Reviews


Tender Hooks restaurant offers a mixed dining experience, with some diners noting a lack of atmosphere and inconsistent service. Some reviewers felt overcharged for their meals, while others enjoyed the food and friendly service provided by the staff. The restaurant's location overlooking a boat marina and the sea adds to its appeal, with some diners recommending it for the view at sundown. Despite mixed reviews, Tender Hooks is praised for its steak and seafood options, with some diners giving it a glowing 10/10 rating. Overall, the restaurant offers reasonable prices and a relaxing atmosphere, making it a nice place to visit for a meal with family or friends, Driftaways Restaurant & Bar usually has an average rating of 3.5.

Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 754 reviews

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Menulist
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
noah-morris
20.02.2022 - 16:00

I’ve had a few great meals here with friends and family recently. The setting by the water overlooking the yachts and houseboats is lovely. The food menu is exc...

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charlene-doyle
20.02.2022 - 16:00

Have visited many times food has always been good. The reef beef was cooked to perfection. Seafood lakes delicious. Atmosphere great staff happy helpful.

david-amador-2
20.02.2022 - 16:00

We shred a bucket of prawns, Tentacle salad and the Morton Bay Bug Salad, best meal of our trip to the Far North!!

bo-johnsen
20.02.2022 - 16:00

Im a local and have. been here many time , you go for. the sea breeze and. the. view over. the boats. Service is. oK and. the. food,, my. complaint is the price...

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upagac-2
20.02.2022 - 16:00

Best food and meals for the area in my opinion. My only complaint they changed the menu and removed my favourite Chilli tomato prawns, had to have garlic cream...

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Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 754 reviews

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