Second weekend in, this funky intimate spot was a winner for those on romantic dates or simply for…read morethose who enjoy a good wood-oven pizza with typical Italian beverages. The fitout comprises of exposed bricks, dark leather, lots of wood and mood lighting. It is essentially a trattoria with a focus on food sharing, good music and winning beverages. Plenty of these little funky venues around to compete with these days, so I hope they maintain their point of differences which are their service, food quality and consistency. This time, i believe they ticked all those boxes for us. Service was friendly, with a knowledgeable team. Food was delicious - get the homemade spanner crab lasagna! They serve wicked cocktails with a reasonable price tag. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Happy to sing high praises for this new kid on the Petrie Terrace block!

We discovered this gorgeous place last week and we went twice in three days it was so good!…read more Let's start with the decor, because it has a great vibe. A delightful crackling fireplace, booths of dark tufted leather, beautiful wooden tables, rustic exposed brick walls, high ceilings and very quirky and trendy paintings and wall decorations. Very cool, very well thought-out. Paired with great music, the atmosphere is sophisticated, old-word and welcoming. Now to the food. Fantastic. Great range. It is Italian, so meatballs, woodfired pizza, calamari, caprese salad, but also a fantastic steak. We loved the food. Also, they do $15 pizza on Mondays... To the wine! Delicious. They also do a great happy hour with $10 Negronis between 4-6pm. I think this is one of Brisbane hidden gems and it is our new favourite Brisbane restaurant!

Prime Cafe for Samford This is a popular cafe on weekends…read moreand the weekend tourist trap. Located just off the main road it is easy enough to find and there is lots of parking - but finding a close spot at lunch on the weekend is a lottery. Walk in - find a host and be seated - inside or out , lots of tables. Table service - it was on the slow side but given the crowd we were accepting. Lots of good things on the menu, which is broad and has ample vegan and GF options. Coffee was better than expected - above average. Food was good but I noted that table next to us had the dishes come out in ad hoc order so some where finishing when others food arrived. Overall it's good - also a bit pricey. But good.

Need a parent-friendly place to entertain your folks for Sunday lunch? Flying Nun might just be…read moreworth having up your sleeve. With Samford Valley now being a swift 15-minute drive from home, we loaded up the car with the parents and ventured into the village for a leisurely lunch and the Nun did not disappoint. As other Yelpers have noted, it does get busy and all the inside tables were reserved. Don't get too hung up on sitting inside, I actually think it's nicer to be outside to take in the surrounds. We were able to easily nab a table outside and amongst a lovely gentle breeze. A gentle note: you may spend a little time, as I did, picking out various leaves and plant matter from your plate and cup if you're seated right at the front tables. The menu is standard cafe fare ranging from smashed avocado or banana bread to the Clergy Burger (aka cheese burger). For around $20 per meal you won't go home hungry. There's a few surprises in the duck and lentil dish with orange. Oh how I wish I'd ordered that. It's a perfectly 'A-ok' spot to stop for lunch and as long as you've reserved ahead, breakfast.

The LR Sushi bar on Felix Street has always been a lunchtime favourite around the top end of Eagle…read moreStreet, and has recently expanded to include a grill section as well as the usual sushi range. The hand rolls are expertly made and packed with fresh ingredients to satisfy vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The best rolls (in my opinion) are the fresh tuna, fresh salmon and avocado, and the prawn, avocado, and wasabi. Soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger are all complimentary which is a huge bonus and the friendly staff are extremely efficient, churning out hundreds of rolls a day. In summer, sushi becomes insanely popular so to avoid queuing for long the best time to go is 12-ish or after 1:30pm.

Don't let the line down the street deter you, they are super quick and you will be at the front of…read morethe line in no time. The hand rolls are lovely & fresh, my fav is the fresh Salmon & Avocado. For something a bit different try the smoked salmon & cream cheese. There are a few seats inside but it's better to grab a few rolls and some complimentary wababi, ginger & soy sauce and head down to the river to enjoy the view.

Clean and tidy atmosphere, good food! They get quite busy, so make sure you book in advance!read more

We had a casual work dinner at the Oxley Hotel or 'The Ox' this week. It's been a couple of years…read moresince I last had dinner here and while it has a number of things in it's favour, 1) It's clean, neat and tidy and 2) It's pretty family friendly (Kids 'play' room, plenty of parking) I've definitely had better food, I've had worse but I've had better. The staff are attentive enough and when we had dinner they worked well considering that there were a number of other 'larger' groups eating and ordering at the same time. There are a lot of options on the menu, however, as pointed out by a previous review considering the options there are only 2 vegetarian options and no Gluten Free options. After heading up to the counter to order your meal and waiting for it to be served (not too long a wait) we all tucked into what appeared to be a delicious meal. I ordered the chicken parma. While the plate had a tasty salad and chips and the chicken schnitzel was cooked fine it was bland. I don't usually add salt and pepper but this really needed it. The ham used was shredded generic pizza ham and the tomato sauce came from a bottle and was also probably pizza sauce. Fine for a pub meal but had Much Much better from other pubs.

This is another one of those really cool bars, though it does happen to be hidden out of the way so…read moreit was rather quiet. Then again I did come here on a Monday so I guess that was expected. However, as a bar, it was actually pretty good. The staff were awesome, and not surprisingly there were some quite nice beers on tap as well. This place was pretty awesome.

One of my favorite bars/restaurant on James street. Such a versatile venue. It's great for after…read morework munchies with coworkers. Or for dinner before going out. However most people come here for the great drinks to party the night away with good friends. Venue tends to be on the hipster fancy side so wear smart casual clothing. The servers are friendly. The bartender put on a small show making the strawberry bubbles and had a cheeky smile. Was good fun. Food is great and well priced. I come here on days I don't want to drink too just to have dinner. Their daily special burgers tend to be the best value. I ordered the haloumi burger and was not disappointed. Burger is 20$ with fries included. Also had mini Mac and cheese balls to share. Can't really go wrong with Mac and cheese balls. Also had the blackened chicken salad which was packed full of flavor. Too bad it was small and not as filling as burgers but that can't be helped it's a salad. The drinks are standouts. Usually try something new each time. Strawberry bubbles is a good choice for something sweet and fancy.

Pros: - It's halal! Atleast that's what we were told by the…read moremanagement. - The pulled beef burger is fantastic!! So are the loaded fries! - There's a Groupon coupon for a deal which makes it super great Cons: - Timings (and communication thereof) are TERRIBLE. We went there twice only to find the place closed. The timings on their online presence are incorrect. The place is open Monday+ Tuesday until 7, Wed-Fri till 8:30 (that's when the kitchen closes). Closed on Saturday and Sunday! That's what the wait staff told us. - Rude wait staff. This was truly annoying and if we didn't really really want to try the pulled beef burger, we would have walked out on principle. Patronising and condescending behaviour.

Our pizza was good but xxy $20. Coffee good. Service good. Nice, clean appearance. Menu was fine…read morebut not crazy appealing. They have the e coffee card app loyalty but I forgot to scan!! Yeah, the menu... you know that feeling when you can only see 3 things food out of 30, and even those three aren't making you go OH YEHHH. Yeah, that's how I felt. Sadly that is the drill with a lot of cbd shops. They do quick n plain for he office workers and it a not just a Brisbane problem.

I've heard about the good old days at the Indooroopilly Hotel, when it was a ragingly popular…read morenightspot. Now it's just a good place to go for a quiet (or not so quiet) drink and a feed. The hotel is located right next to Indooroopilly train station, a short walk from the shopping centre. It's a big building, with several bars inside and function areas available. During my brief daytime visit, the service was excellent, the drinks were very affordable, and the meals were well priced and tasty. A great place for a quiet afternoon.

The Indooroopilly Hotel, is not actually a hotel but more of a restaurant/bar type of place. It has…read moregone through a few refurbishments throughout the years and was once a very popular place for young adults. I have been to this place a few times for private functions and for casual drinks and have been satisfied with the place. This place is rather spacious and there are different sections according to your needs. There is a restaurant/ cafe area, a pub area and a function room which can be hired out. The place also offers $10 lunch specials which is always nice for those on a budget. The function room is very large and the place also offers catering. I remember finding the food to be quite nice, nothing special but nice as far as catering food goes. The service has always seemed to be pretty good, the staff are generally pretty polite and are all dressed in clean, respectable attire. This place is nothing too special but it is a nice option if you are looking for a pub or restaurant in Indooroopilly. The function room is also pretty good, it is nice and spacious and good for very large groups.

Java is a funky little café perched in a prime location to greet weary shoppers when they need a…read moregood feed and a strong, smooth cup of coffee. At least, that's how I found them. Breakfast is offered all day with a great range of cooked brekkie through to muesli, and their sandwiches are exceptional. A regular sandwich costs around $13 but they are ample and they are filling. The chicken in particular was very tender and very satisfying! Oh, and did I mention the coffee? I ordered a flat white which, some places I find like to water down a bit. Not only was my flat white strong and smooth, but it also smelt amazing and was just what I needed after some exhausting shopping. I went with two friends and we found it to be charming and a very relaxed atmosphere. The walls feature posters for gigs and events around Brisbane and add a bit of an indie vibe to the place. They're fairly busy but the staff were friendly and helpful. They also have high chairs for little kiddies if you want to bring them along.

If I am going to meet up with a friend for breakfast or lunch in Paddington, I will usually suggest…read morewe meet up at 'Java Lounge'. The bright interior decorations, food, location and service are all 5-star worthy here. I generally like to come here for a late breakfast/ brunch or after a shopping session at the Antique centre. Even when they are very busy, the service is generally quite speedy. I will usually order a milkshake here because I just love they way they make them here! I don't know what it is they put in them (maybe it is the ice cream) that makes them so Tasty but I can't get enough of them. There will usually be a "Breakfast Special" available which will set you back roughly $10, not bad value if you ask me. The breakfast meals are really well cooked and are pretty generous serves. Overall, I have been very pleased with my experience at Java lounge. It always offer good breakfast food, milkshakes, service and has a great vibe to it.