The Watermark
ProHighlights
- Top Deck holds up to 140 for cocktails or 100 seated, looking over Cleveland Bay
- Canapé packages from $32 per person and two-course set menus at $75 per person
- No room hire fee – functions run on a minimum spend on food and drinks
About The Watermark
The Watermark is a restaurant and bar at 72–74 The Strand in North Ward, facing Cleveland Bay with Magnetic Island on the horizon. It opens early for breakfast and carries on through lunch, dinner and evening drinks, with indoor tables, an alfresco deck and a bar that screens live sport. For private events there are four main areas. The Top Deck takes the most people, with room for up to 140 guests for a cocktail party or 100 seated, and it is reached by a ramp. The Lower Deck seats 50, and the bar side can be booked as a section for bigger standing groups. The Wine Room is the intimate choice, holding 35 seated or 40 standing. It is set up for private dinners, where the kitchen can build a degustation menu with matched wines, and the team can bring in local wine partners for themed or paired evenings. Function menus cover canapés, platters, pizzas and sit-down dining built around North Queensland seafood. Canapé packages are $32 per person for five pieces or $42 per person for seven, while the set menu is $75 per person for two courses or $85 per person for three. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly dishes are available. Drinks can run on a bar tab or a cash bar, and a two-hour basic beverage package is quoted at $48 per person. There is no room hire fee; a minimum spend on food and drinks applies instead, set by the date and the size of the group. A cakeage fee of $100 applies to each cake brought in.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Canapé packages cost $32 per person for five pieces or $42 per person for seven. Set menus are $75 per person for two courses or $85 per person for three, platters of 30 pieces range from $120 to $230, and a pizza package is $175 for six pizzas or $350 for twelve.
Food
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options are available. The Wine Room can host degustation dinners designed with the kitchen.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can The Watermark hold for a function?
The Top Deck takes up to 140 guests standing or 100 seated. The Lower Deck seats 50, and the Wine Room holds 35 seated or 40 standing.
Is there a room hire fee?
No. Functions are charged on a minimum spend on food and drinks rather than a hire fee. The amount depends on the date and the number of guests, and the events team confirms it in a quote.
Can we bring our own birthday cake?
Yes. Outside cakes are welcome, with a cakeage fee of $100 for each cake.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The venue is accessible, and the Top Deck is reached by a ramp. Guests with particular access needs can talk them through with the events team while planning.
Can the kitchen cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options are offered across the function menus, and requirements should be passed on to staff ahead of the event.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Ruben S.
a month ago
We went there for breakfast on Saturday morning. It was a bit busy, but we got a table in less than 5 minutes. The staff was very friendly and kind. The food was good. It is a bit expensive, but I guess that's the price…
Daniel Kovacic
a month ago
Located on the Strand, the Watermark is a lively place. We visited on a Sunday night and it was quite busy, but Jamie found us a table quick smart. They informed us there is a 30 min wait for the food as they were quite…
Mery
5 months ago
A great location on the waterfront. Service friendly but a bit more miss than hit for attentiveness. Menu for juniors offered when half way through placing meal order. Hmm. The juniors gave their meals thumbs up - meatba…
Jake Porret
5 months ago
My partner and I had an absolutely fantastic dinner at Watermark. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was great and the whole evening felt relaxed and enjoyable. A huge thank you to our server, Sydney, who truly w…
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