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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We were lured back by the promise of new management and the new, extensive menu, so what could possibly go wrong? Grilled Barramundi at $25 for a start. Mine had obviously been frozen, thawed in the bag and cremated on the same hotplate as a...beef burger. It was full of char, leather dry, greasy and overcooked. Totally inedible. Hubby’s chicken BLT burger was cremated in the fryer, tinder dry and tasteless. Given the tiny kitchen and limited preparation space I suggest they ‘keep it simple’ and consider an all-day breakfast menu instead of targeting a very difficult market. Dockside Café is in the river, a great location, which should speak for itself, but we had difficulty finding a car space amongst the boat trailers and had to walk quite a distance to the café.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

We arrived just on opening and was greeted by a young man who was very friendly and showed us to a table. All 3 front of house staff were very professional and friendly. And then came breakfast and it did not let us down, it...was one of the nicest breakfast I have had in a long while. If you are in Mildura you have to try the dockside cafe.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 June 2023 via mobile

Shut Tuesdays and Wednesdays - Trip Advisor opening hours are incorrect. This is current as at 27 June 2023. Public service announcement.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 28 October 2022 via mobile

I felt like I was being welcomed into the family. Awesome team working there. Delicious food and super reasonable price to boot. Great view of the river and lovely music playing. This was a great random find!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 22 June 2022

Good food, good coffee, enjoyed the Miles Davis jazz selection. Relax while you wait for your houseboat to be ready or on return to reminisce about your great holiday.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 21 April 2022

As usual this location on the Murray was great. The weather was fine and Petes Wines served at Dockside are consistent. Then things go downhill fast. I give the service a five because at least we got served eventually. Our water glasses were hot is...if they had come straight from the dishwasher. At least I hope so because they were delivered to us from the armpit of the young lady serving us and our cultery was similarly mauled on the way to our table. I ordered avocado mash and feta with balsamic on a toasted bagel...the bagel was inedible as it had been swiped with canola and had missed the grill completely. No sign of balsamic or any other flavouring on this little horror. The staff were probably still learning as there was no management or systems in evidence. They kept on walking back into the kitchen empty handed, leaving dirty dishes and food scraps on tables everywhere. When leaving we noticed a stack of water bottles used dirty dishes next to the food being served to customers. The toilet also needed attention. A visiting couple were in the carpark shaking their head and stopped us to chat. They said they were very disappointed with the Dockside Cafe. I hope they lift their game soon, otherwise the owners will go broke.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 20 March 2022

My partner and I came across this little gem of an eatery in Mildura yesterday for lunch. Having eaten the most scrumptious Turkish Panini there (vegetarian with extra avocado 🥑) I want to spread the word that …. the food at the Dockside Cafe is...‘par excellance’ - the best EVER panini we have EVER eaten; the staff offer a service which is exceptionally good - very friendly and extremely attentive; and the location is relaxed and comfortable. What a find! If you’re in Mildura seek out this treasure, and enjoy all that the Dockside Cafe has to offer. Enjoy :-) !More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 5 January 2022

Husband really enjoyed his fish and chips, my panini was very disappointing. The bread was stale, and toasted it probably would have been okay, but served up untoasted it was horrible. Ended up scraping the roasted veg and pest onto my plate, it was delicious,...but lukewarm as were the chips. Very busy, and wait staff learning, which is acceptable in these times. We waited nearly an hour for our meals, and we accept that as well. Sad experience, as we have enjoyed eating here before.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 5 December 2021

Myself and my mum went to Dockside cafe Mildura for breakfast. The staff we so friendly and made you feel very comfortable, the atmosphere and view was amazing and the food was excellent.. definitely got the hat trick 10/10 Thanks guys 😊

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 6 November 2021 via mobile

We discovered the “water toys” by accident looking for a boat to hire for a day. We decided on a pontoon for a day - the price difference between 1/2 a day and a full day is only $100. It was amazing. We were fortunate...and had a lovely day on the river. We cruised all the way to beyond Trentham Wine estate and then pretty much used the river’s currents to float back to the docks. We spent about 6 hours on the Murray. It was peaceful with beautiful scenery. And the pontoon is easy to navigate and enjoy a very comfortable cruise. Highly highly recommended. The staff at both All Seasons and Bayside Cafe (seems to be a collaborative affair) were very helpful and friendly.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 1 July 2021

Found this place by accident, so we stopped in for a coffee. After driving though one of Mildura's newer estates (and this one on the water side), we strolled past the many House Boats available for hire we came upon the Dockside Cafe. Our Canadian...host was excellent and we were treated to one of Mildura's best tasting coffees (we are from Melbourne). The views of the Murray and the accompanying Mildura Docklands provides a very relaxing experience that I personally recommend. Try it for yourself, and I am sure you will agree.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 23 May 2021 via mobile

Great little location. After checking in we were shown to a table. It was lovely sitting out on the deck watching the world go around. The menu had a good variety of items particularly Gluten Free options. I had the calamari salad and my husband...had a Chicken BLT burger. Both of these were fresh and delicious. Most patrons seemed lical so it was not overrun with tourists. Very yummy. Would be visiting again.More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 16 January 2021 via mobile

Great food. Great staff. Great views. We spent three hours there while our kids were using the rental kayaks you can also get here. Holly was amazingly helpful and the other staff were professional. I had one of the best chicken Caesar wraps I’ve had...in ages. My youngest had the steak sanga which looked great. And the cheesecake was the perfect end to the afternoon.More

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 7 January 2021 via mobile

Met with other family members for lunch. Staff were fantastic - friendly and professional. Meals including kids were delicious. Full table service and quick to get drinks and our meals. Definitely recommend and we will be back.

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 27 November 2020 via mobile

Very enjoyable breakfast and a great view! The staff were lovely and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely return when we come back to Mildura :)

Date of visit: November 2020
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Response from AllSeasonsHouseboats | Property representative |
At the moment they aren't on the menu but they still are available upon request depending on how busy the café is that morning. They currently have waffles. If you pre-book and mention that you would like pancakes for breaky... More
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There is a back door which used to be for the public to exit but it's now staff only. I suggest you call them and explain, and ask if your mum could use that as a one-off, because that would take her directly into the... More
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Dockside Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4