Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Name: Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar
Address: 2/2 Dibbs Street, South Townsville, AU-QLD, Australia, 4810
Telephone: (07) 4420 4000
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7

886 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

9:30 pm

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

Bridgewater Restaurant's 1st floor dining room offers a river and city view unsurpassed in Townsville

The modern Australian open plan coastal design creates a stylish, relaxed atmosphere inviting you to linger over a lazy lunch or an intimate dinner with family and friends.

Our carefully crafted menu highlights local, seasonal produce with premium quality, authentic ingredients. Combined they form a diverse, modern and flavour focused dining experience.

Botaniq Wine, Gin and Cocktail Bar evolved to share our love of wines and spirits from Australia and around the world.
Wines by the glass are a feature with a wide selection between Bridgewater and Botaniq Bar. Drop in for a Gin before dinner or make a night of it with grazing bar food to share.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
Phone number
(07) 4420 4000
Website
http://www.bridgewaterq.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Bridgewater welcomes small groups to the semi - secluded George Robert's Room and large functions in the main restaurant. Botaniq Wine Gin and Cocktail Bar is also available for shared space and exclusive celebrations. Head to https://www.bridgewaterq.com.au for more info

Location
2/2 Dibbs Street, South Townsville, AU-QLD 4810
Area
Townsville CBD
Cross Street
Just off Palmer St South Townsville
Parking details
Street Parking on Dibbs St, Anthony St and Tomlin St. Additional parking available in front of Tiny Mountain Brewery a 5 min walk to the restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

5 Course Degustation Menu
$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Explore our 5 course Tasting Menu, combining various textures and flavours of culinary delights.

Roast chicken + chive wontons$25.00
orange chilli sauce, cashew, textures
Citrus cured salmon$27.00
pearl + herb emulsion, creamy coconut, blood orange
Spanner crab souffle$29.00
Mooloolaba Spanner crab, chive+ manchego souffle, manchego cream sauce
Scallops$27.00
sobrassada, lime labneh, basil crumb
Calamari$27.00
pickled courgettes, sherry onions, ginger mayo, salt bush, Calabrian sardella
Western Plains free range pork cotoletta$29.00
ravigote sauce, fennel, walnuts, lemon

Main

Pumpkin + ricotta rotolo$36.00
asparagus cream, pine nut-kale, textures
Paccheri pasta$44.00
with calamari, prawns, clams, marinara sauce
Salmon$46.00
crab + corn zucchini flower, lime + herb labneh, herbs, pearls
Chargrilled Chicken$40.00
gochujang glaze, Asian greens, kimchi, peanuts
Kiewa Valley Lamb loin$44.00
beetroot + vino cotto relish, goat cheese honey, kale + tarragon textures
Duck breast$47.00
confit duck brik cigar, compressed pear, barberry paste, beetroot
John Dee Supergold MSA 300gm Sirloin$50.00
ricotta gnocchi, cauliflower clotted cream, sherry onions, jus
450gm MSA Rib on the Bone$55.00
ricotta gnocchi, cauliflower clotted cream, sherry onions, jus

Sides

Caesar Salad$13.00
cos, pancetta + crouton textures, 65-degree egg, parmesan dressing
Crispy Brussel sprouts$12.00
chorizo jam, walnuts, garlic-yoghurt
Tempura broccolini$12.00
kimchi dressing, pine nuts
Fries$12.00
charred shallot aioli
Panko eggplant$13.00
harissa butter, lemon capers

Dessert

Dark chocolate ganache$19.00
chocolate soil, malt ice cream, charred marshmallow, blackberry
Kaffir lime brulee$19.00
strawberry + native pepper berry ice cream
Pavlova$19.00
dark chocolate ganache, spiced pumpkin ice cream, honey
Affogato$19.00
house-made vanilla bean ice-cream, chocolate crumble, espresso, Baileys

What 886 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Tropical North Queensland
Best Overall
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Best Food
Tropical North Queensland
Best Service
Tropical North Queensland
Best Ambience
Tropical North Queensland
Best Value
Tropical North Queensland
Good for business meals
Tropical North Queensland
Great for creative cocktails
Tropical North Queensland
Healthy
Tropical North Queensland
Good for special occasions
Tropical North Queensland
Most Booked
Townsville
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "consistently excellent" food. Guests rave about the "wonderful" atmosphere and breathtaking views of Townsville. The five-course degustation menu and expertly paired wines are standout features. Perfect for special occasions, it's a "must-visit" fine dining destination.

886 Reviews

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Luke
Tropical QLD
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We did the five course menu for Valentine’s Day but on the Saturday. The food was amazing. Each course was something completely different. The staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for dinner, just be prepared to be a bit full, so don’t plan a night of dancing after!
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Keira
Victoria
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Came in for lunch. Absolutely loved the food we were presented and loved the atmosphere we were surrounded in. The cocktails were delicious and the staff were very friendly. Only negative would be that we ordered the 5 course degustation menu, waited over an hour for the first course to come out and by 2.5 hours we had to leave without the 5th course (dessert).
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Amanda
Tropical QLD
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Hello, l chose the duck and it wasn't cooked through so raw in part, if this is the intend meal, l would like to have know that. We had almost eaten our meal when someone came by to ask how everything was. I responded good, what else do you say . The meal was ordinary and yes as a customer you have an expectation and that wasn't meet. The menu didn't grab us, it doesn't describe what your actually getting so it's a real surprise when it arrives, then wondering what everything is, not a fan
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Jane
Tropical QLD
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant was outstanding. My husband is a very good cook and we very rarely eat out but I would recommend this to anyone who wants to try different with excellence. Very good value for money for the standard of cuisine. I absolutely loved it.
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Ellen
Tropical QLD
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and the food was delicious, thank you
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Tim
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience. If you are looking for somewhere to dine for a special occasion then Bridgewater is the place to choose. All of the cocktails and wines are suburb, all of the food is divine and every interaction with the staff was enjoyable. While it may be slightly more expensive you get what you pay for. Cannot recommend Bridgewater highly enough.
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Ben
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great night out. Even the 11 & 13 year olds enjoyed it.
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Paul
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful experience that we should like to repeat
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michael
Tropical QLD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service from the ladies and gentlemen was exceptional. We had a table for 5 and everyone enjoyed their meals. The Calamari was exceptional and my Duck was cooked to perfection. The only down side is that there needed to be more served with my meal and none of the sides were really appealing to compliment the Duck.
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Sally
VIP
Tropical QLD
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We regularly attend Bridgewater restaurant, and are never disappointed. The service, ambience and food is always amazing. Many other restaurants can be good from time to time, this is what sets Bridgewater apart, consistently excellent. Clear reason it has been awarded every year since opening.
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FAQs

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 4420 4000.

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 886 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

9:30 pm

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

2/2 Dibbs Street, South Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Just off Palmer St South Townsville
Area
Townsville CBD
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking on Dibbs St, Anthony St and Tomlin St. Additional parking available in front of Tiny Mountain Brewery a 5 min walk to the restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bridgewaterq.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 4420 4000
Private party facilities
Bridgewater welcomes small groups to the semi - secluded George Robert's Room and large functions in the main restaurant. Botaniq Wine Gin and Cocktail Bar is also available for shared space and exclusive celebrations. Head to https://www.bridgewaterq.com.au for more info

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

5 Course Degustation Menu

To Start

Marinated Sicilian Olives$18.00

House baked flat bread$16.00

Pumpkin & Smoked Cheese Arancini$20.00

Entrée

Roast chicken + chive wontons$25.00

Citrus cured salmon$27.00

Spanner crab souffle$29.00

Scallops$27.00

Calamari$27.00

Western Plains free range pork cotoletta$29.00

Main

Pumpkin + ricotta rotolo$36.00

Paccheri pasta$44.00

Salmon$46.00

Chargrilled Chicken$40.00

Kiewa Valley Lamb loin$44.00

Duck breast$47.00

John Dee Supergold MSA 300gm Sirloin$50.00

450gm MSA Rib on the Bone$55.00

Sides

Caesar Salad$13.00

Crispy Brussel sprouts$12.00

Tempura broccolini$12.00

Fries$12.00

Panko eggplant$13.00

Dessert

Dark chocolate ganache$19.00

Kaffir lime brulee$19.00

Pavlova$19.00

Affogato$19.00

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Review summary

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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