great food. Visited riverbar last night
Beautiful place but lacked music and waiting staff.considering how busy it was and normaly always is there wasnt many staff. Waiting at the bar to order also took a long time.
chocolate tart was amazing and the barra was beautifuly presented and cooked
food 10/10 service 5/10
Jul 24, 2014
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Andrew
+4.5
Great atmosphere however has to send back one breakfast as it was cold. Coffee is not really hot either but other than that fast efficient service & friendly service
Jun 14, 2014
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Calum
+4.5
Ate here a few times, food and service is good, not too expensive, great venue.
Jun 07, 2014
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Joan Marrin
+4.5
Me and my family were at riverbar and kitchen last night. Food was amazing i had roast chicken and my hubby and sirloin was presented beautifully. The only downer about riverbar was the snooty manager getting grumpy at staff in full range of our table ruined our night the whole atmosphere was ruined.back again tonight and i am overwelmed by how much better it is with a diffrent manager.
A++++
May 01, 2014
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ThatSeriousGirl
+4.5
Not bad!. I've honestly never been here since I was turned off by the low rating and some of the reviews, but I went here for my work christmas party and I was really surprised.

The food was delicious! We had carby nibbles as our starters; bowls of chips, wedges with scanty sour cream and sweet chilli sauce, flatbread with a beetroot, hummus and a roasted capsicum and feta dip and some really garlicky garlic turkish bread. Go for that garlic turkish bread, you can see huge chunks of garlic and end up with a nasty case of garlic breath, just the way I like it!

This was followed by chilli calamari and a bright green coriander sauce. The chilli calamari was spicy enough that anyone who wasn't used to eating chilli hated it, which left more for us spice eaters. Absolutely perfect, golden brown, crunchy and so amazingly tender. The coriander sauce was a bit odd, as it didn't completely deaden the chilli hit.

We then got some really cute chicken thigh sliders, a soft, tall brioche bun with a juicy, crumbed chicken thigh with purple cabbage coleslaw. These were chewed up in seconds and everyone remarked that this was the highlight of the night. I could've eaten another 3-4 of these if they were available.

We got some roasted duck wraps with a baton of cucumber, a shred of green onion and a smear of plum sauce. The duck was rich, moist and delicious, the wrap was a little bit floury but still very tasty.

We got four buckets of crispy fried chicken to share with a chilli mayo? dipping sauce. It came in huge maryland chunks and everyone had 1-3 pieces quite comfortably. We were bombarded by napkins from the serving staff, so we didn't have to endure the stinging burn of freshly cooked chicken.

There was a lamb quesadilla that I didn't get to try.

Lastly there was a margarita pizza, fresh basil, stretchy mozzarella, perfectly ripe slices of tomato and a super thin, crunchy base. I ate four slices despite being full to bursting.

All during this time, people were coming in dribs and drabs, ordering drinks left, right and centre. There was barely any standing room in our area, let alone the rest of the restaurant, and still the servers managed to do almost 5-10 minute sweeps of the ENTIRE restaurant, picking up stray empty drinks, cleaning up napkins, removing plates as well as ensuring different sides were getting food each sweep.

Riverbar and Kitchen
Atmosphere: 3, I love the river but the time we went it was packed to the gills. I rarely go out and I really didn't appreciate the super loud, incredibly dark, claustrophobic nature of the place. I was completely unable to get a photo of any of the food after the calamari due to the lack of lighting in the place and my dislike of flash photography. The entire place gave me a massive headache and I really disliked having to be practically in someone's lap to be heard by them.
Service: 10, absolutely wonderful. They were very well trained, polite, friendly, quick to remove plates, cups and serve food. I'm surprised that they were so efficient during such a busy time, we were there from 5.30pm-2am. They were just as good at 5.30pm as they were at 2am!
Food: 8, absolutely delicious. I would definitely go here again, maybe during the day when its a bit quieter though.
Dec 13, 2013
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Melissa Arneil
+4.5
Great location, not too cool near the river but still brilliant views! Food and service was prompt and everything we asked for. Was there for a Christmas party with a group of 40 who will all be back again.
Dec 10, 2013
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Natalie
+4.5
Great location and an awesome spot for after work drink catch ups. We shared a pizza which was okay.

Excellent atmosphere and staff! I would definitely go back :-)
Oct 04, 2013
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DianaW
+4.5
Diana. After reading the reviews on here about Riverbar we were not expecting much, so we decided to go for brekky on a Sat morning. Am pleased we did because my breakfast was a standout dish for me-I had the baked eggs. I made a request for them to be well cooked (not runny) & that is exactly how they came. (You would be suprised at how many restaurants cannot perform this simple request!) I know baked eggs are no big deal, but these just had the edge on the others which I have had & the house beans were also delicious which came with them in the ramekin. I often say simple is usually the best-hence the seemingly modern return to retro food we are seeing so much of these days. Riverbar seems to be following this trend. We were not waiting long for service & the coffee was a standout which was highly suprising for me as I wasn't expecting such a perfect cup at a venue like Riverbar. Top marks from me & thanks
Sep 10, 2013
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Jack_89
+4.5
Decent food. Great location, great food, service is a little slow.... will be back!!
Aug 28, 2013
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Fish
+4.5
Super setting. For breakfast and coffee on the river it's hard to beat! Sitting it in the sun it was the perfect place to relax. The coffee was good too which is important. The place was packed and had a bustling vibe. Being from Melbourne, it was a nice change to be able to sit outside in the warmth. Looks like a good venue for any time of the day too! Happy customer
Aug 25, 2013
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Rebecca Pountney
+4.5
Casual lunch by the river. Stopped here for lunch as the decor looked cool and it seemed to be the busiest place at Eagle St Pier - took that as a good sign! Dining was casual (order at the bar) but food was pretty good. We had burgers and fish & chips and all round were pretty happy. Definitely a casual lunch spot but if that's all you're after, you'll be happy here!
Aug 19, 2013
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Dine Critics R Us
+4.5
Great location. Thumbs up for location but food and service a bit of a let down. Location still wins it for me!
Jun 20, 2013
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Katherine
+4.5
Stunning decor. amazing ambiance. squid is yummy but needs dipping sauce. Popcorn prawn - yummy too. Crab slider - amazing!! prawn & chorizo salad - not so great - way too much iceberg lettuce.. pretty much the entire dish, little bit of avo and very thinly sliced chorizo but the prawns are lovely. Overall it's awesome - its not trying to be the best restaurant in Brisbane - it's a really great place by the river for good drinks and food!
May 27, 2013
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Bzingk Krazuleh
+4.5
Great service !!. It was a super busy breakfast when I was there. but it very well handled. might be a bit wait on food, but it was very understandable considering the venue that big and with only a few tables empty.
Service was excellent. with all the professiona staff very friendly and bubbly to the customer. and they seems look happy even it was so busy.
Definately will come back for sure
May 19, 2013
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Bneat
+4.5
Pretty good. Great atmosphere and location. Bar service only. Food is generally good and I've never had a bad meal. Squid is always cooked perfectly, chips are great, pizzas are a bit small for the price. Cocktail jugs are good value but beers/wine can be overpriced. Overall it's a good addition to CBD bar/dining.
May 19, 2013
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Finnmacfee
+4.5
Surprised by the negative comments here.... Stumbled across Riverbar & Kitchen this morning.... Food was fabulous, hot, tasty and fresh... Service excellent, staff friendly and attentive... We loved it...
May 12, 2013
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Kerry
+4.5
Good prices, friendly staff, great view; what more could you want in a city bar? Highly recommended!. Riverbar & Kitchen

In the city for a meeting this afternoon, seeing as parking for motorbikes in Riverside is a flat $10, instead of rushing home decided it was high time for a meditative moment. Found myself in a relatively new place down by the water aptly named the River Bar & Kitchen.

Even though it is a Monday evening the place is buzzing. Already appears to be a popular place with a good mix of clientele, but not crowded. Music is upbeat as evidenced by more than a few people bopping their way between table and bar; but not too loud to get in the way of having a conversation. Long bar, inside and outside seating, plenty of tables and chairs; it’s actually a significant sized place.

Though there is a fabulous view of the Story Bridge and Brisbane River I think the real stars are the staff and prices. I found the staff to be extremely warm and friendly, quick to smile, and obviously enjoying their work. I think for a city location with a great view the prices are very reasonable. Bar Food ranges from $8 for a very generous size bowl of Potato Wedges, to $19 for a Spicy Lamb Quesadilla. I had the former; they were crisp, hot, and delivered to my table in less than 10 minutes. Pizza is available for $18 to $19; Mains are $18 for a Steak Sandwich with Chips, to $29 for a Sirloin Steak also with Chips; and Desserts are $14. Coffee is from $3.20 for an Espresso to $4.50 for an Iced Coffee; Tea, Soy, and Decaf are all available. Cocktails are $17 each, and Wine ranges from $8 to $11 a glass, or you can buy a bottle.

Obviously you cannot please all the people all the time, and every place has it less than stellar days, however, in my opinion Riverbar and Kitchen appears to have all the hallmarks of being a great success. Try it out next time you are in the city, and let us know what you think. If you ride a motorbike, remember, $10 flat rate in the Riverside Parking Centre.
Apr 15, 2013
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Hospo
+4.5
It is what it is! Great atmosphere on a Friday night beverage list very well priced! The food is pub food at its best it does not boast to be fine dining but good value for money And really good quality! Well done chef
Apr 12, 2013
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Chloekt
+4.5
Great food, drinks and atmosphere! Have been here a few times now. Love the layed back decor and deck chairs. Food was great, reasonable prices and very quick! The menu changes each time I have been there. Really nice location, perfect view of the storey bridge - wonderful backdrop for photos! They also make their own cordials, which you can spike with some vodka! Very refreshing! You can't make bookings, so need to get there early to get a good table outside.
Mar 31, 2013
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Caitlin Taylor
+4.5
Went for breakfast, lovely location and great decor. Fast service, priced well and great food. Highly recommend the Woodfired Eggs
Feb 17, 2013
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Coastalfood
+4.5
Has it all, atmosphere, location, great food and fantastic service. Moroccan lamb salad was superb.
Feb 16, 2013
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John Hartemink
+4.5
Slow roasted lamb shoulder was amazing, great atmosphere and very friendly staff. I will definitely be back for seconds
Feb 07, 2013
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Hales
+4.5
Nice. We sought refuge from the storms at R&K last night. It wasn't busy (understandably) however the atmosphere was great, tennis on the big screens, aroma of some wonderful looking dishes coming out of the kitchen, we couldn't ask for more as we were briefly oblivious to the howling wind and torrential rain outside. The bar had to close early because of the rising river so we only got to sample the meze plate and a bowl of chips (each delivered to our table). Both were really nice however we were so looking forward to ordering something more substantial. The nz sav we ordered was 2011, advertised as 2012 and the young woman behind the bar didn't give me any change for the first round of drinks..it was only $2 so not the end of the world. Can't wait to go back when mother nature's in a better mood!
Jan 27, 2013
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Kevin Graham Whittington
+4.5
Great service, great food wouldn't expect anything less from a Matt Moran restaurant!
Jan 12, 2013
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TeamR
+4.5
Great bar! Please don't b.... Great bar!

Please don't be put off by the other reviews. This place is an awesome place. Great atmosphere right next to the river with plenty of open space.

Riverbar & Kitchen is a bar, with great food. The food is classic bar grub, the kind you want with an after work drink.

This place is a great place to come for a drink with awesome Storey Bridge views. Add into that the good food, this is a must!!
Jan 09, 2013
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Bimbenchaphon
+5
What is amazing place !! I came here with my girl friends many times and we re love this place so much
Jan 09, 2013
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Jesse TheDashing Ones
+4.5
Riverbar and kitchen is a very relaxing and unwinding place to spend an afternoon relax and unwind from a hard days work, the food is amazing i would recommend the steak sandwich I'm in love with the menu and ill surely be back again !!
Jan 09, 2013
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James Sullivan
+4.5
Came to riverbar for the second time yesterday. I went in the first week and it was mental so I decided I'd wait till jan for it to quieten down.
Got down at around 7 with some friends for drinks and dinner. Was pretty packed-the place had a great atmosphere and its pretty awesome watching the lights flick on the bridge.
I had the steak sandwich which was awesome-Juicy and tender plus with a great chunk of beetroot! Also had the prawn cocktails...were excellent-way better than when I came last time.

Got a great vibe down there...I don't really get this nasty reviews below...it'd be pretty hard not to love this spot...we now have a cool place to take out of towners anytime of the day!
Jan 09, 2013
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Natjames99
+4.5
Great place by the River!. My girlfriends and I have been there a few times now. Food is reasonably priced...and we love the cocktail jugs. This is a pretty, female friendly place.
Jan 07, 2013
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Britney.jade03
+4.5
Lunch Review. Really enjoyed this restaurant. Very nice location, fast service and the food and drinks were very nice! We all enjoyed it and will definitely go back.
Dec 28, 2012
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Sewittybit
+4.5
Great Night. Brisbane so needs this! Drinks and bites after work last night. Crab sliders, lamb quesadillas and pork buns. All great! Service a little slow but I guess they've just opened and we weren't in any hurry (there was Pimms to drink while we were waiting!) I know there's been a few comments on here about service but honestly we just sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the view and atmosphere.
Dec 13, 2012
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Justina
+4.5
I'm in heaven. Finally, a killer place by the river. A group of us went in last night after work, ordered Pimms jugs, beers, pizzas and quesadillas. The food was great, hot and tasty and Pimms jug the bomb. I'll be back after work tonight.
Dec 13, 2012
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Jess Hawthorn
+4.5
Had dinner at Riverbar last night. I work on queen st so came earlier on in the night with some work friends. We had a lovely evening!
Started with a lovely cocktail...geisha something it had lychees and rose petal was gorgeous.
We ordered the pork buns, some squid, a margarita pizza and the snapper. Everything was beautiful, light and fresh. First time at a Moran place and he lives up to his name!
Food took a little while but it was very busy and the staff told us before we ordered and we were happy to wait! The girl who served at the bar was lovely and very helpful with the menu top.

Can't wait to go back again! Hopefully on the weekend
Dec 13, 2012
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Izzy
+4.5
Fast food and a great time. Came to grab some supper and a place to just chill. Felt so welcome and loved the decor. Ordering was easy at the bar. The waitress who took our order was friendly and so patient with our questions and constant changing of mind. We had the bucket of fried chicken, seared kingfish (deserves a special mention on its own), lamb quesadillas and snow crab sliders. And talk about quick service. We waited at the bar after placing the order as our bartender/waitress said she'd make the drinks on the spot. Took a look around the inside of the place with all the boating decorations and by then the drinks we're ready. Chose a table of our own by the river to sit and presto, food was served. Total time from ordering food to it arriving was 8 minutes. Wasn't timing it but just happened to have the receipt in hand and just had to check the time as I couldn't believe the food came so fast. Everyone around was having a good time and so were we. All in all, just a great place to unwind after a long day and have a good time with friends and such a great view doesn't hurt as well.
Dec 12, 2012
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Eat Drink See Aus
+4.5
We recently stumbled upon Matt Moran’s Riverbar and Kitchen whilst doing a self guided restaurant/bar crawl of the Eagle Street precinct in Brisbane and we were absolutely blown away! We stopped at Riverbar & Kitchen to enjoy some lunch and upon finding this venue we immediately felt like we had been whisked away to an exotic location like Seminyak in Bali (one of our favourite locations and a very glamorous part of Bali!). Riverbar & Kitchen is complete with outdoor mist cooling systems to cool you down on a hot summers day whilst sitting outside enjoying the view of the glorious Story Bridge.
Feb 18, 2015
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FoodMeUpScotty
+4.5
My favourite bite of the night was the Salt & Pepper Squid, Coriander & Lime which were supremely cooked and literally melted in my mouth. I have not had better cooked calamari and they had a lovely heat to them with a little chilli, just delicious (orgasmic with a squeeze of lemon). It's amazing how a simple bucket of prawns can make you smile, but we had at least three buckets of prawns, so my smile was big!
Dec 15, 2012
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A Matter Of Taste
+4.5
Everything looked and tasted fresh and as opposite to Venice breakfast – we didn’t leave hungry. The portion size was very reasonable.
Jan 03, 2013
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Dining Nirvana
+4.5
The grand finale of pancakes – the serve was perfect as a breakfast dessert. Three golden, tender and moist pancakes were drizzled generously with honey, topped with mascarpone cheese, and crowned with delicious fresh figs. Dusted with icing sugar – the dish was beautifully balanced and a brilliant way to finish our Brisbane adventures.
May 25, 2013
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Dolce Bunnie
+4.5
Although there is room for improvement on the service, the atmosphere of Riverbar and Kitchen makes it a great place for catch-ups or casual dates and for a big name like Matt Moran, the prices at this place are extremely wallet-friendly.

Someone say, the bunnies have found their new hangout spot?
Jan 09, 2013
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Brisbane Devoured
+4.5
Our choices from the short and succinct breakfast menu were the Quesadillas; with mushroom, rosemary and fontina, and the Pancakes with poached pears, candied pecans, mascarpone and maple syrup. Both dishes looked a little on the overly toasted side, but fortunately the flavours didn’t suffer.
Sep 28, 2014
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Cora Chen
+4.5
I don't get what all the bad hype is about Riverbar and Kitchen. I really liked it there! Sure it was busy and the service is on the slow side but the location is A grade and the food is inexpensive but fairly well done. I would definitely go back for more drinks and nibbles, provided I can nab a table.
May 21, 2013
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Eat Drink And Be Kerry
+4.5
Filled with casual Queensland and yachty ambiance, Matt Moran's Riverbar & Kitchen is your new one stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From a premium Single Blend coffee in the morning to a crab slider and jug of Pimms in the evening, you are covered here.
Dec 11, 2012
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David Judson
+4
This is a meeting point for young people. Busy and loud. Good pizzas. Nice location on the water front. Off peak times its a nice place to relax and enjoy the view and have a drink and some food.
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Steven's World
+5
Lovely casual ambiance and menu amongst a rather sterile, poncy glamour strip of restaurants. Best view point along the river and my new favourite place to sit and watch the world go by. Perfectly situated near the Riverside ferry stop. Could do with a more extensive range of local, popular beers but had Great Northern on tap. Fish and chips was/were awesome!!! Great choice of seating options too with outdoor heaters. Also, the cutest Irish barman. 😆
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Stan Fearless
+5
These guys really know what they are doing. The place was packed but the lovely waitress found us a nice table for two. The environment, the music and the decoration of each centimeter of the place were just beautiful. I was considering the food will take for ever due the amount of people, however they surprised me with no more than 15 min. wait. The food was perfectly cooked and the taste was the perfect combination of texture and flavor you are looking for. Will come back anytime. Thank you!
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Beatrice T
+5
My second visit to Riverbar & Kitchen. We were quickly greeted at the entrance by a staff member and given an option of tables. We chose to sit inside to enjoy the air-conditioning and the seating with back support. Accessibility was very good. Our orders were promptly taken by our friendly waiter, which was great because I prefer placing an order in person. There was also the option of contactless ordering via the ME&U QR code on the table (no app required). This is good for groups who want to pay seperately. Keep in mind that, at the time of writing this, a 5% service fee is added by default, unless the 'No Service Fee' button is actually selected. We ordered the pancakes with berries & mascarpone, and the smashed avocado with feta. We only glanced the menu and didn't realise that the smashed avo is served sprinkled with popcorn. At our request, they kindly replaced this with a new serving that didn't include the popcorn or tomato (see both photos). So if you just want a standard smashed avo on toast (without popcorn or tomato) be sure to request that when ordering. Our Earl Grey tea with milk was hot and satisfying. Iced water was a nice touch. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our brunch and would definitely recommend checking out Riverbar & Kitchen, if you're looking for a laid back location to enjoy the river view.
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ツamy
+4
Reasonably priced cocktails but the food is a bit on the overpriced side. Good service but it's nearly impossible to order at the bar over the music, I wish it were a little quieter at least just in that area. The river location is nice and the general atmosphere is fun.
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Leanne
+5
Lovely breakfast Celebrated my daughter's 18th birthday here with breakfast and a glass of bubbles. The service was prompt and friendly. The meals were generous and delicious (although I was a little surprised the find bottled sweet chilli sauce on my fritters, they were still yummy!). The coffee was perfect. Will definitely be back.
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