Review Medley Kangaroo Point - Brisbane

Such a beautiful cafe on the banks of the Brissy River. The service was lovely, the views amazing and the menu and wine list was delicious. Medley has such a wonderful atmosphere. It is such a great place to sit out under the tree and relax over a gorgeous meal. On the day that we went, It was quite popular, so we were glad that we had booked.

Medley is a leafy cafe on the edge of the river. There’s outdoor and indoor dining and also some parking. I was very disappointed with breakfast. My crab omelette was a bit dry and was underwhelming in flavor. The baked eggs were not baked into the sauce and it was under seasoned. The eggs on the eggs and were over cooked. I wanted to like this place but food was expensive and not very impressive. Would come back just for coffee and the view but not for food

What a great choice!!!! Last night I celebrated my 60th birthday dinner party at Medley. The table looked fabulous! Food was fantastic, the taste, the quality, presentation and details. Memorable atmosphere. The attention was very personal, efficient and friendly. Nick was very attentive to our requirements. Marguerite the manager of the restaurant discussed with me very single detail of dinner and I couldn’t be happier with the results.

What a beautiful secret garden tucked away on the side of the brisbane river. It was such a relaxing place to have breakfast under the shade. I had no idea what a Welsh rarebit was but I ordered it all the same as it was delicious. So lucky to find this gem whilst visiting brissie and out for a morning walk.

Very good. Great atmosphere and views of the river. Great place to start the day before taking a nice walk under the bridge and through the parks. My breakfast was delicious although - quite expensive?! It was the most expensive on the menu at $24 so admittedly there were cheaper option but it's a sign of the times when you pay $24 for avocado, corn fritter and 2 eggs without blinking 😬. It tasted great but on review I'd probably check out a few cheaper options next time. I'm sure they're just as nice. Would we go back? Absolutely, this is a really top spot in inner Brisbane.

Medley has been our go to for brunch dates. But with the new 2022 brekkie menu change, the food quality and taste has tremendously dropped. The food wasn't as delish as it used to be. It took a long time for our food to arrive despite the cafe being less busy. Slightly disappointed with their service and food level. The pandan chiffon was good just that it spoilt the taste of having the berry sauce poured over.

Great place with amazing river view Visited this joint on a saturday afternoon looking for a cafe to work at ended up spending 3+ hrs at Medley. Was a lil hard to find and parking is slim, but it was aptly compensated by superb service, views and food. The staff were super nice and happily accommodated unusual request for an iced coffee without ice. The food menu is unique with world cuisine offerings, i tried the salad which was delicious. The beautiful view was complimented with soothing live music.

We recently enjoyed a wonderful date night at Medley. The food, service and overall experience was incredible.

This place is a hidden gem. Lovely views out over the river, pretty gardens, awesome menu and great coffee. Service was great too, we were a group of 13 and had no dramas. Highly recommend.

Definitely five stars all the way for location, decor and ambiance, wait staff and delicious food choices. We had the Sunnyside breakfast and everything was perfect with the best tomato salsa accompaniment. The Passionfruit Elixir was so refreshing on a scorching hot day after walking five kms: Passionfruit in coconut water, slices of lime and mint and all topped with lemon sorbet. We’ll definitely be back to this delightful little find we stumbled across on our travels.

Don’t order the banh mi unless you like thick slices of dry bacon on toast with some onions, cucumber slices and dry coriander thrown on top. Totally uneadible, we won’t be back.

This place is amazing. friendly staff, good food, awesome view. Highly recommend it. The Brisbane City Sketchers have been coming here since it opened nearly 2 years ago :)

Had the best night celebrating our anniversary. Food was on point, staff were perfect with great service. We even got surprise sparklers in our desserts because they knew it was our anniversary. Just perfect

Outstanding location but the owner's attitude and rigidity is abysmal. He is not a people person. I made a large breakfast reservation (35ppl) and was charged an additional $75 for 3 meals because (apparently) only 32 attended!!! According to the owner, asking for your hollandaise sauce to be left off your eggs benedict is asking too much. In his opinion special dietary requirements must be communicated in advance of your arrival. Not splitting bills is just plain laziness in service. Won't be going here again or encouraging others to.

What a lovely spot. We went for brunch, both ordered the bushman's brekky and were not disappointed...delicious. Very refreshing iced latte for me plus a freshly squeezed apple juice and two regular lattes for him. Friendly staff, quick service, plenty of water on a hot day which was great. Will definitely be back.

Great place. Gets busy for breakfast so advisable to book. Fabulous views of the river. Relaxing place for a vino of an evening too �

I like the location and ambience very much. Lovely sitting on the river, being a local I love having great cafes nearby. I was disappointed with the amount of food, or should I say very small serving and highly priced for fish of the day. I was still hungry and had to eat something when I got home. I'm aware it's a la Carte menu, still small tho. I'll try for breakfast. Service was great.

Our family had a delicious Mother’s Day lunch. Great food and service. We will definitely be back � PS. Highly recommend the paella, lamb shanks & lamb salad!

We celebrated our wedding at this gorgeous venue and we had the most perfect time. Nick and the team were all incredible - they went above and beyond for us and for our guests. From the moment we were officially married - the drinks started flowing and canapés were being served. The food was amazing (cocktail party for 55) - the chefs at Medley are fantastic! Highly recommend for an event - it is the most beautiful setting on the river, and the team is wonderful. Thanks again Nick for helping to make our special day spectacular!

I arrived late on Sunday morning just on my own and the restaurant was almost full. The young server who greeted us was obviously busy but was really warm in her greeting and really efficient in her service. Would not hesitate to recommend this cafe/restaurant. Thanks

Brunch on Sunday morning is extremely busy but friendly and efficient staff handle it with ease. Food is delicious and the outlook relaxing with a lovely view of the river. Best to book in advance. Am looking forward to enjoying an evening meal at Medley which I'm sure will be just as rewarding.

Beautiful riverside view, just perfect for candle light dinners. Mouthwatering munchies and exceptional service. Open for Breakfast and lunch every day 7am to 2.30pm and carried forward with dinners to 10pm. <br/>Highly recommend to book online on their website and enjoy the best time you will ever have since long.<br/>Good Food = Good Mood

Recently celebrated my birthday at Medley this week..and oh my God!! My self and specially my guests went home very happy and with a satisfied belly :-). Thank you so much Nick, Mr Fox and the team for pulling off an amazing set-up, food and service for me despite the short notice. Thank you. Will surely be coming back for more!!

Had dinner with friends at Medley and we were truly disappointed.<br/>While the setting was amazing the food was really shocking. The calamari was blend and tasteless and terribly presented. I couldn't eat it. The lamb was clearly raw in the centre. No side vegetable with the meals. Overall a very disappointing experience. Would not go back or recommend it to anyone

Weird menu that just doesn’t work. It’s an iconic location, perfect for a few drinks and a leisurely lunch with except the food is just average. Whatever it’s trying to be it’s just not. Really strange combos. I ordered that salad which was a piece of salmon on a bed of creamed corn and some basic lettuce on the side. Not a salad at all and who puts creamed corn on anything but a toasted sandwhich. My friend had the pasta dish which just looked like watery orzo pasta with some meat mixed through. He said it was OK at best. Won’t be back until they sort their menu

Chicken was raw in places, the children’s fried rice was spicy, prawns in my dish were over cooked. Champagne was flat. Very limited menu. My little one went hungry since she couldn’t eat the fried rice, I gave her a mouthful of it not realizing it was spicy.

Beautiful setting, unfortunately we had a terrible experience with some of the staff. We arrived 30 minutes early for our booking and were happy to wait... but when half of the restaurant is empty and they continued to insist that we had to wait until our booking time to sit down (see photo) - that was frustrating - they didn't even come to get us, we had to continue asking! The manner of some of the staff was unfriendly, unwelcoming, no smiles, and I witnessed them being unhelpful when a couple came in and ordered a cool drink, asking for some extra sugar as one of them was a diabetic... they just put extra sugar in, no help to stir it in. Some staff were kind but they were not the ones in charge. If you are looking for good service I would not choose this place.

Location, location, location... graceful position at the iconic grounds of Yungaba would be worth 5 stars rating. Unfortunately food doesn’t match the great location and its really pleasant atmosphere. There is plenty of room for improvement. We went for a dinner and had:<br/>Smoked Duck, couldn’t taste smokiness, duck skin was rather chewy. <br/>Pacific Island Fish salad - very slim entrée, nothing pacific about it, fish was sliced too thick and over cured, 40% of the dish was onion. <br/>Scallop & Mascarpone Risotto - was the best dish tonight, reason for my plate envy. Little I tasted was delicious, rice was cooked “al dente” 😋 <br/>Frango a Africana - Grilled chicken breast | coconut cream | cayenne pepper | roast vegetables | port wine reduction | peanut panisse; chicken breast is always risky, the meat itself was cooked properly but overall the dish was strangely shy on flavour.<br/>For dessert we had Baklava and Galaktoboureko (Greek Custard Pie with Syrup). Galaktoboureko was traditionally made and served with dusting of cinnamon. Baklava sadly lacked that lemon/honey syrup that makes it so decadent and the serving was really small in comparison with the other dessert (1/4).<br/> #Medley, an outstanding location, nice atmosphere, unfortunately food lacks the oomph. <br/>

Booked a table for 8 Saturday brunch. Food arrived 50 minutes after ordered. Only 2 in kitchen. Understaffed. Food tolerable but overpriced. Not to mention the kitchen hand with long untied hair who ran his fingers through his beloved locks at least once a minute. Never again.

A really nice view and nice food and service.<br/>Came here for a light brunch and ordered the berry hotcake. Even though I prefer it not to be soaked with juice / syrup it still retained it's texture and was not too soggy.<br/><br/>The staff updated us on our order as it did take a little while. The toilets are quite nice too.<br/><br/>Would come here again particularly for the view.

Terrible terrible service! If it wasn't the closest cafe to my house I would never go here. The only thing that redeems it is the view. Food is average. Kitchen is tiny and takes long.

I take visitors from out of town here. It is such a beautiful spot. The food is good - not the best but still tasty - and the prices are reasonable. The staff leave you alone without neglecting you

Really enjoyed eating here. The place was quite pretty and had a nice vibe. We ordered the Shashouka which was pleasant and the coffee was decent too. Location is the main attraction for Medley Cafe, with lovely Kangaroo Point views and atmosphere.

Medley is a beautiful place for a dinner for 2. I went with a larger group on my most recent visit and it still worked well but it is such a quiet spot that it is perfect for dinners for 2 and small groups. <br/>I've had fish of the day and curry and they are both delicious. There is also a good choice of wines including a couple of really lovely NZ whites that you don't see that often in Brisbane. The service is quiet and efficient. I'd happily return.

Nice location. Service is as you would expect when run by kids with obviously no training. Lots of staff but no organisation. Had to ask three different staff for water. Drinks and meals were served sporadically and didn't arrive for our table at the same time.

My also-retired workmate Mr. L came by the other day to scoop me off to lunch by the river. He had discovered this wonderful little place, with lovely gardens and some public artworks along the river walk.  You can sit and sip something refreshing, and contemplate the universe while watching the City Cats and ferries glide by. What could be nicer on a crazily hot autumn day?  <br/> <br/>The salmon was a really flavoursome dish. I loved the sweet potato mash, all smooth and yes sweet; the grilled asparagus was just tender enough and crunchy enough to be perfect; and the salmon was a delight. There was crispy skin, and a beautifully tender middle, with a pat of herb butter on the side to add to the beautiful flavour combo. So glad I picked this one!<br/> Mr. L chose an entrée-sized salad, which was fairly substantial and good value for $12.00. It had the usual suspects: fetta, olives, cucumber and onion dressed with extra virgin olive oil. No complaints there. I would have loved to indulge in a dessert, or a cake from the display cabinet, but alas I was too full of delicious fish. <br/>The Pickings Verdict: a fine place to have lunch and watch the watery world go by. Lunch was delicious, and we enjoyed a relaxing time out.

Quite a delightful little night on the Brown Snake. Full moon, Story Bridge in beast mode – Brisbane bloody turning it on. You know how it is in the euphoric state. I guess you're more interested in reading my thoughts on Medley though aren't you? Start with the warm olives. Let them rest in your mouth. Very soothing. The mains were different to the norm. Tasty without knocking you for six. Where are the damn sides but? Seriously. Big dog gotta eat, but he was left woofing down the remains of his wife's risotto. After tasting the ice-cream fudge sundae I calmed down a bit. The furniture and decor is all over the place, but it somehow works. Young waitress needs to take the remedial class: Water Pouring 101. I'd like to come back to try the brekkie here. Maybe we can dine together? Probably not – imagine how weird that would be?

This is Kangaroo Point's best kept secret! Beautiful location, fabulous food and service and oh the views! I know that I will return. Thanks for the wonderful meals and coffee.

This is a superb venue for anytime dining. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner I can recommend all sittings. Great outlook, very attentive and knowledgeable staff with great food. Highly recommend.

I love this cafe and I will definitely be coming back! The food is delicious and well worth the money, good service and stunningly beautiful views 😍

Came here for lunch today. What a lovely open airy bright restaurant! Its a gorgeous relaxed setting with a view to the river. Meals were excellent - the market fish was barramundi which was cooked perfectly with lovely potatoes and a bearnaise sauce. My mum had the delicious Caribbean chicken skewer and dad had the lamb couscous which was nice too (possibly slightly overcooked if i had to be critical). Overall a really great lunch and will be back!!<br/>

Before beginning, how did it take me this long to finally get to Kangaroo Point? That is, to find a place to eat at and review here after over 900 reviews with the brunt of them being in my hometown of Brisbane. And not to mention that it is right in the middle, not far from Woolloongabba and South Bank either. Well, as they say there is a first time for everything and here is my first time to review at Kangaroo Point. And what a way to kick off a whole lot to possibly come from around here. <br/><br/>In not really comparing it to other firsts, but what a fantastic way to begin penetrating such a suburb. Kangaroo Point in its own right is in such a great position. This is rare point where you are never too far from the river, the views of the city and the river are some of the most spectacular at any point in the city, and the cliffs are among the star attractions of the entire city itself. With a lot of that being said, it is able to be the case with how the restaurant Medley is situated. It was a bit hidden from the main road, and in getting off the bus it took me through a labyrinth to get to the waterfront walk, with it right there clear as day, and the anchor being a landmark to show it. <br/><br/>I was going to see one of my friends on a Friday, but plans had to be deferred (let's just say she is one busy lass) to another time and she finally bulked and proposed the weekend as the time to meet. After a small while, trading a few messages, this one place that she had been to many times and proposed that this would be the place and - with a few maneuvers and getting up a bit earlier than I am accustomed to - it was not to hard to for me to get to. In fact, I arrived a bit early which is not very rare for me to do. <br/><br/>The most striking aspect about this location is how well it is set up. Not only is it situated with such a good view of the river and the inner city skyline, but with all the ergonomics done, on a good day both a great breeze and some sunlight can make for a good al fresco dining experience. It is definitely not far from the beaten track, and if it weren't for all the buildings around the place to tell you that you are smack bang in the middle of the city, it could have you fooled otherwise. This is located in an exclusive enclave hidden from the main road by the Story Bridge. It is two stories tall, and has one of the best decks of any restaurant that I have been to. All-round, there is a casual and relaxed aesthetic, plus the way it is set out with the entrance and everything is a bit out of the ordinary which helps to give it some character. <br/><br/>What also needs to be given the props that it deserves is the level of hospitality that is present here. Now, I have seen much more attentive and memorable service in regards to service and being personable. This is at a level which is almost commonplace from around this nape of the woods. However, that is something to always keep in mind - not everywhere is as friendly as here. They attend to you immediately, and even check if you want something else after clearing the plates. Foods comes pretty efficiently, and there are smiles aplenty. With the turnover rate, I reckon they have struck quite a good balance. <br/><br/>The best way to describe the menu is eclectic. That is the way throughout all three courses of they day, and in each instance they manage to keep the selection modest enough to not overwhelm patrons. At breakfast, they have a few light and basic options which consist of classics before going onto specialty breakfasts which change on a frequent basis (the menu I saw looking this one up beforehand was already outdated - so much for anticipation). For drinks, coffee, smoothies, tea, juices, and iced drinks are the go. <br/><br/>Onto lunch and they introduce share platters before offering up a range of world cuisine. Drinks extend to beers, ciders and wines, along with the normal range of non-alcoholic beverages, and a coffee and cake section. Dinner adds on the price a bit, and it keeps up the idea of world cuisine through both the starters and mains. Looking at it from someone from down south, I definitely am able to observe and understand why this place would be such a hit. <br/><br/>Starting off as usual, it was time for real business - getting the coffees. And it was no surprise about what I ordered - none other than the normal doppio. The type of coffee that they provide here is Cleanskin, which at some point I certainly know that I have tried but could not point out where exactly, or what my consistent consensus about it is overall. I think it is okay, but it definitely does not strike me as one of the ones that I keep an eye out for. Regardless, this coffee was good as it needed to be. It was strong, at the right temperature and smooth. This was good enough for me. <br/><br/>The dish that I ordered was called "Aussie Farmer". Something about getting the big breakfast is enticing to me almost each time I eat out for breakfast, value for money and all that. For this take on the big breakfast, it is a selection of what could be found on the farm. You start out with the choice of eggs, (poached, yolk runny) then add some bacon (which I got crispy), chorizo sausage, charred pineapple, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and a side of rocket with a balsamic and beetroot relish, and toasted sourdough bread which was completed up with a big butter pat (that which was already melting when the dish was put on the table).<br/><br/>Even if obvious, it needs to be said (probably each time) - this was pretty big and a substantial feed. It would suit most stomachs for quite some time, and it was satisfying to say the least. All aspects of it were pretty good, with particular lip service to the chorizo and pineapple. The strongly spiced sausage has always been a favourite of mine, and the pork meat in it was tender. Among all the meat and protein, the pineapple added some sweetness among the freshness that was provided by the cherry tomatoes, mushrooms (which themselves were cooked well) and rocket. The eggs were very well cooked, and good quality plus the bacon was pretty crispy in itself. That relish on the side, the right mix of being sweet but also having the distinct sharpness of balsamic as its flavour. The bread was thickly cut, well toasted and they got some pretty good quality butter to melt into the bread. So, in some other words I was impressed. <br/><br/>While I'll admit that in comparison to my friend, my tastes often tend to be way out there and even daring, but this is definitely one place that I can see the appeal. Most of it might have to do with the location, since that is the main thing about it that stood out - again, what a great view of the river that is practically in the flesh. From what I can gather, while it is nothing outstanding as a whole, they have a notable perfectionism that is a little rare these days. For the quality of the food that is as good as it can be, even if it is unfocused a bit, and the views that are hard to take away, plus cordial service - this 4.0 score does bode pretty well for Medley.

What a beautiful spot for a cafe, right on the boardwalk with a fantastic view of the river. The first thing I thought of upon entering this place was, what a great spot for a small dinner gathering. The staff that served us was very friendly and attentive. Not many choices on the menu but everything sounds really nice. I ordered the baked eggs with chorizo. I love the rustic presentation and the dish was full of flavours. Definitely coming back to taste my way through the menu

The destination at the end of my daily exercise. Great location looking over the river. Usually some seats in sun, some in shade. Service is friendly, mostly housemade cakes. Caveat: I'm here off-peak and not for meals, so can only presume they're fine.

Very nice cafe by the river, accompanied by friendly staff, with nice breakfast and good coffee. Had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and avocado. The only reason I gave a 4 was because the eggs were not poached, they came out hard boiled. Coffee was a bit bitter for my liking, however still...

We went to Medley Cafe for Mother's Day today, service was a bit slow but it was quite busy. As for the food, it was very nice. I ordered the Wild boar shoulder, it was extremely tender and full of flavour. The cafe also has a great layout and view of Brisbane river, with the Story Bridge too.

Medley is situated right on the river so it's already got a great setting going for it. Had dinner there one night and while the seafood paella was to die for, there wasn't a huge range on the menu. The entrée was delicious though a bit on the fancy small side and there was quite a long wait between it and the main. I would go back and try medley again.

Pretty hard to fault Medley - it's an easy walk away, had great service, is small enough to ensure it doesn't feel crowded yet still has a good atmosphere and setting right on the water. Tasty food although a few more menu choices would be unreal. The chorizo and seafood risotto is to die for.

A suave modern cafe with a gorgeous view of the river. For a Friday afternoon, there were only two other groups apart from us, which made it a nice quiet place to relax. The mango smoothie is a must to try. However, the affogato left us disappointed with only a small scoop of vanilla drowning in a shot of coffee served in a martini glass (quoting my boyfriend "I hate affogatos in a martini glass- could they be any more pretentious"). The coffee was smooth and tasted great so we'll be back to try the cappuccinos.

This is actually about the third time we have visited Medley probably not enough as we basically live next door to it. Very relaxing place to while away the afternoon with the amazing river views. We actually had an enjoyable afternoon the other day with friends & a bottle of Jansz. As you will see by my previous pics on here we have also had breakfast & were very impressed

Love this beautiful restaurant on the river. Went for breakfast and was really impressed. Service was quick and friendly. Food servings were generous and all ingredients top quality. Most importantly, the coffee was excellent. <br/>On top of that the overall ambience was excellent.

Went there 2 weeks ago & was very impressed with the location overlooking the Brisbane River & the ambience.<br/>Watching the activity on the river was very relaxing<br/>I'm Coeliac, so GF Options are important & my needs were respectfully noted.<br/>I'm going there again tonight to reassure myself that it is going to be my favourite place to go with friends & family.

Last week we were lucky enough to be staying next door to Medley Cafe & Restaurant. I couldn't decide what I enjoyed more- the ambience, the food quality and choice, the scenery or the friendly and helpful staff. Every day for four days we chose to experiment with a different breakfast item to tickle our tastebuds and were more than pleased every time. Not only was the menu delicious, it was very healthy! Coffees and chai latte were made perfectly too. Well done to the management, staff & chefs of Medley. A brilliantly thought out and welcoming venue. We'll be back!

I highly recommend Medley! Delicious meals, a great menu, lovely service, a beautiful location and great decor. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee or dessert... All are spot on!

There's so much to like about this cafe - great riverside position, wide sunny terrace, dog friendly areas and there's even a walking trail right there in front of you. Medley Cafe is one of those hidden gems that you won't stumble across unless you are a local going for a stroll because it certainly doesn't have a street frontage.  And why would it, with an envious Brisbane River outlook this cafe certainly has wow factor. Find this one on Google Maps but if you are close to the Story Bridge Hotel, you don't have to look far.

Really delicious food, beautiful location and lovely service. I had the Eggs a la Mer and everything about it was spot on, with lovely quality salmon as well. Coffee was great as well, can't wait to go back!

Medley Cafe and Restaurant is located on the river of Kangaroo Point!! The restaurant has an amazing view, delicious food, excellent coffee and friendly service!!! I can't wait to go again!!! Yum!!!