Fresh User Reviews for Water View in Brisbane

5 Average

Food  6      Drinks  6      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  6     

We had breakfast here today, which ended up being lunch as we waited over 2 hours for our food! The lady in charge was rude to most customers and Very rude to my husband when he went to pay and complained about the overall experience.

I highly recommend you go somewhere else if you want a pleasant experience and enjoy customer service, 2 things that the senior staff clearly does not care about!

Overall I'd say you ruined our day! It was quite an awful experience!

May 13, 2012

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  7     

Really nice atmosphere. They have a beautiful back terrace that overlooks the golf course. It's not overcrowded and you really feel relaxed at this place. The menu is nice. Modern Australian and really pretty reasonable so I will definitely go back again. They have kind of loyalty thing where you can sign up and get a free meal on your birthday for if you look on their website. We signed up while we were there. If you live on the North Side check it out because it's kind of a rare gem that not everyone knows about yet.

May 08, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  9     

I chose Jade Buddha for my birthday dinner because of it's location overlooking the Brisbane River and because of it's reputation for great food. The waitress was very friendly and efficient, the view magnificent and the food was to die for. We all ordered a different main course and we all raved how good our meal was.

Two of us experienced a different dessert and I would have to say that the Seasonal Fruit in a Brandy Basket was divine, is one of the nicest desserts I have ever had. The only criticism would be the music from the Cove Bar out to the restaurant was too loud but being a Friday night I guess you can expect it to be a bit noisy but overall a wonderful night out with beautiful food. Thank you Jade Buddha!

Apr 28, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

A hidden little Gem! Like a diamond in the rough! Coffee is superb and all staff can make great freshly grinded cups of caffeine tailored to suit any customers demands!

Staff are bubbly and enthusiastic and always go out of their ways to ensure that the Versatile Chef exceeds your desired level of expectation. Belinda does a wonderful job. I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a excellent cup of coffee and some morning breaky, and the prices are very reasonable!

Apr 14, 2012

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Drinks  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

A gem in the middle of the rainforest. We enjoyed a delightful morning tea of the biggest, freshest blueberry muffin and freshly squeezed juice you have ever tasted. We enjoyed sitting on the rear deck with a lovely cool breeze coming through. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to go back for another visit.

Apr 07, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  8     

Fantastic food and service. Would definitely recommend.

Apr 05, 2012

4.8 Average

Food  2      Ambience  9      Service  5      Value  3     

Awful food- such a shame as the location is lovely. The menu sounds great but the execution is poor. The cuts of meat were fatty, the flavours didn't come together and the meal was heavy and stodgy. Disappointed.

Apr 03, 2012

4.3 Below Average

Food  6      Ambience  8      Service  2      Value  1     

This place is over-hyped fusion food.

Its not 'Japanese' in the true gastronomic sense.

Nothing wrong with that, but please, don't blab on about it being 'pure'.

But the true evil is the cost of meals in this place - its outrageous bordering on criminal.

Food quality is 7/10. Service 6/10. Decor 8/10. Value for money 1/10.

And, on the day we were there, they had all the air-con blasting away, with all the doors open! Greenthinking they are not.

Do yourself a flavour, go elsewhere, your wallet/purse will appreciate it.

Better, cheaper elsewhere.

Mar 09, 2012

4 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  7      Service  2      Value  2     

With a great setting on the Brisbane river and nice appearance, we were expecting big things from Kingsleys.

Sadly they did not follow. Service was slow and confused, and several menu items were not available. Nor was our selection from the wine list. Well over an hour passed between ordering and mains arriving (I timed it), approximately 45-50 minutes into this time I was advised that the mashed potato I ordered on the side wasn't available either. No mashed potato. How does a steakhouse run out of potato?

The supervisor came to inquire if "everything was okay" once our mains (eventually) arrived. She then proceeded to ask if we'd like to order more drinks even though all our glasses were full. We declined and then she asked a second time, saying "the night was still young". This seemed rude, and appears very questionable RSA policy, especially since in the time we were waiting for mains we'd been offered more drinks at least 3 times already.

The entrees tasted great, but the main was adequate at best. Extra charges applied for sauces and such "the steak comes with nothing on the side". My steak was ordered medium rare, it tasted more like medium-well. I really can't be sure since there was very little light at our table, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Assuming it was cooked correctly, it tasted very ordinary for the price.

Considering the good reviews, our bad experience at Kingsleys does seem out of place. Maybe they were having an off night or something, still it's not really an excuse, especially since there were more staff in the restaurant than diners. Long delays and unimpressive food, charged at a premium. We won't be back.

Revision: Have been advised by fellow diner that the toilets were unclean and smelled bad.

Feb 24, 2012

9.2 Highly Recommended

Quality  9      Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  10     

We had a lovely trip. The food was great and plenty of it. Service was spot on and the entertainment really complimented the trip. Certainly recommend it as value for money and think it is a Brisbane 'must do'.

Feb 15, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     

We dined at Kingsleys recently for a special night out and were not disappointed. We were seated promptly despite having arrived early. I had the chilli crab for mains, which was delicious but really messy, staff were only too happy to assist with the provided plastic apron and extra serviettes.

I would recommend the scallops for entree, they were lovely. The wine list was also a winner. We left feeling a little overstuffed with food because we didn't want to miss a bite.

Feb 15, 2012

6.8 Recommended

Food  6      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  6     

Clearly a beautiful and memorable location. Building well maintained. Food prior to 2011 was absolutely magnificent and I would have rated 9's on every aspect. I took 2 clients there for a Sunday lunch in January 2012. I didn't appreciate being greeted as "mate" (I am female and yes, I was a regular at Summit Restaurant.

I was embarrassed to have been recognised and referred to as a regular). It's not like I ask them for a VIP discount! On this day, the service was bad. The current menu is the worst I have seen it in 10 years. There must be a new licensee. I won't take client's there again.

Feb 12, 2012

2.5 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  3      Value  2     

May have been a bad night but not serving us the entree and salad we had ordered was a bad sign. A small bland risotto with broad beans without any obvious broad beans and a bland died out coral trout made us glad we had avoided the entree.

Staff were friendly enough but still tried to include the missing entree on the bill. Thank god for the great value Turkish restaurant Ahmet's we visited for lunch.

Feb 11, 2012

7 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  5      Service  8      Value  7     

A bit expensive in terms of value for the food you are served. Ambience, great unless you are under the a/c in a walkway with chatting waiters nearby, note ask for a window seat. Service excellent, almost too good a little more time between courses would be good, felt rushed.

Food is excellent quality, small portions, well presented, generally wonderful flavour, but some bland and some over powering, watch out for the vinegar, have drink ready. Not a 10, but one of the best in Brisbane.

Jan 15, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  9     

Was in for a hens night and had the best time ever, food was perfect, waiters knew what they were doing and very polite. Will be coming back for my Birthday next week, can't wait.

Jan 14, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  9     

Wonderful place to eat for a special occasion. Ambience is great and food is well presented and delicious. Definitely going back there again!

Jan 12, 2012

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

Best steaks in town! have not tasted a more perfectly cook steak. It has certainly ruined me for anything but a chars steak! the sides were great and the service impeccable. Will be back, again and again and again!

Jan 09, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  7     

Opted for the romantic dinner package for 2 to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Our table next to the window was set up with silver heart-shaped confetti strewn on it, with a complimentary box of 4 chocolate truffles. The sweeping panoramic view of the city lights of Brisbane added to our dining experience.

For starters we had champagne cocktail, followed by the chef's appetizer and entree before the main meal (crisp skin Atlantic salmon), followed by a yummy assortment of desserts, and cappuccino. The meal portions were smallish but well-presented and delicious.

Despite it being mid-week, the restaurant seemed busy enough and grew to be somewhat noisy as the evening progressed. The staff were friendly and pleasant, although the service could have been a bit quicker.

Overall, it was a most memorable night out.

Jan 05, 2012

1.3 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  1      Service  1      Value  1     

If you are looking for an enjoyable social dinner, This is not for you! After making my booking well over a month in advance and realising I had not received a confirmation call the day prior to my reservation, I called Jade Buddha to learn the girl hadn't written my booking down. "Luckily" they managed to fit us in though after I wish had gone elsewhere. They served us champagne glasses with lipstick Clearly visible on 2 of them.

The waitress didn't notice and poured the champagne, therefore, the champagne had to be replaced. We then ordered starters telling the waitress we wanted them to share with the table. With 5 people at our table you would think common sense would prevail and she would have offered us some direction on portions. She did not and the starters came with 3 servings per item, clearly not enough to share.

After pointing this out to the waitress she said 'Oh, well then your mains aren't going to be enough either' so we had to revise our main order. Finally at the end when we received our check there were Four added items that were from another table! The staff gave us the revised correct bill but offered no form of compensation and really didn't seem to care about the rotten experience they had given us.

I see my father once a year and I am so disappointed they tainted his visit this way. I will Never go back there and I warn anyone who is thinking of dining there, do not go there!

Jan 02, 2012

3 Below Average

Quality  2      Food  1      Ambience  3      Service  8      Value  1     

Yep another appalling experience review here. My husband and I spent $400 for the New Years Eve cruise on the very top deck. For this we assumed it would be a classy night out filled with bubbles, fine dining (even with the canapes that was on the menu) and quality entertainment to dance to.

Well what a joke it was. I am so upset that we paid the money for the disgusting night it was. We were served party pies, spring rolls, mini pizzas, samosas - and I am not talking about homemade here, I still can't believe they served this. The good thing is that there were around 4 choices of beer and wine. There was limited staff to wait on the patrons. A lovely man did his best to get around to some of the guests, but it just didn't cut it and the trays were left in the middle of the deck where you helped yourself.

Generally, all of the staff were really lovely and welcoming (the only +). I enjoy having a fun night out but at $200 a pop I didn't expect to be surrounded by young, loud hooligans - I thought it was going to be a classy event! The music was cheesy DJ tunes that even as a professional dancer I did not wish to dance to.

However, the view was lovely and my husband and I did our best to enjoy ourselves. I do not recommend wasting your money...get a city cat!

Response from Management:
Hi rose2012,

We are sorry that the New Years event was not as you were expecting. All our feedback from both our vessels for this event has been so positive. We thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback and are grateful for it as we are constantly striving to improve our product and services. We will certainly pass on all of your feedback to our staff and use your feedback for the development of this event at the end of 2012. Thank you again.

Jan 01, 2012