Overview

Slipway Bar & Restaurant stands as a shining beacon in the serene coastal town of Lucinda, Queensland. Nestled at 54 Dungeness Road, it offers a perfect blend of bar and grill dining with stunning views overlooking the water towards Hinchinbrook Island. This location is not just about the scenery; it embodies a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere ideal for locals and travelers alike seeking quality food alongside nature’s charm.

The menu caters broadly, appealing to seafood lovers, meat enthusiasts, and vegetarians, reflecting the region’s fresh produce and diverse culinary influences. Slipway's seafood offerings, in particular, capture the essence of coastal cuisine—fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. Guests praise dishes like the calamari, seafood linguine, and sizzling garlic prawns for their rich taste and satisfying portions. Even when a seafood platter is typically reserved for dinner, the kitchen gladly accommodates special requests, highlighting their dedication to an exceptional dining experience.

For those inclined towards lighter or vegetarian options, the restaurant does not disappoint. Starters like vegetable spring rolls and bruschetta come served generously, crafted with subtle yet distinct house-made touches. Salads combining seasonal vegetables, feta, caramelised balsamic onions, and toasted pine nuts showcase attention to texture and flavor without overwhelming the palate.

The ambiance enhances the meal, with a spacious indoor area bustling with energy and a tranquil outdoor setting that invites patrons to unwind by the water. The staff play an integral role in embedding warmth, friendliness, and a welcoming attitude into the experience—making guests feel more like family than customers.

Slipway Bar & Restaurant suits a wide range of visitors: from solo travelers and couples to families and groups searching for fresh, satisfying coastal fare paired with cold beers and spectacular sunsets. It is a destination for those who value quality, atmosphere, and genuine hospitality in equal measure.

In a town with limited dining options, Slipway emerges as a true hidden gem—one worth seeking out whenever in Lucinda.


Amenities & Services

Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves food at bar
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Atmosphere
Casual

What Customers Say

Cam
Dec 10,2025
5/5
If you're staying at the point in Lucinda, get in your car (or walk) a little way and come to Slipway! The food is far superior and has similar pricing. I came here for lunch and dinner today and loved every dish that I ordered! The dinner that I had at the point (a different venue) last night was very disappointing. Plenty of options for meat, seafood and veg lovers. I only had vegetarian options today, as I've been travelling for a while and figured it'd be a good idea to get some veg into me. For lunch, I thought the pumpkin salad was a bit expensive at $26 but it came in a good size serving with a range of veg, perfectly toasted pine nuts, feta and caramelised balsamic onion. It tasted fantastic and I was left feeling full. For dinner, I opted for two of the happy hour entrees at $10 each - veg spring rolls and bruchetta. I expected small servings @ $10 per entrees but what I got were good servings. The bruchetta came on perfectly toasted, buttery garlic bread, topped with a very nice balance of tomato, onion, feta and balsamic. 4 slices included in the one serving. The veg spring rolls came with 3 full sized spring rolls and a unique, tasty flavour that left me thinking they were made in house (I've tasted enough spring rolls to know when they are generic frozen ones - though I'm a fair way from home - from Perth) The Creme Brulee was nice and creamy on the inside and perfectly bruleed on top. There is very little to choose from when dining out in Lucinda but if I ever come back, I'll make sure it's when Slipway is open!
Belinda M
Dec 10,2025
5/5
WOW what a hidden gem . If you visit Lucinda this place is a must. Cold beers and amazing food while watching the sun set overlooking Hitchenbrook Island. Sizzling Garlic Prawns highly recommend. Staff are awesome, very welcoming and make you feel like apart of the family.
Cheryl-Ann Schlitz
Dec 10,2025
5/5
What a perfect spot for a lovely seafood lunch. Great service and the view is spectacular
Bearded Dragon
Dec 10,2025
5/5
This place is an Absolute must drop in place, we drove for an hour only to find it ticked all our boxes.Outdoor area is so relaxing with nice river views and mountains,indoor was packed with customers. The staff where one of the most helpful , friendly , chirpy staff I have come across. We specifically came for the seafood platter only to find out it was for Dinner Only..Apparently that wasn't an issue, the kitchen staff where Happy to cook one up. Wow nice and scrumptious platter it was. Cannot say thankyou enough to the lovely young staff who where extremely accommodating and professional and abig shout out thankyou to the kitchen staff who made the platter on request.
Richard Spalding
Dec 10,2025
5/5
Had a great lunch here in the lovely quiet coastal town of Lucinda. The Slipway restaurant has a great position looking out over the water towards Hinchinbrook Island and plenty of space to have a meal and drink. Speaking of the food, we had calamari and Seafood Linguine for lunch. Both were exceptional. Staff are friendly and helpful and make you feel welcome.
Sha Shen Holderness
Dec 10,2025
5/5
Waterfront bar over looking souther sude Hinchenbrooke Island, lovely alfresco areas. Affordable beer prices comoared to local hotel. Clean, tidy and happy staff
Sha shen “Bambi martini” Holderness
Dec 10,2025
5/5
Well worth the trip to Lucinda, the Slipway bar is waterfront, child friendly with friendly staff

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
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