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Our waitress couldn’t even work up a hello or a smile. We were made to feel rather unwelcome. She did not go through the menu or give us any indication of the menu other than to try and up sell us sides. Our water was never replenished and in general we were left unimpressed by the food as it was packaged so poorly by the service.

Beautiful location, food delicious and well presented. Friendly attentive service.

Superb restaurant where the food, service and atmosphere lives up to the expectation. Would recommend for a special night out. Adequately Covid safe too.

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Hi Tobias, Thanks so much for your review. We are so pleased that your recent dining experience at Public Dining Room ticked all the boxes, including providing a COVID Safe environment which we take very seriously! We hope to see you for that next 'special occassion' or 'just because'!! Why not join us for lunch next time!

I am so happy this lovely restaurant was open so we could celebrate my mother’s 96th birthday. It’s a long-time favourite, and never disappoints. Oh that roast lamb ...

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Hi Fiona, We were so pleased to be able to host your mother's 'very special' birthday celebration. We love that Public Dining Room is a 'long time favourite' restaurant of yours and we very much look forward to you visiting us again sometime soon!

The food is amazing there!

This is a dear favorite of mine. Beautiful views, spacious interior. Warm service. Such a special place to take your favorite visitors or interstate friends.

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Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so thrilled to be one of your favourite restaurants and look forward to seeing you again sometime soon!

It was great to get back to the Public Dining Room, a genuinely good restaurant at Balmoral Beach. The Bouiillabaisse was amazing as were the desserts (apple crumble served as I've never seen it before). I particularly like the fact that they have quality wines by the half bottle which suits me perfectly. We missed it during the lockdown and are pleased to be able to get back. We were seated in the annexe which can get cold even with the heating on.

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Hi Philip, Thanks so much for your kind words. We are so grateful to be re-opened and are delighted at the response we have received from our loyal customers. We look forward to welcoming you back again sometime soon!

Excellent place! Good food and atmosphere.

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Hi Albert, Thanks for joining us! We are thrilled to be re-opened and are so pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. See you next time!

Great food and location. Highly recommended. Staff were great and atmosphere beautiful. Will definitely return. It is nice to have the restaurant open again.

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Hi Adam, So glad you could join us - we are thrilled to be back up and running! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Good food, awesome service. The $1 oyster Thursday is really great value.

Best local fancy dinner in Balmoral

The Chilli spaghettini, cape moreton scarlet prawns, confit tomato, prawn bisque, seaweed was very good, but for the price ($48) I expected more than 3 prawns particularly when 2 of the 3 prawns were not ver big

It was a great experience with good food, nice view and friendly staff!

A thoroughly enjoyable lunch at this well presented establishment. Friendly welcome. Comfortable seating, and the feeling of ample space around you. A view of the beach, tops off the ambience. A menu that invites you to make difficult choices as the offering is wide and appealing to all tastes. Raw, cooked, hot, cold, meat, fish, chicken, and more. Once the food is presented, it doesn’t disappoint. Fresh and tasty. Would return in a heartbeat.

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Hi Michael, We are thrilled that you had such a fabulous lunch experience at Public Dining Room. Thank you so much for your most complimentary review. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back very soon!

Good restaurant in great location

Great service and the quality of the food was exemplary. The view is brilliant. The only downside was the two areas of the restaurant one is completely indoors while the other is a covered deck and of lesser quality from decor to view.

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Hi James, We are so pleased that you found the food and service to be of such high standard. The views from our terrace deck are just as amazing as from the main dining area, and this area is often requested for it's relaxed indoor/outdoor feel! We appreciated your comments and preference for the main dining area - be sure to request this next time you book!

Great location on a lovely day. Considering the prices we expected more from the food. Also quite disappiointed with the manner of the manager including towards his own staff.

Food and prices were great, as was the welcome and the setting. Unfortunately the waitress was a bit grumpy and that spoiled what would have been an excellent meal

Lovely experience

Fabulous restaurant and location. Great menu and options. The service was impeccable throughout lunch especially Sommelier providing good advice. Highly recommend

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Hi Mark We are so pleased that your recent dining experience at Public Dining Room was a success! We are incredibly fortunate to be situated in such an amazing location and aim to deliver a high level of food and service to match! We will be sure to pass on your kind words to the team! Hope to see you again!