Restaurant

The Boatshed Restaurant

543 Coronation Dr, Auchenflower QLD 4066, Australia

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543 Coronation Dr, Auchenflower QLD 4066, Australia

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HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Boatshed Restaurant

Set right along the river in Auchenflower, this sunlit dining room treats prime beef and dry-aged cuts with genuine culinary gravitas. Regulars count on it for celebratory milestone lunches and family dinners where everyone feels looked after—right down to the kids, whose orders are taken with thoughtful care. Settle into a booth for a four-course Feast banquet, or share a charred tomahawk paired with house bread and sides of maple pumpkin.

  • Dry-Aged Cuts & Feast Menus: A dedicated steak program features dry-aged selections, Wagyu cuts, and tomahawks alongside multi-course communal Feast banquets.
  • Child-Centric Hospitality: Floor staff directly consult younger diners on their food choices, making family group dining seamless.
  • Riverfront Celebrations: Natural light, riverfront surroundings, and coordinated private spaces like the Henley Room suit major milestone celebrations.

What's On at The Boatshed Restaurant

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Dining Advantages

Why Brisbane diners choose The Boatshed for milestone gatherings, elevated steaks, and family occasions.

  • Relaxing Upmarket Ambience

    Diners experience an upscale, sunlit dining room designed to feel elegant and peaceful without intrusive noise.

    It feels very, very upmarket and very relaxing as well.

    Henry Wong
  • Specialty Steak Craftsmanship

    Knowledgeable staff and chefs guide guests through a curated cut selection, from dry-aged to wagyu eye fillet.

    The wagyu eye fillet that I ordered was simply impeccable.

    SummeryKnight74
  • Dedicated Group Celebration Care

    Large parties and milestone dinners benefit from dedicated group coordination, custom decorations, and attentive floor teams.

    They went above and beyond to take care of us and their effort did not go unnoticed.

    Tina McMahon
  • Personalized Milestone Hospitality

    From postcard greetings to surprise birthday treats, celebrations receive personal hospitality that elevates the milestone.

    Straight away, we were met with a beautiful 'postcard' congratulating our special occasion; beautiful touch!

    Gaby Andrews
  • Family-Friendly Dining Quality

    Families enjoy high culinary standards alongside thoughtful children's options that satisfy young diners.

    My 3yr old son had the crumbed chicken, it was a very large serving, and he loved every bite.

    Heidi Travers
  • Engaging Hospitality for Younger Guests

    Staff engage children individually to discuss their meals, ensuring younger guests feel acknowledged and welcome.

    they take the time talk to my children (9and11)individually about they would like to eat,thus giving them that lovely dining experience of feeling important.

    Nick Lane

Other favorites

Complementary sides and accompaniments to round out your riverfront meal

  • Roasted Baby Carrots

    amazing side dishes, ranging from roasted baby carrots to mac n cheese

    Mesulam Esther
  • Mac n Cheese

    amazing side dishes, ranging from roasted baby carrots to mac n cheese

    Mesulam Esther
  • Onion Rings

    The sides also never fail to impress us we loved the maple pumpkin and the onion rings.

    Heidi Travers
  • Roasted Cauliflower

    The roasted cauliflower was incredibly impressive

    Claire Chien

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and tailored hospitality that elevate milestone gatherings and family meals.

  • Celebratory Table Welcome & Surprises

    Celebratory occasions are greeted at the table with a commemorative congratulatory postcard, followed by surprise drinks and celebratory dessert.

  • Direct Child-Centric Consultation

    Waitstaff directly engage young children in conversation when discussing and presenting their meal orders so they feel individually recognized.

  • Direct Chef Interaction & Tableside Wine Tastings

    Chefs step out during quieter services to discuss cut selections and meat preparation directly with diners, complemented by proactive steak pairings and plate refreshes.

  • Dedicated Milestone Styling & Arrival Coordination

    For milestone celebrations, staff coordinate pre-event room access, custom table styling, and proactive parking logistics guidance for arriving guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dining and steak options are available?

The restaurant features an extensive steak selection including wagyu, dry-aged cuts, and tomahawk steaks, alongside seafood options like barramundi and oysters scampi. Guests can also opt for a four-course shared feast menu featuring chef-selected dishes for the entire table.

Is the restaurant suitable for children and families?

Yes, the venue accommodates family dining with dedicated kids' meal options like fish and chips and crumbed chicken. Reviewers note that waitstaff actively engage children when taking their orders, though note that kids' meals do not include dessert and penne napoli has been noted for having noticeable pepper.

Can you make reservations for groups or celebrations?

Yes, reservations are accepted and can be booked for special occasions and standard dining, with visitors noting generous two-hour lunch reservation windows and dedicated private spaces like the Henley Room. Large groups have also utilized table QR codes to coordinate orders smoothly.

What are the parking and transit options?

On-site parking is available behind the venue, with both free and paid lot options, plus free and paid street parking nearby. Note that hotel events can occasionally trigger local parking restrictions. Alternatively, a bus stop is roughly 100 meters away and a CityCat ferry terminal sits directly across the road.

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