A group of coworkers and I found this spot along the river during a visit to Brisbane. Staff was…read morefriendly and the outdoor seating was nice. We enjoyed the appetizers, particularly the oysters. I orders the beer battered fish and chips and thought it tasted great.

It's gorgeous. The new precinct adds a fresh new dimension to the southern end of South Bank. There…read moreare four fine dining restaurants overlooking the river, above a beautifully terraced grassy relaxation area, words etched into the terracing telling the story of the Parkland's origins with Expo '88. The restaurants are Stokehouse Q, Cove Bar & Dining, The Jetty, and Popolo.

Gauge is by far my most favourite restaurant in Brisbane! Especially since they have now also…read moreopened for dinner. The menu is wonderfully eclectic, and even if similar dishes are featured, the new twists are always exciting. The black garlic bread is the standout dish everyone should try. Another favourite of mine was the parsnip with chocolate & blood sauce on the previous menu, and recently I tried the Angus sirloin, which is simply divine! Tender, full of the most amazing flavour and cooked to perfection. Gauge doesn't take reservations, so it can be difficult for a larger group to get seats, but the staff is more than happy to work through accommodation issues as people arrive.

Amazing place for breakfast and lunches. The food is delicious and well presented. Thank you!read more

Very nice atmosphere with quiet music so you can talk. Staff quick to serve and drinks are very…read morewell made.

Stopping by Fish Lane's newest bar, Maker, the sibling venue of Gauge, is one sexy intimate…read moreexperience.We almost don't want to share this bar with the rest of Brisbane, as it's small confines (max 25-30 people), & personable bar tenders, make it feel as if it's a secret that should be guarded.The ambience is relaxed & chilled, with a soundtrack to match, much like the conversations. It's such a beautiful space, from the 7.5m brass bar, custom glazed porcelain lights, back lit shelves, & a charcuterie cabinet at the end of the bar (which will form the basis for a very simple menu in the coming weeks). Maker's menu has a strong focus on Australian wines, beer, and spirits; with the sophisticated cocktail menu an adventurous interplay of flavours,like nothing you'll find anywhere else in Brisbane.Prepared with flair, artistry, & unique techniques, having a cocktail at Maker is a feast for the senses. Try the "Whisky Wax Coffee", a combination of Whisky, coffee, beeswax, pollen, macadmia ($22), and watch how it's prepared. Served in artisan glassware with sphere ice-cubes, & some of the famous black garlic bread from Gauge.We also tried the Starward (Australian) whisky as well as another cocktail not on the menu.It's one of the main benefits of being in such a small bar, that one can have meaningful conversations with the bartender, request a cocktail based on your particular flavours, adding to the overall bespoke experience. Maker has arrived, and it is a game changer.

Great food and excellent drinks. Nice cosy bar, decent coffee as well. Staff also friendly.read more

So I've been to Hope and Anchor and I am happy to say that it's bloody good…read more Walking into the neighbourhood bar (on Saturday and this evening) I was greeted by a couple of charming bartenders and the feeling of being in an old pub. The latter which I had yet to experience in Brisbane. Sporting four areas, the venue has something for pretty much anyone. On Saturday, it was bustling. Almost every table will filled (which is good going seeing as they only opened on the 19th) and amongst the couples and a friends populating the venue, there was one big family table having dinner. It diversity of the venue was comforting and reminded me of the English pubs I spent time in growing up. We had one quick drink on Saturday and tonight I returned to grab a quick dinner. It was quieter tonight, which suited what I was looking for. The menu, in my opinion, is spot on in size. Bat snacks, sharing sized options, sandwiches, sides and bigger plates. It's creative, but not over the top or complicated. I opted for the chip butty, because chips in bread. Come at me. The bread came filled with shoe strings fries, black garlic mayo and homemade tomato sauce. It was crisp and saucy and... bloody perfect really. Sitting at the bar (it's all bar service), I chatted to the bar staff who were just the right level of attentive. I asked for a glass of red to go with my sandwich, a slightly odd pairing, I know. My glass of Pinot was light, velvety and was the perfect match. For a venue that's been open for an entire seven days, they're doing something right. Wait, scratch that. Everything right.

Alchemy was the perfect location for a surprise birthday dinner and the meal was exceptional…read more While enjoying a champagne and the stunning views of the river and bridge we were presented with a complimentary cauliflower soup amuse bouche. We chose the special, medium rare wagyu tri tip with duck fat potatoes and mushrooms, which was absolutely delicious paired with a Shiraz. Dessert was the affogato, liquid nitrogen bomb experience, and another surprise, some mini macarons with a lovely Birthday message from the chef. This was our first visit to Alchemy, but it definitely won't be our last.

Took my girlfriend out here as a special going away dinner…read more We both ordered the degustation and were very happy with the overall experience. All dishes were fantastic and the service is exceptional. Highlight was the scampi risotto with sea urchin butter. A definite must have!

Deer Duck Bistro is a beautiful restaurant with very warm staff. Chairs are comfortable and…read moreinviting, which is good because no matter which menu option you choose, you will be there for a while. We had initially planned for the short course but upon arrival, we decided to jump into the long one with wine pairings. I wish we'd stayed with the short. The food was, well, fairly bland. It was beautifully put together and clearly thought through carefully. The pairings were superb and really well matched with the dishes, but not even one Australian wine in the mix - I suppose I should have realized this would be the case as it is more of a European style restaurant. Unfortunately, the food itself was just super blah. Again, very pretty but just not at all interesting. We left a little too full and fairly sotted. The pours were generous so make sure you don't drive if you plan that option. I wish I could recommend Deer Duck Bistro. They have all of the elements in place. Great service, beautifully appointed space, clearly talented sommelier and obviously skilled kitchen. But the one thing you can't fix is taste. If their taste doesn't match your expectations or your preferences, it just isn't going to be the place for you.

There's a stretch of Milton Road that is kind of a nothing spot. It isn't Toowong and it isn't…read moreAuchenflower. It's a black spot marked but a row of rather destitute looking empty shopfronts. You've probably driven past in a million times. Surprise! This is where Deer Duck Bistro resides (Side note: they're about to open a tapas bar just 2 doors up which excites me. Perhaps this stretch of Milton Road could actually be resuscitated). Anyway, the fact that Deer Duck exists in this space is kind of fantastic. Walking in the interior is a rich, dark and has a very British "Honey, we've just gotten back from a day of hunting" atmosphere. We dined there on a Friday night and there were only a handful of other diners around us. It was a set menu for $65 and they've now got their liquor license so are able to offer a small selection of beer, wines and spirits. The chap and I enjoyed a stupendously large sharing plate for an entree which was a selection of in-house baked breads, cornichons (I just like saying cornichons), meats, cheese and a delectable smoked artichoke dip. For mains, he had the fettucine with mussels and I opted for the ocean themed fish. I'm not sure what a fish has to do to be ocean themed? Dessert was the stand out for me. The chocolate forrest which is given it's own theatrics with a jar of dry ice and liquid nitrogen and the textured pineapple which is small yet ample with it's syrupy flavours. I enjoyed dining at Deer Duck Bistro and perhaps it was the result of building it up so much in my mind (It had been on my "To Dine" list for almost a year), that I just felt a little underwhelmed. There was nothing at all wrong with our dinner or experience, but it just didn't live up to my own expectations. Deer Duck Bistro is wonderful though, and the service was exceptional - we never wanted for anything. It is more of a special occasion dining experience, but I'll be back soon. There's something about it that makes you forget you're dining in Brisbane.

Came here in a Friday afternoon after hearing about $5 draft beer (4 pines, stone & wood and…read moreAshai) on tap. Monday to Friday. Amazing! Best.deal.ever! As we were going out for dinner so only had a snack. Let me say- the Edamame was AMAZING! Prob the best I've ever had and i love Asian food! Salty the whole way through, perfectly cooked and perfect temp. We will be back for more another day. Ps. Had live music playing which was great. Nice background ambiance which is what it needs to be. Perfect!

Great coffee and friendly staff. I popped in here while I was waiting for some printing next door…read more Decided to stay for an early lunch!

Bar food Me and my friends just hangout around south bank…read moreand go to this hotel restaurant,ordered burger fries and pizza with beer. It's very good price at 18:00-20:00. It's fast service /Good condition Good place to hangout with friends. Been here twice for dinner. Cocktails options PEACH BELLINI $16.5 Fresh peach puree Champagne DARK & STORMY $16 Dark rum, fresh lime juice, Angostura bitters, topped with ginger beer MOJITO $16.5 Traditional mint, rum and lime BRAMBLE $16.5 Gin, lemon and blackberry flavoured liqueur

I attended a private event at The Fox; I can't say enough good things about the staff and the…read moreservice they provided :-) Everyone was professional and attentive at all times; I was particularly impressed with their friendliness. The food we received was also quite good. The ambiance and the décor at The Fox is very nice! Bottom line: A wonderful place to go for a night out :-)

Supper nice. U must have to try kangaroo tartare here. I will back to here when I in Brisbane city…read morenext time!

More fraudulent claims…read more...... YELP states it UPDATED this listing in June 2026. Seeing as the restaurant CLOSED DOWN EIGHT YEARS AGO that is a tad unlikely! Are all you YELP users happy with this service?

On my recent visit home, I wanted to check out one of the higher-end restaurants to see what the…read moreBrisbane food scene was up to. It took me a while to pick the restaurant, but once I heard about Chef Ryan Squires, I knew this was the restaurant I wanted to go to. Squires has done stints at The French Laundry and el Bulli and with a resume like that, I was intrigued not only about his menu, but also, why/how this caliber of chef ends up in Brisbane. Well, I guess Squires returned back home to open esquire and it made me very happy to see something like this finally hit sleepy Brissie. We came here for lunch -- there were kids involved -- and like one of the other reviewers stated, making a reservation is kinda a pain in the butt. I made the reservation for 8 people about a week before our anticipated visit. I was told that I had to fill out a form and leave a credit card (not a problem). Anyway, after a few days I called back and gave them the credit card info and spoke to a really nice man who ended up letting the filling the form part go. On the day of our visit we arrive to an empty restaurant. The view is lovely, along the Brisbane River, and we were seated at one of those large square tables. Our server Joanna was lovely. I know usually restaurants do not allow some of the table to order the tasting menu and some not, but I think they made an exception seeing we were the only ones in the restaurant. I wanted to get the most of my visit, so order the prix fixe as well as off the a la carte. The prix fixe was AUD75 for 5 courses which includes 2 appetizer-ish dishes, 2-entrees and a dessert. The menu is seafood-heavy taking advantage of all the wonderful fresh seafood available Down Under. I love the presentation and there are definitely hints of the Ferran Adria look on some of the plates. My favorites were the smoked trout, charcoal grilled calamari and charcoal grilled baby octopus, buttermilk fried chicken. Didn't care for the wagyu pastrami. A stellar restaurant -- something Brisbane has needed for a very long time -- bravo!