Well well well... Can I just say it is my absolute pleasure to be able to raise the overall rating…read moreof this fantastic restaurant!! I was invited to attend a birthday dinner here and on reading the reviews, was full of trepidation (although, on closer inspection of these reviews the 2 worst scores came from people who hadn't even eaten there... Go figure). Anyway.... It was fantastic!!!!! I can't say enough about how awesome everything was, truly! The food, the ambience, the service, everything was perfect. I had the market mushrooms for entree, the pan roasted gnocchi for main (with finger licking sides of frites, and Brussels sprouts) and... Drumroll please.... the Picnic for dessert. Now, this needs a drumroll because, quite simply, it was one of the best desserts I've EVER had the pleasure of eating. I would have licked the plate if I was alone!!!! I recommend this restaurant whole heartedly, and am so glad I can provide these people with a review they deserve. Well done! We'll be back :)

Great. Delicious food, I had the venison (which I try to order whenever it is an option) and my…read moregirlfriend had the coal charred beef. We had the pommes frites (dem some fancy chips) and the Brussels sprouts/pork belly. The restaurant is classy and romantic and the staff polite and helpful. The prices do reflect what is a high end establishment - but honestly not that much more than mains anywhere else in Brisbane. And for your extra money you get pretty good value. Highly recommended.

Last year, I was lucky enough to receive an invitation to an intimate birthday dinner at Rhubarb…read moreRhubarb. I hadn't heard anything about this place, except that it was French cuisine. After getting lost in the leafy streets of Wooloowin, I finally found myself sitting in Rhubarb Rhubarb's dining room. The wait staff, from the moment you enter, serve you with the perfect balance of warmth and professionalism. They will be whoever you want them to be. If you don't like overly friendly service, they'll take a step back and serve in a more formal manner, but if you like waiters who will sit down and crack jokes with and your company, well, they can do that too (we chose the latter option). The menu listings look pretentious. Swallow your skepticism, and try something. The dishes are presented immaculately, the flavour combinations are exquisite, and you'll find yourself looking at the dessert menu for the most abstract listing- because all of a sudden, you've realised that being adventurous is fun and extremely tasty. I dare you to try the scallops on apple and celeriac puree with Berkshire pork belly ($19.50). I couldn't even wrap my mind around the idea of scallops and pork belly in union, but I'll you this, when I began to eat it, 'understanding' my food went out the window. I just enjoyed it, immensely. For mains, I'd recommend a more classic dish: the eye fillet with sauce Béarnaise, pommes fondant and asparagus ($39.00). It's less about exploring shocking combinations and more about focusing on elegant and rich flavours. For dessert, well, it's hard to choose anything but the creme brulee ($14.00). Just do it, if only for the spoon cracking element. It is pricey, but I'd wager that you wouldn't have had a meal this good in a long, long time. Go on, indulge yourself. Go to Rhubarb Rhubarb and treat yourself to the elegant method and flavours of French cuisine.

Lovely restaurant with delicious French fare, lovely service and a good atmosphere. Entrees, mains…read moreand desserts were all smashing across the table. The goats cheese entree is a must! The only thing I'd say was that I didn't realise it wasn't licensed so it would have been helpful if that was mentioned when booking so I could've bought wine along instead of having to go back to a bottle shop. Overall, a lovely experience and I'll certainly be back for special occasions.

While not all of the dishes at Gerard's Bistro impressed me, I need to point out right up front…read morethat Gerard's cauliflower was the single best cauliflower dish I've had in my life - anywhere. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Tucked away in Fortitude Valley, Gerard's Bistro brings it when it comes to a classy and accommodating atmosphere. Surprisingly, my co-worker and I were literally the only two people there for the duration of our happy hour around 1500 on a Sunday afternoon, which gave us a friendly and attentive server all to ourselves. After ordering, the dishes came out quickly. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Gerard's isn't cheap, but you probably know that heading into the experience. Four pieces of house bread ran us $8.00 AUD, and the smaller cauliflower dish ran $18.00 AUD. It's borderline, but Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? The dishes at Gerard's were a bit of a mixed bag, but there was unquestionably an all-star. To start off, the house bread was unique, but didn't blow me away. From there, the lamb tartare was the low point, and nothing about the dish impressed. Now, having experienced both of those dishes, out came the cauliflower dish, and it was sensational. The curry sauce was amazing, and it paired perfectly with, wait for it, pomegranate seeds. Pomegranate seeds! Brilliant. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? Were it not for the cauliflower dish? No, but that dish alone is carrying the weight of Gerard's Bistro. Star.

I dare say, Gerard's Bistro served up the most memorable midday meal I've had so far this year!…read more Sometimes you read a menu full of things you've never seen or heard of before and it's a drag and other times it's the beginning of an exciting taste adventure. I am happy to report my lunch at Gerard's Bistro was firmly the latter. In need of greens after days of excess, we ordered the coal-grilled broccolini and kale with shallot oil and lemon. The house-cured basturma was an exciting taste adventure as I'd never had anything like this sort of air-dried cured beef. The Bekaa wings with kishk yoghurt and rose petals were a definite crowd pleaser with their vibrant flavor. It's highly possible that I had more than my fair share of the fried cauliflower with tahini, ras el hanout, smoked almonds and pomegranate. (Apologies to my table mates, I just couldn't help myself!) We sat outside for lunch which I really liked. There's no direct sun but the fresh air definitely enhanced the meal for me. I loved every dish we tried here from the Iranian style wild rice to the slow-roasted full-blood wagyu brisket. Were I to recommend one restaurant in Brisbane, Gerard's Bistro would definitely be it!

10/10 for the duck entree oh my god. chicken schnitzel was…read moremid. service was nice whoever was on aux was fire playing rihanna etc nice ambience, lighting made it really intimate and the table set up is really fancy. japanese slipper cocktail really good too

The restaurant has a fun vibe, and I appreciate their schtick: they make steak and fries (with a…read moreside salad). The salad was fine. The fries were fine (though not bottomless as promised on the menu). I also had a mojito that was pretty good. The steak was below average. So grissly that it was very difficult to cut. As far as I could tell, the steak was totally unseasoned (not even salt). The sauce (cognac and peppercorn) was bland. The service was fairly attentive and friendly. If you like bland steak, this may be the place for you!

Excellent lunch. Scallops entree were to die for the gnocchi was devine and I had the barramundi…read more What a great place best outside France in my view Managed to fit in some dessert, just. The waiter, who is still here from our last visit, was just superb.

Very disappointing. Refused a Montrachet gift card, still in date. Claimed it was issued by a…read moreprevious owner, despite us entering the gift card code when booking online and having our booking accepted. Wasted an hour driving in and out of the Valley and paying for parking. Signage and website all exactly the same as the previous owners, and no mention that they have changed ownership, or are not honoring giftcards.

A very nice vineyard in Brisbane for a Sunday afternoon drink and food. Sampled a few of the wines,…read morenot too bad. The rose was quite tasty and very refreshing. We had great weather that made it all the better, lovely sunny winters day. Pizzas and nibble were good, nothing amazing but great for the location.

An amazing and absolute superb location. Will definitely be returning. The accomodation in the…read moreglamping facilities was very good and provided a verandah where the wildlife of wallabies and bird species as well as a bilby and a kookaburra were like being on a nature safari. The Restaurant Tuscan Sanctuary on site was tremendous in not only the food choices available but also the outstanding service we received from the Team especially Dakota who was exceptional at her craft. Prices were more than reasonable not only at this location but also the cafe and wine centre.The staff also in this area were also very good and extremely knowledgeable in their wine explanations as well as showing a happy disposition in sharing with guests of the centre as well as visitors. Music at this venue on Saturday 14th February was also of a genuine high character. The not expected gift given as it was my partners birthday was also a plus surprise for her and was a great added touch of the Sirromet Winery and Accommodation centre.Overall a fantastic experience and I totally recommend visiting and a stay here to others. They will not be disappointed.

After 3 weeks on the east coast of Australia, Sydney to Caines, we have had the absolutely best…read morefood! I can not recommend a better restaurant for amazing food with a beautiful view of the river and the best service! It had to be Brisbane's best.

Thankful that I ate a snack first!…read more I'll state upfront that I'm not a fan of formal dining as things like ambiance and atmosphere do not register on my importance meter nor does location or waterfront views. Having said that, La Vue likely would register high in those categories but I'll leave that review to someone else as I usually only comment on food and service. Tonight I had an average experience here. The food was wonderfully prepared and thoughtfully presented but nothing jumped out as remarkable to me. No bold flavors or original dishes. Serving size vs price was what one would expect from a waterfront fine dining restaurant so I won't complain about that. (I know places like this usually have modest servings so I had a snack before going!) Slightly disappointed with the slow service. We were only one of two tables seated on a Wednesday night yet our entrees and deserts were very slow to arrive. Another reason I'm glad I had a snack first! If it was a busy weekend night this would have been understandable but tonight this place was empty. In the end, this place falls in the "take it or leave it" category.

july menu was insane…read more my favourites: mushroom moni blanc beef blade. my tastebuds never been happier staff was amazing and so friendly ambience outside was beautiful and so nice with the heaters

Tried one of the degustation menus ($65 per person) and have to say it was overall pretty good. I'd…read moremade a reservation beforehand and we were one of the first to arrive for dinner seating times, so we were seated right away. We walked coming from the CBD (it was a far walk...) and not up from the river, so it was a surprise to see a restaurant among car sales lots and business buildings. They offer us still, sparkling or filtered tap water. Extra charge for still and sparkling water. We didn't end up pairing the meal with any wine, but did get drinks (also very good). 6 courses (not including the bread starter) were: 1. salmon tartare: Fantastic. Don't know how the tartare was juicy without being fishy or having a strong flavor, but it was. Frozen yuzu was cool. 2. baby corn: Salty, but fun texture-wise. Hollandaise sauce was so good. I think it would have been fun to eat with the bread as well. 3. bbq prawns: Flavorful and delicious. Personally didn't understand the flavors of the apple tabouleh with it. 4. lamb rack: Someone said Australians really know how to cook lamb. This was my first taste of lamb in Australia. Not sure how to describe other than perfect. 5. lychee sorbet: Fine, but not memorable. I like lychee. 6. black sesame crepe: I thought it was a surprisingly heavy and filling dessert to end on, but my partner loved it. Even though I love black sesame, my favorite was actually the pandan gelato. It made me seriously hope that pandan-flavored foods are a thing in Australia, because they aren't a flavor trend in the US. I'm not sure if the bread was unlimited, but I did get to at least have two slices. If it were unlimited...my stomach would be in danger. Service was great and I left full and happy. Would definitely come again if I'm ever back in Brisbane, hopefully to try their regular menu.