The River Deck Cafe

4.3
207 reviews
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  • Waterfront
  • Scenic View
  • Lunch
The River Deck Café is a unique regional destination worth traveling for, offering an unforgettable culinary experience with exceptional food, service, atmosphere and charming outlook.

Nestled in the much loved Noreuil Park alongside the picturesque Murray River and iconic plane trees, the River Deck Café offers a truly unique experience with distinctive dining amongst a buzz of surrounding activity (such as bike riding, canoeing, paddle boarding, and kids playing in the park).

Enjoy the warmth of the cosy fireplace in winter or savour the fresh country air in the warmer months on the open deck – The River Deck Café offers a vibrant atmosphere no matter what time of the year or the weather conditions.

Sip, sample and savour the River Deck Café’s sophisticated and mouth watering dishes created from locally grown produce by our incredibly talented team, Mauritian head chef Ludo Baulacky and Belgian born restauranteur Alex Smit.
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1 review
Dined on 17 February 2019
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

I'm bringing a friend to have lunch there next Tuesday! My husband loves going there on the weekends for lunch. The coffee is wonderful and we love the patterns on top!

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SP
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Dined on 16 February 2019
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

Stunning views of the River in Albury. Relaxed atmosphere. Modern food choices that were healthy and filling. Perfect place to meet friends or to just escape.

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SB
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Dined on 16 February 2019
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

Great food and great service. We have just moved to the area and can’t wait to go back!

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BS
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Dined on 16 February 2019
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 4

Service was spot on, friendly and capable staff. We had barramundi and 400g steak, both cooked to perfection. Also enjoyed the cherry dessert, divine flavours. Plating was beautiful.
Only negative was a fly that bothered us all night - we were indoors, & glare from the sun early in the evening. Both minor and trumped by the quality of food and service. Thank you

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OT
1 review
Dined on 10 February 2019
Overall 4Food 4Service 4Ambience 3

The staff is welcoming and friendly. Food is great. A little bit noisy and difficult to have a conversation with the noise level when full house. I would like to suggest the Cafe stop using plastic straws if possible.

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MM
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Dined on 9 February 2019
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

Good experience and would recommend to a friend. Food was yummy

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j
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Dined on 8 February 2019
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

We had a great night with family great food, excellent service, all enjoyed the night

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PG
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Dined on 5 February 2019
Overall 4Food 4Service 5Ambience 4

Really nice, quiet place for lunch or dinner. Right next to the river very picturesque. Great food and service. Highly recommend it!

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LJ
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2019
Overall 3Food 3Service 2Ambience 4

Service was slow, food OK, dirty cultery arrived with my coffee

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SM
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Dined on 1 February 2019
Overall 1Food 1Service 3Ambience 4

Over-priced and ingredients so pre-prepared, it all felt stale. Way too fussy menu and food combinations didn't work.

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TS
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Dined on 27 January 2019
Overall 5Food 4Service 5Ambience 5

We really enjoyed our dining experience at The River Deck Cafe, staff were friendly and efficient and the food was excellent. Great atmosphere will go back again very enjoyable day.

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LD
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Dined on 26 January 2019
Overall 4Food 4Service 4Ambience 4

Great service - staff very helpful. Quick delivery of meals. Good coffee

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TJ
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Dined on 24 January 2019
Overall 4Food 4Service 5Ambience 5

Service was great and the restaurant was a nice temperature on a very hot day. Many thanks to our service provider Sam. Food was very nice. Yes I will recommend to others and I will be back

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SC
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Dined on 21 January 2019
Overall 4Food 4Service 5Ambience 4

Our group of five - ranging in age from 7 to 89 - had a most enjoyable lunch at the River Deck Cafe. As it was a 40 degree day, I'm very glad that I specifically requested a table inside! The menu was comprehensive and we found great meals that suited everyone, and each of us were very happy with the food. We found the restaurant to be a little on the noisy side, due to the good number of happy diners inside, but given the wide range of ages within our group, this worked to our advantage. Next time we visit Albury we will factor in another meal there.

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DL
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Dined on 20 January 2019
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

Great service, thoroughly enjoyable :) Dog friendly. Wonderful views, such a scenic spot

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D
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Dined on 19 January 2019
Overall 1Food 1Service 1Ambience 3

Service was surprisingly slow considering the amount of patrons at the time. The staff were lovely but seemed a little flustered and unorganised. Meals took a long time to come out and were fairly bland. They also ran out of tap beer at 7:30pm

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TH
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Dined on 19 January 2019
Overall 3Food 4Service 2Ambience 4

We really enjoyed the food but neither of my two bookings were registered with them. Even though I had email confirmation. The waiter didn’t articulate certain parts of then menu very well, this causing order confusion. They constantly apologised for slow poor service due to being too busy. This is a staffing issues that should be rectified by management. Food was very nice though. A bit over priced, but nice.

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NK
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Dined on 12 January 2019
Overall 4Food 4Service 5Ambience 5

Great venue for a hot day - plenty of food options available. Service was spot on

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LG
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Dined on 9 January 2019
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

Great food, service and great place for a family gathering ☝️

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MG
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Dined on 8 January 2019
Overall 3Food 3Service 2Ambience 4

Disappointing wait times for service, which was unusual as the place wasn't packed. Perhaps a shortage of staff?! Not their best.

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KD
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Dined on 8 January 2019
Overall 4Food 4Service 5Ambience 4

Great location and setting. Staff were very obliging and efficient. Above all, the food was delicious and well presented - a good range on menu too.

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G
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Dined on 5 January 2019
Overall 4Food 4Service 5Ambience 5

Great venue close to the Murray River, great service and food.

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SE
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Dined on 4 January 2019
Overall 2Food 2Service 3Ambience 4

We found the dinner choice limited and prices exhorbitant for what you got. The ambience and view were sensational and the service very attentive.

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MT
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Dined on 2 January 2019
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

As a Marriage Celebrant, I often arrange to meet my clients at the Riverdeck Cafe. The staff are always hospitable, friendly and nothing is ever too much bother. It is a beautiful location and I find I can hold my meetings with my couples in a relaxed atmosphere which has a scenic outlook.

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A
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Dined on 24 December 2018
Overall 5Food 5Service 3Ambience 5

Wonderful river side setting, serving gorgeous regional food and wine. We had a family Christmas lunch celebration here and were very happy. The steak was amazing and the wine list really well put together. Very fresh oysters. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable, but quite slow from seating to eating. Allow time for a leisurely lunch in this beautiful spot.

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OT
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2018
Overall 5Food 4Service 5Ambience 5

Lovely spot by the river. Friendly and attentive staff. Food was quite nice really enjoyed the fish.

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GD
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Dined on 21 December 2018
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

We bookd as it was Christmas-time. The service was great, food was great with variety. Spot on deck was as requested. The view is lovely, and other diners were friendly and respectful.

We have been there before and will definitely return.

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OT
5 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2018
Overall 4Food 4Service 4Ambience 3

The room was a little noisy at first but quietened down after a while. The food was most delicious and there was lots of it!

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MB
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Dined on 16 December 2018
Overall 4Food 4Service 5Ambience 5

Our group of 10 had a very enjoyable afternoon with great food and drinks, service by Janie was outstanding.

thanks so much

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OT
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2018
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

We went to the River Deck for breakfast and the food and service was excellent in every respect. Interesting twist on many dishes and fast and efficient service.

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DO
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Dined on 14 December 2018
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

Wonderful business lunch. Stunning setting, wonderful service. Will return soon!!

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JB
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Dined on 13 December 2018
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

This is a favorite dining place of mine where I frequently join friends or take visitors. It's in a beautiful environment overlooking the Murray River.

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s
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2018
Overall 3Food 3Service 4Ambience 3

Food is okay but the waiting time is way too long . waited for 40 mins an got our entree served and another 30 mins for our mains. that’s not acceptable.

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PB
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2018
Overall 4Food 5Service 2Ambience 4

Food exceptional but service slow.Duck in one serve was not up to rest of food quality however was amicably sorted by efficient staff.

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AW
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Dined on 27 November 2018
Overall 3Food 2Service 4Ambience 5

Sitting on the open sided deck with an immediate vista of trees flanking the Murray River, a cold beer to hand, you wouldn't be dead for quids. Presently my friend arrived and we studied the menu, finding it a difficult task: swarms of tempting tapas dishes, and likable options in the main meals area. Finally, we decided on "twice-baked" duck.

Error, error! Bedded on salty pellets resembling tapioca sat two excellent looking pieces of duck, alongside caramelised roasted onion and baby carrots. The first slice or two of duck tasted fine, but thereafter I could hardly prise the pieces off the bone. Stringy, possibly undercooked I'd say, and definitely not living up to expectations. Having eaten duck around the world (and cooked it many times) I know what to expect -- succulent flesh that melts in the mouth. As for the carrots, I'm all for the al dente tradition, but these were rock hard and impossible to halve with the knife. At least the onion slivers had the right texture.

My friend elected to have panna cotta for dessert. This looked wonderful, especially the poached pear, obviously soft enough to be easily spooned up.

I'll certainly return to The River Deck some fine day, but I'll avoid the duck. Perhaps two or three tapas selections might be the go.

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N
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2018
Overall 2Food 2Service 3Ambience 2

Food was average, a mixture of ingredients that didn’t complement each other. Dessert was a large bowl of chocolate muck unable to eat due to being so unpleasant.

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CR
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2018
Overall 4Food 4Service 4Ambience 4

Excellent food. Great service and atmosphere. Would recommend.

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CW
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Dined on 23 November 2018
Overall 5Food 5Service 5Ambience 5

You always go away satisfied and happy, the food, the staff everything is excellent

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JL
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Dined on 17 November 2018
Overall 3Food 2Service 5Ambience 4

Food was average, not tasty. Disappointed. I expected a higher quality

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PT
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Dined on 2 November 2018
Overall 4Food 4Service 5Ambience 5

Enjoyed the food and atmosphere, very helpful and friendly staff. Maybe a tad overpriced for some meals.

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