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Hours
Sun
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Mon
6:00 am - 9:00 am5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue
6:00 am - 9:00 am5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wed
6:00 am - 9:00 am5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu
6:00 am - 9:00 am5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri
6:00 am - 9:00 am5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat
7:00 am - 11:00 am5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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4.0
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CUISINES
Asian, Australian
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Buffet, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront
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The iconic Riverside Restaurant & Bar delivers a stunning variety of sumptuous, classic dishes made with the freshest ingredients of seasons for people who love their meat, fish and pizza with rich sauces and condiments. while overlooking the river.
CUISINES
Asian, Australian
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Buffet, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: Riverside Restaurant
1. Riverside restaurant
"Mercure Rockhampton and really enjoyed our time there"
Pat C
2. Very good value
"buffet was constantly being refreshed. Dinner each night was great"
Pat C
3. Steak & Seafood & Bar
"few favourites - Beef Tartare entree delicious, as were chicken"
Pat C
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4.0
23 reviews
Excellent
15
Very good
4
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
3
Jacquie D
39 contributions
Favourite Review
Sept 2024 • couples
If you find yourself in Rockhampton, you’ll almost certainly be struggling to find anywhere better than a below average restaurant. However, an oasis of deliciousness awaits you and your tastebuds will not be disappointed if you dine at the riverside restaurant at the mercure hotel. Where you will be welcomed by warm and friendly service, excellent food, clearly made with love in a pleasant atmosphere and if that isn’t enough to entice you to go, great value too. Bon Appetite!
Written 20 September 2024
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Calpespain
Rockhampton276 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Check your bills before you pay at this restaurant overcharged last evening and the staff couldn't rectify, shameful no supervisor or manager on duty. The menu hasn't changed in 6 months and even the special lobster spaghetti has been the same for 6 months and last night it was horrid. Waiters all seem to be foreigners filling in their 88 days in regional areas to comply with their working visas. Hence the service can be hit and miss.
Written 7 February 2024
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Calpespain
Rockhampton276 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
This is our second visit to this restaurant in a week. The first was equally as good as the second. The food here is simply very good the chef certainly is outstanding with the presentation and the quality of produce. We enjoyed the spaghetti Lobster and the lamb kofta´s, on the second visit the soup was delicious both mains of steaks were also cooked to perfection and tender as, the vegetables served with both dishes were cooked as we like them, not too much and still have a bit of a crunch yet cooked. The wine here too is reasonably priced unlike some around town, it was extremely smooth a full bodied red. Although very busy the staff were friendly and service was prompt and respectful. Thoroughly enjoyed dining here will be back for sure.
Written 30 September 2023
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Calpespain
Rockhampton276 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Seems staff here are in the mian tourists visa holders who must work 88 days in a rural town/city or work on a farm consequently, servcie can be hot and miss. We were served wine whioch was more expensive than we ordered. Bills not given must ask for them and not given even as you leave to pay. Could do better!
Written 2 May 2024
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Robert D
Brisbane1 contribution
Apr 2023 • couples
This is not a top restaurant on the contrary I have had better meals at the Criterion hotel. I had barramundi which was peppery and have me acid reflux I am not a local and booked this a month before going on the reviews. It was not a good experience we were sat behind a group of 12 who were very noisy, it was our anniversary and I had asked to be put in a different part of the restaurant when I booked, it seems that customers don't matter with this lot that's why I only spent $70 and not the $200 I usually do, I don't recommend this restaurant.
Written 26 April 2023
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Brent C
3 contributions
May 2023 • couples
This was the worst ever restaurant experience I have had. We booked in via telephone at 4 for 530pm that evening. We arrived at 5.45pm and there was no record of the booking. We tried to order drinks but the waitress was too young to take our drink order. We waited 25 minutes for our drinks afree ordering and the order was incorrect. In the meantime 5 mins later we received our entree which was cheesy garlic bread and half a dozen natural oysters. The oysters had beetroot and other condiments with them so not natural at all and they were frozen. The waiter who gave us our incorrect order apologised and said he doesn’t normally work here. Not really good enough. We advised of our correct drink order and 25 mins later the barman came over and said the waiter couldn’t remember our order. This was 6.20om 45 mins after we arrived. We finally get our correct order at 6.30pm followed by our mains. The main I had was seared salmon, baby carrots and mash. The mash was cold and the salmon skin was hard and unable to be cut through with a knife. The restaurant was nearly half full
Written 6 May 2023
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Courtney C
Guildford11 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
It was a lovely night with friendly staff and delicious food. We ate bruschetta for an entree which was delicious and then I had the Wagyu rump steak which was yummo and my partner had the rib fillet which was melt in your mouth with every bite. We also got a kids meal for our child and it was steak and chips. The steak was phenomenal. We'd be impressed if we got that steak as a normal meal. We were thoroughly impressed.
Written 20 November 2023
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Threechildren123
Port Douglas106 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
This restaurant is situated at the front of the Mercure overlooking the river .
We decided to order7 different entrees and one main course and share and we could not fault any dish and would dine here again without hesitation . Atmosphere was nice and staff pleasant . Best food I have eaten in a long time . I commend the chef.Unfortunately I did not take photos of the dishes served but I do include the current menu .
Written 3 February 2024
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Cootch
190 contributions
Nov 2022 • business
Finally this restaurant with the idyllic view over the Fitzroy River is open for business. The only thing that could possibly outshine the location, is the staff. When travelling for business, I hate to eat alone in restaurants but, after getting to know the crew, I was made to feel totally at home - like a friend welcomed jnto their home.
The food is also great. As a group, we tried most things over the days we were here and all met the standard. The wine list is not extensive but adequate.
Written 13 November 2022
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voyagevoyage40
Sydney65 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
Service was excellent from the time we step foot on the premises
Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable in the dishes .
Food was very good , serving were generous and tasty.
Ordered wine as we got a free voucher from hotel and were served a top Cabernet Sauvignon . Just a great night all around with a beautiful view of the river.
Would recommend
Written 30 September 2023
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Kunsang Yonjan
Sydney1 contribution
Oct 2022 • solo
5/5 ….. Pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. Attended a function last night. Food was very tasty I ordered Gyoza and eye fillet steak. Food was outstanding and steak mains come with a beautiful Paris mash, Dutch carrots and broccolini plus your choice of sauce. Highly recommend 5 ⭐️
Written 4 October 2022
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annierocky
72 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
Slow service for drinks and food. The food was delicious the staff inexperienced but very courteous. The open air riverfront area with view good. Unfortunately no accessible toilet and the lift some distance away from the restaurant with quite a steep ramp. However a fun outing celebrating Xmas with good friends
Written 13 December 2024
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Craig P
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • business
Grey food across broad variety. Service was very good, big shout out to young lady, Kayleigh, provided excellent service all night. Really impressed to see someone so young care as much as she did about her job
Written 2 February 2023
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11noelm52
Rockhampton22 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
Birthday meal. When wife my wife for birthday meal. Meal was very good. Staff were welcoming and help ful. Special thanks to barman Shaun for his kindness and professionalism. He is great asset to team.
Written 27 November 2024
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Jessica K
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • couples
Food was delicious. We’ve order baby octopus, wagyu rump and sticky date pudding. Entree’s is perfectly cooked and steak was out of rating amazing.
Written 5 January 2025
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