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The Watermark Townsville
The Watermark Townsville
The Watermark Townsville
3+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE WATERMARK TOWNSVILLE

(5.0 Score)
72-74 The Strand,
Townsville QLD 4810 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Oysters ✓ Cooked Prawns ✓ Bugs ✓ Blue Swimmer Crab ✓ Salt and Pepper Calamari ✓ Tempura Prawns ✓ Craft Beer Battered Mackerel ✓ Grilled Scallops

“The Watermark Townsville provides comfortable and delicious meals, friendly hospitality and ocean air. The Watermark Townsville sources the ingredients from local produce. The restaurant aims to offer seasonal dishes, fresh seafood, premium meats, and Australian cuisine. The restaurant provides a gaming lounge at the Watermark, which is open daily from 7 am to midnight. The Watermark Townsville offers gaming options, gift cards, takeaway and outdoor seating, great cocktails and vegan dishes. Try their unique varieties of seafood menus with affordable prices. You can also make a reservation at the restaurant.

2025 Update: Join them for a memorable dining experience. The restaurant offers both indoor and alfresco seating for groups of any size, featuring seasonal dishes crafted from fresh seafood, local produce, premium meats, and modern Australian cuisine.”

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Price:

PIZZA:
Chilli prawn $30.9
Marinara (if exists on pizza list – not here)
Ham & pineapple $27.9
Margherita $23.9
Pepperoni $27.9
Meatlovers $29.9
Charred bbq chicken $28.9
PASTA:
Marinara $38
Red claw crayfish $40
Carbonara $30.5
Lamb ragout $34
Pan fried gnocchi $29.9
ENTREES:
Salt & pepper calamari $24
Prawn cutlets $27.9
Fish tacos $19.9
Red claw crayfish $25.9
CLASSICS:
Fish & chips $31.9
Salt & pepper calamari $34
Fish burger $29
Crumbed steak $34.9
Chicken parmigiana $31.9
Cheeseburger $27
Souvlaki sandwich $29.9
Chicken burger $27
DESSERT:
Tiramisu $17
Tres leches $17
Sticky date pudding $17
Crème brûlée $17
Basque cheesecake $17
Coconut panna cotta $17
Lemon tart $17
Churros $17

Contact:

07 4724 4281

Mon-Sun: 6am - 12am

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Simply Tops Seafood Bar
Simply Tops Seafood Bar
Simply Tops Seafood Bar
9+ YEARS IN TBR
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SIMPLY TOPS SEAFOOD BAR

(4.9 Score)
Shop2, 33 Palmer Street, South Townsville,
Townsville QLD 4810 Directions

Since 1978

Specialty:

✓ Traditional Calamari ✓ Oyster Kilpatrick ✓ Bug Tail ✓ Softshell Crab ✓ Prawn Cutlet ✓ Deep Fried Oyster ✓ Sea Scallop ✓ Cold Platter for 1 ✓ Prawn Platter ✓ Single Fresh Moreton Bay Bug ✓ Prawn Meal ✓ Fresh Oysters

“Simply Tops Seafood Bar has been serving for more than 40 years. The restaurant is a fully licensed bar with many choices to drink. Simply Tops Seafood Bar staff members are well-trained and attentive and provide friendly service. The ambience is a modern restaurant with minimalist decor. The restaurant's recommended dishes are Garlic Moreton Bay Bugs, Garlic Bugs, and Fish. Simply Tops Seafood Bar offers outdoor seating and takeout, accepts debit cards, television and a kids' menu. All their dishes are mouthwatering and have affordable prices. You can also place an online order at Simply Tops Seafood Bar.”

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License ABN 80 650 568 273

Price:

FISH:
Coral trout $17.00
Barramundi $16.00
Spanish mackerel $13.00
Snapper $16.00
HOT SEAFOOD MEALS:
Fisherman’s basket $32.00
Fish and chips $16.00
Garlic sea scallops meal $26.00
Garlic and butter prawn meal $26.00
Sweet chilli Moreton Bay bugs $35.00
Garlic Moreton Bay bugs $35.00
Calamari rings and chips $15.00
COLD SEAFOOD MEALS:
Cold platter for 1 $35.00
Prawn platter $25.00
Single fresh Moreton Bay bug $13.00
Prawn meal $29.00
Fresh oysters $19.50
HOT SEAFOOD:
Bug tail $13.00
Softshell crab $13.00
Prawn cutlet $3.50
Deep fried oyster $4.00
Sea scallop $3.50
Calamari strips $23.50
Crumbed calamari ring $2.50

Contact:

07 4772 3028

Mon-Sun: 10am - 8pm

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Barefoot Art Food Wine
Barefoot Art Food Wine
Barefoot Art Food Wine
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5+ YEARS IN TBR
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BAREFOOT ART FOOD WINE

(4.8 Score)
5 Pacific Drive Horseshoe Bay, Horseshoe Bay,
Townsville QLD 4819 Directions

Since 2004

Specialty:

✓ Battered Barramundi and Chips ✓ Grilled Fillet Of Barramundi ✓ Pepper Squid ✓ Thai Fish Cakes ✓ Salt and Pepper Squid ✓ Panko Crumbed Prawns ✓ Miso Glazed Grilled Bugs

“Barefoot Art Food Wine sources fresh ingredients from local sources to give the best flavour. Barefoot Art Food Wine is open for lunch, dinner, and brunch. Their seafood platter has various choices. The restaurant offers mouthwatering seafood in a welcoming and laid-back setting. The restaurant's recommended dishes are Scallops, Seafood Pasta, Fish of the Day, Macadamia Pudding, and house-made Pork Dumplings with chilli soy and Shallots. Barefoot Art Food Wine offers outdoor seating and a kids' menu. Their team of staff provides excellent services. Barefoot Art Food Wine provides a delicious seafood menu at reasonable prices.”

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License ABN 27 177 863 564

Price:

ENTRÉE:
Pan-fried garlic button mushrooms stuffed with feta $20
Steamed pork dumplings with chilli soy dressing $20
Thai fish cakes on rice noodle salad $35
Salt & pepper squid on beetroot feta & walnut salad $38
Panko crumbed prawns with dipping sauce & salad $28
Miso-glazed grilled bugs with Asian salad $24
PASTA:
Spaghetti with prawns & bugs in white wine sauce $40
House-made ravioli with pumpkin spinach & feta $25
House-made gnocchi with prosciutto & mushrooms $30
MAINS:
Vegan special of the day $27
Ale-battered barramundi with chips & salad $29
Grilled barramundi with potato bake & vegetables $40
Confit duck leg with roast potatoes & vegetables $40
Duck salad with pear & parmesan $32
Grass-fed eye fillet with vegetables & jus $47
Reef & beef eye fillet topped with bugs & prawns $57
Seafood platter $100

Contact:

07 4758 1170

Mon,Thu,Sat & Sun: 11:30am - 9pm
Fri: 11:30am - 10pm
Tue & Wed: Closed

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THE WATERMARK TOWNSVILLE REVIEWS

Had a lovely delicious evening with my hubby. Great service, atmosphere and food! Definitely worth the experience. The seafood platter was very scrumptious and the garlic pizza was the perfect flavour.

This restaurant never seems to fail. Nice spot, right on The Strand overlooking the ocean and Magnetic Island. The food is always good. In fact, totally rated! I just ordered an arugula salad and wow, one of the best salads I’ve ever had. But, the chocolate caramel crème brulee is just totally decadent. To die for. Nice.

Finished the season of soccer with the girls by having a wonderful dinner at Watermark. The service was beautiful, they were very kind and attentive. Quick to notice when we wanted to order and be ready to leave. The food was lovely and great portion size for what we ordered. Thank you to Dhan especially who had lovely customer service.

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SIMPLY TOPS SEAFOOD BAR REVIEWS

Amazing. It couldn't be better. Fresh fish, not oily. As for the potato chips, I ordered the small portion and couldn't finish it. The food portions are large. The staff was very friendly and the food arrived quickly. We'll be back.

Fresh Fish & Seafood everytime! The Calamari Strips & Prawn Cutlets are our favourites! They are definitely busy on the weekends, make sure to go in and order early. Happy with the portions.

Best fish and chips in Townsville and superr affordable! The seafood here was so fresh and great quality, all hand made, not the usual generic packet prawn cutlets and rubbery calamari that you find in most fish and chip places.

BAREFOOT ART FOOD WINE REVIEWS

The most AMAZING FOOD! ordered the barramundi and all i can say was wow! Fresh, full of flavour and mouth watering. Couple of cheeky wines followed by an absolute delicious toffee pudding and i can honestly say, I have never had such a delicious dinner. From service to food and atmosphere, this is the place to go.

This little surprise package was recommended by some fellow travellers. What a great place. The food was spectacular, service and location just as good. Will be back for sure next time we're on Maggie.

We spent 8 days on Maggie and we think that barefoot is the best food we tried, the view is great, portions are enormous and I highly recommend the homemade desserts. We had the sticky date pudding and was to die for. Have a look at the mini art gallery upstairs while you are there.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE WATERMARK TOWNSVILLE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SIMPLY TOPS SEAFOOD BAR Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BAREFOOT ART FOOD WINE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10