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Boatshed Cafe

4.3 (304)
$40 and under
Australian
1A Heron Way, Hallett Cove, AU-SA 5158

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Boatshed Cafe

4.3
$40 and under
Australian
Hallett Cove

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
The popular Boatshed Cafe offers a relaxed all day dinning experience. In the lower area of the building and verandah, catering for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Summer only).

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Boatshed Cafe.

4.3

4.3
(304)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Adelaide

    Kid-friendly

  • Adelaide

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Adelaide

    Healthy

  • Adelaide

    Hot spot

  • Adelaide

    Neighborhood gem

  • Adelaide

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Adelaide

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boatshed Cafe offers a "fantastic location" with stunning views, making it a prime spot for breakfast and brunch. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and friendly service. While some mention seating and wait time concerns, the cafe remains a "hidden gem" known for its quality meals and scenic setting.
304 Reviews
  1. Phil

    Adelaide1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always. Great food great people and above all else amazing view 10/10

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  2. Selam

    Adelaide1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very poor service. The food wasn’t that great, you kind of serve yourself, still charge a lot. The staff aren’t that friendly and they rush you to get out to get the next customer

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  3. Helen

    Adelaide2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Great service, amazing food and friendly team.

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  4. Rob

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location, whatever the weather. Lovely service, beautiful Chilli crab omelette.

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  5. Michelle

    Adelaide11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our brunch as always and the new menu is awesome! Highly recommend Boatshed Cafe and the view is amazing!

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  6. Paula

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite breakfast/brunch haunt. Food and coffee was amazing. Lovely view, friendly staff. Just remember to book and leave time to find a park!

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  7. Bec

    Adelaide1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Everything was good but it feels like we were sitting ontop of the table next to us. We were trying to have a conversation but it felt like people were involved in our conversation

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  8. Velma

    Adelaide1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Boatshed Cafe welcomed us warmly. Despite still setting up, they brought us our drinks soon after ordering and our delicious breakfast a short time later. Well worth going there for breakfast. Opens at 8am. Then go for a walk in the conservation park. Breathtaking views.

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  9. Glenn

    Adelaide4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and ambience. The ordering system was efficient and staff friendly. The meals served met all presentation, flavour and portion size expectations and were reasonably priced. The only minor constructive feedback is that the coffee served (which tasted delicious) was on the lower temperate side and on multiple occasions empty handed waiting staff walked past the empty plates on our table until we asked them to clear these. Only a minor detail but room for improvement. We'll definitely be back for more at the Boatshed

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  10. Diane

    Adelaide4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great location but positive experience stops there. Have been twice and will not return as both times order has not been correct and both times have ordered an extra egg with breakfast - first time did not arrive with order and when asked for refund was told could not do immediately as I had paid by apple pay but would action at end of day. I never received the $5 cost. Then returned for a second try and did not get extra egg and when asked waitress had forgot and then a solid hard boiled ‘poached’ egg turned up - disgusting. No apology and will not return. How difficult are eggs to cook for a breakfast menu? Sadly overrated location.

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Additional information

FAQs

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished but comfortable attire when visiting Boatshed Cafe.

Portions are generous, guests often praise the Big Breakfast and say meals leave them comfortably full.

Boatshed Cafe is a relaxed, beachside spot with expansive sea views and a mix of indoor, verandah and lower‑level seating; when busy the interior can feel lively, while outdoor tables give you the best of the coastline.

Yes, Boatshed Cafe's upstairs dining and sweeping sea views make it a lovely choice for special evenings, with guests reporting memorable birthday dinners and wedding celebrations.

Yes, Boatshed Cafe is family‑friendly: it has a dedicated Kids Menu, and guests report staff accommodating highchair and pram requests during visits.

Boatshed Cafe shines at breakfast/brunch, many guests call it a favourite for morning visits; it also gets busy on weekends, so arriving earlier (or booking) helps secure a good outdoor spot.

Boatshed Cafe fills up at peak times, guests say it often gets very busy on weekends and during popular lunch sittings (one visit was especially full at a Wednesday lunch). Some visits have also been notably quiet on arrival, so booking ahead is a good idea if you want a guaranteed table.

Yes, Boatshed Cafe offers outdoor seating: the venue has a verandah and lower‑level tables by the water, and guests often enjoy undercover outdoor or outside tables with great sea views.

The Boatshed’s Big Brekky (Big Breakfast) is a recurring favourite, it appears on the menu and guests specifically call out the big breakfast as something they love.

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Boatshed Cafe

4.3
$40 and under
Australian
Hallett Cove

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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