Dock @ East Shores

Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands


A favourite on the Gladstone waterfront, this breezy cafe-restaurant is ideal for breakfast on the verandah (perhaps sweetcorn fritters with pesto mayonnaise, tomato salsa and poached eggs), afternoon beer and 'tapas', or a proper feed at dinnertime (maybe pan-fried red emperor with greens, followed by macadamia-coconut crumble). Gelato and freshly made doughnuts are ideal for drop-in treats.


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