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BBQ Buoys

Tourist attraction Family restaurant Bar and grill Barbecue restaurant Tour agency Boat rental service

One of the Top rated Family restaurants in Adelaide


Address

Pinky Flat, War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

Website

bbqbuoys.com.au

Contact

+61 422 145 496

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (121 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Pejman B. 5 months ago on Google • 214 reviews
    My friends and I had a delightful experience hiring a buoy during a sunny weekend afternoon here. The booking and arrangements were effortlessly handled, contributing to a seamless visit. We opted for the Cheese & Meat platter, which, while tastefully presented and flavorful, could have been more generous in portion size. The beverages, on the other hand, could have been colder, requiring us to place them in an ice box for a period to achieve the desired chill. The staff exhibited a commendable level of friendliness and attentiveness throughout our visit. Overall, all good and we were happy with the time spent.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russell K. 4 years ago on Google • 2216 reviews
    What a great way to spend a sunset evening! The buoys have an engine so you can cruise up and down the river and even if you’ve lived here your entire life it is a chance to see the city from a different angle. If you’re a tourist, then it would be even better! Great fun and can be as relaxing or as loud/laughter as you like. Options werent just bbq but you can also just have a table and sit and enjoy a picnic and drinks. Staff are very friendly and helpful, overall highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Suman M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a beautiful place to be with family. The walk along the river is nice. Sunset view of the city is great here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 YAdelaide com a. 3 years ago on Google • 516 reviews
    Staff were friendly and gave full briefing on how to control the bby buoy. You can chug up and down the most scenic parts of the river and see iconic sights. Drinks must be pre-oredered and purchased beforehand. We had our own bbq on the boat but it took a while to fire up and cook the food (it’s a ‘bug’ but we struggled with getting decent gas supply). You can also order platters if preferred. You get over two hours on the river - which is ample time. You do need a dedicated driver who is prepared to captain the boat the whole time and must not exceed alcohol limit (driving licence required). There are fines for negligent behaviour. All up an enjoyable experience and definitely worth doing if just to view the best scenic parts of the main river section in Adelaide.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David D. 3 months ago on Google • 295 reviews New
    Fantastic experience. BBQ on the river, flying foxes all over the place at dusk. An experience in Adelaide I am happy I didn’t miss.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gonzalo S. 4 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Amazing experience having bbq with a great view of the city. Highly recommend the sunset session. Super friendly and kind staff, will book again someday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacob M. 4 years ago on Google
    We had a great experience with these guys. Would recommend to everyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tim G. 5 months ago on Google • 78 reviews
    It was a cool experience and our group enjoyed it, however our BBQ was broken and only half of it was usable, the employee we were with was very nice and helpful and tried to fix it, but in the end it did not work. It was quite expensive for the level of quality.

  • 5/5 Sue L. 7 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    We brought our own food. Utensils supplied. Great service. Very friendly staff. Lovely morning on the river. Lived here our whole lives but never seen it from this angle. Bbq cooked quickly. Drinks were cold. Good briefing. Overall a lazy enjoyable 2 hours

  • 5/5 Bec M. 6 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Kelly was amazing! Super welcoming and friendly! Explained the safety and equipment well. Provided excellent service. Highly recommend for a fun family outing.

  • 5/5 Tanya L. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Thank you BBQ Buoys for making my partners 40th a memorable one! It was our first time & your staff were helpful, friendly & accommodating. We all had a fabulous time & I would highly recommend this for something different. Was a great experience :)

  • 5/5 Alan L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great afternoon on the river cruising while cooking and eating a BBQ. It's one of those things you see and wonder what it's like. It was great.

  • 5/5 Zelah K. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience and highly recommended, great for families. Loved the BBQ on board too the kids enjoyed cooking Easy to book and staff very friendly even took photos of us. Will be back again thank you

  • 5/5 Sharon T. 1 year ago on Google
    Thanks BBQ Buoys for a fabulous lunch aboard! The staff were very kind and helpful. They provided little life vests for the kids. Our group, including five kids under 4 years, had a memorable time.

  • 5/5 Chelsea 1 year ago on Google
    Bloody awesome fun! Loved the BBQ and the length of time was perfect! This is the second time on the BBQ Bouys and won't be the last!

  • 5/5 Dean B. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful experience and ALL the people i have talked to from BBQ Buoys have been extremely professional and a pleasure to deal with. Well done to ALL.

  • 5/5 4chillies 2 years ago on Google
    Great for something completely different!!! Order your drinks and meat and then float along the Torrens while you have your bbq and catch up with friends. A fun way to spend a couple of hours.

  • 5/5 Papa B. 3 years ago on Google
    Was not sure about it. Wow was one of the best days with family in ages. Just a great 2hrs on The Torrens River. Cooked our BBQ Supplies on the side of the river, excellent. Our pre ordered drinks where the right amount for the length of time. Highly recommended, and will use again.

  • 5/5 enerty t. 2 years ago on Google
    All I can say is this is the best thing I have ever done in Adelaide. The service, the staff , everything was on point and we enjoyed every bit of it . Thank you so much !

  • 5/5 Felicia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff were so helpful and everything was effortlessly organized! so much fun will definitely book again

  • 5/5 Madelyne T. 2 years ago on Google
    We spent two hours on the river, we were very lucky as the weather was on our side sunny yay! The experience was brilliant the staff was brilliant explaining everything to us. They supplied everything. Even check on us during our time in there boat. Would do again in a flash.

  • 5/5 Hannah T. 2 years ago on Google
    The best experience. Really relaxing going up and down the river. Platters were delish! Great drinks selections. Worth every cent! Would do it again.

  • 5/5 Lisa V. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Everything went smoothly with the booking, drinks order and extras. Friendly helpful staff, we had a ball on the day! We have already given recommendations to friends that plan to hire a BBQ buoy now based on our experience. Fantastic family day out.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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