Surprised to see all the negative reviews - we must have lucked out! Absolutely loved our very generous seafood platter and found it really good value between our group of 3. Service was slow, but overall we really enjoyed the delicious seafood right by the water's edge.
It's only eatery on Cockatoo Island, so during several visits the decent burgers were very welcome. Drinks were limited but they are licensed. Given the cafe is near the ferry wharf I would plan a visit to the island around the opening times so you don't have to walk back and forth. Only downside was the service which was very slow and they probably wouldn't be able to cope with big crowds. The location for this entry should be Cockatoo Island, not Drummoyne.
Came for a leisurely Easter Monday lunch. The gf said it was the best seafood basket she’d ever had. Based on our experience (during peak period) if you didn’t have a good experience, it’s not the venue, the food, the staff, or the Easter Bunny, it’s you. Be polite, patient, humble, treat the staff like human beings, line up like everyone else… and you’ll have yourself a lovely time. If you’re after a venue that’ll reward entitled & arrogant douche-baggery, prepare to be disappointed. Bravo Societe Overboard, we’ll be back.
What an absolutely AMAZING place - The beautiful lady that runs the cafe and her gorgeous daughter took the most beautiful care of us and I plan on going back regularly. The food is superb, the most beautiful and friendly staff, and an incredible view! I have been looking at this island for so many years and boy am I glad we decided to take the trip to this place for lunch before exploring the rest of the island.
Excellent view and absolutely lovely food. Christine who was serving us was amazing, very hospitable and cheerful. We will definitely come again.
The coffee wasn't that great (there's another cafe on the other side that made better coffees) but the food was amazing. We spent the weekend camping on the island and got to chat with the staff here. They were friendly and very funny with great island ghost stories of their own to share. The food highlights was the bruscheta and the chooky burger for dinner and the chilli eggs for brekkie.
This is a nice cafe with only outdoor seating. There is no shelter from the rain and I few large umbrellas for the sun. They made fantastic hamburgers at very reasonable prices. Will also do burgers without the buns for those who don't want the bread.
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