The Prawnster
Gold Coast
At a glance
The Prawnster is a seafood venue at RiverHub in Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens, positioned beside the Brisbane River at 147 Alice Street. It combines takeaway with the option to dine on board, giving the venue a casual format that suits both a quick food stop and a seated meal in the CBD.
Fresh seafood is the focus of the menu, with the venue’s style centred on letting the produce lead. The setting adds a clear point of difference: diners can enjoy seafood on board a vessel rather than in a conventional restaurant room. Seating is connected with the venue’s boats and RiverHub location, creating a relaxed riverside setting close to Brisbane’s central city.
The Prawnster also operates as a takeaway venue, making it suitable for seafood that can be collected rather than eaten on board. The two formats give the venue flexibility across different visits, whether the preference is a casual meal by the river or food to take elsewhere in the surrounding city precinct.
The drinks arrangement is BYO wine and beer, with corkage applying. This makes the venue a practical choice for diners who prefer to bring their own permitted drinks, while the food remains the main focus. The atmosphere is informal, and the combination of boats, river surroundings and a seafood-led menu gives the experience a distinctly waterside character.
Regular bookings are available for on-board dining, while the venue also accepts takeaway orders. Contact is handled through Facebook Messenger or email, which is useful for checking seating, booking arrangements and dietary questions before a visit. The venue is located within the City Botanic Gardens and is part of the Brisbane CBD dining area.
For Gold Coast visitors planning a Brisbane food stop, The Prawnster offers a seafood-focused setting that feels separate from a standard city restaurant without moving far from the CBD. It suits seafood diners, casual groups and anyone looking for a meal connected to the river and the gardens. The address is RiverHub, City Botanic Gardens, 147 Alice Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000.
