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Banksia Seafood and Grill, Hervey Bay, AU-QLD

Banksia Seafood and Grill

4.7
4.7
1125 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Situated on the Charlton Esplanade of Hervey bay, Banksia Seafood and Grill enjoys gentle sea breezes in a modern seaside venue.

While crisp wines, icy beers and fresh cocktails are served by a professional team, our award-winning Head Chef and owner, Saul Collins has created a menu filled with perfectly cooked local Seafood and Steaks which are the stars of the show.

Banksia believes in creating tasty dishes with fresh local ingredients, food that you just want to continue eating. Zesty and crisp flavors mixed with classic favorite cuisine, quality tastes without being pretentious.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 4325 4095
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Saul Collins
  • Catering
    Casual Fine dining, in a modern venue with a 'Hamptons' beach style feel. The focus of our menu is to present the freshest local seafood, and the best Queensland steaks to our guests in a relaxed yet professional atmosphere.
  • Neighbourhood
    Hervey Bay
  • Parking details
    Large car park available at rear of venue
  • Public transit
    Bus, Uber, Taxi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Drinks on the Sun Lounges

    Multiple dates available
    Relax and unwind with a drinks-only reservation at Banksia Seafood and Grill's sun lounges. Enjoy the comfortable sea breeze and take in the great view as you kick back and put your feet up. Whether you're sipping on a refreshing cocktail or enjoying your drink of choice, this laid-back setting provides the perfect spot to soak up the atmosphere. Ideal for those who want to unwind and indulge in a leisurely drink experience.
    Drinks on the Sun Lounges photo

Offers

  • We Can Feed You

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.,Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
    Dive into a delicious experience with our "We Can Feed You" menu at Banksia Seafood and Grill. WEEKEND LUNCH SPECIAL: 🍽️ $45 for Two Courses – Choose an entrée or dessert to accompany your main. 🍽️ $60 for Three Courses – Indulge in the full experience with entrée, main, and dessert. Whether you're a seafood lover, grill enthusiast, or just craving an unforgettable meal, we’ve got something special for you! 🍤🥩🍰 Available every weekend starting 16 November 2024

    We Can Feed You photo

What 1,125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Queensland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banksia Seafood and Grill in Hervey Bay offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the fresh seafood, perfectly cooked steaks, and lively atmosphere enhanced by live music. The attentive staff and beautiful venue make it a "highly recommend" spot for both regular visits and special occasions.

1,125 Reviews
  1. Kyah

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here twice both times ordered the Bugs and they were amazing. My partner got the steak and he said it was cook perfectly and the best he’s had. The staff are so welcoming and all so lovely which made the experience so much better! The atmosphere of the place is just set out so nicely. Would definitely recommend and will be a place I choose whenever I want to go for a dinner!
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded today
    Thank you so much for your feedback.

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  2. Justin

    New South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    When we sat down the staff came pretty fast. Took our drink and food order. Drinks came and they were wrong which had to get changed. The food came, the wife got eye fillet with a large jac photo and a tiny salad size of a baby's hand for $85. and I got the seafood cob loaf $48 Let's just say my seafood cob loaf was cob 80%sauce 4 prawns 1 calamari ring cut up and 3 tiny pieces of fish size of a 20cent peice. Pretty disappointed. We were excited to come but left disappointed leaving either a $155 dinner bill.
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded today
    Thank you for the feedback and apologies for the drink order. The food we offer is high quality, sourced locally, freshly prepared within a full-service restaurant. Value for money is something that we take seriously.

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  3. Sandi

    Victoria

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely evening. A friendly greeting when we arrived and the waiting staff were very friendly and attentive. Food options were excellent. We ordered the second menu which was lovely but very big serves. Couldn’t quite get through the steak but it was perfectly cooked. The honey cake was delicious but just a little dry. The wine we ordered went perfectly with our dinner but thought that the wine list could have been a little more comprehensive. I highly recommend and would love to visit again soon and try some more dishes
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the feedback. Please watch for a new menu covering food, wines and cocktails.

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  4. Kylee

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose to preorder the seafood platter for 2. Food was amazing. So fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back!!
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, so much for the review. We look forward to seeing you again.

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  5. Ralph

    Queensland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Disappointing…. service great to,start but was non existent once large table arrived. We left only having entree.
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Ralph, this is not the type of service that we strive to deliver. We will contact you privately.

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  6. MummaWigs

    Queensland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, served by friendly and helpful staff in a lovely restaurant.
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded on February 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for your review and feedback on the wonderful team.

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  7. Petar

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tasting meals we’ve had in the Bay.. Loved the ambient guitar playing by Doug Edwards - his quiet cover of John Williamson’s “True Blue” was masterfully played. Wait staff were attentive and polite. Great mix of new inexperienced waitresses and older experienced wait staff. Compliments to the chef. “Magnefic”
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded on February 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for your feedback. The team across the business are passionate about what they do. This type of review lifts the team and supports their hard work. Doug is awesome and makes Thursday night at Banksia a very enjoyable evening.

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  8. Shirley

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great professional staff food was amazing. Service was high quality. Thank you for a Wonderful Evening
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded on February 3, 2025
    Shirley, thank you so much for the review.

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  9. Shae

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely amazing! Staff are amazing and so is the food!
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded on February 3, 2025
    Shae, thank you!

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  10. Gerrard

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kilpatrick oysters Seafood chowder and Moreton Bays I highly recommend. The staff were the best. My glass never got empty.
    Banksia Seafood and GrillResponded on January 19, 2025
    Gerrard, thank you so much for the feedback.

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FAQs

Banksia Seafood and Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 1125 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Banksia Seafood and Grill

4/381 The Charlton Esplanade, Torquay, Hervey Bay, AU-QLD 4655

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Hervey Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Large car park available at rear of venue
  • Public transit
    Bus, Uber, Taxi
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Saul Collins
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (07) 4325 4095
  • Catering
    Casual Fine dining, in a modern venue with a 'Hamptons' beach style feel. The focus of our menu is to present the freshest local seafood, and the best Queensland steaks to our guests in a relaxed yet professional atmosphere.
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